Some things never change. In 1982, the Amaury Sport Organisation was doing some of its timeless nostalgic handwringing, this time proposing that the Tour should be contested by national teams just as it was in the sport’s early days. After much consideration (aka a ten-minute conversation with their accountants), the ASO reversed course and decided to keep the lucrative sponsors on board. Seventeen teams made the startline, each bringing ten riders for a total of 170 competitors. Sensing an opportunity for global expansion, the organizers reserved a space for the American national team, but sadly the Yankee doodle dandies opted…
Author: Harold Dalton
Harold Dalton
Cycling industry professional with over 14 years of experience in professional journalism, television, and industry writing.
Get in loser, we’re going to Warrington. Lovely place, there’s an IKEA and… uh… we went to a wedding reception there once too. It’s hosting a Tour of Britain stage finish for the first time ever this year, way out on September 9. Although it’s the first time the town has been a host venue, the race did pass through on its way to the Knowsley Safari Park in 2012. We’re having 2006 DerailedUK flashbacks typing all these place names out. Since Warrington is on the River Mersey, here’s some music to enjoy while we finish the article: SweetSpot, the…
How do culturally constructed female roles and external threats in public space play a part in the disproportionate number of female cyclist deaths from large vehicles in London from 1999 to 2014? Visibility While timidity is a word common to both Young’s (2005, p. 34) discussion of women’s sporting behavior and the Evening Standard’s (2013) description of women’s urban cycling behavior, in the next section I will argue that far from being “timid,” London female cyclists are in fact less likely to decide to physically separate themselves from the conflict points that cause road danger to cyclists from long vehicles.…
Long gone are the days when this was a warm cruise for the riders who didn’t want to tackle France’s rain in Paris-Nice. This year’s race takes in 1109km over seven stages, including steep climbs in the Apennines, three long days to be used as preparation for the Milan-San Remo, and a 10km final day time-trial. This ‘something for everyone’ attitude has resulted in a packed startlist that boasts some of the best riders in the world. Which is nice. Where to Watch Europe: EurosportUK, USA, Europe, Australia, Canada: GCN+France: L’Equipe TVBelgium: SporzaItaly: Rai Sport Route 1 FlatWed, March 10Lido di…
Here he is, holding a pizza box. If that box actually had a pizza in, it would be ruined. Here he is, signing a contract to become a pizza ambassador. “Out on the town having the time of my life with a bunch of friends. They’re all just out of frame, laughing too.” Alright, he didn’t say that. We know you’re waiting for his actual quote on this, since it’s such big news. He says: “I know what I’ll be eating on cheat days ?? Super happy to announce that I’ll be the new ambassador for Pizza Hut Belgium! What’s…
Let’s celebrate by supporting all the women who are on strike from Amazon this week. And if you’re interested in doing something to celebrate, here’s a free event this evening: Radicalizing + Decolonizing Feminism: Dr. Joy James, Jalessah T. Jackson, and Salome Ayuak. See you in the live chat. Here’s a photo of Beryl Burton.
The Strade Bianche is back in its traditional March Saturday slot after last year’s brief incursion into August due to Covid. The dusty, white gravel roads are already an iconic sight on the cycling calendar, and the race has already taken on a huge amount of prestige despite only hosting its first edition in 2007. Rain and cold temperatures are forecast, making for a sticky, tough race. Sounds perfect. Let’s do it. Where to Watch UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand – GCN+Italy – Rai SportBelgium – SporzaFrance – L’Equipe Route The route remains unchanged from previous years. In numbers,…
It’s out of this world. SOL Cycling offers an accurate Martian cycling environment with plenty of special touches. Here’s our first look at the game, which is available in Early Access now. Our Fragile Colony is Crumbling… and We Must Ride SOL Cycling drops you on a Martian colony, where human settlers are attempting to forge a new life on the Red Planet. As with every Martian colony ever depicted in any media, it’s not going exactly to plan. With no power and broken supply lines, the colonists turn to their bicycles to transport goods and fix their crumbling colony.…