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How The Race Was Won – UCI World Championships Men’s Road Race 2018

Posted on 1 October 20184 July 2021 by cosmo

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,…

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How The Race Was Won – UCI World Championships Women’s Road Race 2018

Posted on 30 September 20184 July 2021 by cosmo

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…

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How The Race Was Won – Vuelta a España 2018 – Stage 20

Posted on 16 September 20184 July 2021 by cosmo

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…

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How The Race Was Won – Vuelta a España 2018 – Stage 15

Posted on 10 September 20184 July 2021 by cosmo

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,…

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How The Race Was Won – Vuelta a España 2018 – Stage 9

Posted on 3 September 20184 July 2021 by cosmo

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!”…

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How The Race Was Won – Tour de France 2018 – Full Race

Posted on 30 July 20184 July 2021 by cosmo

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…

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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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About the Author

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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