# Ranking the Top 10 Greatest Cyclists Ever & Should the Tour Start in America?

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Podcast: [Beyond the Peloton Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-peloton-podcast-7315974)
Published: 2026-03-14T13:58:05+00:00
Episode link: https://beyondthepeloton.substack.com/p/ranking-the-top-10-greatest-cyclists
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## Resource

Spencer Martin and co-host Andrew Vontz talk to Riding With’s Jonathan Kaplan about his ambitious project to rank the top 100 cyclists of all-time, go through their own top ten lists, and debate whether the Tour de France should start in the USA. Mid-Week Check-In: Paris-Nice & Tirreno–Adriatico Jonathan’s Top 10 Ranking ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to Andrew’s Choose the Hard Way Podcast Follow Spencer & Andrew on Strava This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beyondthepeloton.substack.com/subscribe

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