in the saddle
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Team Sky enjoyed a string of successes at the Tour de France with Bradley Wiggins, Chris Froome and Thomas in the saddle.
From Barron's • Nov. 27, 2025
"I think that's incredibly unfortunate. But we have to get back up in the saddle," she said.
From Barron's • Nov. 19, 2025
Mrs Comins was in the saddle of her black Argon 18 TT bike, specifically designed for this type of race.
From BBC • Oct. 13, 2025
“I’m back in the saddle in the debate arena,” Bayless said.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2025
He was shrewd and he was fearless, demonstrating such cold unflappability in the saddle that race caller Joe Hernandez gave him the nickname “Iceman.”
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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