There was a time in my life when I thought I could match professionals' speed. Maybe not the best of them, but at least some from the lower ranks. As I grew up, I realized that those were just...
Category: Pro Cycling World
Do Professional Cyclists Drink Alcohol? (Times have changed)
A look at cycling history books reveals that alcohol has been present among professionals since the beginning of racing. But is it still? Professional cyclists drink alcohol in moderate quantities...
Cycling fans only see cyclists and their successes, but many people are helping them on the way to the top. Teams are made up of a huge number of people who we don't even know are on the payroll but...
If you have ever watched Tour de France, you probably wondered why they don't race on the last stage. Are they too tired after 20 days of racing? Is it not allowed to race? Does it even count as a...
When I started watching cycling, the prologue was one of the things I just didn't understand at all. Over time, my curiosity got me researching what a prologue is, why it was introduced, and why we...
When we talk about cyclists, many of us probably think of short, skinny, underweight guys. The truth is cyclists come in all shapes and sizes. Depending on their body measurements, cyclists...
