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Girmay Set to Become First African Rider to Win a Grand Tour Jersey
When Biniam Girmay crashed with 2km left to ride on stage 16 of the Tour de France, the race for the Škoda Green Jersey was transformed from a near-to-certain victory to a cliffhanger. The Eritrean’s only rival for the points classification victory, Alpecin-Deceuninck’s Jasper Philipsen,…
Build a ‘Push Yourself Strategy Pack’ for Cycling Success
As you’ll quickly learn when you come to love the two-wheel life — cycling isn’t just a physical challenge; it’s a mental game as well. Whether tackling a tough climb, battling headwinds, or slogging through fatigue, having a ‘push yourself strategy pack’ to support your…
Where do the Tour de France Symbols Come From?
The Tour that stands above all tours is happening right now and we all know and love it. We haven’t had such a great fight among four riders in quite a while, and although Tadej is the one all in yellow at the moment, it’s…
Remco Evenepoel: ‘I have to be happy with where I am’
Remco Evenepoel has not only maintained his position in third place during the Tour de France but has managed to outperform Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogačar in the 17th stage of the Tour.
Which Nutrients to Eat for Healthier Brain Ageing
Maintaining a healthy brain as we age is key to staying active and independent. Nutrition plays a major role in protecting the brain. Researchers from the University of Nebraska used a novel way to find out what people with delayed brain ageing eat. Let’s take…
Martin Jahn of Škoda Auto on Early Tour de France Memories
The magic of the Tour de France, among other things, lies in bringing together people from all walks of life. Since Škoda has been a major partner of the Tour since 2004 and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift since 2022, you don’t have to…
Capturing the Tour de France: A Conversation with Markéta Navrátilová, Cycling’s Top Photographer
She was the only woman to photograph the Tour de France for 25 years. It took two years for her male colleagues to accept her, but from that moment on, she was like a fish in water. She witnessed the transformation of the famous European…
Pogačar Takes Control as Vingegaard Falters in the Mountains
Tadej Pogačar seized control of the 2024 Tour de France by beating his main rival, Jonas Vingegaard, on the defending champion’s preferred terrain, the high mountains. The UAE Team Emirates leader distanced the Dane on both of the weekend’s summit finishes in the Pyrenees mountains…
The Best Tour de France Fans and Their Tour de Crazy
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.
Girmay Takes Control of Green Jersey as Roglič Drops out of Tour
Eritrea’s Biniam Girmay unleashed another powerful sprint on Thursday’s stage 12 of the 2024 Tour de France to win his third stage and take a stranglehold on the competition for the Škoda Green Jersey. After becoming the first Black African rider to win a Tour…
How Much Does Cycling, Running, or Swimming Reduce Your Risk of Premature Death?
If you exercise regularly, you’re adding to your chances of enjoying a long and healthy life. But how much? Researchers from the University of South Australia decided to find out how much improved cardiovascular fitness reduce the risk of disease and death.
Smiles, Sweat and Tears: L’Etape 2024 Had It All
It’s 8:20 in the morning, yet my heart is beating like I have already climbed 5000m. The air is full of excitement. Cheerful chatter fills the air at SAS 11, where cyclists from all around the world mingle, share stories, talk bikes, and tremble with…