It’s that magical time of year again. Lycra becomes leisurewear. Sleep schedules bend around French time zones. And suddenly, you’re emotionally invested in a 19-year-old domestique who just bridged to the breakaway for the first time.
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…
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…
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…
