Some good news for Tom Boonen on his birthday
On the day that he celebrates his 35th birthday, there was some good news for Tom Boonen, as he been told that he can fly home to Belgium from Abu Dhabi, after a CT scan check-up this morning. The Belgian rider had crashed heavily on Stage 2 of the Abu Dhabi Tour. He hit his head and suffered a...
Winter Cycling For Everyone – How people still cycle even in difficult climates (VIDEO)
During a trip to the first ever International Winter Cycling congress in Oulu, Finland, Canadian cyclist Anders Swanson was inspired to make a film about the city where people travel by bike even in the depths of winter. Oulu is just 170 kilometres from the Arctic Circle. In January, the average temperature is -9.6 deg C and there are just...
Saxo Bank cease sponsorship of Tinkoff team
Saxo Bank have announced today that they will not be sponsoring the Tinkoff team in 2016. They have been sponsoring the team, created by Bjarne Riis, since 2008 when the team became CSC-Saxo Bank. Since then, they have won the Tour de France with both Carlos Sastre and Andy Schleck, and both the Giro and Vuelta with Alberto Contador. The...
Watch Gee Atherton’s POV run from the Redbull Foxhunt 2015
The Redbull Foxhunt took place recently in Rostrevor, Northern Ireland. The event involved a "fox" - Gee Atherton - trying to overtake 400 hounds on a fast descent. The mass start event looks absolutely incredible and this POV video from Atherton shows how quickly he overtakes many of his competitors before hitting the singletrack. At one stage, he even...
Xandro Meurisse set to leave An Post-Chain Reaction
Belgian rider Xandro Meurisse will leave the Irish team An Post-Chain Reaction Cycles at the end of this season, having signed for UCI Continental team Crelan-Vastgoedservice (currently Vastgoedservice-Golden Palace) for 2016. The 23 year-old had some impressive results during his season with An Post including 10th overall at the Tour of Britain (UCI 2.HC), winner of the mountains classification...
Figures show that cycling contributes more spend from tourists in the UK than golf
Figures released today by VisitEngland, VisitScotland and Visit Wales, reveal for the first time the value of tourism spend generated by various leisure activities including cycling. Figures show that cycling contributes more spend among international and domestic day and overnight tourists in the UK than golf, with cycling or mountain biking contributing £520m to the economy compared to golf which...
Want to own a bike used by MTN-Qhubeka in the Tour de France?
At this time of the year, many teams put their bikes used during the season up for sale. MTN-Qhubeka have lost no time in making their 2015 bikes available as they released details today of what they have available, and the prices. Amongst the riders (and frame sizes) they have bikes available from are the following: Daniel Teklehaimanot (58), Louis...
American junior rides up 20 steps in a cyclo-cross race
This is an impressive display of skill from this rider in a recent cyclo-cross race. American junior Will Doherty managed to ride his way up all twenty steps at Primalpalooza at Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Golden, Colorado. We're not sure if it's quicker than dismounting and running with the bike, but it's great to watch.
Q&A with Lizzie Armitstead
Science in Sport have produced a free e-book entitled 'Womens Cycling and Nutrition Guide - Tips & Expert Advice from the Pros' which includes information on training for sportives, nutritional tips and tips for recovery. The e-book also includes an interview with the new World Road Race champion Lizzie Armitstead which we have published below. The e-book is available...
Irish team announced for European Track Championships
A 13-strong Irish squad is putting the finishing touches on its preparations for this week's European Track Championships in Grenchen, Switzerland. Seven women and six men have been selected to take part in a range of events over the five days of the championships including all the individual and team endurance events as well as selected sprint events. The meeting kicks...
Innsbruck reported to host 2018 UCI Road World Championships
According to a report on Direct Velo, the Austrian city of Innsbruck has been awarded the 2018 UCI Road World Championships. It would be the third hosting of the Championships in Austria, with the first in Villach in 1987 where Stephen Roche won the men's road race and also in 2006 in Salzburg where the road race was won...
Philip Lavery to return to cycling with AC Bisontine
French team AC Bisontine have announced that Philip Lavery is to rejoin the team where he previously had a very successful spell in 2013. According to L'Est Républicain, the 25 year-old Irishman is to join the team alongside French riders Ludovic Viennet and Thomas Bouteille. During his previous stint with AC Bisontine, Lavery notched up numerous wins including the Prix des...