The tour holds a box of surprises. Upon arriving in Moulins, the 11th stage finishes and a light and sound show fills the cathedral at night. It is not unusual. This happens in July and August across many French cities. The spectacle blends playfulness, music, and reverence as cathedrals light up. It provides a moment to see how a city like Moulins has changed, as the tour fades from evening to night and most crews have moved on, leaving the town quieter. Moulins sits at the midpoint between two stages, offering two nights in the same hotel with no packing required.
One team within the race is Bahrain, where Bilbao Hair is the star of this special episode titled Turmalet for the second time. He announced his team’s renewal right after winning the Tour, extending his contract until the end of 2026 so he can continue training and competing in cycling, a sport known for its depth and challenge.
solidarity action
What did he set out to do? He chose a solidarity initiative aimed at reforesting areas near Biscay, close to Gernika. If some continue to ignore climate realities, a few trees can still stand as a symbol of renewal in Euskadi over the coming years.
He pledged to donate one euro for every cyclist who finished behind him in the classification across all tour stages. A triumph akin to the victory at Issoire on Tuesday marked this effort. The total reached 168 euros thanks to the line of riders behind him in a lap that saw very few withdrawals and relatively few crashes.
re-reading
The beneficiary association of this action is BaSOS Elkartea, founded in 2021 to care for the forests around Gernika. So far, Bilbao Hair has collected 1,438 euros, and if the race continues and he eyes another stage win, the total could rise higher, which would not be surprising.
The tour serves not only to count stages, observe how cyclists move within the peloton, and gauge the race’s strength as it visits each city, but also to marvel at the illuminated cathedrals by night. More broadly, it shows that some riders, like Bilbao Hair, think about more than just racing—they worry about the future for daughters, sons, grandchildren, and a planet that faces mounting pressures.
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The tour holds a box of surprises. Upon arriving in Moulins, the 11th stage finishes and a light and sound show fills the cathedral at night. It is not unusual. This happens in July and August across many French cities. The spectacle blends playfulness, music, and reverence as cathedrals light up. It offers a moment to see how a city like Moulins has changed, as the tour fades from evening to night and most crews have moved on, leaving the town quieter. Moulins sits at the midpoint between two stages, offering two nights in the same hotel with no packing required.
One team within the race is Bahrain, where Bilbao Hair is the star of this special episode titled Turmalet for the second time. He announced his team’s renewal right after winning the Tour, extending his contract until the end of 2026 so he can continue training and competing in cycling, a sport known for its depth and challenge.
solidarity action
What did he set out to do? He chose a solidarity initiative aimed at reforesting areas near Biscay, close to Gernika. If some continue to ignore climate realities, a few trees can still stand as a symbol of renewal in Euskadi over the coming years.
He pledged to donate one euro for every cyclist who finished behind him in the classification across all tour stages. A triumph akin to the victory at Issoire on Tuesday marked this effort. The total reached 168 euros thanks to the line of riders behind him in a lap that saw very few withdrawals and relatively few crashes.
re-reading
The beneficiary association of this action is BaSOS Elkartea, founded in 2021 to care for the forests around Gernika. So far, Bilbao Hair has collected 1,438 euros, and if the race continues and he eyes another stage win, the total could rise higher, which would not be surprising.
The tour serves not only to count stages, observe how cyclists move within the peloton, and gauge the race’s strength as it visits each city, but also to marvel at the illuminated cathedrals by night. More broadly, it shows that some riders, like Bilbao Hair, think about more than just racing—they worry about the future for daughters, sons, grandchildren, and a planet that faces mounting pressures.
Last post: On ecological topics, it is noted that bugs are returning, and it is now common to see insects splattered on car windshields after long drives along highways.