When you picture the podium ceremony of a professional bicycle race, what comes to mind? The winner in a distinctive jersey receiving a magnificent gilded cup, elegant plaque or ornate platter followed by a bouquet, the popping of champagne and a barrage of flashes from…
My first memories of watching bike races on television are from the early 1980s, the weekend highlights of the Tour de France on Channel 4 in the UK with the iconic voice of Phil Liggett adding drama, emotion and tension to proceedings. I didn’t realise…
The first event on the women’s World Tour Calendar, the women’s Santos Tour Down Under, wrapped on Tuesday, and the 2023 racing season is officially underway! As predicted, the Australians proved that they know their home turf well — with the seven top spots going…
The Colombian admitted in a lengthy interview for AS that he thought about retirement during recovery after the life-threatening accident. However, when he saw how other people in difficult circumstances managed to turn things around, he was motivated to do it as well. Now he’s…
