The Tour starts Saturday. Yes, you should pay attention. First, follow NYVelocity on Twitter for colorful commentary, especially now that … More
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2016 Tour de France meta-preview: Get off my lawn!
The first few days of the Tour are really about funny previews, the scenery and the dark art of peloton … More
George Vecsey sums up Lance Armstrong’s era
Glad to see the great columnist come out of retirement for this: Was Armstrong using some more potent drug, or … More
Tour is ultimate test of cyclists and fans
Cycling is a messy sport. Especially in the mountains, where we see wonderful moments mixed with consternation. The best moment … More
Today’s Tour update and showdowns to come
Lance Armstrong gave it a good ride, but he hasn’t sprinted at the finish in a long, long time. Fast-twitch … More
Tour stories: Schleck’s angry stomach, Lance on vacation, Thor SMASH!
So you don’t have all day to listen to the soothing voice of Phil Liggett and Paul Sherwen on Versus, … More
Floyd Landis confession lets no one off the hook
The news that former Tour de France champion Floyd Landis has admitted using several performance-enhancing drugs in his cycling career, … More
