06-Feb-2021: Taking place between 11-14 February, the sixth edition of the Tour de la Provence will be the Wolfpack’s debut race this year. The four-day event will stick to the script, with the first two stages (finishing in Six-Fours-les-Plages and Manosque) suited to the puncheurs before a trip up Chalet […]
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Peter Sagan infected with Covid-19
At a training camp in Gran Canaria, Peter Sagan, his brother Juraj, and Erik Baska tested positive for Covid-19. All three are well and in quarantine. “Peter, Erik and Juraj tested positive for the SARS-Cov-2 virus several times via independent PCR tests. All three are exhibiting mild, general symptoms of […]
Pascal Ackermann takes third place on the penultimate stage of Etoile de Bessèges
There were not any significantly challenging climbs on today’s undulating 151km-long route from Rousson to Saint-Siffret, except for a short and steep final ascent that had to be taken on four times. Despite the efforts of the peloton, the riders from the break eventually managed to fight out the stage […]
Shimano and “Internazionali” together for top-class MTB
Again in 2021, Shimano will be main sponsor of the most important Italian Cross-Country circuit: a long-lasting partnership keeps pointing higher Over its consistent growth in recent years, Internazionali d’Italia Series could always rely on the support of a prestigious main partner: a brand that saw an opportunity in the […]
2021 ARDENNES CLASSICS BACK WITH A SPRING IN THEIR STEP
Key points:Ø The men and women’s versions of the Flèche Wallonne and Liège–Bastogne–Liège have been scheduled for 21 and 25 April, respectively, after returning to their usual slots on the calendar.Ø The Flèche Wallonne is bringing back the traditional start in Charleroi, with a course steeped in the history of […]
Teamwork delivers Groves to his first Australian Criterium Championship
Kaden Groves has sprinted to his first Australian Criterium Championship title after an impressive ride by Team BikeExchange, which saw Luke Durbridge also pick up the bronze medal in Ballart. Groves attacked across to his teammate Durbridge inside the final 10 laps, with the pair staying away to the finish […]
Tim Wellens solos to stage victory and leader’s jersey in Etoile de Bessèges
Tim Wellens secured Lotto Soudal’s first victory of the season. The Belgian took an impressive solo victory in the third stage of Etoile de Bessèges. What had initially been announced as a stage for the sprinters turned out to be a totally different scenario. Immediately after the third stage of […]
TEAM SELECTION FOR THE 2021 TOUR DE FRANCE
The organizers of the Tour de France have chosen the teams that will take part in the 108th edition (June 26- July 18). In accordance with Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) rules, the following nineteen UCI WorldTeams are automatically invited to the race: AG2R Citroën Team (Fra)Astana – Premier Tech (Kaz)Bahrain […]
Brown takes silver at Australian Time Trial Championships
Former national champion Grace Brown has taken the silver medal at the Australian Time Trial Championships for the second successive season in Ballarat. The 28-year-old was the penultimate rider to take to the 28.6km course, with defending champion Sarah Gigante (Team TIBCO – SVB) the last woman down the start […]
Durbridge has to Settle for Second at Australian Time Trial Championships
Defending champion Luke Durbridge had to settle for the silver medal at the Australian time trial championships as Luke Plapp (InForm TMX MAKE) denied him a hat-trick of consecutive wins to claim the 2021 title. Durbridge was the last rider down the start ramp in Ballarat and the recent Santos […]