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…
Author: Henri Giroud
Henri Giroud
Fifty years of pro cycling journalism and television commentary. It gets easier after the first forty years.
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…
USA Cycling President and CEO Rob DeMartini has announced Scott Schnitzspahn’s resignation and Jim Miller’s return to USA Cycling. Miller rejoins the organization where he worked for 17 years after spending the past two years at TrainingPeaks. “We thank Scott for all that he has done for this organization and the athletes,” said DeMartini. “We are confident in our position and readiness as we head into Tokyo and expect to deliver our performance commitments this summer.” In his previous role with USA Cycling, Miller helped the United States earn 14 Olympic medals and numerous world championship titles since 2001. “I…
Official Statement As we near race day, we wanted to reiterate that the health and well-being of our riders, crew, volunteers, partners, host communities and staff is our primary concern. As with every edition of the Absa Cape Epic, the team has been hard at work developing and refining its operational plans with local authorities and agencies over the past year, including relevant safety measures and protocols which has been heightened over the last few weeks. While the Absa Cape Epic implements a comprehensive safety plan for the event each year, we have further built on these measures based on…
Watch the race highlights from all the finals on day one of the 2020 UCI Track Cycling World Championships presented by Tissot.