Long Reads

The inside story of the controversial 1979 British road race championship sprint. Discover how cycling legends Barry Hoban and Sid Barras remember the clash.

Did Bernard Hinault betray Greg LeMond? Explore the psychological mind games and three theories behind cycling’s greatest 1986 Tour de France rivalry.

Did Bernard Hinault let Greg LeMond win the 1986 Tour de France? Revisit Stage 13 to Superbagnères and the legendary tactical war that changed cycling history.

A Tour stage win wasn't all about abstract glory - it was about money, survival, and sharp elbows. In 1975, Barry Hoban took to the old Bordeaux concrete to settle a score eleven years in the making.

He rode like a rocket, earned like a star, then lost almost everything but found a way to live without bitterness.

Discover the man behind the mask. Explore the style, elegance, and racing legacy of Jacques Anquetil, featuring insights from designer Sir Paul Smith.