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Fortnite now has an official Giro d’Italia map. Yes, really. Grab your controller, dodge Peter Griffin, and race across Italy to claim the Maglia Rosa.
A three-part series of nocturnal group rides across Northern Italy, combining dark gravel trails, beachside DJ sets, and a 1990s retro-arcade aesthetic. Hand us a beer.
Nu Colombia rider and former WorldTour professional Cristian Camilo Muñoz has tragically passed away at age 30 following medical complications from a crash at the Tour du Jura.
This conclusion examines how English-language media constructs the very meaning of professional cycling. From Anglo-Saxon bias to historical romanticism, we explore how narratives are shaped—and how fans still find ways to resist them.
From the “legend” of the Ballon d’Alsace to the sepia-toned filters of modern broadcasts, cycling media is obsessed with its own past. Discover how the industry “invents tradition” to give modern races historical weight and meaning.
From the grueling print era to the polished age of digital broadcasts, how has the way we watch cycling changed the sport itself? A deep dive into the production of cycling media, the role of the “expert” commentator, and the construction of the modern sports spectacle.
Cycling Time Trials Limited (CTT) recently made headlines by announcing…