Charly Gaul emerged from the blizzard like a ghost. The 1956 Giro d'Italia's Monte Bondone stage had become a battle against nature itself. As temperatures plummeted below zero, riders abandoned in droves. But Gaul, the "Angel of the Mountains," pressed on. Through snow and
The 1956 Giro d'Italia witnessed one of cycling's most epic rides when Luxembourg's Charly Gaul conquered Monte Bondone in apocalyptic conditions. As temperatures plummeted and snow blanketed the mountain, Gaul attacked solo with 88km to go. Riding through a blizzard in short sleeves, '
In the ever-spinning world of cycling science, one approach has steadily pedaled its way to the forefront of performance optimisation: polarised training. The latest research in 2025 continues to back this method as a key to boosting endurance, power, and resilience on the bike — without burning you out or turning
From pro peloton punch-ups (figuratively, we promise) to tech tweaks and tented ambitions, here are the five cycling stories that stole the show this week: 1. Lille to Launch the 2025 Tour de France – And It’s Going to Be Wild Source: Cycling Weekly The Tour de France 2025 Grand
Nature calls wait for no cyclist - not even in a Grand Tour. Tom Dumoulin's emergency pit stop during Stage 16 of the 2017 Giro d'Italia became instant cycling folklore. Leading the race, the Dutchman was forced to make an urgent roadside stop, shedding his pink
American Andy Hampsten wrote himself into cycling legend on the snow-covered Gavia Pass. During the 1988 Giro's queen stage, riders faced brutal conditions: temperatures below freezing, snow, and treacherous descents. While others crumbled, Hampsten thrived. Though Johan Van der Velde crested the Gavia first, he nearly froze on
Bernard Hinault grimaced through the pain. The 1980 Liège-Bastogne-Liège had become a war of attrition. Snow fell relentlessly, temperatures dropped to freezing. Of 174 starters, only 21 would finish. The Badger attacked 80km from the finish, riding solo through the blizzard. He won by nearly ten minutes, but the victory
At the end of cycling's most brutal day, salvation lies in an oval of concrete. The Roubaix velodrome, unchanged since 1943, is where Paris-Roubaix's gladiators find their finish line. After 257km of bone-crushing cobbles, riders enter this cathedral of cycling to thunderous applause. The ancient shower
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