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How The Race Was Won – Tour de France 2018 – Stage 19

Posted on 28 July 20184 July 2021 by cosmo

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

Posted on 26 July 20184 July 2021 by cosmo

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…

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How The Race Was Won – Tour de France 2018 – Stage 12

Posted on 20 July 20184 July 2021 by cosmo

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!”…

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How The Race Was Won – Tour de France 2018 – Stage 9

Posted on 16 July 20184 July 2021 by cosmo

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…

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The Recon Ride Podcast – Tour de France 2018

Posted on 16 July 2018 by cosmo

Episode 88: Tour de France 2018 Subscribe: iTunes |RSS | SoundCloud

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How The Race Was Won – Giro d’Italia 2018 – Stage 20

Posted on 27 May 20184 July 2021 by cosmo

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…

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How The Race Was Won – Giro d’Italia 2018 – Stage 14

Posted on 20 May 20184 July 2021 by cosmo

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…

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How The Race Was Won – Giro d’Italia 2018 – Stage 6

Posted on 11 May 20184 July 2021 by cosmo

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…

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The Recon Ride Podcast – Giro d’Italia 2018

Posted on 1 May 201813 May 2018 by cosmo

Episode 87: Giro d’Italia 2018 Subscribe: iTunes |RSS | SoundCloud

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How The Race Was Won – Liege-Bastogne-Liege 2018

Posted on 23 April 20184 July 2021 by cosmo

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…

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a headshot of Cosmo Catalano

Best known for his How The Race Was Won® video series, Cosmo Catalano began blogging about pro cycling from a bike shop in 2005. Between then and now, he's designed cycling infographics, built cycling web apps, and supplied cycling content to print and broadcast media, all in the name of backing up his near-endless criticism with proof that it can be done better. He complains about cycling on Twitter at @Cyclocosm.

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