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Applying Sun Tzu’s “Winning Whole” Principle in Road Race Strategy

  • November 30, 2023

Explore how Sun Tzu’s ancient “Winning Whole” principle from The Art of War applies to modern cycling. Discover insights on race tactics, team strategy, psychological warfare, and energy conservation that can give cycling teams a strategic edge on the road. Learn how these principles can transform physical effort into tactical brilliance for a winning approach.

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Let’s Talk Doping, Shall We

  • August 27, 2022

Reflecting on the myths of Soviet cycling dominance and doping, and how my writing journey began with RIDE Cycling Review. A look back at the stories I told and what I’ve come to realize about the sport.

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Lions of Flanders No More?

  • August 21, 2022

Why hasn’t anyone earned the title of The Lion of Flanders since Johan Museeuw? A look at what it takes to be crowned in Flanders, with some thoughts on Wout van Aert and Yves Lampaert as the next possible contenders.

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Tadej Pogačar the Next Eddy Merckx?

  • August 15, 2022

Why comparing rising stars to Eddy Merckx never quite holds up. A look at past ‘next Merckx’ hopefuls, what sets Tadej Pogačar apart, and why modern cycling makes the comparison impossible.

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A Case Against TT Bikes

  • February 4, 2022

Read about the evolution of time trial bikes, from the 1980 Moscow Olympics to modern-day racing, and why these aero machines might be more dangerous than they’re worth.

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Chris Froome: A Disc Brake Skeptic

  • February 14, 2021

Chris Froome reignites the disc brake debate, questioning whether the technology is really ready for road cycling. A look at why disc brakes may be more about marketing than solving real problems, and how the cycling industry shapes what we ride.

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Why Pro Riders Crash So Much?

  • August 23, 2020

From aero wheels to road furniture and high-speed descents, a look at the hidden factors behind frequent crashes in professional cycling—and how it compares to the old days of Soviet racing.

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Through Storm and Stone: The Hardest Stage of the Tour de France

  • August 12, 2020

Explore the incredible story of the hardest stage of the Tour de France in 1926, when Lucien Buysse braved brutal weather and unforgiving Pyrenean climbs to achieve a legendary victory. A testament to endurance, resilience, and the indomitable human spirit in the face of nature’s fury.

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