Let’s be honest: every cyclist – yes, including you, me, and Dave from accounting with his squeaky hybrid – secretly thinks they’d win the Tour de France.
The Tour de France isn’t just a race. It’s a living, breathing circus of passion, pain, and people doing wonderfully weird things. Yes, the riders may take center stage, but behind every stage win and every legendary climb, there’s an equally legendary crowd.
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 had the privilege of witnessing ten editions of the Tour de France up close and personal. Sometimes I’m commentating, sometimes I’m behind the scenes, sometimes interviewing riders, and last year for the first time I was clinging to the back of a motorbike with…
It’s that time of year again. One minute, you’re a normal human with hobbies and a social life. The next? You’re frantically explaining time bonuses to your dog while screaming “Allez!” at your TV in your bathrobe. That’s the Tour de France for you.
The Tour de France is not just a race; it’s a spectacle, a tradition, and a celebration that captivates millions around the world. From the breathtaking scenery of the French countryside to the intense competition among the world’s best cyclists, the Tour offers a unique…
There are many things that make the Tour de France a legendary event—the tradition, the symbols, the stakes. But the biggest factor in making this Tour a global phenomenon is probably the fans.
It’s important to remember, in case we have forgotten the many bad crashes in this year’s rain-drenched Giro d’Italia and the death of Gino Mäder in the Tour de Suisse, that road racing is a dangerous sport. Improved training methods and continuously updated cycling and…
Every family has that one odd member who you should be always watchful around because you never know what shenanigans they might do. Well, the cycling family has one as well. More than one, actually. And they are all drawn to the Tour de France…
