Author: Harold Dalton

Athletes from around the world competed at the inaugural SAIL Challenge Cap Québec powered by Argon 18 in a race that marked Challenge Family’s long-awaited return to North American triathlon. The day delivered victory for Jack Moody (NZL) and Valerie Barthelemy (BEL), who established dominance on the fast race course of SAIL Challenge Cap Québec with winning times of 3:40:14 and 4:12:13 respectively. The day began with a techincal one-lap swim in Louise Bassin. In the men’s race, Matt Schafer (USA) exiting the water first in 23:09, followed closely by Brennen Smith (CAN) and Miguel Mattox (USA). The four-lap bike…

Challenge Family marked it’s return to North America today with Day 1 of the SAIL Challenge Cap Québec powered by Argon 18. Today it was the turn of the short course age group athletes who swam, biked and ran through the cultural heart of Québec in Québec City over the sprint and standard distance. Tomorrow, Sunday 21 July, the 30-strong international pro field, alongside over 1,000 age group athletes, will take on the flagship middle distance event (113km) with the race start at 7:00am local time. For further information, visit www.challenge-capquebec.com Text Credits: The Challenge Family | Photo Credits: José Luis…

Report Tadej Pogačar was crowned the 2024 Tour de France Champion after an almost flawless three-week performance, securing six stage wins along the way. The confirmation of his victory came on the streets of Nice during the Stage 21 time trial, which he won with a blistering time of 45’25″ on his home training roads. Pogačar finished the Tour de France in 83h38’56″, ahead of Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-LAB) and Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quickstep) in the overall standings. This victory marks Pogačar’s third Tour de France title, making history as the first rider to be on the podium in his first seven Grand Tours. Supported by…

Report Tadej Pogačar continued his remarkable run in the 2024 Tour de France, securing his fifth stage victory on stage 19 from Nice to the summit of the Col de la Couillole. This win brings him closer to his third Tour de France title, complementing his earlier victory in the Giro d’Italia 2024. The 132.8 km stage saw Pogačar and his direct rival, Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike), break away from the group of top riders with 4.3 km to go, responding to an acceleration by Remco Evenepoel (Soudal-Quick Step). The duo caught up with the remaining members of the day’s breakaway, including Marc Soler (UAE Team…

Report Tadej Pogačar once again demonstrated his dominance in the Tour de France, winning stage 19 from Embrun to Isola 2000. The 144.6 km stage featured the challenging climbs of the Col de la Bonnette and a summit finish, where Pogačar showcased his climbing prowess. The Slovenian rider attacked from the group of favorites with 8.7 km to go, after UAE Team Emirates had expertly controlled the race. At the time of his attack, six riders from the earlier breakaway were still ahead, with Matteo Jorgenson (Visma-Lease a Bike) leading by 2’40″. Neither Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike) nor Remco Evenepoel (Soudal-Quick Step) could match Pogačar’s pace. He embarked…

Report Victor Campenaerts achieved a career highlight by winning stage 18 of the Tour de France, fulfilling a prediction he made back in December. The Belgian rider, known as “Vocsnor,” showcased his strength and determination on the 18th stage from Gap to Barcelonnette. Campenaerts made his decisive move on the first climb of the day, the Col du Festre, breaking away with several other riders. As the race progressed, the leading group began to fragment on the Côte de Saint-Apollinaire. With 40 kilometers remaining, only Campenaerts, Mattéo Vercher (TotalEnergies), and Michał Kwiatkowski (INEOS Grenadiers) remained in contention. Reflecting on his victory, Campenaerts said, “I knew…

Report Richard Carapaz delivered a spectacular solo victory on stage 17 of the Tour de France, conquering the first Alpine stage with a determined attack. The Ecuadorian rider, known as the “Ecuadorian condor,” soared to the summit of Superdévoluy, securing his country’s first-ever Tour de France stage win and completing his trilogy of stage victories in all three Grand Tours. The 197.7 km stage from Loudenvielle to Superdévoluy was fiercely contested from the start, with relentless attacks and crosswinds adding to the challenge. Carapaz’s team worked tirelessly to keep him in contention until the race hit the mountains. After the intermediate…

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