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.
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.
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…
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.
