The Cycling Ninja Strikes At The Finish Line

The Cycling Ninja Strikes At The Finish Line

July 16, 2026 · 20 min · Season 5 · Episode 28

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The episode discusses Stage 11 of the Tour de France, highlighting its record-breaking speed and the strategic elements of the race.

Send us Fan Mail Stage 11 of the Tour de France felt less like a “flat day” and more like a high-speed science experiment that got loose. We start in Vichy and finish in Nevers, then watch the whole race tip into history as the peloton clocks the fastest road stage the Tour has ever seen. With a strong tailwind and a relentless pace, the stage averages a staggering 31.6 mph, and suddenly every small detail matters: positioning, leadouts, timing, and which teams are willing to burn matches to ...

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