For Markko Karu, preparing for L’Étape during The Unseen Stage meant far more than hours in the saddle. The months leading up to the event were filled with early-morning training rides, strength sessions, races across Estonia, and long drives to reach them. Throughout that journey,…
It’s hot almost everywhere in Europe, but especially on the roads of this year’s Tour de France, with temperatures on some early stages surpassing 40° Celsius (104°F), while most of the stages were run at 35°C and higher. That would make for difficult conditions on…
Cycling is full of moments that make absolutely no sense to normal people. Try explaining to a colleague why you’re excited that a weather forecast predicting 80% rain somehow produced perfect sunshine. Tell your partner about the stranger who shared turns with you for 20…
After the premature climax of stage 6, when Tadej Pogačar effectively ended the competition for the yellow jersey, the three stages leading up to the first rest day were actually a welcome relief for the riders and, I presume, for fans, who were all still…
