#174 The Financials Behind The Tour de France

Host cities spent roughly $100 million each to put on the World Cup. Thanks to the contracts FIFA made them sign, most won't come close to recouping their costs. 

Today's podcast examines FIFA's decision to implement mandatory three-minute hydration breaks at all 104 matches this World Cup. 

It is the biggest sporting event on the planet based on the millions of spectators who line roads for a fleeting view, but this year a shake up will mean the loss of the iconic Champs Elysees finish.We look at how a cycling race became a global money spinner - particularly for it ...  Show more

Finally, Tyler takes Markiplier on a cycling journey through his "home country." Before the ride can begin, Mark challenges Tyler's focus of the episode and jousts over if it should be a primer on the sport of cycling or the Tour de France. Who will survive the pedaling in this c ...  Show more

In this Podcast Christophe & Macka talk about Chris Froome being in the 2nd oldest race in the world, but also about all the hottest cycling topics right now 

GTCC LIVE! We're playing our first live shows this November. Get your tickets here: https://tourlink.to/CyclingClub It would have been tough to script a more dramatic opening week to this year's Tour de France. We've already seen the pendulum swing from Pog, to Jonas, and then ba ...  Show more