Author: Henri Giroud

It’s obviously disappointing to see the Olympic Games postponed as they were a big goal for me this year. But, I completely support the decision as it is clear at a time like this that health and safety are the biggest priority and it wouldn’t have been possible to safely stage an event like the Olympic Games with thousands of people coming from all over the world. I think postponing the Games was the only possible option as we face so many uncertainties in the coming months and it would not have provided a fair playing field with everyone’s preparation…

Virtual riding is here to stay. Do not try to remember life before we were trapped inside. Do not think about The Event. Here’s what they say: We have had so much fun seeing you guys all join our ISN/ICA Stay At Home Ride last Friday. Together we delivered a message to everyone: Stay At Home to fight Corona. Everyone, both Zwift-users and those of you who do not have a trainer yet, were able to join the ISN-Jersey raffle via our Facebook and Instagram page. We’ve got two winners! First of both is Kate Passow (picture in the comment…

The President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach, and the Prime Minister of Japan, Abe Shinzo, held a conference call this morning to discuss the constantly changing environment with regard to COVID-19 and the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. They were joined by Mori Yoshiro, the President of the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee; the Olympic Minister, Hashimoto Seiko; the Governor of Tokyo, Koike Yuriko; the Chair of the IOC Coordination Commission, John Coates; IOC Director General Christophe De Kepper; and the IOC Olympic Games Executive Director, Christophe Dubi. President Bach and Prime Minister Abe expressed their shared concern about…

Written by Francesco Chiappero – BA Sports Science, Athletic Coach, owner of ReAction® and member of Equipe Enervit According to the current law we could still go out and train, but is it really the best idea? What if we picked up our bike trainer and tried a new approach? A bike trainer can become a fun and useful tool if used properly. A mirror, a playlist, and an energy drink, and you’re ready to go! During winter, we might be used to training in our garage, but at this time of the year, you could also place your trainer…

Elise Chabbey is a recently-graduated doctor of medicine. Juggling her medical career with her sporting career is something that the 26-year-old Swiss rider has become accustomed to doing over the past few years, and she’s taken up the challenge once again, yet this time, in quite a different way. Initially on the roster for the iconic Strade Bianche, as well as a series of Belgian semi-classics, Elise was looking forward to continuing what had already been a very strong start to the season for the team. However, with all races being called off for the near future due to the…

The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) wishes to clarify its position after the comments attributed to its President David Lappartient and inaccurately reported by certain media, concerning the date and duration of the 2020 Giro d’Italia linked to the impact of the coronavirus on the cycling season. The UCI refers strictly to the communication made earlier in the day, in which it announces – in agreement with organisers (AIOCC), teams (AIGCP) and riders (CPA) – the principles unanimously approved by the participants with the aim of anticipating the resumption of the men’s and women’s road cycling season. Further discussions will deal notably with…

As part of the fight against the spread of Coronavirus (COVID19), Amaury Sport Organisation, with the agreement of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), has decided to not organise the Paris-Roubaix or Liège-Bastogne-Liège races on their scheduled dates. In close collaboration with the UCI and with the assistance of the other parties concerned, the organisers have already begun working to try to organise new dates for these monuments, races to which teams, riders and spectators are deeply attached. The cyclosportive Paris-Roubaix Challenge will also be postponed.

World Tour Israeli team “Israel Start-Up Nation“ will lead a virtual online team ride open to fans from all over the world to help spread the “STAY AT HOME” message as part of the World fight against COVID-19. The ride that will take place Friday night on the ZWIFT online platform will enable fans with “Smart” trainer-devices to ride their bikes and be part of the ride through their Phones, TV, or iPad screens. They will be able to follow the lead of ISN riders, including German living legend Andre Greipel, Israeli Champion Guy Sagiv, and British former world hour…