Trek Factory Racing’s downhill squad overcame injuries and quite literally shocked the world in 2020, proving that there’s no ceiling to their potential. With a new addition to the team for 2021, they may soar to new heights. World Champion Reece Wilson, Charlie Harrison and Kade Edwards all return. They […]
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GreenEDGE Cycling to be named Team BikeExchange for 2021
GreenEDGE Cycling is to be known as Team BikeExchange from January 1st, 2021 as BikeExchange, the online marketplace, steps up as naming rights sponsor. BikeExchange has been a partner of GreenEDGE Cycling since 2015 and was previously a naming rights partner of the organization’s Chinese Continental Team. The 2021 season […]
PARIS-NICE 2021: AN EXCEPTIONAL VINTAGE ?
Key points:Ø For the 12th year in succession, Paris-Nice will start from the Yvelines department. St Cyr L’Ecole will be the start of this 79th edition after Plaisir a year ago.Ø The Paris-Nice peloton will tackle the Colmiane climb for the third time in four years. Simon Yates was first […]
Joris Nieuwenhuis’ January cyclocross program
After a strong opening to his 2020-2021 cyclocross campaign, Team Sunweb are pleased to announce Joris Nieuwenhuis’ January line-up. The 24 year-old Dutchman will make the World Championships at the end of the month his main focus, hear from him and head of coaching Rudi Kemna below. Nieuwenhuis said: “I’m […]
Julian Alaphilippe: “I want to enjoy my time in the rainbow jersey”
27-Dec-2020 Three months after becoming World Champion in Imola, Deceuninck – Quick-Step’s Frenchman spoke of what it means for him to wear the iconic jersey – which he was dreaming of since his amateur days – and the goals he has for next season, his eighth with the Wolfpack.
Taco Van der Hoorn spearheads Intermarché-Wanty-Gobert Matériaux
Intermarché-Wanty-Gobert Matériaux can rely on a new asset for 2021, thanks to the arrival of Taco Van der Hoorn. The winner of the Schaal Sels (2017), the Primus Classic and a stage at the BinckBank Tour (2018) reinforces the squad for the classics and one day races. After this long […]
Israel Start-Up Nation and Chris Froome kick off season 2021 in Argentina
Chris Froome will lead the Israeli team’s squad for the first time. ISN Sportive Manager: “The race will be a chance for Froome to build his racing shape.” Last year’s opening stage winner Rudy Barbier and Israeli Guy Niv named to the squad. ©BethSchneider photo Team Israel Start-Up Nation will […]
The Titan Desert sets the date for 2021
From 23rd to 28th May 2021 Key points:· The Titan Desert returns to the Merzouga region from May 23-28, 2021· Inscriptions will open today at 4pm with new packages on the internet site· With three Titan Series, the Titan spirit will be felt throughout the year Attention mountain bike die-hards: […]
Internazionali d’Italia Series unveils 2021 calendar with two new venues
PrevostThe Italian Cross Country MTB circuit has announced its new five-stage season calendar. Capoliveri Legend XCO (Elba Island) and Valle di Casies (South Tyrol) debut, along with three confirmed events in Andora (Liguria), Nals (South Tyrol) and La Thuile (Aosta Valley) As an infamous 2020 is coming to a close, […]
A painful farewell to the “Viking” Mihkel Räim
ISN parts ways with its biggest winner – 16 victories The team’s manager: “It was our hardest decision“ Raim: “I was hoping to continue but now want to deliver for another team” Tel Aviv. Dec 16th For the past five years, MIHKEL RAIM has been a crucial part of Israel […]