Pogacar launches brilliant attack on Alpe d’Huez to win stage 19 of the Tour and extend lead

Tadej Pogacar executed a commanding solo attack from the base of Alpe d’Huez, capturing Stage 19 of the Tour de France. His victory extended his overall lead to more than seven minutes and solidified his dominance in the competition.

Pogacar launches brilliant attack on Alpe d’Huez to win stage 19 of the Tour and extend lead

Why are riders at the Tour de France taping their noses?

Nasal strips are reappearing on riders’ noses during the Tour de France, prompting questions about their effectiveness. While cyclists like Jonas Vingegaard, Fred Wright, and Victor Campenaerts champion the strips, the science behind any potential performance boost remains uncertain.

Anatomy Of A Hoax: From Lance Armstrong To Russiagate

Lance Armstrong’s streak of seven consecutive Tour de France victories once seemed untouchable. This article delves into how such extraordinary accomplishments can prompt deeper skepticism—casting a wider lens on the notion of hoaxes, including those hinted at by controversies like Russiagate.

Anatomy Of A Hoax: From Lance Armstrong To Russiagate

Philipsen reflects on Stage 1 win after TDF crash

Jasper Philipsen recounts his ascent to victory at La Vuelta a España’s Stage 1 after a setback at the Tour de France. His perspective reveals both the challenges he faced and the determination that propelled him to success.

Aero chain catchers and taped up seatposts: Jonas Vingegaard’s ‘prototype’ aero bike leaves no stone unturned at the Tour de France

At the Tour de France, Jonas Vingegaard rides a ‘prototype’ aero bike that’s anything but experimental. Featuring nuanced tweaks like aero chain catchers and taped up seatposts, he’s leaving no stone unturned in the pursuit of speed.

Aero chain catchers and taped up seatposts: Jonas Vingegaard’s ‘prototype’ aero bike leaves no stone unturned at the Tour de France