Not, perhaps, the finale everyone wanted or expected, but still a worthy conclusion to one of the most open and undpredictable Tours de France in years. 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 player especially if…
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How The Race Was Won™ – Tour de France 2019, Stages 12-15
Following up on last week’s GC Episode, the 2019 Tour de France hits the mountains and effectively nothing goes to plan—with outstanding results. 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 player especially if you live in…
How The Race Was Won™ – Tour de France 2019 Sprints
I love the Tour de France’s “boring” sprint stages, and am incredibly stoked to run through the bunch finishes from Stages 1-10 in a little more detail in their very own video. Thanks again to Eurosport Cycling for making this happen, and don’t hesitate to click the “no, please help!” link in the upper right…
The Recon Ride Podcast – Giro d’Italia 2019, Part II
Strange doings on the GC from the first week, but with the first mountain stages looming in the next few days, real changes could be in store. Temporary RSS | SoundCloud Photo by August Brill (CC).
The Recon Ride Podcast – Giro d’Italia 2019, Part I
Grand Tour season is upon us! Dane and I look at some stages in a generally atypical Giro, highlight a few promising stages, and tab a few winners. Temporary RSS | SoundCloud Photo by filip bossuyt (CC).
The Recon Ride Podcast – Liege-Bastogne-Liege 2019
Episode 92: Liege-Bastogne-Liege 2019 A new finish opens doors to a different set of riders in cycling’s oldest one-day and the last of the Spring Classics. Temporary RSS | SoundCloud Photo by Pedro Caetano (CC).
How The Race Was Won™ – Paris-Roubaix 2019
Even in dry conditions, Paris-Roubaix delivers—strategy, tactics, smart racing, hard roads and yes—just a little bit of luck. 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 player especially if you live in France or outside of Europe…
The Recon Ride Podcast – Paris-Roubaix 2019
Episode 91: Paris-Roubaix 2019 The “Hell of the North” has the coolest nickname in pro cycling, and with a wide-open start list, the 2019 edition could be especially infernal. Temporary RSS | SoundCloud Photo by Felouch Kotek (CC).
How The Race Was Won™ – Tour of Flanders 2019
Flanders is an embarassment of riches—presentation-to-podium coverage, a marvelously brutal course, the biggest crowds, and most thoroughly engaged fans. But surely it’s too big an event to notch your first pro win… Thanks again to Eurosport Cycling for making this happen, and don’t hesitate to click the “no, please help!” link in the upper right…
The Recon Ride Podcast – Tour of Flanders 2019
Episode 90: Ronde van Vlaanderen 2019 Cycling’s biggest and best followed and best-appreciated one-day is slated for its most open event in years. Fortunately, Dane and I are on hand to walk you through all contenders and potential outcomes. Temporary RSS | SoundCloud Photo by s.yuki (CC).