Author: Harold Dalton

Like many other industries, the world of cycling is on the wane today. To slow the spread of Coronavirus, many states are now calling for near-total containment, while cancellations of cycling events, as reputed as they are, continue to pour in. Like the whole peloton, the riders of the Groupama-FDJ cycling team find themselves in an unprecedented situation, which naturally requires very specific support, as outlined by Yvon Madiot. Before talking about the current situation, can you describe the relationship between sports directors and runners in a “normal” context? In normal times, we have three groups, with two sports directors referent per…

Based on the Government’s latest advice and guidance on the developing situation around Coronavirus/COVID19, British Cycling has suspended all of its sanctioned, cycling activities, initially until April 30. This includes (but is not limited to): Competitive events at all levelsNon-competitive, registered events (eg sportives, reliability trials)Recreational rides (throughout our suite of programmes including HSBC UK Breeze, HSBC UK Guided Rides, HSBC UK Ride Social, Let’s Ride Pop-up)All educational courses or activities (eg coaching courses, Ride Leader courses, commissaire courses) The decision has been taken based on Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s caution against unnecessary travel and contact with others, to take…

As part of the fight against the spread of Coronavirus (COVID19), Welcome to Yorkshire and the Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) have made the joint decision to postpone the 2020 Tour de Yorkshire and Asda Tour de Yorkshire Women’s Race. The event is one of the best supported races in the cycling calendar but the safety of everyone involved from the athletes to the spectators must be the number one priority. Following consultation with stakeholders and sponsors Welcome to Yorkshire held in depth and constructive discussions with both ASO and British Cycling (both TDY race partners) with all parties in agreement that…

RGT Cycling, the new innovative virtual cycling platform, has today announced that it is making all of its Premium features available for free to all indoor cyclists, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Workouts, organizing your own events and creating your own roads are now freely available for all (usually £12.99 / $14.99 per month), allowing all riders the opportunity to benefit from RGT Cycling’s global indoor cycling simulator, stay active, ride with others and explore iconic cycling roads during these unprecedented and challenging times. The RGT team has made this decision in response to the developing situation around COVID19,…

It’s finally happened… Designer indoor cycling clothing. And you thought the COVID-19 was the worst cycling news story of the year. They say “We’ve partnered with Wahoo the market leader in indoor training to deliver a collection of best in class indoor training kit. With Wahoo’s deep understanding of the market and access to unparalleled levels of data we have created kit refined for riding, racing and training indoors.” “Kit refined for four walls” Indoor training is fundamentally different in scope and requirement. All out efforts make breathability paramount in the kit that helps you complete your sessions. Lighter fabrics…

Cycling Australia can confirm that an Adelaide-based Australian Cycling Team staff member returned a positive test to COVID-19 on Monday evening 16 March. The staff member returned to Adelaide on the evening of Wednesday 4 March from the 2020 UCI Track Cycling World Championships which were held in Berlin, Germany. The staff member had minimal contact with fellow staff and athletes after returning from overseas and had no in-person contact with staff or athletes after beginning to experience symptoms. He is currently receiving appropriate medical care. The Adelaide Super-drome offices and training areas have been closed as a precautionary measure.…

Three days after the announcement of strong measures faced with the development of the coronavirus and after a meeting organised yesterday with representatives of the families of professional road cycling – AIOCC (organisers), AIGCP (teams) and CPA (riders) – the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) can confirm the principles unanimously agreed by the participants in the aim of anticipating the resumption of the 2020 cycling season in the context of the coronavirus. Firstly, the UCI indicates that, faced with the accelerated spread of the virus, and in consultation with all stakeholders, no events on the UCI International Road Calendar will be held until…

Zwift have announced the event they’re calling their first off-road series, although technically they’re all off-road if we’re going to be pedantic about it. You can’t stop the inevitable tide: virtual gravel is here, and all those people who constantly follow and unfollow you on Strava are going to fucking love it. And it’s broadcast live. Why not, sure. Last week we watched a live stream of a girl in her bedroom angrily saying she wasn’t Sady Doyle, so whatever, this at least involves some kind of action. Here’s what they’re saying about the event: Dirt is the name of…