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Evenepoel Drops out on the Tourmalet as Pogačar Increases GC Lead
A stage that offers more than 5,000m of altitude gained and includes two HC climbs was always going to feel like a Tour de France ‘queen stage,’ and Saturday’s stage 14 did not disappoint – except perhaps the fans of Tadej Pogačar who wanted him…
Pogačar Whips the ‘New’ Vingegaard on First Major Climb of the Tour
On Thursday’s stage 12 of the Tour de France, Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates–XRG) answered all the questions and replied to all the challenges Jonas Vingegaard and his Visma–Lease a Bike team had thrown at him over the first 11 stages of the race.
Eat Your Way Through the Tour de France Stages All the Way to the Grand Culinary Finale
A quick note for those who come to us for advice on food that won’t make you gain weight: this year’s Tour de France takes place entirely within France, and if there’s one thing the country excels at, it’s hearty, delicious cuisine. We’ve picked fabulous…
How to Get Dropped on a No-Drop Group Ride
I’ve ridden solo for years. But recently, I spotted a “Casual (No-drop) / Rolling Hills” ride on Strava hosted by a local bike shop. It promised a manageable 27 km/h pace – slightly faster than my usual – but I figured the draft would make…
Tour de Fame: When Cyclists Aren’t the Only Stars in the Peloton
Every July, the world tunes in to the Tour de France, one of the most-watched sporting events on the planet. Millions line the roads to catch a glimpse of the action in person, and tens of millions more watch from their couches, cheering on the…
What Cyclists Really Learn From Watching the Tour (Besides How to Buy More Stuff)
The Tour de France is the pinnacle of cycling. The tactics, the suffering, the beautiful landscapes… and let’s be honest, the shopping inspiration. Because while your cyclist partner claims they’re watching for “race strategy,” what they’re really learning is how to justify spending half a…
Design Your Own Tour – Stage 3: Hilly
What’s it like to ride a Tour de France stage that never stops rolling? This article will help you design your own hilly stage with punchy climbs and shifting terrain, tailored to your fitness level.
Can the ‘New Vingegaard’ Beat the Same Old Pogačar?
Simon Yates won Monday’s stage 10 of the Tour de France, the first victory of his Visma–Lease a Bike team in this year’s race, as Ben Healy (EF Education–EasyPost) became only the fourth Irishman in the history of the race to wear the race leader’s…
“I Didn’t Even Feel That Good”: Simon Yates Stuns to Win Stage 10 as Healy Rides into Yellow on Brutal Bastille Day
It was a day that had everything: attacks, isolation, gambles—and triumphs. On a bruising Stage 10 of the 2025 Tour de France, Simon Yates seized his moment in the Massif Central, attacking from the breakaway to claim a third career Tour stage win while Irishman…
Giro d’Italia Women 2025: Longo Borghini Defends the Crown as Lippert Steals the Finale
Another Giro d’Italia Women is in the books, and this year’s edition brought all the drama, heartbreak, redemption arcs, and heroic performances we’ve come to expect from the crown jewel of women’s stage racing. Over eight challenging stages across Italy’s hilly heartland, fans were treated…
Van der Poel Escapes, Milan Holds Škoda Green Jersey in Tight Sprint Battle
When Mathieu van der Poel and his Alpecin-Deceuninck teammate Jonas Rickaert took off on their 173.4 km breakaway on Sunday’s stage 9 of the Tour de France, everyone assumed that it was to amass Škoda Green Jersey points at the intermediate sprint for the cyclo-cross…
A Few Takeaways from the Thrilling First Week of the Tour de France
The GC race might already be over… Can Jonas Vingegaard make up 1:13 on Tadej Pogačar in the next two weeks? It’s possible, of course. A crash, a bad day, a bad decision – there are dozens of ways to lose a lead, even for…