Report In a momentous stage five of the Tour de France, Sir Mark Cavendish surged past the competition to claim his 35th stage win in Saint Vulbas, surpassing the legendary Eddy Merckx’s record of 34 stage victories. Riding for Astana Qazaqstan, Cavendish demonstrated his enduring class and sprinting prowess. As the peloton navigated the final bend, it was the Manxman who emerged clear, crossing the finish line ahead of the pack to secure a historic win and etch his name deeper into the annals of cycling history. Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck) and Alexander Kristoff (Uno-X Mobility) completed the podium, but the day belonged to Cavendish, who,…
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Harold Dalton
Cycling industry professional with over 14 years of experience in professional journalism, television, and industry writing.
Report In a breathtaking display of power and precision, Tadej Pogačar soared to victory on the slopes of the Galibier, clinching both the stage win and the coveted yellow jersey in the 2024 Tour de France. Stage 4, a challenging 139.6 km ride from Pinerolo to Valloire, featuring the ascents of Sestriere, Montgenevre, and the formidable Galibier, set the scene for Pogačar’s masterclass. The UAE Team Emirates, with a concerted effort led by Almeida, Yates, and Ayuso, dictated the tempo on the 22.9 km climb at 5.1%, peaking 19.5 km before the finish line, effectively whittling down the group of contenders. As…
Report In an electrifying third stage of the Tour de France, Biniam Girmay etched his name in the annals of cycling history. On July 1, 2024, Girmay claimed a monumental victory in Turin, propelling Intermarché-Wanty to its first-ever triumph in the world-renowned Grande Boucle. The stage, spanning 230 kilometers from Piacenza to Turin, was primed for a sprinter’s showcase. The Belgian outfit, rallying behind Girmay and Gerben Thijssen, navigated the final kilometers with strategic finesse. Georg Zimmermann set the stage, positioning the team at the forefront of the peloton with 10 kilometers remaining. The final hectometers saw Hugo Page, Laurenz Rex, and Mike Teunissen take the reins, orchestrating a masterful…
It’s the latest black rectangle for your bike. Packed full of future e-waste, nestled snugly against a lithium-ion battery. Isn’t there a better system than eradicating the precious finite resources on which all life relies, in pursuit of impossible goals of infinite growth and relentless profit–the Différance around which the capitalist contradiction orbits? Must we all ride the liberal hegemony like a warhead into oblivion? Well, yes, because this new Garmin has a bike bell button. What else does it do? Let’s read the press release together and try not to get too excited. “Boasting a vibrant touchscreen display, Edge…
A figurehead of the sport and a rider that is beloved by fans worldwide, Team dsm-firmenich PostNL have revealed that ahead of what will be his last participation at the Tour de France, they have extended their contract with Romain Bardet through 2025. Hailing from Brioude in France, Romain entered the professional peloton with AG2R La Mondiale in 2012 and has gone on to become one of the most prominent and well-respected riders in the peloton over the years. A leading light and hope for Tour de France glory amongst the French public, Romain’s palmarès speaks for itself with epic…
In a move set to revolutionize time trial racing in the UK, Cycling Time Trials (CTT) has unveiled their latest initiatives: the innovative ‘Tribes’ team competition and a user-friendly ‘Event Finder’ functionality. These new features are designed to encourage widespread participation, foster team spirit, and make racing more accessible than ever before. For those unacquainted, time trialling is often seen as a solitary sport where cyclists battle the clock and their own limits over set distances, sometimes spending more time travelling to ideal courses than actually racing. Despite this solitary nature, a thriving community of riders gathers at event HQs,…
Brace yourselves, Wattbikers. Your sweat, tears, and existential crises on those indoor trainers are about to get a lot more competitive. Wattbike has proudly announced the launch of its new Leaderboards feature, a cunning plan to pit cyclists against each other in a digital Thunderdome of endurance tests, hill climbs, speed sprints, and distance goals. This new feature, available via the free Wattbike Training Hub app, allows users to track their performance, set new personal records, and engage in virtual chest-thumping with a global community of like-minded masochists. If your idea of fun involves staring at a screen while your…
Anthony Walsh, the man who traded in his legal briefs for cycling bib shorts, has now launched his latest venture: The Anthony Walsh Podcast (Apple / Spotify). This show promises to be a rollercoaster ride through the treacherous terrain of health, happiness, and the occasional humorous mishap. The launch featured three special guests: John McAvoy, Valtteri Bottas, and Professor Ian Robertson, which sounds like the start of a bad joke—”A criminal, a race car driver, and a neuroscientist walk into a podcast…” Anthony Walsh, the podcast’s mastermind and resident overachiever, brings a cornucopia of experience. After discovering that the legal…