Optim Analyse

Tag: velo.outsideonline.com

  • Tour de France Stage 7: Merlier Mashes Big Bunch Sprint Into Bordeaux

    —

    by

    admin
    in

    [analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://velo-cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/GettyImages-2284874146.jpg”] Shane Stokes Updated July 10, 2026 10:05AM Tim Merlier won a massive bunch battle into Bordeaux on Friday, timing things perfectly in the drag race to the line and scooping the fourth Tour de France stage win of his career. The Soudal Quick-Step rider swept past Søren Wærenskjold (Uno-X Mobility) to win,…

  • Pogačar Isn’t as Dominant in the Tour de France as You Think

    —

    by

    admin
    in

    [analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://velo-cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Z8A_5768-21.jpg”] Shane Stokes Updated July 10, 2026 09:34AM Tadej Pogačar is widely recognized as the best rider in modern day cycling but, amid ever-growing claims he is the greatest of all time, how much is truth and how much is hyperbole? Specifically, just how dominant is he really at the Tour de France?…

  • The Pinarello Dogma X Review: Just Call It a Race Bike

    —

    by

    admin
    in

    [analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://velo-cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/DSC_5795-Edit.jpg”] Josh Ross Updated July 10, 2026 09:53AM Pros Use of rare Torayca M40X carbon fiber increases stiffness to weight 35mm tire clearance is progressive for a race bike Elliptical steering tube and tapered downtube reduce the width of the front end to improve aerodynamics Geometry changes are minimal compared to a race…

  • Tour de France Riders Are Losing Up to 10 Pounds a Stage in Extreme Heat

    —

    by

    admin
    in

    [analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://velo-cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/GettyImages-2284342304.jpg”] Andrew Hood Updated July 10, 2026 11:22AM Jonas Rickaert crossed the finish line of a brutally hot Tour de France stage 10 pounds lighter than when he started. That eye-popping number reveals the brutal dehydration riders are facing each day in the sweltering 2026 Tour. “Yesterday, I lost quite a lot, but…

  • New Bike Tech: From Drop-Bar MTBs to Pro-Level Aero Gravel

    —

    by

    admin
    in

    [analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://velo-cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Reserve_48_53GR_Wout1.jpg”] Josh Ross Published July 10, 2026 12:57AM I don’t control what comes out in a given week, but I’m not sure I could plan it better if I did. This week, while the Tour de France is in full swing, I’ve got a group of gravel launches to share. (Photo: Obed) Obed…

  • Former Yellow Jersey Torstein Træen Exits Tour de France After Crashing in Stage 6

    —

    by

    admin
    in

    [analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://velo-cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/GettyImages-2284712068.jpg”] Shane Stokes Updated July 9, 2026 05:19PM The huge overnight lead of Torstein Træen over the GC contenders at the Tour de France saw him and his Uno-X Mobility team hoping for a multi-day stint in the yellow jersey. However those plans began to unravel on the Col du Tourmalet when he…

  • Pogačar in Driver’s Seat at Tour—But Prior Tourmalet Stage Shows Nothing Is Certain

    —

    by

    admin
    in

    [analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://velo-cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/GettyImages-2285371901.jpg”] Shane Stokes Updated July 9, 2026 05:30PM It’s easy to fall into the trap of presuming the 2026 Tour de France is already done and dusted, even if there are 15 more stages to go. Tadej Pogačar put in what he regards as one of his “top five” most impressive victories of…

  • Your 32-Inch Tire Guide: What’s Available Now and What’s Coming Next

    —

    by

    admin
    in

    [analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://velo-cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/32-inch-tire-guide-hero-image.jpg”] Lisa Charlebois Published July 9, 2026 02:54PM Remember when 32-inch wheels were dismissed as another cycling fad that would never catch on? Fast-forward to today. Robin Gemperle won Unbound XL on a prototype Scott running 32-inch wheels, and suddenly, the hype doesn’t seem so far-fetched. If you are now a believer and…

  • Drama Brewing at Red Bull With Remco Evenepoel Not Happy With Lipowitz

    —

    by

    admin
    in

    [analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://velo-cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/remco-evenepoel-florian-lipowitz-dispute-tour-de-france-square.jpg”] Andrew Hood Updated July 9, 2026 02:39PM Remco Evenepoel finished fourth on the first real mountain stage of the Tour de France, but his sharpest attack came after the finish line. In emotional comments to Belgian media, Evenepoel publicly criticized Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe teammate Florian Lipowitz. Evenepoel said his fellow GC leader refused…

  • Power Analysis: Tadej Pogačar Crushes the Col du Tourmalet Record

    —

    by

    admin
    in

    [analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://velo-cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Pogacar-Tourmalet-record-tour-de-france-stage-6.jpg”] Zach Nehr Published July 9, 2026 01:39PM Stage 6 of the Tour de France was the first day in the high mountains in this year’s race, and thus the first real opportunity for the GC favorites to test one another. Tadej Pogačar wasted no time. With 5km to go on the famed…