Before Tour de France, there is Giro d’Italia
Although for many cycling fans Tour de France is the peak of the cycling season, here is a reminder, that the Giro d’Italia will start… Read More »Before Tour de France, there is Giro d’Italia
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Why Tour de France is the peak of every cycling season?
The world of professional road cycling is vast, with countless races held across continents, each testing riders’ strength, tactics, and endurance in different ways. Yet,… Read More »Why Tour de France is the peak of every cycling season?
Stage 16 Montpellier – Mont-Ventoux
As it was expected, the 16th stage (22 July 2025) of Tour de France 2025 will lead up to the top of Mont Ventoux.
Introducing the yellow jersey (1919)
The yellow jersey (maillot jaune) was introduced to Tour de France 1919, becoming one of the most iconic symbols in sports history. Its introduction was… Read More »Introducing the yellow jersey (1919)
The first Tour de France (1903)
The first Tour de France in 1903 was a groundbreaking event in the history of professional cycling and sports in general. Organized by the French… Read More »The first Tour de France (1903)
Tour de France history in broader sociocultural context
Join me on Patreon to explore road cycling history in broader sociocultural context! Road cycling history is not just a collection of names, dates, and… Read More »Tour de France history in broader sociocultural context
Do you like the spring classics season?
Road cycling is not just about Tour de France. There is a whole world of cycling competitions beyond the most popular one. There are the… Read More »Do you like the spring classics season?
Tour de France 2025 in the Pyrenees
Nowadays it’s quite hard to imagine Tour de France without the hight altitude mountain stages. The good news is that you don’t have to. As… Read More »Tour de France 2025 in the Pyrenees
Stage 12 Auch – Hautacam
A day in the Pyrenees, with a finish on Hautacam. Stage 12 of Tour de France 2025 will be held on 17 July 2025. … Read More »Stage 12 Auch – Hautacam
Mountain stages
Let’t take a look at the most important mountain stages of Tour de France 2025