Report Overcoming a severe bout of illness that nearly forced him to abandon the race, Alberto Dainese of Team DSM displayed immense resilience and determination. Despite finishing 43 minutes behind the stage winner on Sunday, Dainese made a remarkable comeback in his hometown of Caorle, delivering an exceptional sprint victory on stage 17 of the Giro d’Italia. Team DSM executed flawless teamwork throughout the day, effectively controlling the early breakaway and setting the stage for Dainese’s triumphant finish. Right from the start of the stage, the team positioned themselves at the front of the peloton, skillfully managing the race’s pace…
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Report Joao Almeida and UAE Team Emirates showcased remarkable teamwork during stage 16 of the Giro d’Italia, delivering an exhilarating performance on the grueling Monte Bondone summit finish. Almeida, the talented 24-year-old Portuguese champion, secured his maiden Giro stage victory with the invaluable support of his teammates, Davide Formolo and Jay Vine, who relentlessly applied pressure on their rivals throughout the final climb. Notably, Diego Ulissi made a significant contribution by sacrificing his position in the breakaway to lead a powerful charge at the front of a fatigued peloton. Seizing the opportunity to exploit weaknesses in his opponents, Almeida made…
Mark Cavendish has declared that the 2023 season will be his final one in the sport. During a press conference held in Coccaglio on the rest day of the Giro d’Italia, Cavendish confirmed his impending retirement at the conclusion of the current campaign. The announcement comes shortly after the rider celebrated his 38th birthday, signifying the end of a remarkable career that established him as the most dominant sprinter in cycling. Cavendish, who currently shares the record for stage victories with Eddy Merckx, is set to make his 14th and final appearance at the Tour de France in July with…
Report UAE Team Emirates continued to build on was is fast becoming a very memorable Giro d’Italia with Brandon McNulty taking an exciting victory on stage 15 from Seregno to Bergamo (195km). The 24 year old entered the main break of the day which built a maximum gap of seven minutes over the peloton. As the breakaway was whittled down, McNulty played his cards well to find himself alone out-front with Ben Healy (EF Education) and Marco Frigo (Israel Premier Tech) for company. McNulty was able to respond to all the attacks thrown at him by Healy and timed his…
Report After only one day in Switzerland, the riders returned to Italy today for the 14th stage, but first they had to contend with the Simplon Pass. The rest of the stage was on flat terrain. The expected hard fight for the breakaway lasted almost until the foot of the Simplon Pass, only shortly before 29 men broke away from the peloton, with Nico Denz again in the group at the front for BORA – hansgrohe. The peloton quickly ceased to play a role in the day’s victory, as the group’s lead grew to over 15 minutes. The front group…
In unfortunate news, the first Grand Tour of the season has been delivered a major setback, as Recmo Evenepoel, the 23-year-old Belgian World Champion currently leading the race, has been forced to bid adieu to the Giro d’Italia. The cause? A positive Covid-19 test that was taken as part of the team’s standard protocol before the first rest day. Remco, who was making his second appearance in the Giro d’Italia, had a commendable start to the race, winning two stages and sporting four pink jerseys. However, due to the positive result, he will be returning home by car on Monday,…
Cycling Time Trials (CTT) has recently announced the addition of two new members to their team – Nick Adnitt and Helen May. The move is part of the organization’s efforts to grow and diversify their team, and CTT is thrilled to welcome these talented individuals on board. Nick Adnitt will be taking on the role of Support Administrator. In this position, he will be responsible for helping time trial users navigate the applications and systems that underpin the smooth management and operations of modern-day time trial organization and participation. With a wealth of experience in IT Project Management and Business…
In the realm of indoor cycling performance, the pioneering brand Wattbike is taking a bold step forward, lending support to the Sport Parkinson’s community in an epic 1000-mile Cycle Challenge. On the cusp of Saturday, May 6, 2023, four intrepid cyclists, all of whom grapple with Parkinson’s disease, will tackle a daunting feat: 1000 virtual miles from John O’Groats to Lands End in a mere 10 days. These men will summon their collective strength and each ride 25 miles a day on their trusty Wattbikes, totaling 250 miles over the course of the challenge and 1000 miles total. The team…