The Journal

31 Mar 2025

Tuscany, Renaissance Masterpiece

In Tuscany’s lyrical landscapes, where cypress trees sway and persimmons ripen in golden sunlight cycling feels like a privilege.

27 Mar 2025

Grand Depart — Barcelona 2026

In the years since the 1992 Olympics turned Barcelona into a tourist magnet, the city has rolled out the yellow carpet for the Tour de France just once, in 2009. Returning next summer, the race is sure for a very warm welcome from the cycling mad Catalans who inhabit the region.

27 Mar 2025

Capital of Catalonia, Capital of Culture

Whether you’re soaking up rays or culture, nightlife or the quiet life, Barcelona’s Gothic streets offer an unforgettable experience for everyone. We know the biggest race on the planet will light up any city, but what can Barcelona offer outside of the spectacle in yellow? Let’s spend the weekend…

21 Mar 2025

La Vuelta — Where Drama Lives

A race that always conjures memorable action, searing sunshine and passion on and off the road. Perhaps best summarised by the 1960 edition of the race, when the superstar champion Federico Bahamontes gained time, lost friends and then his head when he battered a fan with an umbrella.

19 Mar 2025

Alto del Angliru — Too Tough for the Tour?

The Alto del Angliru has beaten the will of professionals, tested champions and been a source of bragging rights for those who have summited. With 16 hairpins, gradients of over 20% and an elevation gain of over 4,000ft, the climb is a beast. The stats are just half the story. Conquer this climb and you’ll talk about it forever.

22 Jan 2025

Creating an Empowering Culture for Women Through Cycling

Together, we’re creating extraordinary opportunities for women cyclists to thrive, both on and off the bike. This collaboration is more than a partnership, it’s a celebration of women in cycling. By combining Thomson’s world-class experiences with Feisty Media’s empowering community, we’re opening the door to a new era of health, connection, and adventure.

24 Oct 2024

The Future of Women’s Cycling

Continuing the series, we look at the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, as it continues to inspire and evolve.

24 Oct 2024

Inside the Tour de France 2025 Route Design

Diving into the Tour de France Route, and how start and finish cities shape the race.

24 Oct 2024

The Culture and Community of the Tour de France 2025

The Tour de France is truly a fan experience like no other.

24 Oct 2024

The Jerseys

The Tour de France podium ceremony is more than just a moment of victory; it’s a celebration of tradition, heritage, and the relentless pursuit of greatness.