An undated photo shows an OceanGate tourist submersible at sea. Michael Shapiro, a Northern California writer and veteran river-runner, remembers being offered a chance to raft the Upper Tuolumne River’s Cherry Creek — “a Class 5-plus, narrow, fast, scary river” — about 30 years ago. The idea was that “he’ll tell me the stories and I’ll convert the stories into …
Ineos have the largest budget in pro cycling at an estimated £40 million per year, although much of that is taken up by the salaries of their star riders. Chris Froome’s departure to Israel Start-Up Nation next season has freed up about £5m per year. Brailsford says he wants to retain a strong “British core” to his team, with 22 …
