The Dauphine is renamed (again) but the Tour Auvergne Rhone-Alpes was full of twists and turns and a great bike race!

A great Giro d’Italia finished up in Rome. Here’s my commentary, explanations, and analysis Audio version: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2203430/ My blog (free Substack or patreon) https://substack.com/@philgaimon / philgaimon Ride with me at Phil's Fondo in Malibu, CA: https://www.philsfondo.com/ Or my Gravel Event April in Lone Pine, CA: www.whiskeytangofondo.com https://www.statebicycle.com/collections/state-bicycle-co-carbon-road-bike

The Giro is has officially heated up! Takes on the GC situation (why is Jonas racing so defensively?), leadership questions on Ineos and Trek, and blame game with course safety vs rider recklessness.

Stay up to date on the first stages of the Giro! Laini Ritsch https://www.instagram.com/lainibones?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Sierra Sims https://www.instagram.com/sierra_mountains_?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Since Paul Seixas burst onto the scene, we've been waiting for him to showdown with Tadej and Liege did not disappoint! Listen for a full summary and analysis of the Ardennes classics for men and women.

A little more drama than I'd have preferred today. You want to see a cleaner experience for the leaders, but that's part of the charm at this event and it still came down to the right leaders. Analysis of the men and women today. Phil's Cookie Fondo Built by Matt Construction www.philsfondo.com Oct 24-25 whiskeytangofondo.com April 25-26 Roubaix from Draft Animals: https://substack.com/home/post/p-193822387

Some surprises and some not-no-surprised, but a great edition of a classic race, with Tadej, MVDP, Wout, Remco, Mads Pedersen, Demi Vollering, Puck Pieterse, and Pauline Ferrand-Prevot all putting on a good show in Belgium. www.whiskeytangofondo.com https://patreon.com/PhilGaimon?utm_medium=

Full update on the latest races and cycling news, with focus on Gent Wevelgem/In Flanders Fields but we can't neglect E3 Saxo Harelbeke and Volta Catalunya. Some news from Strava, as well as the background and latest on a SoCal road rage story that we'll have to continue following. My blog: https://substack.com/@philgaimon This video audio version: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2203430 George/Angel City Pits: https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv...

We've had lots of interactions over the years between fans and pro riders (to varying degrees of disaster), from training rides, to during races, to hotels in the middle of the night. As a rider, a fan, and a resident of Los Angeles where I've seen a lot of celebrity interactions I've seen and been on all sides of this, and thought it would be worthwhile to discuss where the line is for fans, as well as common sense best practices for pros.

Thank you to Factor Meals! Use my code https://factor.yt.link/ZhFPUEt for 50% of your first box + Free Daily Greens! T&C apply. The classics have begun! This is great race because it can be won by any kind of rider (climber, sprinter, late attacks). This year did not disappoint! One of my favorite editions with amazing performances and a great nailbiter finish. Blog: https://substack.com/@philgaimon video version: https://www.youtube.com/@worstretirementever