Author: Harold Dalton

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…

The 1999 Giro d’Italia. Unfortunately, this turned out to not be a positive time for Marco Pantani, but the Italian climber was truly at the height of his powers. And there’s no better example of the great champion’s riding than the 20th stage of that year’s race, taking riders from Predazzo to Madonna di Campiglio. Pantani punctured at the base of the final climb. His teammates assembled and led him one by one until he launched himself away like a rocket. The peloton hadn’t waited for him, and he sent them a message, passing every single rider one by one…

WIRE)–Herbalife Nutrition (NYSE: HLF), a premier global nutrition company, today announced that the Company and the event operator have postponed the Herbalife24 Triathlon Los Angeles, 5k and Bike Tour originally scheduled for Sunday, May 17, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “The health and safety of our participants, staff, and community is our top priority, and we will continue to follow the advice of public health officials,” said Ibi Montesino, senior vice president and managing director for North America, Herbalife Nutrition. “Therefore, we have decided it’s best to postpone the event until further notice,” added Montesino. Unless notified otherwise, all…

Well, they say it’s new. It’s really just the 2020 version of their existing MAG, but it delivers a lot of improvements: 18% Lighter16% Stiffer165mm ShockNo pivot ChainStayNew Carbon finishing1.2mm CNC SL Axle We actually don’t have much information despite them emailing us about it. Here’s what they have to say: Either you are riding on cross country or marathon trails, MAG is the ultimate racing machine. Monocoque technology, racing geometry, and a dedicated suspension system deliver the highest performance.You can choose to lock both suspension with one click and climb like a rocket or unlock and flying on the…

Due to the latest data on COVID-19’s spread and the healthcare system’s ability to manage this crisis, USA Cycling is recommending cancellation of all sanctioned events immediately and calling on all race and event directors, clubs, coaches, athletes, and members to postpone or cancel all scheduled races and events immediately. This includes any gatherings such as group rides, in-person group meetings, etc. We are suspending permits on all events through April 5th. USA Cycling will continue to monitor and meet with partners to assess the state of this national emergency and its impact on the cycling community. We are taking…

Based on the assessment made by the World Health Organisation (WHO) of the current situation related to the COVID-19 epidemic, and the restrictive measures taken by a number of countries within Europe and beyond prohibiting, in particular, gatherings and movement of people, the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) today announces a series of decisive measures with the aim of ensuring the maximum protection of health of all those involved in cycling events and sporting equity between participants. Not wishing to contribute to the spread of the virus and with the aim of ensuring sporting equity in its competitions, the UCI, after several…