Tag: Chaos

Spring racing is in full swing across North America, bringing with it the usual pre-race nerves and tactical debates among riders. Many assume amateur racing is pure chaos, where strategy takes a back seat to brute force. But the truth is, smart tactics can make all the differenceespecially when others underestimate their importance. Whether you’re racing solo or on a team, understanding how to read the peloton, conserve energy, and time your moves can turn unpredictable races into opportunities for success. Heres how to simplify the chaos and take control of your next race.Throughout my career, reading races and team leadership became one of my biggest assets as a pro. And so, when I work with individual coaching clients and…

Tour Stage 5 Report: At the end of a chaotic day on the cobbles of northern France, the early break fought for the stage win. Simon Clarke took the stage honours as Wout van Aert held the yellow jersey by 13 seconds as the Jumbo-Visma team had its worst day on the 2022 Tour de France. Stage 5 finalSimon Clarke beat Taco van der Hoorn in a chaotic and busy cobblestone stage in the Tour de France. After a dusty stage of 157 kilometres between Lille and Wallers-Arenberg, with almost 20 kilometres of cobblestones. Jumbo-Visma had a bad day; Jonas Vingegaard and especially Primo Rogli lost time on a strong Tadej Pogaar.Van der Poel not on form?Tour Boss, Christian Prudhomme:…