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The Tour of Flanders is here. This Sunday, the peloton takes on the steepest, most miserable farm roads in Western Europe. We break down the Kwaremont, the Koppenberg, and the absolute bloodbath expected between MVDP, WVA, Pogačar, and Remco.
We are just days away from the Tour of Flanders, and the collective anxiety of the peloton is reaching a fever pitch. We break down why the new breed of late attackers are terrorizing the favorites, and why a wild Remco Evenepoel rumor could completely disrupt De Ronde.
The Tour of Britain is heading back to Yorkshire, promising “exceptional backdrops” (mostly fog) and “enthusiastic crowds” (locals freezing in wellies). We break down why the return to Britain’s Texas guarantees absolute tactical carnage.
This conclusion from Cycles of Representation breaks down how English-language cycling media does much more than just report race results—it actively constructs the narrative and meaning of the sport itself. By examining the evolution and interplay of print, broadcast, and digital media, the essay highlights how Anglo-Saxon bias, historical romanticism, and the “othering” of foreign audiences shape the way we consume professional cycling. However, it also questions the absolute power of this media influence, noting that fans still maintain the ability to form their own readings and resist forced narratives, even in the face of relentless doping scandals and overhyped riders.
A critical examination of the production of meaning in the…
A critical examination of the production of meaning in the…
Cycling Time Trials Limited (CTT) recently made headlines by announcing…