“The rain made the cobblestone climbs difficult. The Kopenberg in particular was sliding and slipping all the way to the top. Then I had created a nice gap, but with the wind it was still far. I rode as hard as I could, but at the end I was way off. The team rode fantastic….
Month: March 2024
UCI Hookless Rim Update
Following its statement on recent incidents involving the use of hookless rims with tubeless tyres, the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) is today in a position to issue its first guidelines on the subject for the short, medium, and long term. The UCI’s initial statement came in light of several incidents that have occurred in professional…
Merckx walking up Koppenberg
The Koppenberg was included in the Ronde van Vlaanderen for the first time in 1976, and its steep cobbled pitch proved to be a formidable challenge for the peloton. Only the first five riders managed to make it all the way riding; the rest including Eddy Merckx had to hike their bikes to the top….
Mathieu van der Poel hopes to match Cyclo-cross world record in 2025
“I have goals but I’ve not changed this. I try to be the best version of myself every year and hopefully, the rest comes. I’m getting close to doing something historical, matching the 7th Cyclo-cross world record in 2025, and you get remembered by those kinds of things, so it will be a goal next…
Peter Sagan to resume training in 15 days
Dr. Roberto Corsetti, the Sports Cardiologist decided to have a new electrophysiological cardiac assessment performed. On March 20th, at the Torrette Lancisi University Hospital in Ancona, a transcatheter ablation for the supraventricular tachycardia was performed by Professor Antonio Dello Russo, in the presence of Dr. Corsetti. After a 15-day rest period and additional necessary assessments…
When will Mark Cavendish will race again?
Mark Cavendish (Astana Qazaqstan) started his 2024 season with an impressive win at a sprint stage at the Tour Colombia, but has been missing from sprints since then. Multiple illnesses has taken him out of competition. “It was impossible to start, but it is nothing special. We don’t know when Mark can and will race…
Laura Kenny, Britain’s most successful female Olympian retires from cycling
“I always knew deep down I would know when the right time was. I have had an absolute blast but now is the time for me to hang that bike up. I never thought I would go to a home Games, let alone go on to win two gold medals at the London Olympics. When…
Jasper Philipsen wins Milan-San Remo!
“I had a feeling today could be my day. On Poggio, the favorites looked at each other and I managed to come back. What Mathieu did in the final was and incredible job. I thank him a lot for what he did.” said Jasper Philipsen 1. Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck) 2. Michael Matthews (Team Jayco-AlUla) 3….
“I still have things to improve.” – Egan Bernal
“It’s been more than two years of constant struggle, a struggle with myself with the support of my family, my loved ones, everything I’ve managed to do has been thanks to them and here we are enjoying the bike and looking forward to getting back to my best level. I do not yet feel like…
“The UCI is laughable” – Remco Evenepoel
“Two years ago, they authorized our helmet (with the ‘head sock’ design), and now they’re taking it out. I kind of feel like they want to play with our balls. It’s not very friendly what they’re doing. There are other teams that are almost riding with a time trial helmet in the peloton. I’m thinking…
Primož Roglič starts his 2024 season at Paris-Nice
Primož Roglič (BORA-hansgrohe) starts his 2024 season at Paris-Nice He will face Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step) as well as the resurgent Egan Bernal (INEOS Grenadiers), Joao Almeida (UAE Team Emirates) and Mattias Skjelmose (Lidl-Trek) at the Race to the Sun. “So far, I have almost always gone into Paris-Nice to win. That could change this…
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