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The largest Tour de France in history covered the distance between Paris and New York
Em a retrospective that takes us through decades of tradition and challenges, the Tour de France remains the crown jewel of professional cycling, unfolding over three intense weeks every July.Unpredictability is a constant in the Tour,…
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…
The cyclist was called an extraterrestrial after winning five consecutive Tour de France titles
Recalling a significant chapter in cycling history, Miguel Indurain gained prominence in the 90s by impressively securing five consecutive titles in the Tour de France from 1991 to 1995. The Spanish rider became a figure known as the…
Tour de France and World War II: Did races happen?
In the tumultuous times of World War II, the Tour de France found itself forced to silence its cycling magic. The organizers' resistance to holding the event under the shadow of German occupation in France echoed in an involuntary hiatus.…
Retrospective: the controversy involving Pogacar and the motorcycles in the Tour de France
Reflecting on the thrilling Tour de France 2023, a race filled with excitement, passion, and entertainment, we witnessed an intense battle where Tadej Pogacar couldn't overcome the determination of Jonas Vingegaard.On the contrary, he…
Only 4 cyclists have achieved 5 victories in the Tour de France
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…
Jonas Vingegaard states that Primoz Roglic knows all his strengths; he has been here during my five…
"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…
Only one Brazilian has won a stage of the Tour de France: details of the race
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…
The average salary of the Tour de France was impressive in 2023
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…
A renowned cyclist was fined and removed from the Tour de France after a controversy with Vingegaard
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…