Tdf 2018 Archives

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VLOG: Thrilling L’Étape Experience Footage by Our Actual Participant

July 11, 2018 at 6:09 am11 min reading

Road cycling

We’ve sent three cycling enthusiasts into the huge whirlwind of emotions and sweat that is the L’Étape du Tour race in France. One of them, Cameron Jeffers, better known to his fans as CyclingCam on social media, managed to reach an insanely impressive result for…

Best Stages of Le Tour 2018

July 9, 2018 at 10:57 am7 min reading

Road cycling

Chris Froome has officially been absolved of any sin, and this means we’re on for a race of Biblical proportions. So, what have Le Tour organisers, the AMO, conjured up for the riders this year?

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L’Étape 2018 Ultimate First-Hand Experience: Through the Eyes of Three Cycling Influencers

July 6, 2018 at 8:58 am4 min reading

Road cycling

That day of the year is here again – the time to battle the mother of all amateur cycling races – the grandiose and gruelling L’Étape du Tour! Can’t make it in person but still would love to get as close as possible? Fear not,…

Download The 2018 Tour de France App: Your Ultimate Tour Sidekick

July 6, 2018 at 7:16 am2 min reading

Road cycling

The greatest cycling holiday has never had better coverage and interactivity! If you haven’t got acquainted with the official 2018 Tour de France mobile application by Škoda AUTO, we suggest you change that immediately. With the touch of a finger, you can instantly access race…

A Day in the Life of a Tour de France Doctor

July 5, 2018 at 7:10 am6 min watching

Road cycling

I caught up with Dr Jost Paul-Henri after Stage 6 of the Dauphiné. “It was a good day for us,” he said – presumably meaning no crashes. The experienced anaesthetist sounded relaxed and happy that his medical expertise hadn’t been needed.

What Do the Pros Drink?

July 5, 2018 at 7:10 am6 min watching

Health & Training

Hydration status affects performance on the bike and recovery too. Athletes at the Tour de France have to compete at their peak level day after day for three weeks, so having a good fluid management strategy is a must. Let’s look at how they used…

The Mavic Support Vehicles of Le Tour de France

July 5, 2018 at 7:10 am6 min watching

Road cycling

Jens Voigt has crashed his bike hard in the 2010 Tour de France. The frame is snapped like a twig, the derailleur bent, and the driver of the broom wagon asks Voigt if he wants a lift. Voigt is a hair’s breadth away from abandoning.

Who Will Win the 2018 Tour de France?

July 5, 2018 at 7:09 am7 min reading

Road cycling

With Le Tour nearly upon us, we look at some of the strongest contenders for the General Classification’s Yellow Jersey.

Full Tour de France 2018 Provisional Startlist

June 29, 2018 at 10:55 am10 min reading

Road cycling

Each of the 18 top-flight professional teams sends 8 riders to this year’s Grand Boucle, one fewer than in previous years due to a rule change introduced by the International Cycling Union. Some teams are yet to confirm their line-ups, but the provisional squads are…