“The UCI makes so many mistakes” Niki Terpstra speaks out
In an interview with Dutch newspaper, Algemeen Dagblad, Niki Terpstra has spoken of his frustrations with certain aspects of the way cycling is run. He was asked as to whether he thought Astana shoud have been awarded a World Tour licence and said: "I do not agree, but I don't want to worry about it. It only costs energy and...
Will Nibali also tackle the Giro in 2015?
Vincenzo Nibali is aiming for a second Tour de France win this year, but hasn't ruled out also trying to win the Giro d'Italia. The Italian has spoken to La Gazzetta dello Sport and said "The door is not completely closed, although my sights are focused on the Tour." Nibali also hopes to have better preparation in advance of the season,...
Is this Britain’s worst bike path?
A new bike path has opened in Bristol which is a contender for Britain's worst. The path sees cyclists having to dodge trees and lampposts every few metres. The path has been painted onto the pavement to allow cyclists to travel in the direction of oncoming traffic. A Bristol City Council spokesperson told The Bristol Post: “The cycle lines in Nelson...
New An Post Chain Reaction jersey
In addition to launching their new website, the An Post Chain Reaction team have also shown on the site what will presumably be their new jersey for the 2015 season. It has less black than last year's with more white. It still retains it's distinctive green which helps to make the riders stand out on TV.
An Post Chain Reaction launch new website
The An Post Chain Reaction team have launched their new website this morning and you can check it out here. http://www.anpostchainreaction.com/en/home-1.htm
“Where can you go when your team does not pay your salary?” Johnny Hoogerland
Johnny Hoogerland has insinuated that he is yet to receive his full salary from his Androni Giocattoli team as the Dutchman tweeted the following message today to the UCI President Brian Cookson "Where can you go as a rider when your team does not pay your salary?" The 31 year-old joins the new Dutch Pro Continental squad Team Roompot...
Final cyclocross race of the season to take place in Montmartre
We recently posted footage of a wartime cyclocross race taking place in Montmartre, Paris. It has now been announced that the final race this season will take place in Montmartre on the 8th of March to replicate those wartime races. The steps of the Sacre Coeur will be incorporated into the lap. This footage from 1943 will give you an...
The Grand Hotel Doping opens
Former Slovenian professional, Tadej Valjavec, has opened a hotel, the Villa Triglav, which has been dubbed by the Italian newspaper La Repubblica, The Grand Hotel Doping. The reason they have given the hotel this name is not only because Valjavec has customised the rooms to replicate the atmospheric conditions at 4,000 metres of altitude, but also due to his links...
“I didn’t think he was the kind of guy who should be World Champion” Greg LeMond and the ’82 Worlds (including highlights)
See highlights video at the bottom of the page By Graham Healy Down through the years, the World Championship Road Race has often ended in controversy. One such occasion was the 1982 race in Goodwood, England. Amongst those considered favourites to win were Bernard Hinault, Giuseppe Saronni and Sean Kelly. Nobody really fancied the chances of the previous year’s winner, Freddy Maertens....
Alex Dowsett’s World Hour Record song
We thought it was just football teams that recorded a song in advance of a competition but a song has now been released to mark Alex Dowsett's World Hour record attempt. A song entitled Perfect Hour, written and produced by Daniel Carasco and sung by Chantelle Lee has been released in advance of Dowsett's attempt. The English rider will tackle...
Are you up for the Everest Challenge?
The guys at Galibier have posted details of their Everest 2015 challenge. If you haven't heard of 'Everesting', it involves climbing the total elevation gain of the height of Mt. Everest on your bike. The tallest mountain in the world stands at 8,848m above sea level. The details of the challenge set by Galibier are as follows: Pick a local ascent, a...
Felix English and David McCarthy to line up in Mitchelton Bay Cycling Classic
Both Felix English and David McCarthy will start for their JLT Condor team in the Mitchelton Bay Cycling Classic starting on Friday, which consists of a series of four criteriums. English will compete in the Elite races, whilst McCarthy is entered in the support races. English also took part in the race series last year, and came close to victory...