Tour De France
How a High-Nitrate Diet Can Boost Athletic Performance
Nutrition is an important aspect of athletic success since what we eat serves as the fuel we use during exercise. In recent years elite Tour de France...
A Crash Left the Tour de France Leader Without a Bike, So He Decided to Run Instead
At the Tour de France on Thursday, Chris Froome was having a lovely day climbing the infamous Mount Ventoux hill during the 12th stage. But, as tends to happen at [...]
Leonardo DiCaprio Joins Michael Bay on Rwandan Cycling Film
The true story of the Rwandan national biking team is coming to the big screen, with Leonardo DiCaprio and Michael Bay set to produce. So far, DiCaprio has not signed [...]
‘Cycle of Lies’ Offers Definitive Account of Lance Armstrong’s Decline and Fall
Photo via Harper Collins Cycle of Lies: The Fall of Lance Armstrong, a soon-to-be-published book by New York Times reporter Juliet Macur, offers a definitive account of the [...]
‘The Armstrong Lie’ Offers Inside Look at Cycling Scandal
The Armstrong Lie chronicles the last four years of the life of iconic cyclist Lance Armstrong. The documentary, which was originally to be titled The Road Back, started as the [...]
Fueling Usain Bolt’s World-Class Power
Because he stands at 6'5", Usain Bolt must produce more power than his competitors to compensate for drag on his large frame. A recent study, published in the European Journal of Physics, [...]
Cyclist Peter Sagan Remains Humble and Hungry
He's only 22, but professional cyclist Peter Sagan has already racked up some prestigious victories. Considered one of road racing's most promising young riders, Sagan recorded stage wins during the 2012 [...]
"Fries With That Cold, Raw Steak?" Lessons from the Rêve Tour
Rêve 2012's Kate Powlison, Kristen Peterson, Heidi Swift, Jennifer Cree, Kym Fant and Maria del Pilar Vazquez are some pretty amazing female athletes. As STACK reported earlier, these women made Tour de France history as [...]
Nike x Livestrong Holiday 2011 Collection Preview
Nike just released their 2011 Nike x Livestrong Holiday collection. Featuring several revamped favorites, the collection is now available in stores. Sales benefit seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong's [...]