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Mar 19, 2026
High-speed race drama from Paris–Nice and the snowy stage seven controversy. Tight team time trial tactics and tiny margins decide results. Crosswinds, crashes and tactical splits reshape the leaderboard. Breakout performances from young riders and previews of Milan–San Remo form and sprint battles.
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Tandem Ride Cut Short For Prince William
- Geraint Thomas rode on the back of Greg James' tandem for a Comic Relief ride and unexpectedly got cut short because Prince William jumped on later.
- Thomas visited Connor Swift nearby, rode through Doncaster, and joked about keeping the saddle warm for the Prince.
Mental Certainty Matters In Weather Decisions
- The riders' union (CPA) vote on racing in bad weather can create doubt that harms performance if teams over-discuss cancellation.
- Tom Fordyce urged riders to prepare to race mentally and accept cancellation only if officially called, to avoid wasted energy.
Team Time Trial Reveals True Team Progress
- Winning the team time trial signals deep collective progress because it amplifies coordination across riders and support staff.
- Geraint Thomas highlighted engineers, coaches, DSs and nutrition all contributing to a TTT victory as symbolic for team direction.