Tag: Analysis

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!”…

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…

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!”…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…