Mark Cavendish regains race lead at Qatar as Sam Bennett moves up to 7th (VIDEO)
There was bad luck today at the Tour of Qatar as race leader Edvald Boassen Hagen (Dimension Data for Qhubeka) lost the lead after puncturing with just eight kilometres remaining. However, his team retains the leader's jersey as Mark Cavendish moved into first place. Boasson Hagen punctured from a select front split of just 25 odd riders. The split happened...
The Col Collective on Pikes Peak in Colorado (VIDEO)
The latest video from The Col Collective sees Mike Cotty tackle the climb of Pikes Peak in the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. This is how Mike describes the climb: I’d been captivated and intrigued by Pikes Peak ever since I saw legendary Manx TT racer Guy Martin thrash his motorbike up to its 14,115ft / 4,302m summit to win the...
Edvald Boasson Hagen moves into lead at Tour of Qatar following TT win
Edvald Boasson Hagen put in an incredible display of power during the 3rd stage of the Tour of Qatar, to win the 11km time trial by 25" from Jos van Emden (LottoNL-Jumbo). Manuel Quinziato (BMC Racing) rounded out the podium in 3rd place. Boasson Hagen knew he had to try and stay above a 50km/h average over the windy and...
Are Wiggle set to acquire Chain Reaction Cycles?
According to a report on bikebiz.com, online bike retailer Wiggle are set to take over Chain Reaction Cycles with the sale possibly going through next week. Wiggle Ltd is an online retailer of cycle, run, swim and triathlon products, based in Portsmouth, Great Britain which started in 1999 as a small independent bike shop called Butler Cycles, located in Portsmouth. By...
Adriano Malori’s condition improves as medical team look at transferring rider to Spain
The Buenos Aires clinic where Movistar rider Adriano Malori is convalescing have provided an update on the rider's condition which they have said continues to improve. The Italian rider was involved in a high-speed crash at the Tour de San Luis in Argentina last month. Malori had been placed in an induced coma following the crash which happened when he...
Riders express frustration over dangerous Qatar finish
Following on from the massive crash at the end of today's stage of the Tour of Qatar, a number of riders have criticised race organisers and the UCI over the lack of barriers at the finish. The crash happened as the riders were winding up their sprint finish. Within the last few hundred metres, the bunch split with riders going...
Katusha avoid suspension following recent doping cases
The UCI have announced their Disciplinary Commission's decision regarding UCI World Tour team Katusha following on from the adverse analytical findings of two of their riders, Eduard Vorganov and Luca Paolini. Under article 7.12.1 of the UCI Anti-Doping Rules, a ban of 15-45 days is suggested for a team with two positives in the space of a year. However, the...
Alexander Kristoff wins in Qatar as Sam Bennett caught up in crash (VIDEO)
Alexander Kristoff (Katusha) has won the second stage of the Tour of Qatar today, outsprinting race leader Mark Cavendish (Dimension Data) at the end of the 135-kilometre stage from Katara Cultural Village to Qatar University. However, the stage was marred by a crash inside the last few hundred metres involving several riders including Sam Bennett and Rudi Selig of...
Dublin Cycling Campaign and Cyclist.ie outline priorities ahead of General Election
Ahead of the forthcoming General Election in Ireland, Dublin Cycling Campaign and Cyclist.ie – The Irish Cycling Advocacy Network have produced a list entitled: ‘Cyclists’ Priorities Ahead of General Election 2016′. Their priorities are outlined below: We want all political parties to commit to these two overarching aims: - Allocate at least 10% of transport funding to cycling - Implement...
Mark Cavendish secures first victory for Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka
Mark Cavendish opened his season victory account today at stage 1 of the Tour of Qatar, giving Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka its inaugural win. Sacha Modolo (Lampre-Merida) was 2nd and Andrea Guardini (Astana) took 3rd. The opening stage of the Tour of Qatar got off to a blistering start today as a lead group of 21 riders broke away...
Mark Cavendish takes convincing win in Qatar as Sam Bennett finishes in 4th (VIDEO)
Mark Cavendish (Dimension Data) has won the opening stage of the Tour of Qatar in convincing fashion today, beating the Italian duo of Sacha Modolo (Lampre-Merida) and Andrea Guardini (Astana) into second and third. Sam Bennett (Bora-Argon 18) just missed out on a podium spot as he finished in fourth place. The stage from Dukhan to Al Kohr Corniche was...
TRANSITION: An American Cyclo-Cross Season – Full Film
This documentary follows the riders in the 2004/2005 cross season just as cross is really starting to take off in the US.