Author: Harold Dalton

The governing body of cycling, the UCI, has persistently attacked the Hammer Series – using regulations to remove its title as a Series and preventing new race formats being developed. This discrimination and anti-competitive behaviour caused Velon to file its Complaint to the EU Commission in 2019 but the UCI’s attacks on the races and the Series have not stopped. Recently the UCI prevented Hammer Stavanger from adding a women’s race with full parity of prize money, broadcast and race format to the men’s race (while approving and moving other women’s races to overlap on the same weekend). These actions…

“Working towards the success of the team”Romain Bardet “The decision by the general management of the AG2R LA MONDIALE Pro Cycling Team not to participate in the Italian races is the most responsible in view of the events of the past few weeks because we must all be very vigilant and concerned by the international health situation. I would have liked to have participated in these two Italian races, both of which I very much enjoy, but I will compete at Paris-Nice with equal pleasure, and for the in sixth time in my career. We will definitely have an ambitious…

Mitchelton-SCOTT to pay homage to cancelled races as they launch ‘BikeExchange – Where the World Rides Series’ during non-racing period. Off the back of its recent decision to withdraw from all racing as a result of COVID-19 concerns, Mitchelton-SCOTT today launched the ‘BikeExchange – Where the World Rides Series’, which will see the team and its fans ride, race and interact via the Zwift platform. The ‘BikeExchange – Where the World Rides Series’ is aimed at keeping riders and team staff stimulated during the non-racing period, as well as providing a unique opportunity for cycling fans to ride and interact with their…

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…