In a tale of two altitudes, the tranquil peaks of West Flanders have birthed a challenger to the towering dominance of Mount Teide’s traditional altitude camps. Meet Monte Marcella, Belgium’s latest altitude resort, rising 4,500m above sea level and aiming to eclipse its high-altitude predecessors. The brainchild of hypoxia enthusiasts, Monte Marcella boasts space-age bedrooms capable of thinning oxygen levels to percentages lower than those atop Teide. With heavyweight teams like Visma-Lease a Bike, Alpecin-Deceuninck, and Soudal Quick-Step already eyeing reservations, the Flanders resort promises a breath of fresh air in altitude training. But does this spell the end for…
Author: Emily Taylor
Triathlon enthusiasts worldwide are in for a treat as ROUVY, in collaboration with Challenge Family, announces a free live stream of Challenge Family The Championship. Scheduled for May 19, 2024, this premier event will feature some of the globe’s top triathletes competing at the x-bionic® sphere in Šamorín, Slovakia. The live stream, aptly named The Championship Live and powered by ROUVY, promises to deliver all the action of the event to fans across the globe. From the thrilling race moments to expert commentary by none other than Belinda Granger, the voice of Challenge Family, viewers will have a front-row seat…
Mikel Landa is a name that transcends cycling, especially in his home region. Ahead of Itzulia Basque Country, Mikel welcomed our cameras into his home, to explore the stunning region where he lives, to meet his family and his friends and to help understand how this boy from Álava would grow into the phenomenon and the philosophy that is known as Landismo. Video: Sam Baguet
29-year-old Dutchwoman makes her WorldTour spell a long stay, after only 18 months fully committed to pro cycling; will remain with Blues for the foreseeable future following splendid performancesMovistar Team is pleased to announce Thursday that Mareille Meijering (Stadskanaal, NED; 1995) has signed a new, three-year contract with the squad managed by Sebastián Unzué. The Dutch rider will thus remain a member of the Blue outfit at least until 31st December, 2027. In just eleven months as a pro athlete for the Telefónica-backed squad, Mareille has proven to be an example of effort, human values and sporting quality. An Economics…
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Patrick Lefevere, the controversial team boss of Soudal Quick-Step, has found himself in hot water once again, this time with the UCI’s Ethics Commission. The commission has sanctioned Lefevere for making “disparaging” comments towards women, which were deemed to be in breach of the UCI’s Code of Ethics. Lefevere has been ordered to make a public statement acknowledging the inappropriateness of his remarks and apologizing for them. Failure to comply with this directive could result in a fine of 20,000 Swiss francs (£17,800). However, the fine has been suspended for three years on the condition that Lefevere issues the public…
Report Alberto Bettiol clinched victory at Milano-Torino with a bold solo attack, covering a staggering 30 kilometers alone. The decisive move came as the race neared Prascorsano when Bettiol launched a daring attack from the peloton. Opting not to wait for companions, the Italian rider embarked on a grueling solo effort akin to a time trial. Quickly establishing a gap of around 40 seconds, Bettiol navigated the undulating terrain as his advantage fluctuated, occasionally dropping to just seven or eight seconds. With only two kilometers remaining, the pursuing peloton could see Bettiol ahead, but he maintained his focus, driving relentlessly…
Race Report Jonas Vingegaard has clinched victory in Tirreno-Adriatico for the first time in his career, completing a historic double for Team Visma | Lease a Bike. The 27-year-old Danish cyclist’s triumph in the flat final stage, won by Jonathan Milan, cemented his overall victory in the prestigious Italian stage race. Vingegaard’s successful week included two stage wins, the mountain classification, and the coveted overall classification, marking Team Visma | Lease a Bike’s third overall victory in the event. In contrast to Matteo Jorgenson’s dramatic victory in Paris-Nice, Vingegaard’s final stage in Tirreno-Adriatico was relatively uneventful. With the overall victory…