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Drunk man at the Belgian CX Champs in a spot of bother
This is what happens when you combine very strong Belgian beer and lots of mud. This unnamed man got into a spot of bother at the weekend's Belgian cyclocross champs. A few people came to his aid, but most seemed content to watch and then belt out a schlager tune. (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s); if...
Matt Brammeier to kick off season Down Under
Matt Brammeier, who was announced yesterday as a new signing for MTN Qhubeka is set to start his season in Australia. He has been named as one of the team's starters in the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. The UCI 1.1 race takes place in Geelong, along part of the course of the 2010 UCI World Road Championships where...
Van driver runs over and then assaults cyclist
Thankfully with the use of cameras on bikes these road rage incidents are being caught on video and highlight just how vulnerable cyclists are. Before the camera it would of been your word against theres and that would of been it. Hopefully with the raised awareness drivers might think twice before doing something like this. Lucky...
“I dream that Tom Boonen will give us a double success in the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix”
Etixx-Quick-Step had their team launch at the Flemish Cycling Centre in Ghent yesterday evening, where they presented the 2015 team to fans and sponsors. With the exception of the riders participating in the Tour Down Under, all other riders were present at the event. "It is a unique public relations opportunity for our sponsors and their customers to see...
Looking back to 1950 at the first African team in the Tour de France
By Graham Healy It was widely reported yesterday that MTN-Qhubeka were set to become the first African team to take part in the Tour de France. The South African team were selected as one of the wildcards for this year's race. However, the first African team in the Tour took to the start line of the 1950 race. That year, a...
Emma O’Reilly to open indoor training centre in Manchester
Former cycling physiotherapist Emma O'Reilly is set to launch the indoor training and performance brand Pro Spin and the fitness-only concept Spin Club, along with Jennie Duschenes. The first site, which is due to open later this month, is based near Manchester Airport between Hale and Wilmslow, and the pair is close to securing a second site in the...
Cyclist Hit By Truck, Then Robbed While Lying Unconscious
Thieves stole a wallet from an unconscious cyclist in West Oakland minutes after he was hit by a truck, police said Tuesday. The cyclist was driving on the wrong side of the road, police said, before colliding with the pickup, which was traveling west on 8th Street, around noon, police said. Minutes after the crash, police said thieves approached the driver...
Training With The Pros #1 Team Giant Alpecin
Some very entertaining and insightful commentary during a training ride with Marcel Kittel's Team Giant Alpecin while out on a training ride in Adelaide.
Cyclocross World Cup set to expand to North America
It has yet to be confirmed but it looks likely that the Cyclocross World Cup will expand from six to nine rounds, with the opening races taking place in September in Las Vegas and Montreal. UCI coordinator Peter Vandenabeele has been unable to confirm the news as not all deals have been completed. However, he did say, "I can confirm...
Amazing downhill footage from the Red Bull Rampage
This is not for the faint hearted. This is amazing helmet cam footage from Kelly McGarry's 2nd place run at Red Bull Rampage back in 2013. The event took place on near-vertical sandstone ridges near Virgin, Utah.
Peter Sagan playing golf on the bike
Peter Sagan is at it again, this time playing golf with Vittorio Brumotti. Although, he does seem to be just randomly hitting the ball, rather than aiming for the pin! Impressive bike handling skills all the same. However, the Slovakian champion's jersey mixed with Tinkoff Saxo colours is a bit much.
Cycling Ireland announce team for Track Cycling World Cup
Cycling Ireland has entered a large team in next weekend’s UCI Track Cycling World Cup in Cali, Colombia. This is the third and final World Cup on the Track Cycling 2014/15 calendar, with more valuable Olympic qualification points available. Racing begins on Friday with the Men and Women’s Team Pursuit Squads competing, the Men’s Team will see Martyn Irvine and...
Sam Bennett’s Bora Argon 18 team selected for the Tour de France
The Tour de France organisation have announced their wild card selections for this year’s race, and Sam Bennett’s Bora Argon 18 team have been announced amongst the selected teams. As expected, French teams Cofidis, Europcar and Bretagne-Séché_Environnement were given the nod, with the two other places going to MTN Qhubeka and Bora. Bora, or Team Net App Endura as...
Nick Nuyens announces retirement from cycling
Nick Nuyens announced his retirement from professional cycling yesterday, having failed to secure a new contract for the 2015 season. The 34 year old Belgian rider scored a number of top wins during his career, most notably the 2011 Tour of Flanders. He also took victory in Paris-Brussels, Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne and Dwars Door Vlaanderen. Nuyens made the statement at a press conference...
Raise money for the Irish Hospice Foundation with Paul Kimmage
Former professional cyclist Paul Kimmage was on hand to launch the Irish Hospice Foundation’s 10th Cycle Challenge. This year’s challenge will take riders on 600km journey from Genoa to Rome. Cyclists will also have the chance to tackle the Mount Sera climb, made famous by the Giro d’Italia. Speaking at today’s launch Kimmage said: ‘I’m looking forward to getting on my bike...
Last lap action from the Belgian CX Championships
The Belgian cyclocross championships at the weekend saw an epic battle between Klaas Vantornout (Sunweb – Napoleon Games), Tom Meeusen (Telenet Fidea Cycling Team), Wout Van Aert (Vastgoedservice – Golden Palace Cycling Team), Sven Nys (Crelan – AA Drink Team), Kevin Pauwels (Sunweb – Napoleon Games Cycling Team) and Rob Peeters (Vastgoedservice – Golden Palace Cycling Team). Under 23 sensation...