Tour de France Tactics Masterclass: Insider’s Guide to the Strategies Used by Top Teams

The Tour de France isn’t just a test of physical talent and endurance; it is a chess game on wheels, a spectacle of strategy where every decision could mean the difference between victory and defeat.

In this article, I’ll be drawing on my experience of elite-level road racing to demystify the fascinating tactics and intricate strategies that shape the outcomes of this iconic race.

Domestique Cycling: Bike Racing’s Ultimate Team Players

A domestique is a cycling team rider whose primary job is to support the team’s leader — fetching water bottles, sheltering them from wind, pacing them up climbs, and giving up their bike or wheel if needed. The term is French for “servant.” Despite the role’s humble name, modern WorldTour domestiques are some of the … Read more