For those counting at home, this is officially ten years of me doing this nonsense. Happy that it was a good race—the sprint and Poggio run-ins each could have had their own episodes. Thanks again to Eurosport Cycling for making this happen, and don’t hesitate to click the “no, please help!” link in the upper…
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The Recon Ride Podcast – Milan-Sanremo 2019
After a nine-month hiatus, The Recon Ride is back. Dane and I take a look at Milan-Sanremo, the opening Monument of the cycling and Dane’s unofficial pick for Race of the Year in 2018.
How The Race Was Won™ – Strade Bianche 2019
Happy to be doing How The Race Was Won™ again with Eurosport in 2019, and happy to start it with Strade Bianche, beacuse gravel racing is road racing. Didn’t you see the meme? Thanks again to Eurosport Cycling for making this happen, and don’t hesitate to click the “no, please help!” link in the upper…
How The Race Was Won – Il Lombardia 2018
My first Lombardia HTRWW in four years did not disappoint—strong teamwork all around, fantastic individual performances, plus it’s just so darn pretty up there (though it still might make for better racing when it rains). Thanks again to Eurosport Cycling for making this happen, and don’t hesitate to click the “no, please help!” link in…
How The Race Was Won – UCI World Championships Men’s Road Race 2018
I might have jinxed it after lauding a long-delayed champion in the women’s race, but it was cool to see the big teams battle, and even the easiest winner had to dig deep for at least a moment or two to bring home the stripes today. Thanks again to Eurosport Cycling for making this happen,…
How The Race Was Won – UCI World Championships Women’s Road Race 2018
A challenging, scenic course at Innsbruck provided a unique platform for dominance to one of the best National Teams in recent memory (men’s or women’s). Bonus points for seeing a rider who’s won everything but finally slip on the rainbow stripes. Thanks again to Eurosport Cycling for making this happen, and don’t hesitate to click…
How The Race Was Won – Vuelta a España 2018 – Stage 20
And it all comes down to this—the final mountain day of the 2018 Vuelta packed six climbs into less than 100k, and played out fast, active, and unorthodox. Lots of teamwork, GC and KOM battles, and I think a satisfying conclusion (provided—as I hope we can expect—nothing too interesting happens tomorrow). Enjoy! Thanks again to…
How The Race Was Won – Vuelta a España 2018 – Stage 15
For the second time this season, Mitchelton-Scott’s Simon Yates enters the last week of a Grand Tour in possession of its leader’s jersey. He and his team have managed the race well, but can they keep counting on Movistar and Astana undercutting their own best chances? Thanks again to Eurosport Cycling for making this happen,…
How The Race Was Won – Vuelta a España 2018 – Stage 9
And we’re off on the first HTRWW’d Vuelta since 2014, and the first real hilltop finish did not disappoint. Strong action and a perfectly primed GC for another two weeks of typically unpredictable Vuelta a España action. 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 – Full Race
Here it is—the HTRWW for the whole 2018 TdF, from Stage 1 to Stage 21. It’s obviously a million-mile view, so be sure to check out the episodes focused on Stage 9, Stage 12, Stage 17 and Stage 19 as well. Thanks again to Eurosport Cycling for making this happen, and don’t hesitate to click…