Ride and Thrive

Stage 10 of the 2025 Tour de France brought fireworks to the Massif Central on France’s national holiday.

Simon Yates launched a daring solo attack to claim victory atop the Puy de Sancy, while Ireland’s Ben Healy powered through the breakaway to snatch the yellow jersey from Tadej Pogačar.

With eight categorized climbs and nearly 4,450m of elevation gain, it was a brutal test of grit and strategy. We break down the GC shake-up, the tactical masterclass from EF Education-EasyPost, and what this means heading into the rest day.

Plus, reflections on the symbolism of a new maillot jaune on Bastille Day.



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Two days, two sprint showdowns, and a whole lot of heartbreak and horsepower.

Stage 8 saw Jonathan Milan power to his first Tour de France victory in Laval, reclaiming the green jersey with a dominant uphill sprint finish. But the weekend double wasn’t meant to be —

Tim Merlier snatched Stage 9 in Châteauroux, outpacing Milan in a chaotic final burst after Mathieu van der Poel’s heroic 173km breakaway was reeled in just 500m from the line.

From “Cavendish City” nostalgia to blistering 80kph sprints, this recap dives into the tactics, triumphs, and tension that defined the weekend.

Plus, a look at how the GC contenders stayed cool in the heat while the sprinters stole the spotlight.

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Relive the most thrilling moments from Stages 6 and 7 of the 2025 Tour de France!

In Stage 6, Ben Healy pulled off a stunning long-range solo attack, crossing the line nearly three minutes ahead of the chasers and shaking up the breakaway game. Mathieu van der Poel snatched back the yellow jersey from Tadej Pogacar by just one second—setting up a tense battle for Stage 7.

 Stage 7 delivered pure Tour drama: a punchy summit finish on the Mûr‑de‑Bretagne saw Pogacar surge past Jonas Vingegaard to reclaim the yellow jersey with authority, now leading Remco Evenepoel by 54 seconds overall.

🏆 We break down the decisive moves, late crashes, GC shake‑ups, and what this means for the road ahead.

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Round up of all the action from Days 3, 4, and 5 of this year's edition of the Tour de France, covering the 7th, 8th, and 9th of July 2025

Big turnaround of fortunes for Alpecine-Deceurnick as their Green Jersey hopeful crashes out on Day 3.

Tadej Pogacar was the big winner at the first TT as he took 2nd place behind Remco Evenepoel and takes the Yellow Jersey into Stage 6.

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A chaotic opening weekend provided plenty of drama and excitement with Alpencin-Deceunick coming out on top.

Jasper Philipsen took the first stage (his 10th overall) and Mathieu Van der Poel took stage 2.

Leading in to Stage 3, Van der Poel holds the Yellow with Philipsen retaining Green. 

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Ride Back in 2014, the Tour de France rolled through Yorkshire—and something clicked. In this beginner-friendly Ride & Thrive episode, David shares how watching the world’s greatest cycling race right on his doorstep ignited a passion that’s shaped his life ever since.

You’ll get a down-to-earth preview of this year’s race, learn why it’s more than just Lycra and mountains, and discover how the Tour might just inspire your own two-wheeled adventure.

If you’ve ever wondered what all the fuss is about, this one’s for you. 

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In this delightfully stretchy episode, we squeeze into the world of Lycra — that shiny, form-fitting fabric beloved by cyclists and feared by café-goers everywhere.

I chat about what it means to wrap yourself in something that leaves very little to the imagination, and why people do it anyway (hint: it's not always about speed). 

I share the awkward glory of public spandex moments, the psychology of dressing like a Tour de France hopeful, and how Lycra somehow turns a casual ride into a full-blown identity. It's part fashion, part function, part midlife crisis — and all fun.

 Come for the Lycra, stay for the laughs — and maybe leave with a little more empathy for the guy ordering a flat white in cleats

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I made lots of mistakes, some worse than others in my first 6 months of road bike ownership. Here I list 5 of the most common mistakes and how to avoid them. 

Stay tuned to the end for a bonus tip!

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If your just starting out on your cycling journey, buying a bike can be daunting...so many choices! I sift through the mud and try to offer a clear path for you to make an informed choice.

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I've been riding bikes my whole life, well, as long as I can remember. In this episode I share my history of bike ownership from the very early days (1970'S) Raleigh Chopper through to present day.

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