Andy Schleck has won on the Col du Galibier back in 2011 via the same side that will be climbed this Tuesday. The former Tour de France winner is on the ground at the Grand Boucle and has shared his opinion on the battle between Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard... And Remco Evenepoel."On paper, w...

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Team Visma | Lease a Bike had months in preparation to the Tour de France where only they knew how Jonas Vingegaard's form was. Much was said ahead of the race and it seemed as if the Dane still had to build up his form quite a lot before the start, but that was not the case. UAE Team Emirates knew...

Dutch Cycling Study Tours include immersiveness, expert knowledge and shared experience that cannot be rivalled by training in Ireland. According to past attendees, study tours are one of the most cost-effective ways of supporting the rollout of active travel infrastructure.For an information pack or to book, please contact: Cian Ginty at cian.ginty@gmail.comThese tours are run by Dutch cycling consultant Andr Pettinga and the editor of this website, Cian Ginty, who have been working together since 2015 and have the most experience running cycling study tours for groups from Ireland.We say that our #IEinNL study tours are Dutch-Irish teamwork, with each of us translating both the Dutch and the Irish to the Dutch experts involved and the Irish attendees. It can be amazing what can get lost in translation, not just differences in culture, design, and frameworks on each side. We are aware of the urban and rural context in Ireland and the Netherlands and have adapted to translate the Dutch and Irish outlooks so as little as possible gets lost in translation.In the past, the participants have mainly been council officials and councillors and consultants, but they have also previously included parliamentarians and Department officials.There are three main elements of study tours where attendees go abroad to learn from places with more advanced cycling cultures and infrastructure:Immersiveness of the on-the-ground experienceTheres nothing like a group cycling and focusing on cycling for 2-3 days: Seeing the infrastructure, using it, and seeing it being used by different people. On-the-ground explanations are far more beneficial than explaining something on paper or in a presentation.Local expertsBeing able to ask questions, and get answers. Experts in cycling, such as officials or aldermen or consultants, give their experience of what works and what does not, how to get projects over the line, and how to make a city or town cycling-friendly.Shared experience and team buildingThe shared experience of spending time cycling with each other helps concrete the learned experiences and knowledge, allowing it to be more transferable when the group returns.Study tours include presentations as a minority element, but they cannot be fully replicated by a presentation, webinar or workshop at home. Seeing is believing.Its now the chance for your local authority or organisation to get immersive and expert insight into a cycling culture where nearly everybody cycles as a means of getting from A to B.For an information pack or to book, please contact: Cian Ginty at cian.ginty@gmail.comPlease note: At this time, we are only seeking interest from organisations looking to make group bookings. We do not have any mixed group study tours planned which are suitable for individuals at the moment.For more on study tours also see:With 360 million per year for walking and cycling infrastructure, study tours are invaluable.Share this:

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Intermarch - Wanty's Laurenz Rex has gone wild in the streets of Bologna this Sunday. The Intermarch - Wanty rider has decided to show off his bike skills to the columns of spectators on the climb to the Madona di San Luca on stage 2 of the Tour de France and rode no less than a one-minute wheelie...

The Scicon shades with a curious add-on, presumably for aero gains, are being worn by the Team JaycoAlUla rider on stage 3, causing a stir on social media. Perhaps it won't seem so silly if he bags the stage win, though?

After two challenging opening days at the 2024 Tour de France, stage 3 provides a first chance for the sprinters. Favoured more than anyone else, last year's Green Jersey winner Jasper Philipsen is determined to lay down an early marker.Must win is a big word, but of course I want to win and we ar...