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Simon Donnellan of Škoda’s VIP Tour de France Experience: “The fans are smiling so much their jaws ache.”
It’s undeniable that the fandom of any sporting event massively contributes to its atmosphere and popularity – and the Tour de France sits among the few perfect examples of that.
Pogačar Reaches 100 Wins at the Tour de France
Tadej Pogačar won the 100th victory of his already storied career on Tuesday’s stage 4 of the Tour de France, and he did it in the best way possible, beating the best of his rivals in a sprint while wearing the world champion’s rainbow jersey.
Through the Eyes of a Reporter: Matt Stephens on the Fans of the Tour de France
I’ve had the privilege of witnessing ten editions of the Tour de France up close and personal. Sometimes I’m commentating, sometimes I’m behind the scenes, sometimes interviewing riders, and last year for the first time I was clinging to the back of a motorbike with…
Can You Recognise Yourself? The 4 Types of Tour de France Fans
It’s that time of year again. One minute, you’re a normal human with hobbies and a social life. The next? You’re frantically explaining time bonuses to your dog while screaming “Allez!” at your TV in your bathrobe. That’s the Tour de France for you.
Former Olympian and World Champion Joanna Rowsel: “Fans give you a boost you can’t replicate in training.”
With the Tour de France and the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift swiftly approaching, our host Matt Stephens wanted to explore more of our current theme for both events – Tour fandom and its specific flavours. The commitment and creativity of fans on site…
Van der Poel in Yellow After Two Tense and Dramatic Tour de France Stages
Has any Tour de France ever started more dramatically than Saturday’s stage 1? I don’t know but it’s hard to imagine any more chaotic and, frankly, insane race than what happened on the 184.9km course that started and ended in Lille. If this was a…
Five Wins, One Attitude: How Hinault Conquered the 1985 Tour
With every year that passes, 70-year-old Bernard Hinault becomes more of a legend. That is because he was the last French cyclist to accomplish a feat that is looking more and more impossible: win the Tour de France. Hinault won it five times, the last…
Andy Schleck’s Solo Climb of the Iconic Col du Galibier
When Andy Schleck reached the foot of the dreaded Col du Galibier in the 2011 Tour de France, he was 26 years old and had no reason to believe that his astonishing solo ride up that iconic and very long slope (22.7 km at an…
Road to the Tour: And the Winner Will be… Pogačar, Pogačar, and Pogačar
You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to predict the winner of this year’s Tour de France. Barring accident, illness or a very bad day that sees him lose minutes to his rivals, Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates–XRG) will walk away with the Yellow…
Tour de France Preview: What I’m Watching For By Kasia Niewiadoma
The 112th edition of the Tour de France is just around the corner, and I honestly can’t describe how excited I am for the upcoming weeks. I can’t wait to dive back into that familiar rhythm of morning training, followed by the daily ritual of…
Lisa Brennauer’s Personal Victory on the Planche des Belles Filles
In her 13-year career, the now 37-year-old Lisa Brennauer registered an impressive 58 professional wins, with success both on the road and on the track. She won the world time trial championship in 2014, nine German road titles, world and European titles in the mixed…
This Handlebar Sensor Can Help Cyclists Map Out Safest Bike Routes
Identifying the safest route through a city can be frustrating for cyclists, especially beginners. While collision data can help, it’s often reactive, only available after someone gets hurt. A new sensor-based system, ProxiCycle, developed by researchers at the University of Washington, may change that by…