Tag Archives: breakaway

TDF Stage 16: Perfect Storm Transforms a Transitional Stage Into a Barnburner

Posted on July 19, 2011 by CTS

By Chris Carmichael As soon as the Tour de France route is announced, riders and teams start plotting and planning. They examine the balance of the challenges – mountains vs. time trials vs. long windy stages, etc. – and that … Continue reading →

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TDF Stage 13: A Sprinter Wins in the Mountains? The Curious Logic of Stage 13.

Posted on July 15, 2011 by CTS

By Chris Carmichael Stage 13 of the 2011 Tour de France was the kind of stage that leaves some cycling fans scratching their heads. They understand that it was a mountain stage because of the climb of the Col d’Aubisque, … Continue reading →

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2011 TDF Stage 6: The Daily Battle Fans Rarely See – Establishing the Perfect Breakaway

Posted on July 7, 2011 by CTS

By Chris Carmichael Live television coverage of the Tour de France has been a huge benefit for cycling fans around the world, and fans in the US are extremely fortunate to have three+ hours of live coverage each day on … Continue reading →

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