Monday Break - Issue 142
A new week, a new mix - here is your round-up of everything happening in the world of sports.
The Trail Times!
We did it again. After the success of The Gravel Times at The Traka — one of the most iconic gravel races in the world — we created The Trail Times, the first trail running edition of our newspaper format, once again for Neversecond.
The Rift: through volcanoes and ash we go
What. A. Race. 🔥
The Rift gave us everything we love about gravel — breathtaking Icelandic landscapes, bold solo attacks, and fierce battles to the finish.
🏆 Rosa Klöser and Magnus Bak Klaris conquered the course with powerful rides, but every corner of the race was packed with emotion, effort, and beauty.
📲 Dive into the full recap on the Fantasy Gravel app and relive an unforgettable day at @therifticeland
Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift
This Saturday, July 26, the most awaited race in the women’s peloton kicks off!
The Tour de France Femmes returns with an all-star line-up and a fierce battle for yellow. Can Kasia Niewiadoma defend her maillot jaune from last year? Or will Demi Vollering come back for redemption after a turbulent season? Expect fireworks, heartbreaks, and the kind of racing that makes you fall in love with the sport all over again.
This is not just another race but the main event in the women’s peloton. Eyes on! Check out the link below to get a full brief of this year’s edition of La Grand Boucle
Race Directing: The Toughest Job in Sport?
From dealing with overflowing toilets to managing elite athlete egos, race directing is messy, complicated and often thankless. So why do they keep doing it?
This piece from RUN uncovers what really goes on behind the scenes at the races we all love. From the nitty gritty details to hearing back from athletes, it shows why race directing is a sport in itself.
Sleeping through the Tour de France
With more than half of the Tour over and the riders on their second well-deserved rest day, most people think the biggest challenge at the Tour de France is the racing itself. But for many riders, the real struggle begins when the stage ends.
Every evening brings a new hotel, unfamiliar beds, recovery protocols, team meetings and late media obligations. Riders are often eating dinner close to midnight and sleeping far less than what is ideal for proper recovery. Rest becomes a luxury rather than a guarantee.
Read below to see how professional riders attempt to prioritize sleep during the most demanding race of the year.