The 105th running of the Tour de France, the biggest race in road cycling, begins on Saturday. This year’s race threatens to be the fastest on record simply because some riders will be able to stop quicker than other. After the Union Cycliste Internationale amended its regulations on Jul. 1, disc brakes are now legal. Disc […]
The 105th running of the Tour de France, the biggest race in road cycling, begins on Saturday. This year’s race threatens to be the fastest on record simply because some riders will be able to stop quicker than other. After the Union Cycliste Internationale amended its regulations on Jul. 1, disc brakes are now legal. Disc […]
Lance Armstrong lost his record seven Tour de France titles for using drugs to enhance his body’s performance. With that cheating method under closer scrutiny than ever, some recent cyclists have tried to gain an unfair advantage not with their bodies, but with their bikes. The International Cycling Union (UCI) will have none of that […]
The Cannondale-Drapac pro cycling team is likely to have many more followers next year. Its managing organization, Slipstream Sports, has partnered with Oath, Verizon’s media organization that is home to brands such as AOL, Huffington Post and Tumblr, according to a statement. Set to take effect Jan. 1, 2018, the marriage of these companies will beget […]
The majestic appeal of the Tour de France is its winding route for 2,200 miles through 21 stages, five mountain and four countries on the 2017 course, but that sprawling route creates challenges not just for the riders but also for the broadcasters. The standard contextual clues in other sports that fans can rely on […]
