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A very Vuelta first week of crashes and lead changes has finally given way to the real GC race. Four riders are starting to set themselves apart, but with two of them riding for Movistar…who knows. RSS | SoundCloud Photo by Peter Edmondson (CC-BY-SA).

The third Grand Tour of the year tends to bring the most surprises, but with strong GC riders concentrated on just a handful of squads, it could be a straight-up GC battle for the ages. RSS | SoundCloud Photo by Estevoaei (CC-BY-SA).  

Going into the third week of the 2019 Tour de France, the race has rarely seemed more open. With the toughest stages of the race to come, it should be one for the history books. RSS | SoundCloud Photo by Adrian Tombu (CC).  

Even with Ineos looking in command, a great first week keeps open the promise of a thrilling and competitive two weeks to come at the Tour de France. RSS | SoundCloud Photo by Guillaume Vachey (CC).

A look at the the parcours and contenders for the 2019 Tour de France, plus some crazy guesswork at the first few stages and an interview with Toms Skujins of Trek-Segafredo. Temporary RSS | SoundCloud Photo by s.yuki (CC).

The Giro took a turn this week as the race headed into the mountains, setting up what looks to be an outstanding third week. Temporary RSS | SoundCloud Photo by Jussarian (CC).

Strange doings on the GC from the first week, but with the first mountain stages looming in the next few days, real changes could be in store. Temporary RSS | SoundCloud Photo by August Brill (CC).

Grand Tour season is upon us! Dane and I look at some stages in a generally atypical Giro, highlight a few promising stages, and tab a few winners. Temporary RSS | SoundCloud Photo by filip bossuyt (CC).

Episode 92: Liege-Bastogne-Liege 2019 A new finish opens doors to a different set of riders in cycling’s oldest one-day and the last of the Spring Classics. Temporary RSS | SoundCloud Photo by Pedro Caetano (CC).

Episode 91: Paris-Roubaix 2019 The “Hell of the North” has the coolest nickname in pro cycling, and with a wide-open start list, the 2019 edition could be especially infernal. Temporary RSS | SoundCloud Photo by Felouch Kotek (CC).

Episode 90: Ronde van Vlaanderen 2019 Cycling’s biggest and best followed and best-appreciated one-day is slated for its most open event in years. Fortunately, Dane and I are on hand to walk you through all contenders and potential outcomes. Temporary RSS | SoundCloud Photo by s.yuki (CC).