The Outer Line

New AIRmail out today …. theouterline.substack.com/p/pogacar-cont… …. Pogacar continues his dominant run; “The Athletic” weighs in on cycling’s future; Uno-X’s clever use of jerseys; Women’s cycling is more exciting these days; Another example of how cycling TV is stuck in the past ….

Special Issue .. theouterline.substack.com/p/special-issu… .. on the risks of the upcoming Rwandan Worlds - why the UCI has no “Plan B” even as Rwanda sinks into war, the motivations of UCI President Lappartient, and what it could potentially mean for the athletes, grams and overall sport…

New AIRmail …. theouterline.substack.com/p/better-ideas… …. New ideas for cycling broadcasting; Pog legend continues to grow; Solo ride victories and the lack of parity; New women’s racing rivalry takes shape; What next for Lappartient? U.S. administration looks to World Cup and Olympics…

New AIRmail … theouterline.substack.com/p/weekend-surp… … Surprises on Classics’ opening weekend; Is Vollering back? Sports betting won’t save the sports media; No Plan B for Rwanda worlds?? Broader journalism trends on cycling media; Dearth of American road racing …

New AIRmail out tonight … theouterline.substack.com/p/predictable-… … New season picks up right where old one ended; WADA blinks in USADA case; Continuing upheavals in sports broadcasting; Scarcity value drives sports rights; Cycling salaries grow, but are no match for other sports …..