Author: Henri Giroud

In uncertain times, you always know where you stand with a hefty slab o’ sourdough. That’s why Rally Cycling rider, Robin Carpenter, has been getting as much of it as he can bake into the hands (and bellies) of the people of his home city, San Diego. Robin is no latecomer to leavening, no parvenu of proving – he has in fact been baking his own sourdough for more than four years, and sharing it with an exclusive ring of friends and acquaintances. Now though, the Circle of Treast (yeast + trust) has gotten a little bit wider. To spread the love and…

Telenet-Baloise, AA Drink Young Lions and Sven Nys Academy continue with Trek After an exhilarating 2019/2020 season, Trek will continue to support the full breadth of programs under the Telenet-Baloise Lions family. This support includes the men’s and women’s teams of Telenet-Baloise, the junior development program of AA drink, and the youth program of Sven Nys Academy as well as Sven Nys himself as an ambassador for cycling. With the full set of programs, a true pyramid of cycling takes shape, supporting not only professional and aspiring racers, but a community of riders. “Trek is thrilled to continue its expansion…

Two weeks after revealing the revised 2020 calendars for the UCI WorldTour and UCI Women’s WorldTour with a view to the resumption of the cycling season in the context of the coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19), the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) today announces – as it had committed to doing – the 2020 UCI International Road Calendar for the other classes of events. Established in consultation with the concerned National Federations, the revised 2020 UCI International Road Calendar now includes men’s and women’s races for the following classes: UCI ProSeries, Class 1, Class 2, UCI Nations’ Cup, Under-23 and Junior categories, and criteriums. This…

The Big Gear Show (BGS), a new outdoor industry trade show focused on hardgoods, with an emphasis on paddling, cycling, climbing, and camping gear, announced the cancellation of its inaugural event, originally planned for July 22-25, 2020. After holding out as long as possible to make a final decision, show organizers have determined that the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis will not allow for a show this year. Instead, The Big Gear Show will first stage August 3-5, 2021 in Salt Lake City. Though the cancellation of the first-year event is difficult, The BIg Gear Show’s management is confident their…

Of all the legendary races facing the pro peloton each year, few hold the allure and notoriety of the one-day Cobbled Classics.Each spring riders battle across the French and Belgian countryside through clouds of dust, mud and rain – and depending on weather, even snow – in search of cycling immortality. Whether climbing the brutal Koppenberg or fighting for position before the next secteur on the way to Roubaix, only the boldest welcome the challenge of le pavé, and they deserve shoes fit for that challenge. For these riders we present the Tempo Overcurve R4 – Les Classiques, with design details inspired by the mud, grit and…

Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced the Varia RVR315, a rearview radar, and the Varia RTL515, a rearview radar with tail light, to alert cyclists of approaching vehicles no matter where, or when, they ride. Both devices will work with the new Varia app, allowing cyclists to use their phone as a primary or backup display while riding. “Our previous generation rearview radar with tail light quickly became a staple for cyclists around the world, providing peace of mind during any ride, day or night,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of worldwide sales. “With the new…

Team Israel Start-Up Nation has started what is seen as the first organized training camp in pro cycling since the coronavirus pandemic has derailed the season and has brought it to a halt. The three days intensive training camp in the northern roads of Israel has seen more than 12 riders of the WorldTour team and its “Israel Cycling Academy” Continental team riding together for the first time, conducting sprints and climbing drills – all scenes that have not been seen since the coronavirus crisis started more than two months ago. Organizing the training camp was possible after the health…

Diego Ulissi has put pen to paper on a new deal that will keep him at the Emirati squad until the end of 2022. The 30-year old Italian got off the mark quickly in 2020 with second place at the Tour Down Under and a top-10 at the UAE Tour, while also helping teammate Tadej Pogačar to a stage win. His versatility and consistency has been a great asset to the team in the past few seasons and is of great value to the team looking forward. Mauro Gianetti (Team Principal) : “Diego is a very important element for our team.…