It was a memorable staging of the Tour de France from an Irish perspective thanks to Ben Healy’s standout performance: stage win, yellow jersey, most aggressive rider, and a 9th-place finish overall. But while the race delivered drama, Tadej Pogačar’s dominance raised familiar questions. Four wins in six years and staggering performances, but wider echoes of cycling’s past linger. We explore the legacy of doping, the latest Team Ineos controversy, and Pogacar’s place in history with Ciaran Lennon and Barry Ryan.

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