I used to assume cyclists were people who had always been cyclists. They raced as kids, never really stopped, and somehow ended up with strong feelings about tyre pressure.
Emotional, dynamic, and undeniably a driving force for some of the best athletic performances ever recorded, rivalries are a big part of what makes sports so exciting for fans and athletes alike. Born from a desire to out-perform another great talent, the best rivalries constitute…
Ten years ago, Jeannie Longo was praised for her age-defying prowess when, at 51, she won her 9th French time trial title. Already boasting dozens of championship trophies, she proved that she still had what it took to win against cycling’s top heavyweights. A decade…
The “curse of the rainbow jersey” says that the current cycling world champion will experience a lack of wins in the season following the one they won the title. Are Mads Pedersen and Annemiek van Vleuten at a high risk of bad results in 2020?…
