A classics day amid the Tour de France, stage 7 is 249km with 3000 meters of climbing, not a day for the faint of heart, and a big opportunity to shake up the general classification. A full breakdown of how it played out.

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Stage 7 Recap | 2021 Tour de France

The era of Golden Greg will come to an end as 5 years after the 2016 olympics the men of the pro peloton will hit he roads of Tokyo near Mt. Fuji to take on a grueling course on a hot day to determine the champion and medalists of the 2020 Olympic Games! A previewContinue reading "Olympic Road Race Preview"

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Every year the Tour de France tells its own stories. Recap of the the stories of winners, losers and those who achieved against all odds. This is how I saw it in the 2021 Tour de France.

Winners and Losers of the Tour de France

Mark Cavendish has won on the Champs Elysees a record 4 times, and today he has a chance to win for a 5th time and for the 35th time in the Tour de France to set the all-time win record in Tour de France history.

Cav’s sprint for history

With over 5 minutes lead the victory of Tadej Pogacar in this years 2021Tour de France was all but decided…but the stage win and positions in the top 10 of the General Classification are still yet to be determined.

TDF Stage 20 – Tadej Seals Yellow

The final day in the mountains for the 2021 Tour de France. Would Tadej Pogacar put an exclamation point on this years Tour de France or would someone else claim themselves king of the mountains?

Stage 18 – Tourmalet & Luz Ardiden

Stage 17, arguably the queen stage of the 2021 Tour de France is one of the final opportunities for GC contenders to secure a place on the podium. How would they play their tactics and would it pay off? #tdf2021 #tourdefrance

Stage 17 Recap | Queen Col de Portet

Back from the second rest day in the 2021 Tour de France, riders take their chances on the final day in Andorra.

Stage 16 Recap

Stage 14 recap of the 2021 Tour de France as we head closer to Andorra. The mid mountain stage favors the breakaway and those chasing the King of the Mountains Jersey..but might there be a shakeup of the leaders in the General Classification as well? Full recap of the stage.

Stage 14 Recap | Battle for the KOM

Stage 13 of the 2021 Tour de France is the second longest in this years tour with a hot day with cross winds over 220km’s. Could Mark Cavendish hang on with the Deceuninck Quickstep steam and take this 4th win of this years Tour de France or would it be a day for a roleur?

Stage 13 | History for Cavendish?

A double ascent of Mont Ventoux for the first time in the history of Tour de France would surely be a test for the General Classification contenders as well as anyone who dares to go on the attack and try and take an epic stage win in the 2021 Tour de France.

Stage 11 Recap | Ventoux | 2021 Tour de France

Stage 10 of the 2021 Tour de France looks like one for the sprinters but would the teams who have lost their fast men attack early and bid for glory? A full recap of the stage and implications on the Green Jersey.

Stage 10 Recap | Tour de France 2021

In what feels like a full tour of racing already we get to the first rest day following stage 9 of the 2021 Tour de France. A quick recap of the big moments of the first week of racing, winners and losers, and a preview of the week ahead. What are your thoughts on theContinue reading "Rest Day 1 | 2021 Tour de France"

Rest Day 1 | 2021 Tour de France

The last time the Tour de France visited Tignes in 2019 the race never made it to the summit. Today, with horrible weather the rides face an ominous foe up the long climb to Tignes. What will come of Tadej Pogacar who unwound the GC competition on stage 8, and how would the rest ofContinue reading "Stage 9 Race Recap | Tignes | 2021 Tour de France"

Stage 9 Race Recap | Tignes | 2021 Tour de France

Following his stage 4 win to land his 31st career Tour de France victory, Mark Cavendish looks to edge closer to setting the record of 34 with his 3rd visit to Chateauroux where he won his first ever Tour de France Stage and won again in Green in 2011. Who would win it today? FullContinue reading "Stage 6 Recap | Cavendish in Green"

Stage 6 Recap | Cavendish in Green

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