July 10, 2014
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You know what’s easy to do? Yes, make a prediction on the outcome of an event AFTER the event has started. But in the Tour de France, that isn’t always a benefit. I was poised to write this article yesterday – before Stage 4 – and my choices were all […]
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July 20, 2013
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OK, I know the Tour is 21 stages, but for all intents and purposes it ends when stage 20 finishes. So, here’s my top-10 recap for the 100th edition of the Tour de France. I welcome your thoughts and guest posts on any other cycling events or news around the […]
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July 1, 2013
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Typing this while I sit in front of the Stage 3 telecast on NBC Sports. Around me are boxes, many boxes. This is the result of moving back into the Tiny Bungalow – our house in Hingham, MA – and the break I’m taking now to watch the Tour de […]
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July 16, 2011
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We’re still in the Pyrenees and today’s biggest climb – Plateau de Beille – falls right at the end of this 168.5KM stage. What’s going to happen? A complete and utter shattering of the field is what I see. While there might be a small break or two early…desperate moves […]
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July 9, 2011
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At about 26KM, Alexandre Vinokourov took off up the climb. He’s ahead of the peloton by about 30 seconds already. Over the top of the category 2 climb, the lead group of two riders is almost three minutes ahead of the peloton. The chase is on down the other side […]
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July 9, 2011
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At about 26KM to go, Alexandre Vinokourov took off up the climb. He’s ahead of the peloton by about 30 seconds already. Over the top of the category 2 climb, the lead group of two riders is almost three minutes ahead of the peloton. The chase is on down the […]
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