Matthias Brändle attempting the world hour record- live coverage.

Matthias Brändle has done it!  He's the new hour record holder for now. 

Watch his ride here. 

2015 Tour de France Map

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How many calories do you burn while cycling?

Estimates vary widely.   While not perfect, our calorie counter can give you a pretty good estimate of how many calories you burn on your rides.  Information can be entered into your training diary or used to keep a food diary.  

Giro d' Italia 2015 Map and Route

2014 Giro Winner Nairo Quintana Photo via Gazzeta.it

On Monday, October 6th, 2014 the Giro d' Italia race directors presented the 2015 route.  The route features 3,481.8 Km (2163.5 miles) The first stage starts in San Lorenzo de Mare on May 9th and the last stage finishes in Milan on May 31st.

The stages-
1 individual time trial
1 team time trial
7 stages for sprinters
5 medium mountain
3 medium mountain with summit finish
4 high mountain with summit finish

The 2015 Giro d' Italia Map.  Map courtesy Gazetta.it (Click to enlarge)