Two phone calls, just about twelve years apart, and two life-altering moments for Ben King, Rally Cycling’s final signing for 2021. And just as the roster is now complete, so too is a pretty incredible full circle. “I still remember after winning junior nationals in 2007 and then getting the phone call from Jonas Carney in my dorm room at college.” Carney was calling to offer King a ride on Kelly Benefit Strategies / Medifast, the first iteration of the team that became Rally Cycling. “I had to decide if bike riding was the direction I wanted to take my…
Author: Henri Giroud
Henri Giroud
Fifty years of pro cycling journalism and television commentary. It gets easier after the first forty years.
The largest series of one-day gran fondo cycling events in the United States, the Colnago Gran Fondo National Series (GFNS) today announced their 2021 calendar with eight of their own fondos and five additional partner events. 2021 Calendar Starting with Gran Fondo Florida in San Antonio, FL on March 21 and finishing the season in California with The Jensie Gran Fondo in the fall, the 2021 Colnago Gran Fondo National Series includes eight events: Gran Fondo Florida – March 21, 2021 – San Antonio, FLTeam Type 1 Tour of Georgia Gran Fondo– April 18, 2021 – Helen, GAHighlands Gran Fondo – June 6, 2021 …
The Movistar Team confirmed Wednesday that Abner González will become a neo-pro with them in 2021, having signed a three-year contract (through the end of 2023). A member of the Spanish peloton since becoming a junior with the Bathco team, with whom he won a stage and climbed onto the podium of the Vuelta al Besaya -the most prestigious Spanish race for U19 riders- in his first year in the category (2017), González came back to our country in 2020 after a short return to America last year, racing for the SoCal Cycling and Inteja squads and becoming the national elite road race champion, a title he still holds. A…
EF Pro Cycling is proud to welcome its newest member – Michael Valgren. The Danish Classics man and all-rounder will be joining the team in 2021. “I’m most excited about moving to EF to start working with all the people there. Obviously, I’ve been talking to Matti Breschel and Magnus Cort as fellow Danes,” said Valgren. “They both said it was an awesome team and I look forward to being a part of that. From the outside, EF looks like a super fun team. And I really can’t wait to be a part of it. I think I will fit…
Mitchleton-SCOTT men’s team wrapped up a unique 2020 season upon the completion of the Vuelta a España, with widespread wins from 11 different riders and highlighted by an equal-record four days in the Tour de France yellow jersey. Despite the shortened season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with just 132 race days completed compared to 235 days in 2019, the Australian outfit picked up 16 UCI victories in seven different countries, five at WorldTour level. The WorldTour triumphs came courtesy of Adam and Simon Yates, who each claimed a stage victory on their way to securing overall titles at UAE Tour (Adam) and Tirreno…
For the first time in 10 years the 6-12-24 Hour World Time Trial Championships (WTTC) was not held. The announcement was made with heavy hearts and it left a void for every ultra-racer in the world. When adversity appears, so does opportunity. Thanks to the team at Fulgaz racers will be able to participate virtually on the actual long loop in Borrego Springs, CA. On December 5-6, 2020, the first VWTTC will be held, powered by FulGaz, an app that looks and feels as close to riding outdoors as possible. This means that riders all over the world will be…
Brompton Bicycle, the London-based manufacturer of the iconic Brompton folding bike, launches its Campaign for Movement initiative today along with a partnership with Transportation Alternatives, a New York City-based advocacy group leading the movement for safe, equitable streets. “Campaign for Movement is a call for New York City to realize the tremendous impact physical movement has on health and wellbeing. Never before have so many people taken cycling and walking as their primary form of transportation. We must use this momentum to transform our city into a happier and healthier place to live”, said Peter Yuskauskas, vice president of marketing…
In honor of Veterans Day 2020, USMES and Pactimo introduce the USMES Retro Kit, honoring the US Military. The limited-edition stars-and-stripes design raises funds for US Military Endurance Sports, a 501(c)3 supporting endurance sports for active duty and Veteran members of the US Military. USMES developed the Retro Kit through Pactimo’s Jersey for a Cause™ program. “During this tumultuous year, we’ve seen unprecedented demand for USMES member services, coupled with fundraising uncertainty,” said USMES Executive Director Mandy Midgett. “Pactimo understands this, and they’ve stepped up their support big time. We are grateful to have them as a partner.” The kit can be purchased…