Author: Harold Dalton

Day one of The Championship 2024 saw triathlon celebrated across all ages, distances and abilities at the x-bionic sphere in Šamorín. Short course racing took place over the Sprint and Olympic distances, plus Special Olympics celebrated their largest European triathlon event, and hundreds started their triathlon careers in the Try-athlon and the Kids’ Race. In the sprint distance Maurice Curth of Germany took out the overall win in 1:02:48 while in the women, the title went to Janka Benackova (SVK). There was also local success in the Olympic distance with the men’s title going to Jakub Jansky (SVK) in 2:04:03.…

The Training Today App has unveiled its latest feature, dynamic cycling workouts, catering to cyclists of all levels seeking personalized training experiences. This innovative addition comes on the heels of the app’s successful running workouts, offering cyclists expertly curated sessions tailored to their individual readiness to train (RTT) score. Utilizing the advanced capabilities of the Apple Watch and the app’s proprietary algorithm, Training Today App users can now access a range of dynamic cycling workouts designed to meet their unique fitness and performance goals. The workouts are grouped into five categories: Power, Endurance, Speed Endurance, Recovery, and Tempo, allowing athletes…

We thought we were done with this in the 2010s, but we were treated to a LIVE piss show at the Giro d’Italia. Full hog and nuts too. We salute you, u/Zbiu_YT. Thank you for sharing this seminal moment in cycling history.

Report Arnaud De Lie emerged victorious at the Tro Bro Leon after an extraordinary race. Despite encountering two flat tires, the Lotto Dstny leader showcased his resilience and skill, ultimately securing the coveted victory in Brittany. Similar to the proverbial cat with multiple lives, De Lie faced adversity during the race. The Strade Bianche’s French counterpart, featuring 29 gravel sectors, initially dealt him a blow when he suffered a flat tire as the peloton accelerated. Another flat tire occurred 30 kilometers from the finish. However, De Lie remained composed, thanks to the strong teamwork of his Lotto Dstny teammates, who…

Race Report Tadej Pogačar showcased his exceptional talent once again, claiming victory at Liège-Bastogne-Liège with a remarkable solo attack. The decisive moment came at the Redoute, 34.8 km from the finish, where Pogačar launched his move. Supported by his teammates who set a punishing pace earlier in the race, Pogačar left the peloton behind, with only Richard Carapaz able to briefly match his acceleration before falling back. As Pogačar powered on, his lead quickly grew to over a minute, leaving the chasing group, including Ben Healy, Romain Gregoire, Benoit Cosnefroy, and Romain Bardet, struggling to close the gap. By the…

Race Report After two previous runner-up finishes at Liège-Bastogne-Liège, Grace Brown emerged victorious at the 2024 edition of La Doyenne, triumphing in a thrilling sprint finish in Liège. Brown’s victory came after she joined a decisive move initiated by Elise Chabbey (Canyon-SRAM) on the Côte de Stockeu. The group she formed with Chabbey and Kim Cadzow (EF Education-Cannondale) held strong until the Côte de la Redoute, where the race dynamics began to shift. As the trio at the front battled on, Elisa Longo Borghini (Lidl-Trek), Demi Vollering (SD Worx-Protime), and Katarzyna Niewiadoma (Canyon-SRAM) launched a pursuit, ultimately bridging the gap…

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