Tag Archives: Tour de France

Tour de France infographic

Posted on 28 June 2011 by Alex Murray

  Nearly there! Thanks to Greg Jensen for sending me this. Yes, it’s an ad for USDish, a satellite dish installer/retailer, but it’s a cracking visualisation. But better still are these mugs from the magnificent London hostelry that is Look … Continue reading →

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Laurent Fignon, 1960-2010

Posted on 31 August 2010 by Alex Murray

In 1983, aged 22, Laurent Fignon won the Tour de France in his first attempt at the race, making him the youngest winner in 50 years. He remains the last rider to win the Tour de France at their first … Continue reading →

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Stage 17 of Tour de France 2010 – How tough?

Posted on 22 July 2010 by Alex Murray

While riding the Etape du Tour, I also found time to make a video report for BBC Sport You can watch it on the BBC Cycling site: Tour de France 2010: How tough is the Col du Tourmalet? My favourite … Continue reading →

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