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July 25, 2023
UCI warns it is “impossible” to get away with hidden motors, all 997 Tour de France tests negative
The UCI has today warned the peloton that the extensive testing for motors at the Tour de France makes it "impossible" to mechanically dope without being caught, and revealed that all 997 tests at this year's race came back negative. Road.cc
July 21, 2023
7 Cheap Marathons That Cost Less Than $100
The best hedge against high marathon prices is to pick a race and sign up early. Many races in the U.S. will offer the lowest prices if you sign up a full year in advance. And because registration service fees are often tacked on as a percentage of the race...
July 20, 2023
Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift by the numbers
Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift takes place on July 23 to 30 with 8 stages covering 960.5km in total. There are 22 teams for total of 154 riders entered. Endurance Biz
July 19, 2023
Jonas Vingegaard Was Momentarily Stuck Behind Motorbikes and a Car at the Tour de France
This year’s Tour de France keeps getting weirder and weirder when it comes to reasons riders are struggling. Between far too many awkward crashes caused by fans and now, official race vehicles themselves causing issues, it really has been a wild ride. Today, current leader of the Tour, Jonas Vingegaard,...
July 19, 2023
Could the Tour de France start in the USA soon?
Could the Tour de France start in the USA soon? As foreign 'grand départs' get more ambitious, Tour de France technical director Thierry Gouvenou explores the possibility of a start across the Atlantic. VELO
July 15, 2023
Courtney Dauwalter makes trail running history with Hardrock and Western States double
Courtney Dauwalter has made trail running history becoming the first runner ever to win the Western States 100 and the Hardrock 100 in the same year – breaking the course record that she set in last year’s race. Just three weeks after her record-breaking Western States victory Courtney Dauwalter stormed...
July 12, 2023
How Ultrarunners Can Keep Crushing In Their 40’s, 50’s, 60’s – And Beyond
It’s a common misconception for some trail runners to believe that, as they get older, their days of running ultra-distance races are behind them. Many assume that age will limit their performance and potential so much that it will force them to retire their running shoes. However, a remarkable group...
July 11, 2023
A Day in Life of a Cycling Team Chef
Chefs of Tour de France cycling teams have to feed 8 cyclists who eat as much as 24 regular people from a kitchen truck moving from one stage to the next. How do they do it? We talked to an experienced performance chef Hannah Grant who has been cooking for...
July 10, 2023
Tour De France Fans Cause Multiple Crashes—Leading To Rider Injuries And Withdrawal From Race
Distracted fans caused multiple crashes along the Tour de France route over the weekend, leading to injuries, lost time by riders, and even the withdrawal of one rider from the entire race as fan interactions continue to be a point of frustration for bikers. Forbes
July 10, 2023
Fargo Marathon race director killed in cycling accident
The race director of the Fargo Marathon died Sunday after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle along a road in Detroit Lakes, Minn. Mark Knutson was instrumental in starting the current Fargo Marathon, which will mark its 20th year next spring. MPR News