All the stops came out on Stage 19—riders up the road, teams blowing the race apart, the points leader begging for mercy, fog, a thrilling a descent and a great setup for Stage 20’s final GC test. Thanks again to Eurosport Cycling for making this happen, and don’t hesitate to click the “no, please help!”…
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How The Race Was Won – Tour de France 2018 – Stage 17
While the new and slightly odd start format got the headlines, Stage 17’s short length brought the action, with tactical fun and some fantastic performances, both solo and team. Thanks again to Eurosport Cycling for making this happen, and don’t hesitate to click the “no, please help!” link in the upper right of the video…
How The Race Was Won – Tour de France 2018 – Stage 12
With three hors categorie climbs, Stage 12 was always going to have an impact. Sky played a role, as you might expect, but some strange decisions from the other teams—not to mention the organizers—had an impact, too. Thanks again to Eurosport Cycling for making this happen, and don’t hesitate to click the “no, please help!”…
How The Race Was Won – Tour de France 2018 – Stage 9
Stage 9’s cobbles were expected to be the 2018 Tour de France’s first real GC day. But while the carnage didn’t disappoint and the race was entertaining, at the end of the day, a lot of overall title questions remain to be answered. Thanks again to Eurosport Cycling for making this happen, and don’t hesitate…
How The Race Was Won – Giro d’Italia 2018 – Stage 20
More of a “last week” video, as much as I am trying not to do those sorts of things, but there was a lot to discuss, and not all the much went down on Stage 20 itself. Still, that’s where most of the footage comes from, and so that’s how it shall be named. Thanks…
How The Race Was Won – Giro d’Italia 2018 – Stage 14
Monte Zoncolan rightfully strikes fear in the hearts of racers and organizers alike. This year’s edition delivered brilliantly on both fronts. Thanks again Eurosport Cycling for making this happen, and don’t hesitate to click the “no, please help!” link in the upper right of the video player especially if you live in France or outside…
How The Race Was Won – Giro d’Italia 2018 – Stage 6
The 2018 Giro’s first real GC test—a new route up Sicily’s historic Mount Etna volcano—truly delivered, with action, tactics, grinta and the occasional typo. Thanks again Eurosport Cycling for making this happen, and don’t hesitate to click the “no, please help!” link in the upper right of the video player especially if you live in…
How The Race Was Won – Liege-Bastogne-Liege 2018
Liege-Bastogne-Liege may be cycling’s oldest race, but I think the event has a certain je ne sais quoi that keeps each new edition fresh. Thanks again Eurosport Cycling for making this happen, and don’t hesitate to click the “no, please help!” link in the upper right especially if you live in France or outside of…
How The Race Was Won – Paris-Roubaix 2018
On a day that saw more than its share of tragedy, a favorite and a frequent wild-card get take their chances against a looiming super-team, for arguably the one-day race calendar’s biggest crown. Thanks again Eurosport Cycling for making this happen, and don’t hesitate to click the “help now” link in the upper right for…
How The Race Was Won – Milan-Sanremo 2018
Back again this classics season, thanks to the good people at Eurosport. A stiff headwind kept the pack together for one of the slowest Milan-Sanremo’s in ages. But the sprint-friendly conditions created opportunities for attackers as well, leading to perhaps my favorite final few K in years of watching the event. Video not working? Click…