Caroline Ryan Caught in Crash at the UCI Track Cycling World Championships
A crash in the Women’s Points Race ended Caroline Ryan’s campaign at the UCI 2016 Track Cycling World championships today. Ryan was the last Irish rider in action at the championships, and had been riding aggressively in the Points Race before Yao Pang (HKG) crashed and slid down the track, taking down the Kildare woman. The race was eventually...
Are the 2019 UCI Road World Championships heading for Yorkshire?
In November last year, it was announced that the British government was supporting a bid to bring the UCI Road World Championships back to the UK for the first time since 1982 in Goodwood with Yorkshire being reported as having a strong case for hosting the event. The cycling writer Chris Sidwells has today stated that the Worlds will be...
Fabian Cancellara wins Strade Bianche for the third time
Fabian Cancellara (Trek-Segafedo) today claimed his third victory in Strade Bianche, crossing the line just ahead of last year's winner Zdenek Stybar (Etixx Quick Step). "This year I really want to go out with a bang," said Cancellara. "I want to thank all my teammates for supporting me today, and all these years. This is just amazing! "I knew that...
When the riders had to battle through snow at the 1956 Paris-Nice (VIDEO)
Paris-Nice can often be affected by inclement weather but the nature of the race means that it's usually the early Northern stages that are colder. In 1956 however, the riders faced bad weather throughout the race. That winter had been exceptionally bad in France with record temperatures being set. In Corrèze it dropped down to an incredible -35° C. Even Antibes...
Fixing the Pavé of Paris-Roubaix (VIDEO)
Les Amis de Paris-Roubaix are a volunteer organisation who work on preserving and maintaining the cobblestones of Paris-Roubaix. This short film shows the work that they undertake on an ongoing basis to repair potholes along the route and ensure the sectors are rideable. In addition to repairing sectors of pave, they also try and rediscover sectors in the Nord region...
Mountain Bikers descend the abandoned bobsleigh track in Sarajevo (VIDEO)
The Sarajevo Olympic Bobsleigh and Luge Track was built on Trebević mountain overlooking the city of Sarajevo for the 1984 Winter Olympics. The track could hold up to 30,000 spectators and after the Winter Olympics, it continued to be used for World Cup competitions. However, with the start of the Yugoslav wars in 1991 that would include the Bosnian War...
Heavy showers for Strade Bianche could cause mayhem similar to 2010 Giro (VIDEO)
Strade Bianche (UCI 1.HC) will take place in Tuscany tomorrow and heavy showers and even thunderstorms have been predicted for Siena. If it is rainy, then it could be a repeat of the conditions the peloton faced back in 2010 when Stage 7 of the Giro d'Italia was run over the same roads. The stage from Carrara to Montalcino covered 215...
Belgian and Rwandan cycling federations sign cooperation agreement
The Belgian cycling federation (KBWB) have announced details of a cooperation agreement they have signed with the cycling federation of Rwanda which both sides hope to benefit from. The agreement will see Rwanda sending a number of riders to Belgium "to learn the trade in the ultimate cycling country par excellence", according to the president of the Rwandan cycling federation...
Pierre Rolland and Tom-Jelte Slagter to lead Cannondale Pro Cycling at Paris-Nice
The Cannondale Pro Cycling Team are sending a squad to line up at the 74th edition of Paris-Nice to challenge for both sprints and the GC. Pierre Rolland, Tom-Jelte Slagter and Wouter Wippert headline the Cannondale Pro Cycling Team’s roster for the Race to the Sun. This year’s edition will cover 1,290 kilometres over seven road stages and a...
Kalas Customisable RainMem Jersey and Arm Warmers – Product Review
Kalas Sportswear was founded back in 1990 and the Czech brand have in recent years been expanding into more markets and increasing their profile. I recently trialed a couple of products from their range, the RainMem Passion road jersey and the RainMem Passion arm warmers. Kalas describe their jersey as being "ideal for cycling in harsh weather conditions. The wind-resistant and...
Rodania – the sound of the Tour of Flanders
By Graham Healy If you’ve ever spectated at a race in Belgium, the chances are that you’ve heard the Rodania tune. The Swiss watch company are one of the race sponsors and a car precedes various races including the Tour of Flanders blasting out their jingle. Rodania was founded by the Baumgartner family in 1930, and soon began to grow and...
12hr Indoor Cycle in Aid of Child Line
On the 20th of March, there will be a 12 hour indoor charity cycle all in aid of Child Line. The event is being held in Dunboyne Community Centre Co. Meath from 10am to 10pm. Anyone may participate and you can do as long or as short a time as you like. 100% of funds raised will be given to Child...