Tag: racing
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2022 Strade Bianche Preview
Given favorable weather, there isn’t a more beautiful race in the world than Strade Bianche. The white dirt roads, the quaint Italian towns and villas, and the stunning finish line in the ancient city of Siena. And when it rains, the race transforms into a beautifully brutal race of attrition. There’s simply nothing like it […]
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Kolo t.c. Does Science! Can Wes Increase His FTP in One Month?
I haven’t done an FTP test in at least four years. Why? Well, numbers have never really been a motivator for me. 3.2 w/kg or 7w/kg; it doesn’t matter if you’re having fun, and I’ve just been focused on the fun part for some time now. But recently, I started watching some pro cycling coverage […]
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Winter is Coming Stage One and Stage Two
In what turned out to be a much more selective opener to the Winter is Coming Tour, Stage One saw some big gaps open throughout the field, though there is still plenty to play for throughout the field and in the sprint and KOM competitions. After 7km of neutral racing to acknowledge the fans and […]
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2021 Manfred Memorial Tour Route Presentation
The biggest names in fake cycling in Traverse City gathered (they didn’t, because of the pandemic) for the dramatic unveiling of the 2021 Manfred Memorial Tour route. Presented with all the glitz and glamour due the final virtual Grand Tour of the season, it’s a more balanced route that combines plenty of elevation with a […]
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Manfred Memorial Tour Registration Is Open!
Just days after the conclusion of the Winter Is Here Tour, the best fake bike racers in Traverse City with Sunday mornings free are already eyeing up the next stage race. On February 7, the first big battle won’t be the Super Bowl, but Stage One of the Manfred Memorial Tour. January’s Tour raised $170 […]