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Polka Dot Jersey Contenders
Recent recon rides in France have seen that the sunflower crop is only a few centimetres tall right now after a damp and grey start to summer. But sans sunflowers you know it’s July when you see the polka dot jersey. He’s a look at the riders who might be sporting it soon.
The Green Jersey Contenders
A look at the points competition in the Tour de France, the contenders for the green jersey and a wider preview of the sprinters.
Tour de France iCal Calendar
Want to know when every Tour de France stage is on and need to plan daily life around them? Here’s the calendar to view or download to your phone.
Book Re-Review: Eddy Merckx The Cannibal
Eddy Merckx, The Cannibal by Daniel Friebe
Having reviewed “Eddy Merckx The Cannibal” soon after publication a decade ago, it’s been back on this summer’s reading list in the light of Tadej Pogačar’s results and frequent comparisons to Eddy Merckx. Plus it’s Merckx’s birthday today, 79 years old..
Buy Your Own Bike
As teams turn over as many stones as possible in search of performance gains, what if they were able to buy their own bikes rather be tied to sponsors and find the best combination for frames, wheels, components and tires for them, even to be able to make choices to suit individual riders?
Tour de France Stage-by-Stage
Want all the Tour de France stage profiles on one page? Here you go with some commentary on each stage too.
Critérium du Dauphiné Review
Primož Roglič won, but just. None of the main GC contenders will come out delighted even if others are satisfied with the work last week, especially Derek Gee.
Critérium du Dauphiné Stage 8 Preview
The final stage of the race and it’s mountainous but not as severe as the past two days. The finish is earlier once again.
