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“I forget everything what happened yesterday, but I will never forget what Rudi Selig did for me”
We posted a photo earlier this week from Dwars door Vlaanderen which showed the German rider Rudi Selig of Katusha coming to the aid of Swiss cyclist Marcel Aregger of IAM Cycling. Both riders fell after a crash in the peloton, but Aregger came off worse as he lay on the ground not moving. The sight of the young rider...
Fabian Cancellara fractures vertebrae in E3 Harelbeke crash (VIDEO)
Fabian Cancellara crashed heavily in E3 Harelebeke yesterday and the injuries have forced him out of the remaining classics this spring. He described the crash afterwards. “It all happened so fast. Someone slammed the brakes and there was no way to go, just straight into it,” Cancellara told AFP. “I flew over a couple of riders and then landed in...
Two Irish cyclists set to start women’s Ghent-Wevelgem
Amy Brice and Lydia Boylan have been listed amongst the starters for the UCI 1.2 Ghent-Wevelgem on Sunday where they will line up for the Team Velosport Montegrappa team. Brice, who won the 2014 National League, made her debut for the team earlier this month in the 112-km Le Samyn Des Dames, where she was pulled from the race with...
A crit on a track bike in the dark? Red Hook Criterium
This looks pretty insane. Criterium riding is is hard enough but introduce a rule whereby you have to do it on a track bike with fixed gears and no brakes and it takes place at night and you have one hell of a format for racing. 60 minutes sports did a preview of the Red Hook Crit...
Descending on snow at 140kmph (VIDEO)
This great video is from the downhill race on the Saas Fee glacier in Switzerland. 280 competitors took part in the race which had it's 11th edition this year. The race starts with a Le Mans type start where the riders have to run to their bikes. They start at 3500m above sea level and they descend 1700m in about...
How close was that? Too close.
While descending at speed on their tandem a guy in a pickup decides to overtake on a double solid line. Looking at the still I think the only thing that saved this from being one big crash was the guy coming the opposite ways fast reaction.
“E3 is tailored to Sep Vanmarcke and Greg van Avermaet” Johan Museeuw
Johan Museeuw has told Sporza of his expectations for today's E3 Prijs Vlaanderen. "There will be an elite group at the finish." With five-time winner Tom Boonen missing, the pressure from Belgian fans lies with Sep Vanmarcke and Greg Van Avermaet. "The course is tailored to them," said Museeuw, who twice won the E3. "Vanmarcke and Van Avermaet last year showed...
Lars Boom and Stijn Devolder crash in Dwars door Vlaanderen (VIDEO)
Both Lars Boom (Astana) and Stijn Devolder (Trek Factory Racing) both suffered misfortune in yesterday's Dwars door Vlanderen when they both fell on the same corner. Boom was the first to slide out on the left-hander and a few seconds later, Devolder went down on the same bend. They both escaped relatively unhurt.
$7,900 for a set of wheels?
Kondo Machine is a company known for making specialised parts for high-end car brands such as Rolls-Royce. They have now turned their attention to the bike market and have produced these Gokiso wheels that have so little friction that they can spin on a test jig for six minutes (video below testing the front hub, fast forward but...
Inspired to Ride Teaser Trailer – Unsupported race across America
Inspired to Ride follows a handful of cyclists from around the world as they race unsupported in the inaugural year of a 4,233 mile transcontinental race across the USA. This race is the antithesis to events like Tour de France and Race Across America. There will be no teams, no support vehicles, no special jerseys and not a dime...
Team Skys bike modifications for the Classics
With the demands of the cobbled classics unlike any other, the mechanics make many adjustments to the bikes to ensure the riders have as smooth a ride as possible come race day. Mechanic Alan Williams who sets up all the Pinarellos at the Team Sky service course in Belgium tells some of the secrets of the trade. 1) Handlebars: One layer...
Footage of Dwars door Vlaanderen (VIDEO)
Dwars door Vlaanderen kicked off the Flanders Classics yesterday which will culminate with the Tour of Flanders. The route yesterday covered some of the same route as De Ronde, and provides an indication as to who is in form. Here is footage of the last 20 kilometres of the race.
Dan Martin finishes 3rd on today’s stage in Catalonia (VIDEO)
In case you missed it earlier, here's footage of the last 13 kilometres of today's stage of the Tour of Catalonia. Dan Martin had his best result of the season so far on the stage which started and finished in Girona. He made it across to the lead group containing most of the big names in the race including Alberto...
The Royals and the Rás – The impact of Meath riders on the Rás
A radio programme was recently broadcast on LMFM which takes a reflective look back on the impact Meath riders have had on Ireland’s biggest bike race, the Rás. Contributors include former race winners Brian Connaughton, Colm Nulty and Phil Cassidy. The 1-hour programme was Broadcast on LMFM on St Patrick’s Day, and was presented and produced by Colm Corrigan. The...
Etixx-Quick Step launch their own beer
Etixx – Quick-Step in conjunction with Brewery De Bie in Wakken are launching a new beer as part of a partnership. 'De Bie Vélo' is described as "a traditional, light and flavourful beer." 'De Bie Vélo' is a blond triple with 8% alcohol. "The beer has a special flavour", says beer expert Robbie Defraeye. "There is a good sweet-bitter balance....
Connor McConvey on the attack in the Tour de Normandie (VIDEO)
(Photo: Tour de Normandie) Connor McConvey (Team 3M) was on the attack yesterday on the longest stage of the Tour de Normandie as he made it into the main break of the day along with Mads Christensen (Riwal Platform Cycling Team), Maximilian Schachmann (AWT-Greenway), Thomas Stewart (Madison Genesis) and Laurent Vanden Bak (Leopard Development). It was cold and wet for the...