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Re-Cycle: The cycling history podcast

Welcome to Re-Cycle, by Eurosport – a retrospective series on the most compelling, the most controversial and the most extraordinary riders and races in cycling history. Written by Felix Lowe, narrate... Read more

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Re-Cycle: Pippa York and the 'Stolen Vuelta'

Re-Cycle: Pippa York and the 'Stolen Vuelta'

In 1985 and 1986, mercurial climber Philippa York twice came one step away from becoming Britain’s first Grand Tour winn... Read more

31 Aug 2021

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When Federico Bahamontes gifted the 1957 Vuelta to rival Jesus Lorono

When Federico Bahamontes gifted the 1957 Vuelta to rival Jesus Lorono

In this episode of Re-Cycle, we re-count when Federico Bahamontes blew a 16-minute lead to hand his big rival Jesús Loro... Read more

26 Aug 2021

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