The 2017 Tour de France had the closest winning margin since 1989 when Greg LeMond beat Frenchman Laurent Fignon by eight seconds. Since ’89, there have only been two Tours with a margin under one minute. So, what does this mean for the status of the race and the competition? The riders are constantly looking for new ways to grab …
A sporting event as classic as the Tour de France is not without drama and intrigue; the hallowed heights of the Galibier and tempestuous thundering weather of Ventoux tell great stories of cyclists desperate for victory. So when two practiced cyclists, one French and the other American, in a backdrop as big as the Tour de France meet with similar …
“Bucket! Bucket for Matt!” Team Sky trains to win. That much was clear as Matt Stephens of the Global Cycling Network hopped on a Wahoo Fitness KICKR alongside the four-time Tour de France champions to run through a grueling 30-minute session. Team Sky’s training facility located in Mallorca, Spain is a cyclist’s paradise; winding roads, dynamic mountainous terrain, and …
Even if you do not know who Jens Voigt is, you have most certainly heard the phrase “shut up legs.” This statement was made famous by Jens during his long and storied career that included an historic 14 Tour de France race completions. He not only coined the phrase that so many connect with, but also rode with the style …