Podcast #22: Martin the machine, Vos the boss, Costa’s Italian job

With the grand tours a fading memory, we take a look back at the Tour of Britain, the Road World Championships and the small matter of the UCI Congress. With added Streisand.

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Road World Championships: Men’s road race review

There’s no other word for this year’s men’s World Championship road race: heartbreaking. Not for winner Rui Costa, who rode a smart race to take the top step of the podium. But for second place Joaquim Rodriguez, who after seven hours of riding in the rain was passed in the last few seconds by the Portuguese rider and saw his rainbow dream crushed.

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