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Thursday, June 11
Striking the Sun

STRIKING THE SUN

The 556-page literary epic exploring the cost of greatness.

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The ultimate final-stage heist. A cold-blooded Dutch stalemate, a 90km tactical nuclear option from the outsiders, and a devastating final acceleration saw Demi Vollering overturn a 49-second deficit to strip the pink jersey from Anna van der Breggen in a historic Giro finale.

Produced by Cyclry TV

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.