Author: Harold Dalton

The Movistar Team announced Friday its decision to halt all racing activities for its women’s and men’s programs through Sunday 22nd March. The Blue outfit will not take the start of the following events: Paris-Nice (8-15), Tirreno-Adriatico (11-17), Ronde van Drenthe (WE, 15), Nokere Koerse (WE, 18), Milano-Sanremo (21) and Omloop van de Westhoek (WE, 22). The Trofeo Alfredo Binda, also scheduled for March 22nd, was postponed until June 2nd last night. This choice, made after consideration of the advice given by the team doctors, takes into account of the current situation related to COVID-19. The Movistar Team, looking to preserve the health of all its members, as well as every person in…

Cycling’s reputation as a pharmaceutical sport is based more on performance-enhancing drugs than Lemsip, but as we approach the 2020 Paris-Nice, the role of team doctors has become crucial. Now, admittedly, we’re not saying that a team doctor that can navigate the coronavirus can secure huge numbers of early-season victories for his team (wait, actually that’s probably true), but the early-season has become one of medical consultation and consensus-building. Doctors are being doctors, rather than people paid handsomely to write up TUE scripts. Teams Out of Paris-Nice Astana Pro TeamCCC TeamJumbo-VismaMitchelton-Scott menMovistar menTeam IneosUAE Team Emirates Liverpool Century RC might…

Despite the existence of a variety of long-standing early season races, not to mention the recent addition to the cycling calendar of a multitude of over-hyped training stage races in non-European countries, the pro cycling season doesn’t really start until the Paris-Nice. It was the race that the Pro Tour chose to open their competition, and it has become the race that will decide the outcome of a huge power struggle within pro cycling. And that’s because the race means much more to cycling than it appears. The Race to the Sun takes its nickname from the weather conditions that influence the racing…

Following the confirmation by the relevant authorities that they are unable to grant appropriate authorisations, RCS Sport announces that the cycling race Tirreno-Adriatico, scheduled for 11-17 March, is cancelled from its original dates. Furthermore, as the appropriate authorities have verified that suitable conditions do not exist for them to be unable to guarantee the provisions of the DPCM (Decreto del Presidente del Consiglio dei Ministri della Repubblica Italiana – Decree of the President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic) on 4 March 2020, and to guarantee the safeguarding of public health and the safety of all the…

Sea Otter 2020 will be rescheduled due to coronavirus. The new dates will be announced next week. Statement After a thorough review of the coronavirus threat, we have decided to reschedule April’s Sea Otter Classic. Additionally, People For Bikes and Sea Otter Classic will reschedule the Bicycle Leadership Conference. We are coordinating with local authorities to determine the best dates to host the 2020 Sea Otter Classic and Bicycle Leadership Conference. We anticipate announcing those dates by the middle of next week. Information regarding registration refunds and rollovers will be posted on our website once the new dates have been…

Team continues racing full program – under its own guidelinesWill race Paris-NiceWill race Tirreno-Adriatico if possible Team Israel Start-Up Nation will take part in all races on its racing program as long as it is satisfied that the races will be held under guidelines approved by health authorities, the UCI and race organizers in order to protect the health of the team riders and staff, fellow riders and the public. The team owners and pro staff have thoroughly discussed the issue this week and held consultations with team doctors, before reaching decisions and guidelines regarding racing at this complicated time…

Let it be known that the Cyclry editorial staff are available to ride, and win by default, any of these upcoming races. Team Sunweb Statement Team Sunweb has decided to withdraw both their Men’s and Women’s programs from the upcoming Italian races; Tirreno Adriatico, Milano Sanremo and Trofeo Alfredo Binda. Both the UCI and the race organiser have been made aware of the decision. The team makes this decision in light of the exceptional circumstances surrounding COVID-19. We acknowledge our responsibility to the areas in which we would travel, and the immense pressure that the Italian authorities are currently under…

AG2R LA MONDIALE Pro Cycling Team will not participate in upcoming Italian races Following the cancellation of Strade Bianche, the general management of the AG2R LA MONDIALE team has decided not to participate in the races organized in Italy (Tirreno-Adriatico (March 11-17), Milan-San Remo (March 21)), for which our team was registered, as a precaution to protect the health of our riders and members of the coaching staff. “I cannot risk the health and integrity of our staff ““We are closely monitoring the coronavirus crisis, in close collaboration with Dr Eric Bouvat, the team’s head doctor, and we are attentive…