Tour de France Archives

GALLERY: The Racing Roots of the Old Tour de France

November 1, 2017 at 12:44 pm

Road cycling

Back in the day, before it was overshadowed by the shameful doping scandal, the Grand Boucle used to be one of the most glorious sporting events in the world. Now, after the big clean-up, the glamour is starting to slowly come back. However, some fans…

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A Touch of the Past: Relive Old Memories with Vintage Tour de France Posters

September 20, 2017 at 8:57 am

Road cycling

Pure racing, pure emotions. That’s what most fans think of when they see old photos of their beloved heroes such as Fausto Coppi or Gino Bartali. They went head to head in times which now have an almost mythic aura. The posters from those times…

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Gino Bartali: The Cycling Champion Who Helped the Jews Escape from the Nazis

September 7, 2017 at 2:13 pm

Road cycling

Born in Florence in 1914, Gino went from simple bike mechanic to one of the most esteemed riders in the history of our beloved sport. He won the Giro d’Italia in 1936, 1937 and 1946, he triumphed in the 1938 and 1948 Tour de France…

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Can Amateurs Hang with the Tour de France Pro Peloton?

August 1, 2017 at 9:13 am

Road cycling

Do you think a really good amateur cycling enthusiast could win a stage at the Tour de France? How many watts do the best of best maintain over a hard hilly stage? What is their average ascent speed at those big climbs? Thanks to l’Étape…

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Chris Froome Helps Fan to Propose After the Tour de France Win

July 26, 2017 at 7:59 am

Family

Most of us would probably be beside ourselves after winning Le Tour and focused on nothing but a proper celebration. Not Chris Froome, though. Being the perfect gentleman that he is, the four-time Tour de France winner managed to find some time to help a…

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Tour de France Stage 8 Results: Calmejane Takes the Win

July 8, 2017 at 3:03 pm

Road cycling

Lilian Calmejane (Direct Energie) won his first Tour de France stage today! The 24-year-old Frenchman bested everyone and will don the polka dot jersey tomorrow. What a gift for Jean-René Bernaudeau, the manager of Calmejane’s team Direct Energie, who celebrates his 61st birthday today. Robert Gesink…

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Thomas Still in Yellow and Other Cool News from the World of Cycling

July 3, 2017 at 12:56 pm

Health & Training

Another Monday is here and our news from the world of cycling with it! So, what did you miss?

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The Most Important Vehicle of the Tour de France – Red Superb

June 29, 2017 at 8:36 am

Road cycling

Managing the Tour de France is no easy task, requiring immense organisation and clear communication. At the heart of the logistical network, controlling all facets of the race, is the Red Car – a technologically modified mobile command centre from which Tour Director Christian Prudhomme…

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Majka on Tour de France: “I should be looking at a top-5 finish!”

June 28, 2017 at 1:41 pm

Road cycling

The day before the final race of the Polish National Championship Men Elite, we were able to spend some time with Rafał Majka, Maciej Bodnar, and Pawel Poljanski from Bora-Hansgrohe to discuss the upcoming Tour de France 2017 together.

Tour de France Fans: What Category Do You Fall Into?

June 26, 2017 at 8:28 am

Road cycling

Every year, 15 to 20 million fans stand along the Tour de France route. Each one of them is special and unique, however, it is possible to divide them roughly into groups. Can you find yourself?

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GALLERY: The Racing Roots of the Old Tour de France

A Touch of the Past: Relive Old Memories with Vintage Tour de France Posters

Gino Bartali: The Cycling Champion Who Helped the Jews Escape from the Nazis

Can Amateurs Hang with the Tour de France Pro Peloton?

Chris Froome Helps Fan to Propose After the Tour de France Win

Tour de France Stage 8 Results: Calmejane Takes the Win

Thomas Still in Yellow and Other Cool News from the World of Cycling

The Most Important Vehicle of the Tour de France – Red Superb

Majka on Tour de France: “I should be looking at a top-5 finish!”

Tour de France Fans: What Category Do You Fall Into?

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