How to discuss the Tour de France with non-cycling fans
Here are some mainstream comparisons to put the 2021 Tour de France into perspective for the non-cycling fans in your life.
Here are some mainstream comparisons to put the 2021 Tour de France into perspective for the non-cycling fans in your life.
A breakaway takes control of a sprinters stage with a little help from the wind.
On today's podcast we examine Peter Sagan's dismal 2021 Tour de France, and his rumored move to TotalEnergies for 2022.
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The bikepacking bag company is now selling repaired, refurbished, and sample products.
Nils Politt takes his first WorldTour win after a long day off the front.
Scott has finally split off a gravel offering from the Addict CX with dedicated geometry and features.
The high-altitude leg burner Crusher in the Tushar gravel race is back with a stellar lineup and the same challenging terrain.
Here's what Wout van Aert, Stefan Küng, and others said after stage 12 of the 2021 Tour de France.
Hot off the stage win on Mont Ventoux, a revived Jumbo-Visma looks to possible podium in Paris.
Watch the exciting final kilometer and stage 12 highlights.
Peter Sagan won't take the start on stage 12 of the Tour de France citing knee pain he sustained in the crash on stage three
This may not be my best shot of the Tour de France, but it sure felt good taking it.
Jonas Vingegaard has a rosy future ahead of him. He was the first rider to force cracks in Tadej Pogačar's armor, but can the Dane beat the Slovenian.
Lotto-Soudal's leadout man believes Caleb Ewan could have challenged Mark Cavendish in the Tour de France sprints.
The Giro has always been Moolman Pasio's measuring stick of success. This year's edition shows how she's a champion far beyond the race.
The leaders of the four jersey competitions — yellow, green, polka dots, and white — rode easily in the peloton with no change to standings.
What happens when the Tour de France invades a small French village? Months of planning are over in a flash.
String of a dozen 12-hour days begin to take their toll on the EF Education-Nippo rider. Still, he wants to pedal the 700km transfer in a single ride.
Longer, with more tire clearance, and more aero – the Addict Gravel takes cues from Scott's aero road bikes and its mountain bikes.
The Jumbo-Visma rider outsprinted Elisa Longo Borghini for career-defining victory.
Here's what's making cycling tech headlines on Thursday, July 8, 2021.
Michael Gogl used to play the cello as a child but he soon learned that his talents were best placed elsewhere, bike racing. He is riding his fourth Tour de France.
Peter Sagan has quit after further aggravating a knee injury he picked up during his crash with Caleb Ewan on stage 3 of the Tour de France.
Here's what's making the headlines on Thursday, July 8.
Stefan de Bod left the Tour de France after stage 9 as one of the many victims of the time cut. He had crashed heavily a day before.
Wonderful photos from one of cycling's most legendary climbs.
Two new disc-only aero road wheels that seem to have all the right features.
The peloton share their Twitter thoughts on a historic day of racing.
Another one for the sprinters.
Cracks show on the iconic Mont Ventoux.
One day after finishing second in a bunch sprint, Wout van Aert traversed Mount Ventoux twice en route to his fourth career Tour stage win.
Tadej Pogačar said after stage 11 of the Tour de France that he was unable to follow Jonas Vingegaard on Mont Ventoux.
On today's podcast we are at the base of Mont Ventoux breaking down the thrilling action on stage 11 of the Tour de France.
Before the 2019 Tour de France, Van Aert rode all three sides of Mont Ventoux in a day, notching KOMs along the way.
Wout van Aert takes his fourth career Tour de France stage win after two trips up and over Mont Ventoux.
Coryn Rivera and Marianne Vos took second and third in the sprint, respectively.
How to watch, who to watch, and what to expect from Winter Park, Colorado this weekend.
To capture the truly unique nature of a bike race on this climb can be difficult.
Ineos Grenadiers tried to resurrect the Sky Train on Wednesday's battle up Mont Ventoux. Fred Dreier examines the historic moment.
Here's what Wilco Kelderman, Mark Cavendish, Guillaume Martin, and others said after two laps up and over Mont Ventoux.
Watch the stunning stage 11 victory that came after two ascents of Mont Ventoux.
More stunners from Firefly, No.22, Argonaut, Rock Lobster, and more.
Yellow jersey defends lead despite pressure from all sides on Mont Ventoux as Tour de France hits equator.
Jonas Vingegaard exposes tiniest of cracks in Pogačar's armor as Tour de France GC battle takes on a new twist.
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After sprinting against Mark Cavendish on stage 10, Wout van Aert wins over Mont Ventoux on stage 11. Where is the limit for the Belgian and can he be a future GC contender?
We analyze Mark Cavendish's place in cycling history, and his place in British cycling after his 33rd career Tour de France stage win.
Tadej Pogačar held onto the yellow jersey, marking his general classification rivals for the entire stage.
With Anna van der Breggen's retirement fast approaching, we must appreciate the time we have with one of the classiest bike riders in the bunch.
Without the restraints of cables, electronic shifters can be put anywhere. But is that a good thing?
The 21-year old seals her second podium finish in two days.
More young riders are foregoing the traditional late-spring, weeklong races to prepare for the Tour de France in favor of dedicated altitude training. Those legacy races may gradually become less relevant and need to reinvent themselves or reschedule their place in the calendar.
Events over the July 8-11 weekend include a road race, time trial, criterium, and relay.
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Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig has been riding high in 2021 with her first WorldTour win and will complete a dream this year by competing at the Olympic Games in Tokyo.
An aero all-road clincher that's sure to stand out.
As you know, we’re passionate about women’s cycling at CyclingTips, so we're excited to share this brand new project in support of The Cyclists' Alliance.
The rise of a possible 'Pogačar Era' might be great for racing, but Tour de France owners might be worried.
The Frenchman's re-election is now a formality.
Sagan is battling to recover from injuries, but opportunities in second week and refusal to give up on green keep Slovak in the frame.
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Here's the news making headlines for Wednesday, July 7.
Twice up Mont Ventoux!
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It looks like wireless SRAM AXS remote shifters are coming soon.
That M---- record is looking more and more doable for Mark Cavendish.
Wiebes won the fifth stage of the Giro Donne.
Mark Cavendish has pulled to within one victory of tying Eddy Merckx's record for Tour de France stage wins.
According to Dutch website Wielerflits the deal is done. Peter Sagan joins Team TotalEnergies from 2022.
The first four stages of the Giro Donne unpacked.
Here's what Tadej Pogačar, Nacer Bouhanni, Peter Sagan, and others said following the fast stage 10 finale.
We dive into the power numbers of Matej Mohorič at the 2021 Tour de France.
Watch the thrilling Tour de France stage 10 highlights and final kilometer of racing.
Mark Cavendish now seems poised to equal or break Eddy Merckx's stage record, and the story couldn't come at a better moment.
A report by Dutch site Wielerflits.nl has linked Peter Sagan to French team TotalEnergies for 2022.
This shot summed up what was a quiet day on the Tour — the quiet before the storm that is Mont Ventoux!
At 21 years old, Emma Norsgaard is already lighting up the cycling scene wants to emulate her idol Marianne Vos and win it all.
The adhesive manufacturer has long been a title sponsor for the other Belgian team Lotto Soudal.
Some question the yellow jersey's dominance but Pogačar and team point out that luck and legs have been on his side.