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Let's travel back in time to the early days of the Tour de France, where the overall race classification was decided based on the shortest accumulated time. In the first two editions, the winner wore a green armband, not the iconic yellow…

In a retrospective look at the cycling universe, the prominent figure of Édouard Louis Joseph Merckx, globally recognized as Eddy Merckx, emerges. This Belgian, nicknamed "The Cannibal" due to his exceptional physical ability to compete in…

"The marriage between Jumbo-Visma and Primoz Roglic has come to an end. Two years before the contract's expiration, the Slovenian decided to compete for BORA-hansgrohe next season. While with the Dutch team, he was the great mentor of…

One of the most tense moments in cycling in 2023 involved Steff Cras, who was delivering a notable performance in the Tour de France, but his journey in the event came to an abrupt end in the eighth stage. The Belgian cyclist from the…

In a journey back in time exactly 30 years, we revisit the epic moment when a Brazilian cyclist, Mauro Ribeiro, secured a stage victory in the prestigious Tour de France. This unique achievement remains in memory as the only triumph by a…

In a dive into the pages of recent history, we recall a significant episode for Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogacar during the World Championship in Glasgow. Judges imposed a fine of 500 Swiss Francs on the renowned competitor, motivated by…

Looking back, after four seasons with the Movistar team, Matteo Jorgenson, eager to fully explore his potential, decided to seek new horizons. The 24-year-old American cyclist formalized a three-season partnership with Jumbo-Visma. In this…

The year 2023 was remarkable for the world of professional cycling, especially when it came to the remuneration of elite athletes. Determining the average salary of a cyclist has always been a challenging task, given the scarcity of…

Mathieu van der Poel secured his third consecutive victory in Cyclocross since his return to competitions. The world champion had a tough start at the Antwerp World Cup but quickly surged to the front, distancing himself from all other…

In a twist of the past, Thomas Voeckler, once donning the coveted yellow jersey of the Tour, now receives accolades from the relentless jury of the prestigious Tour de France. The former French cyclist, currently navigating behind the…