If you watched the whole spectacle that is the Tour de France launch from Brest in northwest France, the sheer amount of colourful team cars surely did not escape your attention. It’s no secret that these vehicles are indispensable to troubleshooting, comfort, and even success…
One big story about this year’s Tour de France is about the riders that are not riding in it, whether they dropped out before the start, like Sam Bennett, or during the race, like last year’s runner-up Primož Roglič and, before stage 12, seven-time green…
In many ways, the cycling industry was positioned to reap tremendous benefits from the significant boost in interest during the pandemic. With more and more new cyclists looking to invest in their own set of wheels, though, it quickly became apparent that supply would be…
When a friend first approached me to ask if I wanted to join her for a 24-hour race, my brain locked on the word, 24-hour. It sounded intimidating. I love to ride, but wasn’t sure if I was up to such a challenge.
It would have been quite normal to expect that, after a first week filled with crashes, shocks and drama, the Tour de France would lose some of its excitement going into the second week. But not at all. This is a Tour de France that…
Winning a Tour de France title is an achievement of a lifetime for any team leader, even with the support of his domestiques. So, how did Jan Ullrich manage to get the Tour title riding as a domestique himself? It was a combination of exceptional…
The Škoda SUPERB service cars are getting a new paint job for the 2021 Tour de France. They are turning light blue as Shimano takes over from the yellow Mavic. This marks a new era in the neutral service car history. Let’s take a look…
