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Cosmo Catalano - How The Race Was Won®

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I tweet about bike races and things tangentially related to them. @cyclocosm at the old place, @howtheracewaswon on Threads and Insta, where you'll find most of my work recent work. https://howtheracewaswon.com for the rest.

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Cosmo Catalano - How The Race Was Won®@howtheracewaswon.com · last wk.

I get the parallels between Pogacar and Armstrong, but there are a lot of things that couldn't be more different. I get the parallels between Pogacar and Armstrong, but as som... https://howtheracewaswon.com/reels/2026-07-28-i-get-the-parallels-between-pogacar-and-armstrong-but-a-lot-is-different/

I get the parallels between Pogacar and Armstrong, but there are a lot of things that couldn't be more different.

I get the parallels between Pogacar and Armstrong, but as someone who was around and engaged back when, there is *a lot* that couldn’t be more different.

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Cosmo Catalano - How The Race Was Won®@howtheracewaswon.com · 2w ago

Watching @pedersen__mads and @sebpiquet carry on about damage control at the Tour de France Watching @pedersen__mads and @sebpiquet carry on like this in the post-race interviews ha... https://howtheracewaswon.com/reels/2026-07-20-watching-pedersen-mads-and-sebpiquet-carry-on-about-damage-control/

Watching @pedersen__mads and @sebpiquet carry on about damage control at the Tour de France

Watching @pedersen__mads and @sebpiquet carry on like this in the post-race interviews has been extremely entertaining—#soundon for full effect.

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Cosmo Catalano - How The Race Was Won®@howtheracewaswon.com · 2w ago

Unpredictability reared its head on TdF Stage 15, shaking up a previously predictable GC race in ways both awful and encouraging. In the latest How The Race Was Won® podcast, @daneacash and talk abo... https://howtheracewaswon.com/reels/2026-07-19-unpredictability-reared-its-head-on-tdf-stage-15/

Unpredictability reared its head on TdF Stage 15, shaking up a previously predictable GC race

Unpredictability reared its head on TdF Stage 15, shaking up a previously predictable GC race in ways both awful and encouraging. In the latest How The Race Was Won® podcast, @daneacash and talk about both sides of this coin. Link in bio to the full FREE version on YouTube, though @escapecollectiv

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Cosmo Catalano - How The Race Was Won®@howtheracewaswon.com · 4w ago

No question UAE drew a target on TdF Stage 6 and hit the bullseye. But could Visma have done better? No question UAE drew a target on TdF Stage 6 and hit the bullseye. But on the latest How The Race Was ... https://howtheracewaswon.com/reels/2026-07-10-no-question-uae-drew-a-target-on-tdf-stage-6/

No question UAE drew a target on TdF Stage 6 and hit the bullseye. But could Visma have done better?

No question UAE drew a target on TdF Stage 6 and hit the bullseye. But on the latest How The Race Was Won® podcast, @daneacash and I ponder—with an atypical profile and a TT/group-friendly final climb, could Visma have done better? Link in bio to the full FREE version on YouTube, though @escapecoll

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Cosmo Catalano - How The Race Was Won®@howtheracewaswon.com · last mo.

In honor of The Fourth of July, here’s the Ken Burns / Tour de France mashup nobody asked for. (video edits are me, script is me, voice is me, but digitally altered to sound like a certain... https://howtheracewaswon.com/reels/2026-07-05-heres-the-ken-burns-tour-de-france-mashup-nobody-asked-for/

In honor of The Fourth of July, here’s the Ken Burns / Tour de France mashup nobody asked for

In honor of The Fourth of July, here’s the Ken Burns / Tour de France mashup nobody asked for. (video edits are me, script is me, voice is me, but digitally altered to sound like a certain late Pulitzer prize-winning historian) 🎻: “Ashokan Farewell” by Jay Ungar & Molly Mason

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Cosmo Catalano - How The Race Was Won®@howtheracewaswon.com · last mo.

“Racecraft” tends to be the preferred term over “tactics” in MTB, but @bikerevolutionseries Davos Featured Teamwork “Racecraft” tends to be the preferred term over “tactics”... https://howtheracewaswon.com/reels/2026-06-30-racecraft-tends-to-be-the-preferred-term-over-tactics-davos-bikerevolution/

“Racecraft” tends to be the preferred term over “tactics” in MTB, but @bikerevolutionseries Davos Featured Teamwork

“Racecraft” tends to be the preferred term over “tactics” in MTB racing, but @bikerevolutionseries Davos had a lot of what looked like good old-fashioned teamwork.

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Cosmo Catalano - How The Race Was Won®@howtheracewaswon.com · last mo.

At Lenzerheide, @boichisadrien and @lucamartin.12 staged a classic battle of watts vs. racecraft… At Lenzerheide, @boichisadrien and @lucamartin.12 staged a classic battle of wa... https://howtheracewaswon.com/reels/2026-06-22-at-lenzerheide-boichisadrien-and-lucamartin-12-staged-a-classic-battle/

At Lenzerheide, @boichisadrien and @lucamartin.12 staged a classic battle of watts vs. racecraft…

At Lenzerheide, @boichisadrien and @lucamartin.12 staged a classic battle of watts vs. racecraft If you’re in 🇺🇸, sign up at the link in my bio to re-watch this epic throw-down in full—along with every other race from this year’s MTB World Series (XC and DH) plus extend highlights, special featu

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Cosmo Catalano - How The Race Was Won®@howtheracewaswon.com · 2mo ago

Was tempted to do a supercut of @saviliablunk looks back, but her XCC win at Lenzerheide was just too good for that Was tempted to do a supercut of @saviliablunk looks back... https://howtheracewaswon.com/reels/2026-06-20-was-tempted-to-do-a-supercut-of-saviliablunk-looks-back-xcc-win-lenzerheide/

Was tempted to do a supercut of @saviliablunk looks back, but her XCC win at Lenzerheide was just too good for that

Was tempted to do a supercut of @saviliablunk looks back, but it was just too good a race for that. ALSO—you can watch these races live & full replay in the US from the MTB World Series site! Voucher code COSMO30 gets you 30% off your first month’s subscription. More details at the end of the video

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Cosmo Catalano - How The Race Was Won®@howtheracewaswon.com · 2mo ago

A *fantastic* final day at the @giroditaliawomen 2026 A *fantastic* final day at the @giroditaliawomen—Van der Breggen cleared the final summit in Pink, still holding the virtual lead, but Vollerin... https://howtheracewaswon.com/reels/2026-06-07-a-fantastic-final-day-at-the-giroditaliawomen-2026/

A *fantastic* final day at the @giroditaliawomen 2026

A *fantastic* final day at the @giroditaliawomen—Van der Breggen cleared the final summit in Pink, still holding the virtual lead, but Vollering proved the GC action doesn’t have to stop at the top.

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Cosmo Catalano - How The Race Was Won®@howtheracewaswon.com · 3mo ago

From not quite making it though Sante Marie at Strade to sticking with Pogacar up La Redoute at LBL, the How The Race Was Won® Podcast from @escapecollective is stoked to bring ... https://howtheracewaswon.com/reels/2026-04-26-from-not-quite-making-it-though-sante-marie-to-hanging-on-up-la-redoute/

From not quite making it though Sante Marie at Strade to sticking with Pogacar up La Redoute at LBL

From not quite making it though Sante Marie at Strade to sticking with Pogacar up La Redoute at LBL, the How The Race Was Won® Podcast from @escapecollective is stoked to bring you the latest Paul Seixas hype report. Link in bio to the free video on YouTube, but Escape Members get the full recordin

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Cosmo Catalano - How The Race Was Won®@howtheracewaswon.com · 4mo ago

SD Worx took @debrabantsepijl by the horns—then suddenly let it tumble to a chaotic finale. They still had numbers for the sprint, but the S-Bocht presents a great opportunity for... https://howtheracewaswon.com/reels/2026-04-17-sd-worx-took-debrabantsepijl-by-the-horns-then-suddenly-let-it-tumble/

SD Worx took @debrabantsepijl by the horns—then suddenly let it tumble to a chaotic finale.

SD Worx took @debrabantsepijl by the horns—then suddenly let it tumble to a chaotic finale. They still had numbers for the sprint, but the S-Bocht presents a great opportunity for riders with calm nerves and a willingness to take chances.

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Cosmo Catalano - How The Race Was Won®@howtheracewaswon.com · 4mo ago

Teamwork was the hidden story behind @tadejpogacar’s dominance at this year’s @rondevanvlaanderen. We break it all down in the latest How The Race Was Won® Podcast from @escap... https://howtheracewaswon.com/reels/2026-04-06-teamwork-was-the-hidden-story-behind-tadejpogacars-dominance-at-flanders/

Teamwork was the hidden story behind @tadejpogacar’s dominance at this year’s @rondevanvlaanderen

Teamwork was the hidden story behind @tadejpogacar’s dominance at this year’s @rondevanvlaanderen. We break it all down in the latest How The Race Was Won® Podcast from @escapecollective. Link to the free video recording in bio, but Escape members get the full, uncut version, including Q&A, and th

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Cosmo Catalano - How The Race Was Won®@howtheracewaswon.com · 4mo ago

A throwback result at the newly named In Flanders Fields Dane Cash and Cosmo Catalano break down the action from the artist formerly named Gent-Wevelgem. https://howtheracewaswon.com/podcasts/2026-03-29-a-throwback-result-at-the-newly-named-in-flanders-fields/

A throwback result at the newly named In Flanders Fields

Dane Cash and Cosmo Catalano break down the action from the artist formerly named Gent-Wevelgem.

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Cosmo Catalano - How The Race Was Won®@howtheracewaswon.com · 4mo ago

The Sprint We Didn't See Coming at Wevelgem - In Flanders Fields HTRWW Podcast Reel Have we all gotten a little too used to the top names just peacing-out at 60k to go? The How The Race ... https://howtheracewaswon.com/reels/2026-03-29-the-sprint-we-didnt-see-coming-at-wevelgem-in-flanders-fields/

The Sprint We Didn't See Coming at Wevelgem - In Flanders Fields HTRWW Podcast Reel

Have we all gotten a little too used to the top names just peacing-out at 60k to go? The How The Race Was Won® podcast from @escapecollective discusses how this year’s @inflandersfieldsrace managed to buck that trend. Link to the free video recording in bio, but Escape members get the full, uncut

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Cosmo Catalano - How The Race Was Won®@howtheracewaswon.com · 4mo ago

This is a Trolley Problem Meme Account now. Also, how was Sanremo only a week ago? This is a Trolley Problem Meme Account now. Also, how was Sanremo only a week ago? https://howtheracewaswon.com/memes/2026-03-28-this-is-a-trolley-problem-meme-account-now-e3-brugge-sanremo/

This is a Trolley Problem Meme Account now. Also, how was Sanremo only a week ago?

This is a Trolley Problem Meme Account now. Also, how was Sanremo only a week ago?

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Cosmo Catalano - How The Race Was Won®@howtheracewaswon.com · 6mo ago

Make UCI points actually matter by instituting a “color draft” where teams pick from a pre-selected collection of easily-differentiated, on-trend color schemes, based on the previous season’s results. p/b Pantone.

Benji Naesen@benjinaesen.bsky.social · 6mo ago

The kits of Pinarello-Q36.5 & Bahrain-Victorious look exactly the same from the helicopter view, so they should both be forced to change their kit to lime green and neon pink.