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NBA star Luka Doncic gifts the entire Dallas Mavericks team with exclusive $7,500 Mercedes bicycles;…
Doncic, who surpassed 10,000 career points this season, is known for gifting his teammates presents at the end of the year.When Dallas Mavericks' point guard and captain, Luka Doncic, surprised his teammates and team staff with…
The youngest cyclist to win the Tour de France is NOT Tadej Pogacar
The Tour de France, the most prestigious cycling competition on the planet, recognized as the pinnacle of "Grand Tours," had its origin in 1903 when the newspaper L'Auto launched this challenge. Over 110 editions until the present year,…
The Brazilian managed to complete 3 Tour de France and 4 Giro d’Italia
Recalling the notable achievements of Murilo Antonio Fischer, a Brazilian professional cyclist born in Brusque on June 16, 1979, it is inevitable to highlight his contribution to the global cycling scene, especially in completing three…
Cycling beats football in the L’Équipe newspaper’s election, which selects the top 10…
As every year since 1946, the editorial team of the L'Équipe group has chosen, through a secret vote concluded on November 21, their "Champions of Champions." Since 2012, each year, one male and one female athlete are honored.This…
Alcohol in the Tour de France: Cyclists used to drink A LOT until the prohibition date
Let's embark on a nostalgic journey through the golden years of the Tour de France, a time when cyclists' endurance was tested in truly unimaginable ways. In this scenario of intense physical challenges, only the fittest athletes on the…
Mandatory helmet: UCI established the rule only in 2003 after a tragic accident
In a not-so-distant time, cycling without a helmet was viewed as a reckless act, a lack of awareness even during leisurely rides in parks or bike paths.In Brazil, the inclusion of mandatory helmet use was left out of the 1998 Brazilian…
Spanish cyclist is probably the shortest in the history of professional competitions
Height does matter for cyclists. In short, yes, height matters for professional cycling – to some extent.A 2017 study by ProCyclingStats found that the top time trialists were, on average, taller than the average WorldTour cyclist.…
Discover which bicycle has won the most World Tour races; check the victory rankings for each…
There is no doubt that sponsoring a cycling team is a highly effective strategy to promote a bicycle manufacturer, especially when the team achieves notable victories. This is evident in the case of Canyon, whose exponential growth can be…
How has carbon fiber changed the history of the Tour de France and cycling?
In a retrospective look, we revisit crucial moments that shaped the influence of carbon fiber on the largest annual sporting event, the Tour de France, and the cycling landscape.In 1960, the Bowden Spacelander, a precursor to the…
Ayrton Senna developed a line of bicycles and launched it three days before he died
Recounting May 1, 1994, we remember the tragic day when Ayrton Senna, one of the most iconic Formula 1 drivers in history, lost his life in a fatal accident at the Imola circuit in Italy.Senna, known for his determination to make a…