EUROTRASH Monday: Plenty of Race Information and All the things Else From the Peloton!

There have been so many races on the weekend on this Monday’s EUROTRASH, there’s hardly any room for another information! All of the experiences, outcomes, video and rider quotes from the Muscat Traditional, Figueira Champions Traditional, Clásica de Almería, Vuelta Ciclista a la Area de Murcia Costa Calida, Tour of Oman, Tour Colombia, Girls’s UAE Tour and the Tour de la Provence. Don’t neglect the cyclo-cross: Tremendous Status in Middlekerke and the X2O Trofee in Lille.

Spanish report means that dopers are nonetheless circumventing the system – TOP STORY.

Rider information: Primoz Roglic’s 2024 race program to the Tour, Alberto Dainese out because of coaching crash, Óscar Sevilla needed to abandon Tour Colombia, Fabio Jakobsen deserted the Muscat race, no spring for Florian Vermeersch because of a damaged femur in Murcia and Greg Van Avermaet to trip Unbound Gravel.

Workforce information: Hear in to ‘The Wolfpack Howls’ podcast, Wanty-ReUz-Technord medical replace and Ridley and Eddy Merckx to promote previous workforce bikes.

Race Information: Derbywheel efficiently completes the primary part of launch plan, prime riders for the O Gran Camiño and groups for the Scheldeprijs.

Monday EUROTRASH espresso time!

 

TOP STORY: Spanish Report Means that Dopers are Nonetheless Circumventing the System
Skilled cyclists can nonetheless use the identical methods that Lance Armstrong used to keep away from a constructive doping check, in accordance with Marca. The Spanish newspaper bases itself on a report from ‘Operation Ilex’.

Operation Ilex was an investigation into physician Marcos Maynar, who’s suspected of prescribing banned substances to cyclists, together with Miguel Ángel López. The report, ready by the Guardia Civil and investigative physique UCO, means that cyclists know they’ve a window by which they’ll get doping substances out of their our bodies earlier than inspectors present up, as there isn’t a testing within the evenings and on weekends.

In Spain, because of privateness laws, it’s prohibited to examine riders at house between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. This era can be sufficient to get sure doping substances out of the system. “There are research that present how lengthy a drug stays within the physique. This implies, for instance, that a health care provider can prescribe a drug at 11:01 p.m., in order that no traces could be discovered within the physique at 6 a.m.,” an anti-doping knowledgeable who has not been named instructed Marca. Lance Armstrong just lately admitted that he equally “gamed the system” throughout his profession.

However there are extra the explanation why the system is fallible. Checks should be delivered for evaluation inside 48 hours of being taken, however some continents don’t have many licensed laboratories. South America has just one lab with WADA accreditation. The identical applies to Africa. In Europe, this additionally signifies that in some instances inspectors can solely administer assessments earlier than Thursday afternoon, as a result of in any other case these assessments would solely arrive on the labs after the weekend.

 

Muscat Traditional 2024
Finn Fisher-Black received the Muscat Traditional in Oman on Friday. On the finish of a race of 175 kilometres, he was first over the end line in Al Bustan, after he broke away from a thinned-out peloton on the ultimate climb. The New Zealander of UAE Workforce Emirates completed solo. Luke Lamperti and Amaury Capiot completed second and third.

Early within the race, three riders of Conti groups broke away: Indonesian Aiman Cahyadi, Malaysian Irwandie Lakasek (each Terengganu) and Japan’s Manabu Ishibashi (JCL Workforce UKYO). The peloton took it straightforward and gave the three greater than 12 minutes lead.

It was Cofidis who began to work on the entrance of the peloton, to maintain the probabilities alive for his or her chief Bryan Coquard. After the primary massive climb of the day, midway via the race, the lead was halved as a result of BORA-hansgrohe began to assist. Within the main group, Ishibashi was the strongest, as he first dropped Lakasek after which Cahyadi. The Japanese rider began the final 50 kilometres with a 6 minute lead, which included 4 extra climbs. The race determination would come on the Hamriyah (900 metres at 10.1%) and the Al Jissah (1.1km at 10%). After the summit of the final climb it was 5 kilometres to the end.

BORA-hansgrohe made the race powerful by placing Emil Herzog on the assault on the Al Jissah for the primary time, greater than 40 kilometres from the end. The younger German closed the hole to Ishibashi fairly shortly and the 2 had 3 minutes once they began the final two climbs. Herzog went solo on the Hamriyah, whereas behind him the thinned peloton was underneath assault. Nobody may get away, however on the ultimate climb of Al Jissah Herzog was caught. UAE Workforce Emirates took the initiative and launched Finn Fisher-Black simply earlier than the highest. The New Zealander was solo on the quick descent to the end and gained sufficient time to remain forward of the chasing group. Bryan Coquard began the dash behind too early and so he was crushed by Luke Lamperti (Soudal Fast-Step) and Amaury Capiot (Arkéa-B&B Accommodations) for second and third locations.

Race winner, Finn Fisher-Black (UAE Workforce Emirates): “To get a win already in the present day on our first day racing in Oman was actually particular.I had good kind on the Tour Down Below and final week I felt good at Saudi Tour so I hoped I may carry that kind via to this week. On the final climb I began near the entrance and Adam set a superb tempo and I simply attacked excessive and pressed on to the road. We’ve a extremely sturdy workforce right here for Oman with Yates, Ulissi and myself so we’ll purpose to get some good outcomes this week. It’s already began completely and I couldn’t be happier.”

third, Amaury Capiot (Arkéa-B&B Accommodations): “It could have been very good (to win), however in the present day I could be glad with a podium. The primary half was very quiet in the present day, however then you realize that the second half could be troublesome. We rode the climbs fairly a bit. The warmth made them really feel heavy. Then all of it comes right down to the final 5 kilometres with that one and a half kilometre incline. They rode very well via that. I nonetheless had teammates with me. They had been extra involved with me than I may actually be involved with them. I didn’t see Fisher-Black trip away himself. I rode my very own tempo and tried to be there. After I reached the highest I knew I may dash. Then I noticed that it was for second place and that was the utmost achievable in the present day. Whether it is sprinting within the Tour of Oman, then it’s pure sprinting. I don’t actually like that. So there are few alternatives for me. That’s why I’m additional pleased that I have already got this third place. My knee issues from final 12 months haven’t fully gone away, but when I can proceed to carry out as I did in the present day, I will probably be greater than glad.”

Muscat Traditional Outcome:
1. Finn Fisher-Black (NZ) UAE Workforce Emirates in 4:27:43
2. Luke Lamperti (USA) Soudal Fast-Step at 0:04
3. Amaury Capiot (Bel) Arkéa-B&B Accommodations
4. Bryan Coquard (Fra) Cofidis
5. Francesco Busatto (Ita) Intermarché-Wanty
6. Warren Barguil (Fra) dsm-firmenich PostNL
7. William Blume Levy (Den) Uno-X Mobility
8. Arjen Livyns (Bel) Lotto Dstny
9. Merhawi Kudus (Eri) Terengganu Biking Workforce
10. Davide De Pretto (Ita) Jayco AlUla.

Muscat’24:

 

Figueira Champions Traditional 2024
Remco Evenepoel received his first race of the season, the Figueira Champions Traditional, after a solo of 55 kilometres. Vito Braet sprinted to second place almost 2 minutes later, forward of Simone Velasco.

The second version of the Figueira Champions Traditional was the 2024 season debut of Remco Evenepoel. The Belgian champion had not chosen a simple race to kick off, as a result of the Portuguese one-day occasion contained a superb quantity of climbing. The ultimate circuit, which needed to be ridden 3 times, had two powerful climbs: the Rua Parque Forestal (2.3km at 7.8%) and the Enforca Cães (2.3km at 7.9%). Marc Hirschi, Isaac Del Toro and Andrea Bagioli had been additionally on the beginning line.

Earlier than the troublesome native circuit, six riders escaped. José Félix Parra (Equipo Kern Pharma), Ibai Azurmendi (Euskaltel-Euskadi), André Carvalho (Sabgal-Anicolar), Alfonso Eulálio (ABTF Betão-Feirense), Bruno Silva (Tavfer-Ovos Matinados-Mortágua), Luís Fernandes (Credibom-LA Alumínios-Marcos Automotive) and Hugo Nunes (Rádio In style-Paredes-Boavista). They managed to construct a 5 minute lead. Within the peloton, Soudal Fast-Step, the workforce of prime favorite Evenepoel, set the tempo. The Belgian workforce caught the seven escapees 80 kilometres from the end. Throughout the first of the ultimate laps, the peloton stayed collectively, however the second time up the Rua Parque Forestal, it was Evenepoel who put in an assault 55 kilometres from the end.

Nobody may observe him, and even tried to. Hirschi was between Evenepoel and the peloton for some time, however he quickly gave up the battle. Del Toro then tried to cross on a flat part, nevertheless it was inconceivable to get to the chief. The younger Mexican continued to trip in entrance of the peloton. Going into the final lap he was 52 seconds behind The Belgian champion. The peloton, the place EF Schooling-EasyPost and Movistar shared the chase work, adopted round 1:30. Simply earlier than the ultimate climb of the Rua Parque Forestal, Del Toro dropped again to the thinned peloton. One other younger rider from UAE Workforce Emirates confirmed himself on the climb. Portuguese rider Antonio Morgado pushed exhausting, which led to 11 riders breaking away. This included Hirschi, Ruben Guerreiro, Mikkel Frølich Honoré, Quinten Hermans and Lars Boven. The group grew to become bigger, however they’d be combating for second place, far behind the solo Evenepoel. The Soudal Fast-Step star was capable of have fun his win nicely earlier than the end. The peloton got here in 1:48 after he crossed the road. It was Vito Braet of Intermarché-Wanty who received the dash. Simone Velasco was third, Lars Boven completed fourth and Marius Mayrhofer of Tudor was fifth.

Race winner, Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Fast-Step): “I’m pleased I may begin the season with a victory simply as I needed, it’s good for my confidence and for my subsequent race. I loved the parcours right here and I preferred driving it alone for greater than 50 kilometres. The unique plan wasn’t to assault with two laps to go, however as a substitute look ahead to the final climbs of the race. Then again, after I observed the peloton was right down to round 25 riders and lots of had been battling the tempo of my teammates, I simply determined to go and see what would occur. As soon as I received information that I had 20 seconds on the prime of the climb, and later 40 seconds as I entered the ultimate lap, I saved going. I had the ability to push within the headwind, which was no joke in the present day, and I’m delighted with how issues panned out and with this win.”

2nd, Vito Braet (Intermarché-Wanty): “Rune Herregodts and I may go our personal probability in the present day and due to this fact we may depend on a robust workforce. Our teammates did half of the work, positioning us every time very nicely on the foot of the climbs. Then it was our mission to outlive so long as potential. The method in the direction of the dash was on a big street, you might see the end from far. In order common I waited till the final second to make my transfer in the direction of the entrance and launch the dash. It labored, I completed second behind Remco Evenepoel, which was in all probability the very best end result in the present day. For the second time in lower than one week I managed to reward the boldness of the workforce with a podium end result, which makes me very pleased. I’m now wanting ahead with nice enthusiasm to utilizing my good situation within the dash practice of Gerben within the Volta ao Algarve subsequent week!”

Figueira Champions Traditional Outcome:
1. Remco Evenepoel (Bel) Soudal Fast-Step in 4:42:26
2. Vito Braet (Bel) Intermarché-Wanty at 1:48
3. Simone Velasco (Ita) Astana Qazaqstan
4. Lars Boven (Ned) Alpecin-Deceuninck
5. Marius Mayrhofer (Ger) Tudor
6. Marc Hirschi (Sui) UAE Workforce Emirates
7. Marijn van den Berg (Ned) EF Schooling-EasyPost
8. Christian Scaroni (Ita) Astana Qazaqstan
9. Ruben Guerreiro (Por) Movistar
10. Pelayo Sánchez (Spa) Movistar.

Figueira’24
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stKXWpI2tCY

 

Clásica de Almería 2024
Olav Kooij received the thirty ninth version of the Clásica de Almería on Sunday. The Dutch sprinter was the favorite and due to an ideal lead-out from his teammate Wout van Aert he took the victory. After a busy last within the dash, Kooij beat Matteo Moschetti, the 2023 winner into 2nd place. Matteo Trentin was third.

The Clásica de Almería is without doubt one of the few sprinters’ races in Spain. This 12 months the one-day race had the participation of Visma | Lease a Bike, with Wout van Aert and Olav Kooij as leaders. Kooij was definitely the quickest finisher on paper at the beginning of the race. There was additionally Arnaud De Lie, final 12 months’s winner Matteo Moschetti and Jordi Meeus.

The Clásica de Almería lined 192.3 kilometres from Puebla de Vicar to Roquetas de Mar, which is roughly 60 kilometres south of Almería. Six riders fashioned the break of the day and the peloton allowed the lead of Baptiste Vadic (TotalEnergies), Luis Ángel Maté (Euskaltel-Euskadi), Ander Okamika (Burgos-BH), Will Barta (Movistar), José María García and Alex Molenaar (Illes Balears Arabay Biking) to take 5 minutes. There was a variety of climbing within the first half of the race. The Alto de Celín (7.1km at 4.6%), the Alto de La Alqueria (1.5km at 6.7%) and the Alto de Fuente Marbella (1.5km at 7.1%) all got here within the first 100 kilometres. There was little enthusiasm within the peloton to chase. The climbs had been accomplished at a reasonably straightforward tempo and so the sprinters didn’t have to fret. There was going to be a dash in Roquetas de Mar.

The early escapees tried their hardest to carry off the sprinter’s groups for so long as potential, however they had been caught 15 kilometres from the end. The nervousness within the peloton elevated on the way in which to the slender and treacherous last circuit of 6 kilometres on the streets of Roquetas de Mar. The Visma | Lease a Bike males managed to take care of their place on the entrance of the peloton, as did Lotto Dstny for De Lie. Within the hectic finale, there was a crash within the peloton, however happily the massive favourites for victory averted it. Within the final 3 kilometres the dash trains had been battling it out, however no workforce actually managed to realize the higher hand. Arkéa-B&B Accommodations elevated the tempo with 2 kilometres to go for Arnaud Démare. Visma | Lease a Bike was nowhere to be seen, however Wout van Aert was but to return to the entrance. The Belgian managed to take the lead with a formidable acceleration after which put in a robust lead-out. Kooij was completely positioned, he took over from Van Aert and jumped to victory. Matteo Moschetti got here fairly shut within the last metres, however Kooij held on. Matteo Trentin was the third man over the road, De Lie and Gerben Thijssen had been fourth and fifth. There was one other crash within the ending straight, involving a number of riders.

Race winner, Olav Kooij (Visma | Lease a Bike): “A very good lesson for future races (He almost celebrated too early). That’s a mistake you would possibly make in your first race of the 12 months. Issues like that occur. I now know instantly for the subsequent races that you just simply should dash to the top. With the headwind you additionally lose some velocity. The workforce was very sturdy in the present day, however with all of the roundabouts you generally lose one another. We had some issues getting out within the final kilometre. I made a decision to start out my transfer on the left facet of the street earlier than the final nook. This put me in a superb place, nevertheless it price me numerous energy. Luckily, Wout handed me. I rode my dash after his lead-out, however I already felt my earlier effort. Luckily it was simply sufficient for the win.”

2nd, Matteo Moschetti (Q36.5): “It was a superb day! We helped management the breakaway with Filippo Conca and in the long run the boys did an incredible job! I’ve to thank all my teammates, particularly Parisini who was superb! I used to be on the wheel of Kooij and when he launched the dash I closed in quick however in the long run he was nonetheless quicker so congratulations to him. Possibly I ought to have launched a bit earlier however the velocity was excessive. I gave my all till the final centimetre however in the present day it was not sufficient! I’m disenchanted as a result of I might have liked to win, as a substitute I am going house with a second place which isn’t too unhealthy.”

tenth, Wout van Aert (Visma | Lease a Bike): “It was removed from a flawless dash, however we anticipated that. We managed your entire race and completed it, so I’m pleased. It was a superb race to start out with. Within the last I used to be capable of transfer up and dash nicely for Olav. I felt excellent in the present day, so I’m interested by tomorrow. Then I will probably be somewhat wiser.”

Clásica de Almería 2024
1. Olav Kooij (Ned) Visma | Lease a Bike in 4:11:29
2. Matteo Moschetti (Ita) Q36.5 Professional Biking Workforce
3. Matteo Trentin (Ita) Tudor
4. Arnaud De Lie (Bel) Lotto Dstny
5. Gerben Thijssen (Bel) Intermarché-Wanty
6. Milan Fretin (Bel) Cofidis
7. Jason Tesson (Fra) TotalEnergies
8. Jordi Meeus (Bel) BORA-hansgrohe
9. Lewis Askey (GB) Groupama-FDJ
10. Wout van Aert (Bel) Visma | Lease a Bike.

Clásica de Almería’24
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pySEW6fsd3M

 

Vuelta Ciclista a la Area de Murcia Costa Calida 2024
The Vuelta a Murcia was received by Ben O’Connor. The Australian of Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale broke away with Tim Wellens within the finale after which dropped his fellow escapee on the final climb of the day. Jan Tratnik completed second, Wellens held on for third.

The primary a part of the 198 kilometre Vuelta a Murcia was fairly flat, however within the center there was a troublesome two-stage climb. First the Alto de Aledo (6.5km at 4.8%), adopted by the Alto Collado Bermejo (7.2km at 7.1%). The ultimate additionally included the Alto Cresta del Gallo (4.3km at 6.5%). From the highest of the final climb, there was 13 kilometres to the end in Murcia.

Within the flat run-up, a number one group of 9 fashioned, together with: Alex Molenaar (Illes Balears Arabay Biking), Tosh Van der Sande (Visma | Lease a Bike), Arne Marit (Intermarché-Wanty), Ward Vanhoof (Flanders-Baloise), Thomas Gachignard (TotalEnergies), Paul Lapeira (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale) and Mathias Norsgaard (Movistar). 5 riders remained off the entrance after the Alto Collado Bermejo, they had been Van der Sande, Marit, Gachignard, Lapeira and Norsgaard. Behind the leaders, there was an elite group on the Alto Collado Bermejo with Sepp Kuss, Tim Wellens, Daniel Felipe Martínez, Ben O’Connor, Nicolas Prodhomme and Jefferson Alveiro Cepeda. They caught the early break on the descent. The 11 riders on the entrance had 2 minutes, 80 kilometres from the end. Within the peloton it was INEOS Grenadiers, Groupama-FDJ and Movistar who led the chase. The chase was pushing exhausting, however the entrance runners had been giving it the whole lot they’d. The strain brought on issues for Tosh Van der Sande. The peloton, which at occasions cut up into echelons, slowly received nearer. The collaboration within the entrance group wasn’t good and Wellens and O’Connor attacked.

The opposite riders within the main group dropped again to the peloton, the 2 received additional away. At one level they’d greater than 1:30 on the peloton. On the foot of the Alto Cresta del Gallo the distinction was right down to 1:10. O’Connor nonetheless had one thing within the tank and on the steepest a part of the climb he dropped Wellens. The Australian needed to complete solo. The peloton cut up fully. Michal Kwiatkowski attacked, however the Pole was countered by Jan Tratnik. The Slovenian was the strongest of the pursuers and he crossed to Wellens. He tried to drop the Belgian, however he wouldn’t let him go. O’Connor was holding everybody off. The Australian soloed to the end, to provide his Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale workforce their first victory of the season. Tratnik received the battle with Wellens within the dash for second place, virtually 45 seconds behind O’Connor. Behind them, Valentin Madouas was the quickest of a gaggle combating for fourth place.

Race winner, Ben O’Connor (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale): “It’s the right technique to begin. It’s been a fairly powerful day, there was a little bit of the whole lot: a loopy wind, nevertheless it began on the climb and it went nicely and in the long run issues turned out good for me. I’m pleased to have been capable of materialise it in the present day, I felt good and I’m proud to get my first victory of the 12 months in my first race. The Visma | Lease a Bike set the tempo, then Sepp Kuss took off. We had a person within the break, as did Sepp, so we fashioned a superb group from that second on and managed to maintain the peloton at a distance. Right this moment was a type of days when the tempo by no means goes down, with a really sturdy wind and there was no time to disconnect. He was not going to cooperate with me, so I made the very best tempo, I used to be somewhat packed on the finish, I may really feel the wind and the fatigue, however I feel that’s true for everybody. So I’m actually glad it went nicely. And now we will return to our house, in Andorra.”

third, Tim Wellens (UAE Workforce Emirates): “I’m fairly glad with how the race went. We knew that across the midway mark that the race can be exhausting on the Cat 1 climb and there’s the place Visma pushed on. The stronger climbers moved away and I used to be amongst them so I used to be happy with that. Sadly the cooperation was not so nice once we caught the breakaway however that’s to be anticipated. I went solo with Ben O Connor who was a extremely good man to have as he was sturdy and we labored nicely and I used to be considering of the victory. On the climb I went over my restrict and I exploded and was counting the kilometres to the end, Ben had the higher legs in the present day. I’m pleased wanting ahead to the subsequent race in Jaen understanding the form is nice.”

Vuelta Ciclista a la Area de Murcia Costa Calida Outcome:
1. Ben O’Connor (Aus) Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale in 4:50:12
2. Jan Tratnik (Slo) Visma | Lease a Bike at 0:42
3. Tim Wellens (Bel) UAE Workforce Emirates at 0:46
4. Michał Kwiatkowski (Pol) INEOS Grenadiers at 1:18
5. Valentin Madouas (Fra) Groupama-FDJ at 2:48
6. Sergio Higuita (Col) BORA-hansgrohe
7. Alessandro Covi (Ita) UAE Workforce Emirates
8. Steff Cras (Bel) TotalEnergies
9. Mick van Dijke (Ned) Visma | Lease a Bike
10. Gianluca Brambilla (Ita) Q36.5 Professional Biking Workforce.

Murcia’24:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCIwjBJ5U4I

 

Tour of Oman 2024
Caleb Ewan was the quickest within the bunch dash on the finish of Stage 1 of the Tour of Oman 2024, in entrance of the Oman Conference and Exhibition Centre, the place he took his first victory since his return to Jayco AlUla. On a barely rising ending straight, the Australian ‘Pocket Rocket’ received the higher of Bryan Coquard (Cofidis) and Alexander Kristoff (Uno-X Mobility) in what could possibly be the one alternative for the sprinters this week within the Sultanate. Ewan will put on the leaders purple jersey on Sunday.

The solar illuminated the Oman Throughout the Ages Museum because the peloton set off in the direction of Muscat for stage 1 of the Tour of Oman 2024. Assaults fly from the beginning and, after a couple of makes an attempt, 5 riders received away from the bunch: Oscar Pelegri (Burgos-BH), Nur Amirull Fakhruddin Mazuki (Terengganu Biking Workforce), Mohamed Al-Wahibi, Faisal Al-Mamari (Oman Nationwide Workforce) and Polychronis Tzortzakis (Roojai Insurance coverage).

Fabio Jakobsen’s dsm-firmenich PostNL and Caleb Ewan’s Jayco AlUla groups shortly moved to the entrance of the bunch to manage the break, who’s most lead was 3:15 at 36km. Al-Wahibi suffered a mechanical that forces him again to the bunch after 40 kilometres of racing. UAE Workforce Emirates additionally joined within the chase after Finn Fisher-Black’s success within the Muscat Traditional. The hole dropped to underneath 2 minutes because the riders entered the ultimate 70 kilometres. After he received the primary intermediate dash forward of Tzortzakis, Pelegri was crushed by the Greek in the second with 63.9km to go. The Spaniard then dropped again to the bunch. Their rating within the general standings would be the decider as to who takes the gold jersey as chief of the combativity rating.

Because the peloton closed in on the lead trio at 20 seconds with 20km to go, Alexander Kristoff (Uno-X Mobility) was dropped from the bunch because of a mechanical, however the Norwegian who has 9 victories in earlier editions of the Tour of Oman, shortly returned. The attackers are ultimately caught by the bunch with 12 kilometres to go. An enormous battle for the entrance positions ensue, with each workforce attempting to place their sprinters and leaders. Jayco AlUla mastered the sport and Max Walscheid launches Caleb Ewan to victory forward of Bryan Coquard (Cofidis) and Alexander Kristoff.

Stage winner and general chief, Caleb Ewan (Jayco AlUla): “I’ve had a couple of alternatives thus far this 12 months and by no means managed to win, so the strain was constructing, however now I’m lastly pleased to get one other win for the 12 months. There was a breakaway at the beginning after which certainly one of my teammates, he actually managed it nicely with DSM after which it got here again fairly straightforward in the long run. There was numerous wind so we thought possibly there was going to be some crosswinds, however in the long run it was only a headwind many of the day. Normally, the race was fairly straightforward, however the exhausting a part of it was in all probability judging the end line that was barely uphill, so that you simply wanted to time the dash proper. This was the one dash of the race, so no extra stage alternatives for me, however we’ve Davide [De Pretto] right here who can do a superb GC so we’ll be working for him any longer.”

Tour of Oman Stage 1 Outcome:
1. Caleb Ewan (Aus) Jayco AlUla in 4:23:28
2. Bryan Coquard (Fra) Cofidis
3. Alexander Kristoff (Nor) Uno-X Mobility
4. Gleb Syritsa (-) Astana Qazaqstan
5. Paul Magnier (Fra) Soudal Fast-Step
6. Amaury Capiot (Bel) Arkéa-B&B Accommodations
7. Dries De Pooter (Bel) Intermarché-Wanty
8. Matteo Malucelli (Ita) JCL Workforce UKYO
9. Marc Brustenga (Spa) Equipo Kern Pharma
10. Fabio Jakobsen (Ned) dsm-firmenich PostNL.

Tour of Oman General After Stage 1:
1. Caleb Ewan (Aus) Jayco AlUla in 4:23:18
2. Bryan Coquard (Fra) Cofidis at 0:04
3. Óscar Pelegrí (Spa) Burgos-BH at 0:05
4. Polychronis Tzortzakis (Gre) Roojai Insurance coverage
5. Alexander Kristoff (Nor) Uno-X Mobility at 0:06
6. Gleb Syritsa (-) Astana Qazaqstan at 0:10
7. Paul Magnier (Fra) Soudal Fast-Step
8. Amaury Capiot (Bel) Arkéa-B&B Accommodations
9. Dries De Pooter (Bel) Intermarché-Wanty
10. Matteo Malucelli (Ita) JCL Workforce UKYO.

Oman’24 stage 1:

 

A few days after he opened his palmarès for 2024, within the Muscat Traditional, Finn Fisher-Black (UAE Workforce Emirates) punched his technique to one other victory on Stage 2 of the Tour of Oman 2024. The younger New-Zealander proved once more to be the strongest when the street rose on the ultimate ascent of the day, in Qurayyat. Showered by the heavy rain, an uncommon sight within the Sultanate to boost the race, Fisher-Black received the higher of Luke Lamperti (Soudal Fast-Step), runner-up on Friday, and Diego Ulissi (UAE Workforce Emirates), who was third final 12 months in Qurayyat.

The rolling and windy begin from As Sifah impressed aggressive riders. Assaults got here from the beginning and Cesare Benedetti (BORA-hansgrohe) was the primary rider to open a spot, after 8km. The Polish rider confirmed his energy and his expertise, however the battle was on behind him, with a number of counter-attacks. The bunch cut up and Benedetti was caught at 17km. Everybody was collectively 4 kilometres additional into the race apart from Wan Abdul Rahman Hamdan (Terengganu Biking Workforce), who was pressured to desert because of a crash.

Tegshbayar Batsaikhan (Roojai Insurance coverage) initiated a brand new transfer at 23km. He’s adopted by Oscar Pelegri (Burgos-BH), sporting the golden jersey as chief of the combativity standings, and Nariyuki Masuda (JCL Workforce Ukyo). Pelegri dominated each the primary intermediate dash (Al Jissah, 28.4km) and the climbs of Al Jissah (32.2km) and Al Wadi Al Kabir (38.8km). Because the hole reached 5 minutes after 46km, a number of groups transfer to the entrance of the bunch to manage the race. UAE Workforce Emirates had been probably the most concerned. The break pushed their result in a most of 5:40 midway via the stage with 85km to go.

Pelegri additionally took the total factors within the second intermediate dash (58.7km to go) to carry his whole as much as 17 factors. Batsaikhan has 8, and Tzortzakis follows with 5, after he was within the breakaway on stage 1. The hole to the bunch was down to three:20. Into the ultimate 50km, heavy rain showered the riders. Soudal Fast-Step joined UAE Workforce Emirates within the chase.The hole dropped to 1:45 with 30 kilometres to go and riders from Astana Qazaqstan additionally pull the bunch.The attackers had been ultimately caught with 8km to go. Arkéa-B&B Hôtels set a robust tempo on the ascent (2.6km at 7%), however no one can maintain Fisher-Black when he assaults contained in the final 500 metres and takes victory 2 seconds forward of Luke Lamperti (Soudal Fast-Step). UAE Workforce Emirates present their collective energy with Diego Ulissi in third place and Adam Yates in sixth.

Stage winner and general chief, Finn Fisher-Black (UAE Workforce Emirates): “The workforce did a prime job in the present day. To reach right here on the end in these loopy moist circumstances and be capable to go for the win was one thing particular. I had good emotions within the final days on the Muscat Traditional so the workforce trusted me to go for the win once more and believed in me. The climate made it very powerful in the present day which makes the win all of the sweeter. Tomorrow we’ve a giant stage with an extended climb which could go well with Adam greater than myself so we’ll see the way it goes and attempt to take one other win.”

Tour of Oman Stage 2 Outcome:
1. Finn Fisher-Black (NZ) UAE Workforce Emirates in 4:04:04
2. Luke Lamperti (USA) Soudal Fast-Step at 0:02
3. Diego Ulissi (Ita) UAE Workforce Emirates
4. Anthon Charmig (Den) Astana Qazaqstan
5. Roger Adrià (Spa) BORA-hansgrohe
6. Adam Yates (GB) UAE Workforce Emirates
7. Mauri Vansevenant (Bel) Soudal Fast-Step
8. Jenno Berckmoes (Bel) Lotto Dstny
9. Alessandro Verre (Ita) Arkéa-B&B Accommodations at 0:06
10. Davide De Pretto (Ita) Jayco AlUla.

Tour of Oman General After Stage 2:
1. Finn Fisher-Black (NZ) UAE Workforce Emirates in 8:27:22
2. Luke Lamperti (USA) Soudal Fast-Step at 0:06
3. Diego Ulissi (Ita) UAE Workforce Emirates at 0:08
4. Roger Adrià (Spa) BORA-hansgrohe at 0:12
5. Anthon Charmig (Den) Astana Qazaqstan
6. Adam Yates (GB) UAE Workforce Emirates
7. Jenno Berckmoes (Bel) Lotto Dstny
8. Mauri Vansevenant (Bel) Soudal Fast-Step
9. Ben Zwiehoff (Ger) BORA-hansgrohe at 0:16
10. Thomas Pesenti (Ita) JCL Workforce UKYO

Oman’24 stage 2:

 

Tour Colombia 2024
Alejandro Osorio received Stage 3 of the Tour Colombia. The 25 year-old Colombian champion, was too quick for Rodrigo Contreras in a two-man dash. The 2 had damaged away from a number one group that included Egan Bernal and Rigoberto Urán.

The stage was primarily based on an area circuit of Tunja with two quick, powerful climbs one after the opposite. The circuit needed to be ridden 11 occasions, for a complete of 142 kilometres.

Early within the stage, two riders escaped: David Santiago Gómez (Sistecrédito) and Bernardo Suaza (Petrolike). The duo constructed a lead of greater than 4 minutes, however it could be a tough job to steer clear of the peloton, which had been thinned out significantly. Fernando Gaviria and Mark Cavendish, and different non climbers, had already been dropped earlier than the ultimate hour of racing. With about 35 kilometres to go, Gómez and Suaza nonetheless had a lead of 1:40 and Richard Carapaz attacked the peloton. The Ecuadorian of EF Schooling-EasyPost jumped simply earlier than the highest of one of many climbs, however couldn’t get away. This began the finale. A number of assaults adopted and the peloton cut up with 20 kilometres to go. The early escape was caught.

Seven kilometres later, at the beginning of the ultimate lap, Vinicius Rangel (Movistar), Richard Carapaz and Alexey Lutsenko tried to arrange a break. A bunch of round 30 riders joined them. Third general, Andrea Piccolo had an issue along with his bike a lap earlier and missed the transfer. It was one other EF Schooling-EasyPost rider, Rigoberto Urán who led the motion on the penultimate climb. Nairo Quintana was on his wheel, however couldn’t maintain his tempo. The remaining managed to observe Urán’s wheel, however on the prime he accelerated once more and took a small hole.

4 riders managed to affix Urán: Colombian champion Alejandro Osorio (GW Erco Shimano), Rodrigo Contreras (Nu Colombia), Iván Ramiro Sosa (Movistar) and Egan Bernal, who’s racing for the Colombian Nationwide workforce. Jonathan Caicedo, Édgar Cadena (Petrolike) and Adrían Bustamante (GW Erco Shimano) managed to cross. A number one group of 8 began the final 3 kilometres off the entrance. General chief, Harold Tejada, had missed the transfer. Within the final 2 kilometres Contreras attacked on his personal, however Osorio received to him within the final meters after which dash from his wheel for the win. Contreras needed to accept second place. Urán completed in third place in the identical time as Osorio. Bernal completed fifth.

Stage winner and ninth general, Alejandro Osorio (GW Erco Shimano): “An advanced stage. A circuit like I like, there are numerous high quality riders on this Tour of Colombia. It goes too quick. Tremendous pleased to have the ability to obtain a victory in such a tricky and high-quality race. Objective completed, tremendous pleased and excited with this victory. It was fought for, it was achieved due to my workforce that has labored for me day-after-day. Every certainly one of them has given me their belief and due to the workers. An important goals had been the Nationwide Championship and Tour Colombia has been a dream begin to the season.”

General chief and 2nd on the stage, Rodrigo Contreras (Nu Colombia): “A constructive steadiness, an incredible victory for the workforce, the reality is that I’m very pleased and pleased to take the lead in the present day. I need to dedicate it to my sponsor Nu Colombia. On the finish we withstood Rigoberto Urán’s assault with one lap remaining and the group was chosen. As soon as inside I attempted to shock on the finish as a result of I’m not very sturdy at sprinting. Ultimately Osorio took the chance to go forward and obtain victory. We’re rising as Colombian biking, this can be a very massive window for everybody and I’m pleased to contribute this management to the followers and to my Nu workforce, to the technical workforce, to my racing companions, who’ve labored very exhausting for me.”

fifth on the stage, Egan Bernal (Colombia): “Little by little I’m regaining confidence. In a stage like this you should at all times be on the entrance, combating all day for place to be current on the finish. And that provides me confidence. Little by little I’m recovering. We, with the nationwide workforce, should be clever and select the second, however we’ve a superb workforce. I feel the boys did a superb job, then within the last Jhonatan Restrepo and Brandon Rivera and I had been capable of undergo the motions. I didn’t win the stage, however I really feel like I’m enhancing.”

Tour Colombia Stage 3 Outcome:
1. Alejandro Osorio (Col) GW Erco Shimano in 3:20:18
2. Rodrigo Contreras (Col) Nu Colombia
3. Rigoberto Urán (Col) EF Schooling-EasyPost at 0:01
4. Jonathan Klever Caicedo (Eu) Petrolike
5. Egan Bernal (Col) Colombia
6. Iván Ramiro Sosa (Col) Movistar
7. Adrián Bustamante (Col) GW Erco Shimano
8. Edgar David Cadena (Mex) Petrolike
9. Niccolò Bonifazio (Ita) Workforce Corratec-Vini Fantini at 0:11
10. Richard Carapaz (Eu) EF Schooling-EasyPost.

Tour Colombia General After Stage 3:
1. Rodrigo Contreras (Col) Nu Colombia in 10:33:58
2. Harold Tejada (Col) Astana Qazaqstan at 0:06
3. Óscar Sevilla (Spa) Workforce Medellín at 0:07
4. Andrea Piccolo (Ita) EF Schooling-EasyPost at 0:11
5. Cesar David Guavita (Col) Colombia Potencia de la Vida-Strongman at 0:17
6. Yeison Sebastian Reyes (Col) Workforce Sistecredito
7. Edgar Andres Pinzon (Col) GW Erco Shimano
8. Robinson Chalapud (Col) Workforce Banco Guayaquil-Bianchi
9. Alejandro Osorio (Col) GW Erco Shimano at 0:19
10. Rigoberto Urán (Col) EF Schooling-EasyPost at 0:26.

Tour Colombia’24 stage 3:

 

Mark Cavendish received the Fourth Stage of the Tour Colombia on Friday. After a lumpy stage, he was the quickest within the bunch dash. His lead-out man Michael Mørkøv helped to position him completely for the win. Fernando Gaviaria needed to accept second place and Nelson Andrés Soto was third.

The fourth day of the Tour Colombia was a 181.8 kilometre stage from Paipa to Zipaquirá. There have been two Cat4 and one Cat3 climb. The final 50 kilometres had been virtually flat. In all probability a day for the sprinters.

The stage additionally appeared good for an escape, due to the early hilly route. Early within the stage 9 riders broke away, however the peloton was not too . Within the first 60 kilometres the 9 enhance their result in 4 minutes. Behind them an different group tried to cross, however they by no means handle to achieve the main group. Within the hilly a part of the stage the peloton wasn’t hanging about and the peloton was all along with 70 kilometres to go.

Movistar and Astana Qazaqstan had been pleased with the state of affairs. Each groups had a possible winner with Mark Cavendish and Fernando Gaviria, though there was an escape 30 kilometres from the end. Julián Cardona (Workforce Medellin), Laureano Rosas (Swift Carbon Professional Biking) and Alexander Gil (Orgulo Paisa) took their probability and constructed up a 50 second lead. Within the last a part of the stage the escape efforts got here to nothing. Corratec-Vini Fantini and Bingoal WB additionally began to work for his or her sprinters. The peloton lower the lead inside a couple of kilometres and now it was certain to be a bunch dash. Mark Cavendish outpaced the competitors. After a robust lead-out from Michael Mørkøv and Cees Bol, the British rider held all of the others off. Fernando Gaviria (Movistar) was shut, however needed to accept second place. Nelson Soto (Petrolike) took third.

Stage winner, Mark Cavendish (Astana Qazaqstan): “I’m speechless. I used to be lined up behind my boys within the last kilometre and knew I couldn’t allow them to down. They had been phenomenal. Not simply within the last, however the entire day. After a cut up within the peloton over a climb, they chased with ferocity and coronary heart, together with Movistar Workforce for 70km to verify we received our dash. The idea and fervour they confirmed for our workforce brings tears to my eyes. I’m so proud we may get one other stage win right here in Colombia. To dash in opposition to Fernando Gaviria in his house nation was particular too. He was coming so quick, and after the work of each our groups, I used to be delighted to share the rostrum with him.”

Tour Colombia Stage 4 Outcome:
1. Mark Cavendish (GB) Astana Qazaqstan in 4:03:34
2. Fernando Gaviria (Col) Movistar
3. Nelson Andrés Soto (Col) Petrolike
4. Cees Bol (Ned) Astana Qazaqstan
5. Jhonatan Restrepo (Col) Colombia
6. Niccolò Bonifazio (Ita) Workforce Corratec-Vini Fantini
7. Norman Vahtra (Est) Estonia
8. Davide Persico (Ita) Bingoal WB
9. Jhojan García (Col) Colombia Potencia de la Vida-Strongman
10. Andrea Piccolo (Ita) EF Schooling-EasyPost.

Tour Colombia General After Stage 4:
1. Rodrigo Contreras (Col) Nu Colombia in 14:37:32
2. Harold Tejada (Col) Astana Qazaqstan at 0:04
3. Andrea Piccolo (Ita) EF Schooling-EasyPost at 0:11
4. Cesar David Guavita (Col) Colombia Potencia de la Vida-Strongman at 0:17
5. Yeison Sebastian Reyes (Col) Workforce Sistecredito
6. Edgar Andres Pinzon (Col) GW Erco Shimano
7. Robinson Chalapud (Col) Workforce Banco Guayaquil-Bianchi
8. Alejandro Osorio (Col) GW Erco Shimano at 0:19
9. Rigoberto Urán (Col) EF Schooling-EasyPost at 0:26
10. Jonathan Klever Caicedo (Eu) Petrolike at 0:30.

Tour Colombia’24 stage 4:

 

The Queen Stage 5 of the Tour Colombia was received by Richard Carapaz. The Ecuadorian made his transfer within the final 5 kilometres of the Alto del Vino, the very lengthy last climb of the stage.

Day 5 of the Tour Colombia was the Queen stage. The 138 kilometre race completed on the Alto del Vino, which was greater than 30 kilometres of climbing at 5.7%. This climb was descended earlier within the stage, after a brief method from the start line of Cota.

Within the early a part of the stage a number one group of 6 fashioned. Movistar’s Vinicius Rangel was joined by Rait Ärm (Estonia), Alexis Benjamin Quinteros (Banco Guayaquil-Bianchi), Brandon Alejandro Rojas (GW Erco Shimano), Bernardo Suaza (Petrolike), Franklin Archibold (Panamá es Cultura y Valores) and Wilmar Paredes (Workforce Medellín). The six had a lead of greater than 5 minutes and on the foot of the ultimate climb they nonetheless had just below 4 minutes. Within the peloton, Nu Colombia, the workforce of general chief Rodrigo Contreras, had been in management. In a while the climb, Astana took over. The peloton thinned out significantly, particularly because of the work of Alexey Lutsenko. Among the many massive names that had been in bother was Andrea Piccolo and Nairo Quintana. The Movistar climber dropped out when there have been nonetheless about 25 riders within the group. This additionally included Esteban Chaves, who attacked 10 kilometres from the end. He went as much as and previous Paredes, the final man of the escapee, and continued solo.

Chaves didn’t maintain out for very lengthy, however as he was caught, it was his teammate Richard Carapaz’s flip. The Ecudorean accelerated and opened a superb hole. There was just one rider who managed to leap to him: yellow jersey wearer Contreras. Behind this duo, a gaggle remained with Chaves, Harold Tejada, Jonathan Klever Caicedo, Ivan Ramiro Sosa, Jefferson Alexander Cepeda, Rigoberto Urán and Egan Bernal. After some assaults, all of them rejoined the leaders one after the other, however the connection was short-lived. Carapaz nonetheless had one thing left in his legs and took off once more 4 kilometres from the end. This time Contreras couldn’t observe. The primary chaser was now Caicedo, adopted solely by Contreras. Slowly however certainly, Carapaz took extra time. With 1K to go it was clear that he would take his second victory of the season. Contreras defended himself nicely, crossing the road in third place behind Caicedo to retained his general lead.

Stage winner and 2nd general, Richard Carapaz (EF Schooling-EasyPost): “This one is particular for me, clearly it’s particular for the workforce as nicely. We’re all climbers, and knew we solely had one alternative, so we needed to benefit from it as a lot as potential. We knew how exhausting the climb was. I’ve skilled right here. We studied the profile, the altitude, the street floor. It was a climb of 1 hour. I’m very pleased for myself, and for the workforce, as a result of they collaborated to make this victory potential. The day went completely, e couldn’t have deliberate it any higher. We had 4 sturdy guys who had been capable of assault, assault, assault the yellow jersey. We got here away with the stage win and we’re tremendous pleased about that and now we’ve yet one more probability tomorrow to take this factor house.”

Tour Colombia Stage 5 Outcome:
1. Richard Carapaz (Eu) EF Schooling-EasyPost in 3:34:18
2. Jonathan Klever Caicedo (Eu) Petrolike at 0:13
3. Rodrigo Contreras (Col) Nu Colombia at 0:17
4. Egan Bernal (Col) Colombia at 0:33
5. Rigoberto Urán (Col) EF Schooling-EasyPost at 0:35
6. Iván Ramiro Sosa (Col) Movistar at 0:37
7. Esteban Chaves (Col) EF Schooling-EasyPost at 1:02
8. Daniel Alejandro Mendez (Col) Nu Colombia at 1:25
9. Harold Tejada (Col) Astana Qazaqstan at 1:36
10. Jose Ramon Muñiz (Mex) Petrolike at 1:54.

Tour Colombia General After Stage 5:
1. Rodrigo Contreras (Col) Nu Colombia
2. Richard Carapaz (Eu) EF Schooling-EasyPost
3. Jonathan Klever Caicedo (Eu) Petrolike
4. Rigoberto Urán (Col) EF Schooling-EasyPost
5. Egan Bernal (Col) Colombia
6. Harold Tejada (Col) Astana Qazaqstan
7. Esteban Chaves (Col) EF Schooling – EasyPost
8. Iván Ramiro Sosa (Col) Movistar
9. Daniel Alejandro Mendez (Col) Nu Colombia
10. Jose Ramon Muñiz (Mex) Petrolike.

Tour Colombia’24 stage 5:

 

Rodrigo Contreras is the general winner of the 2024 Tour Colombia. The rider from the continental Nu Colombia workforce was attacked regularly within the last stage, however managed to carry on. The spectacular last stage completed in a dash from an elite group. Jhonatan Restrepo had the quickest legs.

The ultimate stage took the riders to the capital of Colombia, Bogotá. The end line was within the nationwide park. It promised to be a tricky finale, with the Alto de Patios, a climb of two.6 kilometres at over 7%. The highest of this slope was simply over 10 kilometres from the end.

The race cut up open a lot earlier, due to Egan Bernal. The INEOS Grenadiers climber, who’s driving for the Colombian nationwide workforce, was not glad along with his fifth place on GC and attacked on the street to Bogotá. The winner of the 2019 Tour de France went with Javier Jamaica (Workforce Medellín) and managed to realize a most lead of 1 minute. The now thinned out peloton weren’t taking it straightforward and the hunt for Bernal began and there was a regrouping with simply over 40 kilometres to go. The Bernal hazard had handed, however issues remained very stressed within the group of favourites. There have been accelerations from Richard Carapaz, Bernal once more and Rigoberto Urán. EF Schooling-EasyPost, the workforce of Carapaz and Urán, tried to dislodge chief Rodrigo Contreras with a number of accelerations, however the Nu Colombia rider didn’t budge. Quite a bit may nonetheless occur on the Alto de Patios. Carapaz had his teammates enhance the tempo, paving the way in which for his assault.

After preparatory work by Jefferson Alexander Cepeda, who destroyed the group, it was as much as Carapaz to ship the ultimate blow. His spectacular acceleration appeared too highly effective for Contreras. The person in yellow was lucky that he had the assistance of his teammate Daniel Alejandro Mendez, who saved the distinction with Carapaz manageable. Carapaz began the final 12, flat kilometres with a pleasant lead. The Ecuadorian was going for the stage and general victory, however turned out to not be sturdy sufficient to remain forward on the flat. Carapaz was caught by the primary elite group of 12 riders, together with all the important thing riders on this Tour Colombia. Contreras, Urán, Bernal, Jonathan Caicedo, Colombian champion Alejandro Osorio had been all there. These riders would dash for victory. The Colombian nationwide workforce was nicely represented within the first group with three riders and determined to go all out for Jhonatan Restrepo. Within the final kilometre, Bernal rode his lungs out for his teammate, who managed to finish the job. Restrepo took care of Carapaz and Caicedo. Contreras additionally within the first group and so was the ultimate winner of his nationwide tour.

Stage winner, Jonathan Restrepo (Colombia): “Unbelievable. After I noticed a champion of the Tour de France, of the Giro d’Italia, I mentioned I couldn’t lose. I suffered rather a lot to get there. I pushed exhausting within the mountains and received right here nicely. On the descent I saved my legs and the techniques labored for me, I arrived sturdy on the dash. Now comes the Tour of Rwanda and Italy.”

Ultimate general winner and eighth on the stage, Rodrigo Contreras (Nu Colombia): “It was a troublesome day. I had a sensational workforce. Daniel Méndez was key. I didn’t despair, and I instructed him to manage. It’s a very immense pleasure to take this title house. I couldn’t surrender, My household was right here. It’s a spectacular victory. Historic for me and for Colombia as a result of we had been capable of beat the groups from exterior in order that they perceive that there’s additionally a excessive degree within the nationwide biking.”

Tour Colombia Stage 6 Outcome:
1. Jhonatan Restrepo (Col) Colombia in 3:06:24
2. Richard Carapaz (Eu) EF Schooling-EasyPost
3. Alejandro Osorio (Col) GW Erco Shimano
4. Jonathan Klever Caicedo (Eu) Petrolike
5. Harold Tejada (Col) Astana Qazaqstan
6. Harold Martín López (Eu) Astana Qazaqstan
7. Yeison Sebastian Reyes (Col) Workforce Sistecredito
8. Rodrigo Contreras (Col) Nu Colombia
9. Rigoberto Urán (Col) EF Schooling-EasyPost
10. Daniel Alejandro Mendez (Col) Nu Colombia.

Tour Colombia Ultimate General Outcome:
1. Rodrigo Contreras (Col) Nu Colombia in 21:18:26
2. Richard Carapaz (Eu) EF Schooling-EasyPost at 0:06
3. Jonathan Klever Caicedo (Eu) Petrolike at 0:26
4. Rigoberto Urán (Col) EF Schooling-EasyPost at 0:50
5. Egan Bernal (Col) Colombia at 1:01
6. Harold Tejada (Col) Astana Qazaqstan at 1:26
7. Iván Ramiro Sosa (Col) Movistar at 1:33
8. Esteban Chaves (Col) EF Schooling-EasyPost at 1:46
9. Daniel Alejandro Mendez (Col) Nu Colombia at 1:54
10. Yeison Sebastian Reyes (Col) Workforce Sistecredito at 2:52.

Tour Colombia’24 stage 6:

 

UAE Tour Girls 2024
SD Worx-Protime’s first victory of 2024 went to Lorena Wiebes. The Dutch rider was paced completely by her teammates in Stage 1 of the UAE Tour after which sprinted to victory, forward of Rachele Barbieri and Chiara Consonni.

The riders began the UAE Tour with a flat stage of simply over 120 kilometres to the port of Dubai. Lorena Wiebes was the highest favorite for the win, now that her rival Charlotte Kool just isn’t there because of sickness.

Because of the wind, there was nervousness within the peloton all day and echelons fashioned a couple of occasions. Nevertheless, these makes an attempt had been nipped within the bud simply as shortly. As a result of nervousness, a number of riders crashed. With simply over 60 kilometres to go, there was a crash, with Elisa Longo Borghini as the most important casualty. Final 12 months’s winner was capable of proceed and take her place within the peloton with a hand harm. Italian Alice Palazzi (Prime Women Fassa Bortolo) was off the entrance, however was shortly introduced again. Prime Women Fasso Bortolo then despatched Gaia Segato of the entrance. The 19 year-old Italian rode solo for some time, however with lower than 40 kilometres to go, she was joined by the Uzbek rider, Yanina Kuskova (Tashkent Metropolis). They gained a most lead of 1:30.

Twenty kilometres from the end, Segato and Kuskova had been caught and the peloton may put together for a dash. The tempo elevated and this resulted in one other crash, however the fallen riders had been capable of proceed. The peloton was at ‘full gasoline’ to the final kilometre. Numerous groups tried to get their lead-out trains organised, however Fenix-Deceuninck took a extra attacking method. Carina Schrempf jumped away from the peloton with 2 kilometres to go and had a spot, however she was no match for the UAE Workforce ADQ and SD Worx-Protime groups. The Dutch workforce took the lead late, however on the proper time. Wiebes was ideally piloted by her teammates within the final metres. Lotte Kopecky did the primary work with a robust lead-out and Wiebes accomplished the job. The Italians, Rachele Barbieri and Chiara Consonni had been nicely crushed by Wiebes, who additionally took the general lead within the UAE Tour.

Stage winner and Purple jersey, Lorena Wiebes (SD Worx-Protime): “It’s nice to have already got a win for the primary time this season. It’s actually essential to be supported by a workforce like SD Worx for profitable a race like in the present day’s. It’s been an incredible feeling additionally to be celebrated on stage and I’m wanting ahead to sporting the chief’s jersey tomorrow. It’s fairly unbelievable to win in Dubai and to have the massive buildings within the background. This time, I even got here a bit earlier to do some sightseeing of the town. A few of my team-mates went sky diving and mentioned they’d an incredible expertise. Possibly I’ll strive subsequent 12 months. Tomorrow within the desert it could possibly be windier so we will count on some echelons within the lengthy straight street. There have been some echelon makes an attempt in the present day and that made the common velocity quicker than final 12 months’s, additionally as a result of we went a bit extra out of the town. The peloton was doing 44kph within the first hour as we began with tailwind. I need to win all of the dash phases and I hope Lotte [Kopecky] will do nicely as much as Jebel Hafeet. We really feel prepared for profitable all of the phases as a workforce.”

White and Black jersey holder, Janina Kuskova (Tashkent Metropolis Girls Skilled Biking Workforce): “My objective in the present day was to interrupt away to win the intermediate sprints and the time bonus that goes with it. I used to be profitable on the primary dash however I labored too exhausting earlier than the second dash to fully attain my objective. Now my objective is to maintain the white jersey until the top of the UAE Tour Girls.”

UAE Tour Girls Stage 1 Outcome:
1. Lorena Wiebes (Ned) SD Worx-Protime in 2:59:11
2. Rachele Barbieri (Ita) dsm-firmenich PostNL
3. Chiara Consonni (Ita) UAE Workforce ADQ
4. Georgia Baker (Aus) Liv AlUla Jayco
5. Maggie Coles-Lyster (Can) Roland
6. Valentine Fortin (Fra) Cofidis
7. Laura Ruiz Pérez (Spa) Movistar
8. Sofia Collinelli (Ita) Roland
9. Lotte Kopecky (Bel) SD Worx-Protime
10. Clara Copponi (Fra) Lidl-Trek.

UAE Tour Girls General After Stage 1:
1. Lorena Wiebes (Ned) SD Worx-Protime in 2:59:01
2. Rachele Barbieri (Ita) dsm-firmenich PostNL at 0:04
3. Chiara Consonni (Ita) UAE Workforce ADQ at 0:06
4. Yanina Kuskova (Uzb) Tashkent Metropolis Girls Skilled Biking Workforce at 0:07
5. Alice Palazzi (Ita) Prime Women Fassa Bortolo
6. Loes Adegeest (Ned) FDJ-SUEZ at 0:08
7. Gaia Segato Prime Women Fassa Bortolo
8. Lotte Kopecky (Bel) SD Worx-Protime at 0:09
9. Karlijn Swinkels (Ned) UAE Workforce ADQ
10. Georgia Baker (Aus) Liv AlUla Jayco 0:10.

UAE Tour’24 stage 1:

 

Stage 2 of the UAE Tour for girls was received by Lorena Wiebes on Friday. The quick stage of 113 kilometres noticed many echelons kind, nevertheless it resulted in a bunch dash and it was the general chief of SD Worx-Protime who took her second stage win in a row. Lotte Kopecky was a robust teammate for Wiebes. Chiara Consonni and Clara Copponi had been second and third.

After 30 kilometres the peloton cut up into items because of the echelons, however that didn’t final for lengthy. It grew to become clear that chief Lorena Wiebes and World champion Lotte Kopecky had been watching each transfer. SD Worx-Protime had been in a small echelon of 4 riders, however after Kopecky’s puncture, the tempo dropped and the peloton come again collectively.

In the beginning of the ultimate hour, Yanina Kuskova (Tashkent Metropolis) attacked. Nobody joined the Uzbek rider and she or he struggled a bit forward of the peloton and was ultimately caught. On the second intermediate dash, Lotte Kopecky was the primary over the road, gaining 3 bonus seconds within the battle for the general victory. There was a second within the last when echelons may have fashioned, however no workforce was going to provide the whole lot and so there was going to be a bunch dash once more. SD Worx-Protime selected to maneuver late. This was troublesome, however Kopecky ultimately managed to place Wiebes in a perfect place. She took an extended dash for the win, which was much less convincing than on stage 1. Chiara Consonni (UAE Workforce ADQ) got here off Wiebes’ wheel, however the Italian was simply too late and resulted in second place. Clara Copponi (Lidl-Trek) completed third.

Stage winner and general chief, Lorena Wiebes (SD Worx-Protime): “I began going up within the peloton a bit sooner than I’d like as a result of I noticed the street narrowing a bit. I additionally knew that everyone would attempt to go on the left facet and I noticed an EF rider crash and I hope she’s OK. It’s at all times hectic in such finales earlier than the dash however I attempted to remain as secure as potential. I’m pleased that I stayed secure and the women gave me one other nice lead out. To take two victories in a row is a confidence booster to start out the season. We’re a variety of sturdy Dutch riders so it’s not a shock that we have already got a big variety of stage victories within the UAE Tour Girls though it’s a reasonably new race. Tomorrow I’ll attempt to help Lotte [Kopecky] as a lot as potential. We’ll go all out for her stage victory. My different objective is to win the final stage. If it occurs, I’ll end the Tour with the inexperienced jersey.”

White jersey, Yanina Kuskova (Tashkent Metropolis Girls Skilled Biking Workforce): “Right this moment’s stage wasn’t tougher than yesterday’s. However I switched my focus to the overall classification so I didn’t break free for the intermediate sprints as a result of I do know that tomorrow is the toughest stage of the UAE Tour. I hope I may also have good legs within the mountains to carry this finest younger rider jersey until the top. I want to make the highest 5 general but when I find yourself within the prime 10, it is going to make it a profitable Tour for me.”

Black jersey, Lotte Kopecky (SD Worx-Protime): “I don’t suppose it could have been a distinct race hadn’t I punctured on the entrance within the echelons. We made the echelons on the excellent second. It was an excellent group however the peloton was nonetheless massive and chasing not far behind so I consider that even when I didn’t puncture, we’d have stopped pulling only a few minutes later. I went for the intermediate sprints for the GC however I don’t how I’ll go tomorrow. If my form is nice sufficient, I wouldn’t wish to lose the race for seconds I may have gained within the intermediate sprints so I went for it simply in case. It was a extremely hectic dash once more in the present day. As a result of there wasn’t any nook earlier than the end and a head wind, we needed to time it very nicely. However on the finish, we did an excellent job once more to steer Lorena Wiebes out.”

UAE Tour Girls Stage 2 Outcome:
1. Lorena Wiebes (Ned) SD Worx-Protime at 2:28:08
2. Chiara Consonni (Ita) UAE Workforce ADQ
3. Clara Copponi (Fra) Lidl-Trek
4. Georgia Baker (Aus) Liv AlUla Jayco
5. Martina Fidanza (Ita) CERATIZIT-WNT
6. Vittoria Guazzini (Ita) FDJ-SUEZ
7. Maria Giulia Confalonieri (Ita) Uno-X Mobility
8. Anniina Ahtosalo (Fin)Uno-X Mobility
9. Gladys Verhulst-Wild (Fra) FDJ-SUEZ
10. Daria Pikulik (Pol) Human Powered Well being.

UAE Tour Girls General After Stage 2:
1. Lorena Wiebes (Ned) SD Worx-Protime in 5:26:57
2. Chiara Consonni (Ita) UAE Workforce ADQ at 0:12
3. Rachele Barbieri (Ita) dsm-firmenich PostNL at 0:16
4. Lotte Kopecky (Bel) SD Worx-Protime at 0:17
5. Clara Copponi (Fra) Lidl-Trek at 0:18
6. Loes Adegeest (Ned) FDJ-SUEZ
7. Daria Pikulik (Pol) Human Powered Well being at 0:19
8. Yanina Kuskova (Uzb) Tashkent Metropolis Girls Skilled Biking Workforce
9. Alice Palazzi (Ita) Prime Women Fassa Bortolo
10. Flora Perkins (GB) Fenix-Deceuninck at 0:21.

UAE Tour’24 stage 2:

 

Lotte Kopecky received the Third Stage of the UAE Tour. On the Jebel Hafeet, the one climb of the day, the SD Worx-Protime rider made her transfer. On the steep sections she caught her closest opponent Neve Bradbury and took the win within the dash. Neve Bradbury and Mavi García had been second and third.

Within the UAE Tour for girls, the third stage was fully flat till the final 10 kilometres. On the Jebel Hafeet, a climb of about 9 kilometres at a median of 9%, the climbers would resolve the third stage. The final kilometre was downhill to the end.

It took a very long time earlier than anybody may get a spot on the peloton. Though most riders knew that the choice would come on the Jebel Hafeet, many nonetheless gave it a go. Anniina Athosalo (Uno-X Mobility), Marie Le Web (FDJ-Suez) and Cristina Tonetti (Laboral Kutxa-Fundacíon Esukadi) all tried. None of them managed to get away. The Frenchwoman Aude Biannic of Movistar managed to open a small hole of 10 seconds on the peloton for some time, however she couldn’t keep away.

The second Biannic was caught, Idoia Eraso (Laboral Kutxa-Fundacíon Esukadi) and Linda Zannetti (Human Powered Well being) broke away. They took a lead of greater than 1 minute earlier than the peloton began to chase them. Gladys Verhulst-Wild (FDJ-Suez) jumped throughout the the main pair. The three managed to construct a lead of 6 minutes. Within the run-up to the ultimate climb, SD Worx, Lidl-Trek and Fenix-Deceuninck took the lead within the peloton and the lead was slowly eaten away. On the foot of the climb the three had solely 2 minutes left. As soon as on the steep sections, the favourites caught the escapees, due to good work from Lorena Wiebes. Eight kilometres from the end it was Gaia Realini who actually received the race going. The acceleration was an excessive amount of for a lot of riders. Solely 5 may observe the Italian. These had been her teammate Elisa Longo Borghini, Lotte Kopecky, Neve Bradbury, Marion Bunel and Mavi García. They might resolve who would win the stage. Longo Borghini and Bunel had been the primary to be dropped from the entrance group. Three kilometers from the end it was Bradbury who attacked. She opened a spot, however Lotte Kopecky managed to combat again 800 metres from the end. The Belgian beat the Australian for the stage win and can put on the chief’s jersey on Sunday. She takes over the lead from her teammate Lorena Wiebes. Neve Bradbury completed second and Mavi García completed third.

Stage winner and Purple jersey, Lotte Kopecky (SD Worx-Protime): “That is my first mountain prime end victory. It’s loopy. I used to be very motivated for this stage. I dreamed of this and I hoped for it however I first needed to see how deep I may go. I went kilometre by kilometre, understanding that legs would damage on this climb. In a couple of seconds it may flip from having it into blowing up. I used to be in somewhat little bit of panic when the Canyon lady (Neve Bradbury) attacked. However I discovered my rhythm. I got here nearer and I used to be assured I may make it. I got here right here for preparation for the Spring classics. It’s essential for my confidence to get to know that the form is already adequate for profitable a stage race.”

2nd on the stage and general, Neve Bradbury (Canyon//SRAM): “With round 3km to go, it pinched up a bit earlier than it plateaued to the road. I used to be anticipating Realini would go then as a result of she was driving actually sturdy on the backside of the climb. When she by no means went, I attacked myself and appeared again to see that nobody adopted. I attempted to pave my effort to the end line till Kopecky caught me. I believed I may attempt to get a run off her wheel to take the ultimate nook first, so I made her take the lead, however she was too sturdy. To get second on the stage is a very nice confidence enhance. I really feel like I belong on the pointy finish of the races now. The workforce did a extremely good job all day. My teammates had been taking care of Ricarda and me, getting bottles and serving to us preserve power the place potential, however particularly positioning us into the climb on the entrance. It’s additionally good to see we lead the workforce classification after in the present day’s stage. We nonetheless have yet one more stage to go, however hopefully, we will take house second place within the common classification. I’m actually pleased with how in the present day went, and we’re seeking to end off tomorrow with a superb end result for the workforce.”

UAE Tour Girls Stage 3 Outcome:
1. Lotte Kopecky (Bel) SD Worx-Protime in 3:22:15
2. Neve Bradbury (Aus) Canyon//SRAM at 0:03
3. Mavi García (Spa) Liv AlUla Jayco at 0:32
4. Gaia Realini (Ita) Lidl-Trek at 0:43
5. Marion Bunel (Fra) St Michel-Mavic-Auber93 WE at 1:00
6. Pauliena Rooijakkers (Ned) Fenix-Deceuninck at 1:04
7. Elisa Longo Borghini (Ita) Lidl-Trek at 1:09
8. Silvia Persico (Ita) UAE Workforce ADQ at 1:29
9. Mareille Meijering (Ned) Movistar
10. Ricarda Bauernfeind (Ger) Canyon//SRAM at 1:32.

UAE Tour Girls General After Stage 3:
1. Lotte Kopecky (Bel) SD Worx-Protime in 8:49:18
2. Neve Bradbury (Aus) Canyon//SRAM at 0:13
3. Mavi García (Spa) Liv AlUla Jayco at 0:44
4. Gaia Realini (Ita) Lidl-Trek at 0:59
5. Marion Bunel (Fra) St Michel-Mavic-Auber93 WE at 1:16
6. Pauliena Rooijakkers (Ned) Fenix-Deceuninck at 1:20
7. Elisa Longo Borghini (Ita) Lidl-Trek at 1:25
8. Silvia Persico (Ita) UAE Workforce ADQ at 1:45
9. Mareille Meijering (Ned) Movistar
10. Ricarda Bauernfeind (Ger) Canyon//SRAM at 1:48.

UAE Tour’24 stage 3:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbZ9mljv3fc

 

Lotte Kopecky received the ultimate general of the UAE Tour for girls. The chief of SD Worx-ProTime had no issues within the Ultimate Stage 4 to Abu Dhabi, which was surprisingly received by Amber Kraak (FDJ-Suez). Kraak was within the early break and narrowly held off Lorena Wiebes sprinting on the head of the peloton.

After Lotte Kopecky taking the general lead within the mountain stage to Jebel Hafeet, nothing stood in the way in which of a last victory for the SD Worx-Protime chief. The route of the ultimate stage to Abu Dhabi Breakwater was flat, so a bunch dash was anticipated.

4 riders escaped early within the stage, which was run underneath mild rain. Amber Kraak (FDJ-Suez), Sophie Wright (Fenix-Deceuninck), Monica Greenwood (Coop-Repsol) and Margarita Misyurina (Tashkent Metropolis) made up the entrance group. They’d a lead of greater than 3 minutes. Within the peloton, the work was left to SD Worx-Protime, however the Dutch workforce couldn’t shut the hole by itself. For a very long time the lead fluctuated round 2 minutes. On the entrance, Misyurina was dropped 20 kilometres from the end. Kraak, Wright and Greenwood had been nonetheless working nicely collectively. The opposite sprinter’s groups began to assist with the chase, inflicting the result in shortly come down.

There was some disagreement within the main group within the final 7 kilometres, as a result of Kraak needed to eliminate the others. Along with her first assault she removed Greenwood and with a second, Wright was gone. From that second on, the Dutch girl defended a lead of 45 seconds within the final 5 kilometres. She didn’t sluggish and nonetheless had 15 seconds within the final kilometre. Because of a robust lead-out from Kopecky, Lorena Wiebes got here very shut, however Kraak, who was with Jumbo-Visma final season, narrowly held on to win the ultimate stage for her new French workforce. Lotte Kopecky’s general lead of 13 second lead over Neve Bradbury, was by no means in peril. That is solely Kopecky’s fourth last general victory, after the Lotto Belgium Tour, the Thuringia Women Tour and the Simac Women Tour. Australian Neve Bradbury and Spain’s Mavi Garcia had been second and third.

Stage winner, Amber Kraak (FDJ-SUEZ): “Within the radio I heard my team-mates shout “go, go, go”, so I understood it was actually tight and I didn’t dare to look again. That is my first solo victory within the WorldTour. I’m probably not used to that however subsequent time I’ll possibly have fun with my arms up within the air. Our plan was actually to go for the assault. Once we received three minutes lead I believed we may make it in the present day. I truly needed to go for the dash however the others slowed down so I went solo. That is my first race for my new workforce FDJ-Suez. Yesterday I used to be presupposed to go full gasoline on the climb and it didn’t actually work out. I didn’t have a superb day so it’s a extremely nice feeling to make it up the day after.”

Ultimate general winner of the 2024 UAE Tour Girls, Lotte Kopecky (SD Worx-Protime): “We anticipated a breakaway and this entrance group was actually sturdy. They deserved to get the win in the present day. We tried to shut the hole however we didn’t succeed. However our precedence in the present day was to win the general. I hoped that it wouldn’t rain too exhausting so I may keep secure. To win the UAE Tour was one thing I hoped for however not one thing I used to be anticipating actually. It’s very good to win this race and I loved my time right here, sky diving earlier than the race as a lot as biking. All the things has been nice.”

2nd on the stage and winner of the Inexperienced jersey, Lorena Wiebes (SD Worx-Protime): “The entire workforce did its finest to attempt to shut the hole for a bunch dash end in the present day however this time it was not sufficient. I began my dash somewhat bit early than I often do. I feel it was 200 metres if not somewhat bit earlier than the ending line. After I noticed Amber [Kraak] I believed possibly it’s nonetheless potential to catch her. The opposite groups didn’t assist us however that’s regular after we received three phases. Personally, with two stage wins and the factors classification, I’m very glad. Now it’ll be essential to maintain the great form forward for the classics. And I hope I’ll be again on the UAE Tour subsequent 12 months.”

2nd general and White jersey winner, Neve Bradbury (Canyon//SRAM): “I knew that if I had excellent legs, I may count on to return second within the UAE Tour however I’m over the moon with this end result. Right this moment, I simply needed to remain secure within the bunch to protect my second place general. It’s been an unimaginable feeling to return on stage to obtain the very best younger rider jersey and on prime of that the UCI Girls’s WorldTour chief jersey. It is going to be good if I get to put on it in additional races this 12 months. Now I feel I’m able to tackle the world’s finest riders and the Tour de France Femmes is my dream.”

third general, Mavi Garcia (Liv AlUla Jayco): “It’s a little bit of an odd feeling now as a result of on the one hand I’m pleased as a result of I’m on the rostrum and the workforce did nice work for me in the present day. Then again, it’s a little bit of a pity as a result of within the last 100 metres there was a crash and Letizia [Paternoster] and me crashed. We are going to see how Leti is, however I’m okay. It’s a bit unusual the state of affairs however I’m pleased. For me, it’s tremendous essential to get this podium as a result of final 12 months, I didn’t really feel very well. Now, I belief myself once more and I wanted it. Now, I begin once more one other season, a brand new season and I hope it will likely be higher than final 12 months. It’s the very best begin with the workforce to be on the rostrum general in a WorldTour race. I solely did it within the Giro d’Italia two years in the past and now right here.”

UAE Tour Girls Stage 4 Outcome:
1. Amber Kraak (Ned) FDJ-SUEZ in 2:27:33
2. Lorena Wiebes (Ned) SD Worx-Protime
3. Daria Pikulik (Pol) Human Powered Well being
4. Chiara Consonni (Ita) UAE Workforce ADQ
5. Valentine Fortin (Fra) Cofidis
6. Rachele Barbieri (Ita) dsm-firmenich PostNL
7. Anniina Ahtosalo (Fin) Uno-X Mobility
8. Agnieszka Skalniak-Sójka (Pol) Canyon//SRAM
9. Clara Copponi (Fra) Lidl-Trek
10. Laura Tomasi (Ita) Laboral Kutxa-Fundación Euskadi.

UAE Tour Girls Ultimate General Outcome:
1. Lotte Kopecky (Bel) SD Worx-Protime in 11:16:51
2. Neve Bradbury (Aus) Canyon//SRAM at 0:13
3. Mavi García (Spa) Liv AlUla Jayco at 0:44
4. Gaia Realini (Ita) Lidl-Trek at 0:59
5. Marion Bunel (Fra) St Michel-Mavic-Auber93 WE at 1:16
6. Pauliena Rooijakkers (Ned) Fenix-Deceuninck at 1:20
7. Elisa Longo Borghini (Ita) Lidl-Trek at 1:25
8. Silvia Persico (Ita) UAE Workforce ADQ at 1:45
9. Mareille Meijering (Ned) Movistar
10. Ricarda Bauernfeind (Ger) Canyon//SRAM at 1:48.

UAE Tour’24 stage 4:

 

Tour de la Provence 2024
Mads Pedersen took his third victory of the season. The Dane of Lidl-Trek, who received a stage and the ultimate general within the Etoile de Bèsseges, was the very best within the prologue of the Tour de la Provence on Thursday. His younger teammate Jakob Söderqvist was second. Third place went to Samuel Watson.

The prologue of the Tour de la Provence happened in Marseille on the coast. The course was easy: 2 kilometres straight, a ‘U’ flip and straight again once more for 3 kilometres. The course was straight other than the mid race flip.

Jérémy Cabot (St Michel-Mavic-Auber93) was within the lead for some time with a time of 5:32, at a median of 54.3kph. Samuel Watson (Groupama-FDJ) then went 2 seconds quicker, however the British rider quickly had to surrender the recent seat. Mads Pedersen, who began midway down the sector as one of many prime favourites, took 11 seconds off Watson’s time. One rider after one other couldn’t get to Pedersen’s time. 20 year-old Jakob Söderqvist, who’s underneath contract with the Lidl-Trek coaching workforce, however will race for the WorldTeam this week, completed at 6 seconds. Watson dropped to third place. Bruno Armirail (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale), the final starter, rode to 4th place. His teammate, Irish sprinter, Sam Bennett completed within the prime ten.

Prologue winner and general chief, Mads Pedersen (Lidl-Trek): “It went very nicely, this can be a good begin to the race. I feel we could be pleased with me in first place and Jakob in second. It’s an attractive day. Tomorrow is one other stage. It seems to be prefer it’s going to rain and it may get fairly heavy, with a variety of uphill and downhill. After all we’re going for one more victory. We’ve a robust workforce right here and we should undoubtedly go for the win. That’s why we’re right here.”

2nd on the stage and general, Jakob Söderqvist (Lidl-Trek): “Proper now my physique is a bit empty so I don’t really feel a lot in any respect, it’s a bizarre feeling nevertheless it’s additionally surreal. I feel tonight it is going to settle a bit and I’m certain it’ll really feel fairly good. It was a five-minute effort so it’s like an all-out check. There’s not a lot pacing to it, simply attempting to not blow up within the first minute after which simply hold holding the ability. Some corners may have been higher however there’s not rather a lot to complain about. Right this moment I simply had a extremely good feeling.”

Tour de la Provence Prologue Outcome:
1. Mads Pedersen (Den) Lidl-Trek in 5:20
2. Jakob Söderqvist (Swe) Lidl-Trek at 0:06
3. Samuel Watson (GB) Groupama-FDJ at 0:10
4. Bruno Armirail (Fra) Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale at 0:11
5. Jérémy Cabot (Fra) St Michel-Mavic-Auber93 at 0:12
6. Damien Touzé (Fra) Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale
7. Sam Bennett (Irl) Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale
8. Alex Kirsch (Lux) Lidl-Trek
9. Ewen Costiou (Fra) Arkéa-B&B Accommodations at 0:13
10. Dorian Godon (Fra) Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale at 0:14.

Tour de la Provence General After the Prologue:
1. Mads Pedersen (Den) Lidl-Trek in 5:20
2. Jakob Söderqvist (Swe) Lidl-Trek at 0:06
3. Samuel Watson (GB) Groupama-FDJ at 0:10
4. Bruno Armirail (Fra) Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale at 0:11
5. Jérémy Cabot (Fra) St Michel-Mavic-Auber93 at 0:12
6. Damien Touzé (Fra) Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale
7. Sam Bennett (Irl) Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale
8. Alex Kirsch (Lux) Lidl-Trek
9. Ewen Costiou (Fra) Arkéa-B&B Accommodations at 0:13
10. Dorian Godon (Fra) Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale at 0:14.

Provence’24 prologue:

 

Mads Pedersen received the First Stage of the Tour de la Provence. The stage was affected by troublesome climate circumstances, however on the end, the Lidl-Trek rider was the very best within the bunch dash. The Dane received the prologue the day prior to this. Frenchman, Axel Zingle was second and Canadian Riley Pickrell was third.

After Thursday’s prologue, Friday was the primary street stage of the Tour de la Provence. Within the stage from Aix-en-Provence to Martigues, the riders solely had two obstacles: a Cat2 and a Cat3 climb. A bunch dash after 157.2 kilometres seemed to be anticipated, though the climate was going to be the most important drawback.

Earlier than the beginning of the race, the organisers introduced that the occasions for the general can be taken 5 kilometres from the end. The heavy rain and wind would make a dash with a full peloton too dangerous. With this, the organisers hoped that the end can be much less hectic, as many riders may take it straightforward for the ultimate 5 kilometres. The rain was coming down closely. Most riders selected to remain collectively for the primary 10 kilometres, earlier than the primary assaults. Alexis Gougeard (Cofidis), Thomas Bonnet (TotalEnergies), Kévin Avoine (Van Rysel-Roubaix) and Alexis Guerin (Philippe Wagner/Bazin) determined to make a race of it.

Canadian Robin Plamondon (CIC U Nantes Atlantique) was additionally within the main group. This gave us a lead of 5, to which Jonathan Couanon (Good Métropole Côte d’Azur) joined later. The 6 males shortly managed to construct up a 2 minute lead and the state of affairs stayed that method for a very long time. The rain continued to fall and the escapees saved their lead steady. The time distinction fluctuated between 1 and a couple of minutes. Midway via the race, the sprinter’s groups began to chase. About 30 kilometres from the end, the peloton had already halved the lead. Decathlon-AG2r La Mondiale and Lidl-Trek doing the work. The lead group additionally elevated the tempo and so they had been down to a few males.

Alexis Guerin and Jonathan Couanon had been the primary to be dropped. Then it was Robin Plamondon who couldn’t maintain on. The remaining trio had sufficient power to carry on for a very long time. With 10 kilometres to go, the peloton was nonetheless 40 seconds behind. Within the final kilometres, an increasing number of groups put a person on the entrance of the peloton, inflicting the result in drop and so it could be a bunch dash in Martigues. Within the dash it was Mads Pedersen who was the primary over the road. Alex Zingle (Cofidis) and Samuel Watson (Groupama-FDJ) joined him on the peloton. The time measured 5 kilometres earlier than the end didn’t make any distinction and Mads Pedersen held his lead.

Stage winner and general chief, Mads Pedersen (Lidl-Trek): “It’s solely once you cross the road that you just realise that you just’ve received. After all, you’re dreaming to win each time you’re on the beginning line, nevertheless it’s solely one thing you may solely consider within the final meters. Particularly in the present day, with a busy last, I solely knew within the final meters. The plan will probably be comparable tomorrow, we’ll have to manage once more, and I feel the rain performs a bit in our favour so we are going to attempt to copy/paste in the present day. The boys did an ideal job. Within the final kilometre Alex [Kirsch] and Otto [Vergaerde] saved the peloton in a single line and Ryan [Gibbons] saved me out of issues to verify I may do a superb dash. Ultimately it was fairly an extended dash as a result of we opened a little bit of a spot within the final nook however we managed it nicely and we’ve to get used to one another with the brand new dash practice. I don’t love the rain, I simply put up with it higher than most guys. It was a tricky day. I feel you’ll see some guys that had a tough time, and the rain and the chilly doesn’t make it simpler for anybody. Additionally there was a robust breakaway on the market and so they performed the sport actually sensible. Tim and Julien [Bernard] had to make use of some bullets in the present day to drag the break again. Normally, the Workforce did a brilliant superb job in the present day and I’m actually pleased with them. We’ll strive once more tomorrow. We’re right here to attempt to hold the jersey and that’s for certain our plan once more tomorrow. I like to return to races like Bessèges and Provence for a couple of causes. It’s good to get the lead-out practice dialled in and do a superb job with the boys, however profitable can be good for the self-confidence, plus they’re well-organised races and I take pleasure in racing right here.”

Tour de la Provence Stage 1 Outcome:
1. Mads Pedersen (Den) Lidl-Trek in 3:32:35
2. Axel Zingle (Fra) Cofidis
3. Riley Pickrell (Can) Israel-Premier Tech
4. Samuel Watson (GB) Groupama-FDJ
5. Enzo Boulet (Fra) CIC U Nantes Atlantique
6. Jérémy Lecroq (Fra) St Michel-Mavic-Auber93
7. Sandy Dujardin (Fra) TotalEnergies
8. David Dekker (Bel) Arkéa-B&B Accommodations
9. Paul Hennequin (Fra) Good Métropole Côte d’Azur
10. Jon Rye-Johnsen (Nor) CIC U Nantes Atlantique.

Tour de la Provence General After Stage 1:
1. Mads Pedersen (Den) Lidl-Trek in 3:43:26
2. Jakob Söderqvist (Swe) Lidl-Trek at 0:06
3. Samuel Watson (GB) Groupama-FDJ at 0:10
4. Bruno Armirail (Fra) Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale at 0:11
5. Riley Sheehan (USA) Israel-Premier Tech at 0:12
6. Jérémy Cabot (Fra) St Michel-Mavic-Auber93
7. Damien Touzé (Fra) Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale
8. Sam Bennett (Irl) Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale
9. Alex Kirsch (Lux) Lidl-Trek
10. Raúl García Pierna (Spa) Arkéa-B&B Accommodations at 0:13.

Provence’24 stage 1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9LeAG7oykU

 

Mads Pedersen has received one more stage of the Tour de la Provence. After the prologue and the primary stage, the Dane received the Second Stage on Saturday. After early escapee Marco Frigo was caught late within the stage, Pedersen was the quickest of a lead group. Axel Zingle was second once more and Clément Champoussin was third.

The second street stage of the Tour de la Provence went from Forcalquier to Manosque. On paper it was probably the most troublesome stage of the race. There have been a number of climbs within the first part, after which the Col de l’Aire del Masco (6.6km at 4.8%) adopted within the finale. The summit was 25 kilometres from the end. The final kilometre went uphill at greater than 4%. The heavy rain added an additional quantity of problem.

The day’s break consisted of 5 riders. Thomas Bonnet, Emmanuel Morin, Kasper Saver, Scott McGill and Marco Frigo joined forces and had a lead of simply over 2 minutes. Frigo, of Israel Premier-Tech, turned out to be the strongest on the entrance. His fellow escapees had been dropped one after the other, leaving the Italian alone within the lead with 45 kilometres to go. The distinction to the peloton was nonetheless greater than 1 minute whereas Lidl-Trek set the tempo. Mads Pedersen’s males couldn’t simply shut the hole. Within the wet circumstances, the lone Frigo was not at a drawback, as a result of on the prime of the Col de l’Aire del Masco he nonetheless had virtually 1:30. On this climb it was Arkéa-B&B Accommodations who attacked. Pedersen tried to neutralise the assaults himself, however ultimately allowed Ewen Costiou to go. The Frenchman went after Frigo, however couldn’t shut the hole on his personal.

After the final climb, about ten riders, together with Pedersen, cut up off the entrance. They received to Costiou and got here nearer and nearer to Frigo. This was primarily because of Pedersen, who as chief didn’t draw back from the chase work. Frigo reached the final kilometre with a small lead. Nevertheless, about 400 metres from the end, his escape was over. It could be a dash end. Within the dash, Pedersen had probably the most left in his legs and he sprinted to victory in hellish circumstances. Axel Zingle was capable of maintain the wheel, the remaining misplaced bike lengths. For Pedersen it was his third victory in a row.

Stage winner and general chief, Mads Pedersen (Lidl-Trek): “One of many worst days ever on a motorcycle. Generally you simply should go for it and in the present day was a type of days. The boys labored so exhausting, nevertheless it grew to become troublesome to get again on the chief. He was, pardon my phrases, so fucking sturdy. It wasn’t straightforward to meet up with him, so I hoped it could be simpler with a smaller group. Generally it pays off, generally it doesn’t. That was the case in the present day. Ultimately it was intuition. I did it by feeling and hoped for the very best. It was a troublesome state of affairs we had been in and the boys had been working very exhausting for a very long time. I believed it could be higher if we had been in a smaller group the place everybody may take their flip, however they didn’t need to cooperate. Not a enjoyable day. I’m simply pleased to win and the boys received the win. I agree with Julien Bernard that it was one of many worst days ever on a motorcycle. It wasn’t a pleasant day. We had been usually at an altitude of about 700 meters, which isn’t good when it rains like in the present day and it’s two levels. It was a tricky day for everybody. And should you take a look at the blokes who crossed the road, they didn’t look good.”

Tour de la Provence Stage 2 Outcome:
1. Mads Pedersen (Den) Lidl-Trek in 4:04:19
2. Axel Zingle (Fra) Cofidis
3. Clément Champoussin (Fra) Arkéa-B&B Accommodations at 0:02
4. Tyler Stites (USA) Undertaking Echelon Racing
5. Alexandre Delettre (Fra) St Michel-Mavic-Auber93
6. Riley Sheehan (USA) Israel-Premier Tech
7. Lorenzo Germani (Ita) Groupama-FDJ
8. Bruno Armirail (Fra) Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale
9. Ewen Costiou (Fra) Arkéa-B&B Accommodations
10. Raúl García Pierna (Spa) Arkéa-B&B Accommodations.

Tour de la Provence General After Stage 2:
1. Mads Pedersen (Den) Lidl-Trek in 7:42:02
2. Bruno Armirail (Fra) Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale at 0:24
3. Ewen Costiou (Fra) Arkéa-B&B Accommodations
4. Riley Sheehan (USA) Israel-Premier Tech at 0:25
5. Raúl García Pierna (Spa) Arkéa-B&B Accommodations at 0:26
6. Axel Zingle (Fra) Cofidis at 0:30
7. Clément Champoussin (Fra) Arkéa-B&B Accommodations at 0:32
8. Lorenzo Germani (Ita) Groupama-FDJ at 0:34
9. Marco Frigo (Ita) Israel-Premier Tech at 0:35
10. Tyler Stites (USA) Undertaking Echelon Racing.

Provence’24 stage 2:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uPAhJd0p9k

 

No 4 out of 4 for Mads Pedersen within the Tour de la Provence. The Dane made a bid for one more victory within the Ultimate Stage 3, however was crushed by Tom Van Asbroeck in a barely uphill dash. Pedersen was the ultimate general winner of the French race.

After a prologue and two street phases, Sunday noticed the ultimate stage of the Tour de la Provence. Stage 3 began in Rognac and ended 183 kilometres later in Arles, the house of Vincent Van Gough for a while. The predominantly flat stage would in all probability finish in a dash.

Mads Pedersen had received all of the phases thus far within the 2024 Tour de la Provence and on Sunday he had a wonderful alternative to make it a 4 out of 4. The Dane first put his Lidl-Trek teammates to work to make sure an early break. Thibaut Bernard (Bingoal WB), Fabien Grellier (TotalEnergies), Kenny Molly, Kévin Avoine (Van Rysel-Roubaix) and Kasper Saver (Philippe Wagner-Bazin) had been within the break. The lead of the 5 received to about 5 minutes, however they didn’t keep away. The peloton cut up earlier than the beginning of the TV broadcast. Because of the wind, the peloton was in a number of items, leaving a primary group of about 25 riders.

Mads Pedersen was after all a part of that group, as had been 4 of his teammates from Lidl-Trek: Jakob Söderqvist, Tim Declercq, Otto Vergaerde and Alex Kirsch. Another essential riders of the primary phases had been stunned and needed to chase. An essential sufferer was Ewen Costiou, third general. There was then a giant chase kind the opposite workforce all the way in which to Arles. The distinction between the primary echelon and that of Costiou shortly elevated to greater than 1 minute with simply over 40 kilometres to go. The younger Frenchman wouldn’t return and will neglect his general place. Because of the excessive tempo, there was no extra attacking within the last, everybody was prepared for a dash. Pedersen had a wonderful alternative to finish the Tour de la Provence undefeated, however he nonetheless needed to cope with Sam Bennett. The previous Irish prime sprinter, who hopes to relaunch his profession with Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale, additionally managed to outlive the splits and was maybe the quickest rider within the first group. Pedersen and Bennett additionally performed a number one function within the dash, however each missed out on the victory.

Pedersen was the primary to start out the dash, however was pulled in by Bennett. The Irishman appeared to be on his technique to his first victory of 2024, however Bennett was in flip was handed by Tom Van Asbroeck. The 33 year-old Belgian of Israel-Premier Tech got here off the wheels with a variety of velocity and handled Bennett fairly simply. It’s Van Asbroeck’s first victory in additional than 4 years. His earlier victory was Binche-Chimay-Binche 2019. Axel Zingle crossed the road third, forward of Hugo Hofstetter and Pedersen. The Lidl-Trek rider is the general winner of the Tour de la Provence 2024. Zingle, 2nd and the Spaniard Raúl García Pierna was third.

Stage winner, Tom Van Asbroeck (Israel-Premier Tech): “It’s simply unimaginable! I nonetheless felt good after two exhausting days of racing so I used to be actually motivated for this one. We knew there could possibly be echelons and echelons are certainly one of my favorite issues so we had been prepared. Ultimately, the plan was truly for me to do a lead out for Hugo however I had a lot energy in my legs so I simply saved going and going and going. I can’t consider I received this stage. It’s superb!”

Ultimate general winner, Mads Pedersen (Lidl-Trek): “This week there was a little bit of the whole lot and in the present day we had cross winds, so it has undoubtedly been a superb week for us and we’re pleased. Right this moment was an extended dash and I ran out of legs, and in the long run the quickest ones beat me. They’ve performed an incredible job, congratulations. It was logical that we had your entire workforce within the entrance group, right here we’re principally a classics workforce and I might say that 80% of them are crosswind specialists. It’s at all times a matter of time and you might be able to compete, and you might be pleased with the end result.”

third general, Raúl García Pierna (Arkéa-B&B Accommodations): “This final stage of the Tour de la Provence was very exhausting, we knew there can be some echelons on this route. Sure, it’s precisely what occurs. There have been many clear roads and the wind was blowing sturdy. I used to be the final rider to enter the primer echelon. Thanks very a lot to Lukasz (Owsian) and we’re more than happy. I’ve tried the very best I may. I’m pleased with my first podium with my Arkéa jersey, thanks very a lot on your assist and tools.”

Tour de la Provence Stage 3 Outcome:
1. Tom Van Asbroeck (Bel) Israel-Premier Tech in 4:10:37
2. Sam Bennett (Irl) Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale
3. Axel Zingle (Fra) Cofidis
4. Hugo Hofstetter (Fra) Israel-Premier Tech
5. Mads Pedersen (Den) Lidl-Trek
6. Jérémy Lecroq (Fra) St Michel-Mavic-Auber93
7. Paul Hennequin (Fra) Good Métropole Côte d’Azur
8. Sandy Dujardin (Fra) TotalEnergies
9. Samuel Watson (GB) Groupama-FDJ
10. Raúl García Pierna (Spa) Arkéa-B&B Accommodations.

Tour de la Provence Ultimate General Outcome:
1. Mads Pedersen (Den) Lidl-Trek in 11:52:36
2. Axel Zingle Cofidis at 0:29
3. Raúl García Pierna (Spa) Arkéa-B&B Accommodations
4. Damien Touzé (Fra) Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale at 1:36
5. Alex Kirsch (Lux) Lidl-Trek at 1:41
6. Pierre Gautherat (Fra) Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale at 1:46
7. Alexis Gougeard (Fra) Cofidis at 2:02
8. Jakob Söderqvist (Swe) Lidl-Trek at 2:14
9. Sam Bennett (Irl) Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale at 2:38
10. Samuel Watson (GB) Groupama-FDJ at 3:45.

Provence’24 stage 3:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGt9CXn_jpo

 

Tremendous Status Cyclo-Cross – Middlekerke Males 2024
Eli Iserbyt received the Superprestige Middelkerke. For a very long time it appeared like Joris Nieuwenhuis was on his technique to victory, however the Dutch champion blew up within the closing laps. Iserbyt received quicker via the race and managed to battle to victory. His teammate Michael Vanthourenhout completed second, forward of Nieuwenhuis.

The final spherical of the Superprestige was on Saturday. Eli Iserbyt had already received the sequence general, however he put the icing on the cake in Middelkerke. He needed to beat Joris Nieuwenhuis, second within the World championship. Tábor’s third and fourth riders had been additionally beginning: Michael Vanthourenhout and Pim Ronhaar.

Vanthourenhout and Ronhaar, didn’t begin nicely. The European champion additionally received right into a combat with Ryan Kamp, after their bikes collided. Eli Iserbyt and Joris Nieuwenhuis averted the issues. First Iserbyt took the lead, however then Nieuwenhuis took over. The Dutch champion opened a small hole within the opening lap.

Iserbyt couldn’t instantly shut that hole, nor may Felipe Orts. Consequently, Nieuwenhuis got here via after one lap with a lead of 10 seconds over a gaggle that, along with Iserbyt and Orts, additionally included Joran Wyseure, Niels Vandeputte and Jens Adams. Van der Haar was additionally behind, whereas Vanthourenhout was catching up somewhat additional again. The final two moved as much as third and fourth within the second of eight laps. Wyseure was nonetheless off the entrance, however was caught on the third lap and instantly suffered an tools drawback. It was the top of his race.

Vanthourenhout and Van der Haar, second and third within the race, had been 25 seconds behind Nieuwenhuis midway via the race. Iserbyt appeared completed, however within the fifth and sixth laps the Belgian champion actually received going. He first picked up Van der Haar, then Vanthourenhout after which additionally noticed Nieuwenhuis. Simply earlier than the beginning of the seventh lap, the connection was made. We now had two entrance riders. Iserbyt quickly left Nieuwenhuis behind. The Dutchman had blown up, as a result of Vanthourenhout additionally handed Nieuwenhuis. The European champion now went attempting to find the Belgian champion. The 2 teammates rode inside seconds of one another. Nevertheless, within the last lap Iserbyt received additional forward. He managed to safe his tenth victory of the season. Vanthourenhout got here second, Nieuwenhuis third.

Race winner, Eli Iserbyt (Bel): “I feel Nieuwenhuis severely got here to a standstill. I knew from the beginning that it was going to be an extended race right here. I knew from final 12 months that it’ll occur right here within the last. It was tremendous troublesome, so I made a decision to trip at my very own tempo for the primary 40 minutes. At one level I made a variety of errors. Then I believed: get that focus again, trip again in the direction of Lars and Michael. I needed to race to Nieuwenhuis through Michael. It labored. I then noticed that I had a spot, nevertheless it was very troublesome. In Tábor we additionally noticed that Michael was getting nearer to Nieuwenhuis. So I knew that he begins in a short time, however that he may have a dip. If his tremendous kind from final week was gone, I knew it was potential. Mentally it does rather a lot if 10 seconds go off instantly after which one other 10 seconds. Then it’s a matter of going time and again, and breaking him fully. I feel it turned out nicely. It was extraordinarily powerful. To start with it didn’t actually work for me. Then I went to griffos and rode them for your entire race. That went somewhat higher. I do know that my final two or three laps are at all times good, that I nonetheless have one thing left. That was additionally the case in the present day. I rode a pleasant tempo till minute 35 or 40 after which tried to hurry up. We succeeded in the present day. Tomorrow goes to be troublesome. I really feel that I’ve gone deep, however we are going to do our greatest. There are nonetheless 4 races left for me, so I hope to win yet one more.”

2nd, Michael Vanthourenhout (Bel): “I feel Ryan nonetheless has emotions of revenge after Maldegem. I don’t know what the aim of that’s both. It’s irritating that I lose the race due to this. I feel he nonetheless completed thirteenth or fourteenth, so I don’t know what his intention is. Anyway, we’ll have to speak about it once more. What am I referring to with these emotions of revenge after Maldegem? He additionally needed to take the within bend there. However after all I received’t simply surrender my place. I feel that’s why he misplaced some locations and that’s why he needed some revenge. Right this moment’s altercation was vital. I don’t suppose anybody desires to surrender their place at the beginning. If Ryan desires to play it that method, it’s his factor. I’ve performed my finest once more and am again on the rostrum. He at all times saved these 15 to twenty seconds. I feel we had been fairly evenly matched. After all I needed to come from a bit additional away. I feel that can price me the victory. I used to be a bit on the restrict in that part, I knew I needed to discover my very own tempo for a lap. However I noticed that Lars and Eli had been hanging on my wheel, in order that was not an answer both. I then tried to go along with Eli, however that didn’t work. I feel I truly did many of the lead work, so I feel it’s a little bit of a disgrace that Eli doesn’t look ahead to me on the finish. However hey, that’s how it’s now. The race is over. I’ve to dwell with that.”

third, Joris Nieuwenhuis (Ned): “I simply didn’t have an excellent day, I feel. The circuit suited me very nicely, I simply flew into it as I usually do. However midway via it was simply over. Then you may’t do way more on this course. After two or three laps I realised that I wasn’t going to have the ability to hold going this manner till the top. However I heard that the occasions remained considerably the identical, so I held out hope that additionally they skilled a little bit of decline. However I actually couldn’t get via these previous few laps. I couldn’t climb these climbs anymore. Then it was actually over. This was a superb lesson for me. In current weeks I’ve moved all of the appointments I’ve at house to after the World championships. I actually attempt to hold the weeks earlier than that vacant in my planning. Possibly I’ve performed somewhat an excessive amount of in current weeks after which the power is simply gone. I don’t like my birthday that a lot. I don’t fear about that a lot. And I’ve already had a birthday a couple of occasions in the course of the Middelkerke cross, so in my head I had related these two issues. However that was not the case.”

Tremendous Status Cyclo-Cross – Middlekerke Males Outcome:
1. Eli Iserbyt (Bel) in 1:01:54
2. Michael Vanthourenhout (Bel) at 0:23
3. Joris Nieuwenhuis (Ned) at 0:40
4. Lars van der Haar (Ned) at 1:05
5. Niels Vandeputte (Bel) at 2:16
6. Jens Adams (Bel) at 2:37
7. Felipe Orts (Spa) at 2:50
8. Pim Ronhaar (Ned) at 3:02
9. Witse Meeussen (Bel) at 3:08
10. Thijs Aerts (Bel) at 3:17.

Middlekerke’24:

 

Tremendous Status Cyclo-Cross – Middlekerke Girls 2024
Lucinda Model received the final spherical of the 2024 Superprestige sequence. The Dutch champion rode away from the competitors in Middelkerke within the first lap after which soloed to victory. Second place went to Laura Verdonschot. Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado, who completed third, secured the general victory within the Superprestige.

The ultimate spherical of the Superprestige was held on Saturday in Middelkerke. Annemarie Worst may nonetheless take the general victory from Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado, however she was trailing by 7 factors, which was virtually an inconceivable activity. Within the absence of Fem van Empel, Lucinda Model was the favorite for the victory.

Model wasted no time. The most effective begin was for Alvarado, however after the sequence chief fell, the Dutch champion instantly took over and made a giant hole. Alvarado moved again as much as second place after her slip. Her direct competitor for the general victory, Worst, initially adopted her lead. However at the beginning of the second lap, the Cyclocross Reds rider needed to step apart. Nevertheless, within the third of 5 laps, Alvarado was joined once more, however not by Worst. It was Laura Verdonschot who made the crossing. Greater than that, she went as much as and previous Alvarado. That was nicely behind Model, who would begin the ultimate lap with virtually a 1 minute lead. In that last lap she was capable of take it comparatively straightforward and have fun her victory. Second place went to Verdonschot, who received additional and additional forward of Alvarado within the last laps. Alvarado needed to accept third place in Middelkerke, however just one factor counted for her on Saturday: the general victory within the Superprestige. And he or she received it due to her podium end. She prolonged her lead over Worst within the last lap and received the sequence by a large margin.

Race winner, Lucinda Model (Ned): “It is rather good to take one other victory this season. It was very powerful. It was only a very sluggish tempo, there was no actual momentum wherever. After all, that was additionally as a result of I rode your entire cross alone, at one regular tempo. I used to be very pleased with that, as a result of there wasn’t way more to it. I noticed her make that slip, so after all I didn’t hesitate to simply hold going at my very own tempo. It’s good when you’ve got the area and also you’re not in somebody’s wheel on this lap. The facility continues to be good. In any case, that is properly on the honours checklist and who is aware of what is going to come subsequent.”

2nd, Laura Verdonschot (Bel): “The ambition was to trip on the rostrum in one of many classification races and we succeeded right here. I hope I’ll have even higher legs tomorrow, or no less than have recovered nicely. I’m preying on a duck from the X2O, for my sister’s youngsters. I hope that’s in there. Lille is a house cross, with lots of people. However once you race round like this, everyone seems to be rooting for you. I’ve skilled it otherwise. The primary spherical is usually the issue for me. I had a superb begin, however within the first nook I made a fallacious shift. I received myself caught. Then they arrive from behind. I believed: simply go, I’ll see the place I find yourself. I didn’t go too far and received into my rhythm, whereas the others fell again. So I used to be in second place pretty shortly. I feel that is extra extremely regarded. When you can stand subsequent to Lucinda and Alvarado on the rostrum, it’s actually an image to absorb. I’m pleased with that. How essential is the psychological side? Crucial. I feel that’s a very powerful factor in a prime athlete’s profession. If I wasn’t mentally wholesome at the beginning, I wouldn’t have carried out right here both.”

third, Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado (Ned): “I’m definitely pleased with that. I’m pleased that in the present day I managed to maintain my chief’s jersey and develop into the ultimate winner. I slipped, I used to be even stunned, it got here out of the blue.I picked myself up, however Lucinda rode so quick within the first lap. My again was bothering me the entire race, so I attempted to go at my very own tempo. Ultimately, that simply resulted in a 3rd place, as a result of Marion (Norbert Riberolle) additionally got here fairly shut. No, driving round like that’s not enjoyable. It isn’t enjoyable mentally or bodily. We determined along with the workforce that that is my final race. That is the place it ends for me. I feel my again may be very pleased with that. I received two sequence, so it was an incredible season. With out the again issues I might have continued to the top, however with my again that will not have been potential.”

Tremendous Status Cyclo-Cross – Middlekerke Girls Outcome:
1. Lucinda Model (Ned)
2. Laura Verdonschot (Bel)
3. Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado (Ned)
4. Marion Norbert Riberolle (Bel)
5. Annemarie Worst (Ned)
6. Leonie Bentveld (Ned)
7. Aniek van Alphen (Ned)
8. Alicia Franck (Bel)
9. Sanne Cant (Bel)
10. Julie Brouwers (bel).

Middlekerke’24:

 

X2O Trofee Lille – Males 2024
Sunday was a big day for Niels Vandeputte. The Belgian of Alpecin-Deceuninck took his first victory in a cyclo-cross sequence within the X2O Trophy Lille. After an thrilling last, Vandeputte beat Joris Nieuwenhuis and Joran Wyseure.

A day after the final Superprestige race in Middelkerke, was the penultimate spherical of the X20 Bogs Trophy in Lille. The Krawatencross has been held within the Leisure space De Lilse Bergen for a few years. Within the males’s race, there was an to be an anticipated conflict between Lars van der Haar, the chief within the X2O Trophy, Eli Iserbyt, Michael Vanthourenhout and Joris Nieuwenhuis. Pim Ronhaar wasn’t on the beginning line because of sickness.

The most effective begin was not for Iserbyt, Nieuwenhuis or Vanthourenhout, however Mees Hendrikx. The Dutchman hoped to get into the highlight with a superb begin. Hendrikx was quickly overtaken by the highest riders. Nieuwenhuis, Van der Haar, Niels Vandeputte, Joran Wyseure, Felipe Orts and the sturdy Thijs Aerts fashioned the primary lead group.

Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal pair of Iserbyt and Vanthourenhout had missed their begin and needed to chase. Whereas Vanthourenhout continued to wrestle a bit, Iserbyt slowly however certainly gained energy. The Belgian champion managed to choose up one rider after one other, however after 4 laps he was nonetheless 15 seconds behind. Joris Nieuwenhuis pushed exhausting a number of occasions and managed to skinny out the main group. It was too quick for Aerts and the Spanish champion Orts. Extra stunning was Van der Haar, who was unable to maintain up with the tempo of his teammate Nieuwenhuis. Nieuwenhuis’s tempo was exceptionally excessive, however this was disrupted within the fifth lap by a crash by the Dutchman. Nieuwenhuis made a somersault along with his bike simply earlier than the pits. Wyseure and Vandeputte had been now within the lead, however Nieuwenhuis managed to catch up once more, simply earlier than the penultimate lap.

Nieuwenhuis, Vandeputte and Wyseure had been within the lead with two laps to go. Van der Haar was fourth at about 15 seconds and appeared to be out of rivalry for the win, however Iserbyt was additional again. Vandeputte, Nieuwenhuis and Wyseure would battle it out for the win. Wyseure needed to drop out within the last lap. Most eyes had been on Nieuwenhuis, however the Dutchman couldn’t match his Belgian opponent. Vandeputte attacked in entrance of the VIP tent, made a small hole and maintained his effort to the end. The 23 year-old Belgian took his first victory in a cyclo-cross sequence race and the most important victory of his cross profession. Nieuwenhuis was second, Wyseurde third. Van der Haar crossed the road in fourth place, which was good for general victory within the X2O Trophy. The Dutchman completed 17 seconds forward of his solely remaining rival, Iserbyt, and is now even additional forward within the standings. Van der Haar has a lead of two and a half minutes with the ultimate spherical to go in Brussels.

Race winner, Niels Vandeputte (Alpecin-Deceuninck): “That is extraordinarily essential. It’s actually unimaginable. I’ve only a few phrases for this. It was already in my head yesterday (Saturday). I like coming to Lille and have proven stunning issues right here up to now. I knew the place to do it and it went as I had imagined. I don’t actually know what to say now… I selected to trip in third place, which after all entails dangers. The second man can at all times make a mistake. I needed to launch an assault in entrance of the VIP tent. Nobody appeared to have the ability to reply instantly. Afterwards I needed to remain as clear as potential within the technical zone and I succeeded. Within the final sandy strip I had a couple of metres to realize, though I solely noticed it after I turned onto the ultimate straight. The sensation of profitable a classification cross is actually unimaginable. I’m very pleased that it labored out this season. That is extraordinarily essential. I’ve made progress lately, however it’s much less noticeable this 12 months should you take a look at the event of Joris and Pim (Ronhaar). The truth that I’m now profitable right here reveals that I’m heading in the right direction.”

2nd, Joris Nieuwenhuis (Baloise Trek Lions): “I felt excellent in the present day. I received off to a superb begin. At the start of the cross I used to be truly in two minds. I had Lars’s rating (Van der Haar is the chief of the X2O Trophy) in my head. Eli (Iserbyt) was behind us and so I needed to push exhausting in the course of the first two laps. I additionally felt good, till my crash. I fell badly on my head and neck. Afterwards I wasn’t actually into it for some time, I misplaced my focus a bit. At one level I managed to get via once more, however Niels (Vandeputte) rode a really sturdy final lap. Would I’ve received with out that fall? No thought. Niels at all times drives nicely right here. I anticipated him to compete for the win in the present day. It’s good to see.”

X2O Trofee Lille – Males Outcome:
1. Niels Vandeputte (Bel) Alpecin-Deceuninck in 59:25
2. Joris Nieuwenhuis (Ned) Baloise Trek Lions 0:05
3. Joran Wyseure (Bel) Crelan-Fristads at 0:15
4. Lars van der Haar (Ned) Baloise Trek Lions at 0:23
5. Eli Iserbyt (Bel) Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal at 0:40
6. Jens Adams (Bel) Athletes For Hope at 0:41
7. Michael Vanthourenhout (Bel) Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal 0:43
8. Cameron Mason (GB) Cyclocross Reds at 0:54
9. Felipe Orts (Spa) La Vila Joiosa-Neteo at 1:18
10. Toon Vandebosch (Bel) Crelan-Fristads at 1:35.

Lille’24:

 

X2O Trofee Lille – Girls 2024
Fem van Empel received her final cyclo-cross of the season. The World champion was clearly the strongest within the X2O Trophy of Lille and soloed to her nineteenth victory of the season. Lucinda Model was second, Laura Verdonschot third.

A day after the decisive Superprestige competitors in Middelkerke, the penultimate spherical of the X20 Bogs Trophy was Lille. Leisure space De Lilse Bergen has been the setting for the Krawatencross for a few years because it was once more in the present day. There was no stress within the general, however there have been nonetheless loads of causes for a superb race. This is able to be Fem van Empel’s final race this cyclo-cross season.

The World champion nonetheless had the motivation to make one thing of the day, which was evident at the beginning. The Visma | Lease a Bike rider received off to a superb begin and was the primary onto the grass. Her greatest rival for the victory, Lucinda Model, was additionally alert and gave the impression to be the one one capable of observe Van Empel’s opening tempo. Laura Verdonschot had a poorer begin, however the Belgian managed to advance in a short time. Verdonschot moved as much as third place very quickly, however was already about 10 seconds behind Van Empel. The latter had no intention of slowing down and already gave up fairly a bit within the opening lap. Model needed to make each effort to catch up, however she succeeded. Third, fourth and fifth within the race: Verdonschot, Annemarie Worst and Leonie Bentveld adopted inside 15 seconds after one lap.

After simply 7 minutes of racing, solely two riders may take the victory: Van Empel and Model. Van Empel determined to push on once more within the second lap. The Dutch champion misplaced about 10 seconds and Van Empel managed to proceed to increase her lead within the the rest of the race. The cross misplaced its pleasure as Van Empel as soon as once more gave the impression to be unbeatable and the opposite podium locations had been additionally secured. At one level Verdonschot appeared to threaten Model, however she nonetheless had one thing left within the tank and managed to maintain the Belgian behind her. This all occurred behind Fem van Empel, who rode comfortably to her nineteenth victory of the 2024 cyclo-cross season within the last spherical. Van Empel additionally received the X2O Trophy general. There may be the ultimate spherical in Brussels subsequent week, however her lead can’t be crushed.

Race winner, Fem van Empel (Visma | Lease a Bike): “I’m pleased that I can finish with a victory. I needed to thank the supporters for the previous season. That’s generally forgotten. I’m pleased to finish the season with a win. It actually flew by. On the one hand, it’s a disgrace that I’ve already ridden my final cross, however it’s also good to recharge the batteries.”

2nd, Lucinda Model (Baloise Trek Lions): “Fem was clearly the very best once more. She will begin somewhat quicker after a bend and her prime velocity can be somewhat larger. I attempted to get away from her for a second, however that flip was over shortly. Laura has actually picked up steam in current weeks. She put good strain within the background. It definitely wasn’t a clean trip to the end. However I knew I needed to save one thing for the final lap. It is very important keep sharp, regardless that I did make a small mistake every so often. However that was apparently additionally the case with Laura. I can look again on a superb weekend. It’s at all times good to win a cross. Second was the best potential in the present day.”

third, Laura Verdonschot (De Ceuster-Bonache): “It’s a stunning day in the present day. My household may be very pleased with the duck I collected. My godchildren had been already beaming within the tent. I received near Lucinda, however at one level I needed to cope with a sluggish puncture, or so it felt. I performed it secure and determined to change, however that didn’t go very easily. I additionally missed my begin and by then the hole had truly already been made. We held on to our positions, though Lucinda was additionally barely stronger. I believed for a second that I must trip to the end with Annemarie. I already thought: fuck, there goes my duck. However in the long run I used to be capable of put sufficient strain within the sand passages and I used to be capable of trip away. I hope to proceed racing with these legs within the coming weeks. Then there’s nonetheless one thing stunning in it.”

X2O Trofee Lille – Girls Outcome:
1. Fem van Empel (Ned) Visma | Lease a Bike in 41:52
2. Lucinda Model (Ned) Baloise Trek Lions at 0:36
3. Laura Verdonschot (Bel) De Ceuster-Bonache at 0:51
4. Annemarie Worst (Ned) Cyclocross Reds at 1:09
5. Leonie Bentveld (Ned) Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal at 1:23
6. Sanne Cant (Bel) Crelan-Fristads at 1:52
7. Manon Bakker (Ned) Crelan-Fristads at 1:56
8. Marion Norbert Riberolle (Bel) Crelan-Fristads at 2:15
9. Aniek van Alphen (Ned) Cyclocross Reds
10. Alicia Franck (Bel) De Ceuster-Bonache.

Lille’24:

 

Primoz Roglic’s 2024 Race Program to the Tour
Primož Roglič is wanting ahead to success within the 2024 Tour de France and is constructing as much as the French Grand Tour with few races and extra coaching camps. He is without doubt one of the finest all-round riders and could be the highest performer within the time trials, climbing and attacking. That is his program as much as the Tour.

Primož Roglič’s Race Schedule:
03-03 – 10-03 Paris-Good
01-04 – 06-04 Itzulia Basque Nation
02-06 – 09-06 Criterium du Dauphine
29-06 – 21-07 Tour de France.

Roglič units out his early season:

 

Alberto Dainese Will Miss Spanish One-Day Races and Volta ao Algarve As a result of Coaching Crash
Alberto Dainese is not going to be at the beginning of the Spanish races in Murcia and Almería this weekend. The Italian sprinter of the Tudor workforce crashed throughout coaching and injured his face and jaw, the Swiss workforce introduced in a press launch.

Alberto Dainese moved from dsm-firmenich PostNL to Tudor on the finish of final season. Together with his new workforce, the Italian sprinted to second place within the Trofeo Ses Salines-Felanitx. However now, Dainese won’t be able to proceed exhibiting his good kind in Murcia, Almeriá and the Volta ao Algarve.

It isn’t but identified how lengthy the sprinter will probably be out of motion, however his workforce does say that he didn’t undergo any fractures within the fall throughout coaching. It’s sure that the Italian is not going to be in motion once more within the subsequent two weeks.

Alberto Dainese out for no less than two weeks:

 

Óscar Sevilla needed to Abandon Tour Colombia After a Crash
Óscar Sevilla was in an excellent place after three days within the Tour Colombia, however the now 47 year-old Spaniard needed to depart the race after a crash. Sevilla has suffered fractures to his left collarbone and in his costal arch.

The crash occurred within the last of the troublesome third stage to Tunja. The victory went to nationwide champion Alejandro Osorio, however in a gaggle behind Sevilla was compromised within the dash. “With 500 metres to go, Óscar was concerned in a fall with a number of riders, and got here into contact with the fences,” his Medellín workforce mentioned.

As a result of Sevilla crashed within the final three kilometres, he was put similtaneously the group he was in at that second. On this method he misplaced solely 11 seconds general. Consequently, he dropped to 3rd place, however he may nonetheless competed for the general victory. It turned out to be now not vital, as a result of examination within the hospital revealed fractures within the collarbone and the costal arch. Stitches had been additionally wanted in his face and shoulder, however surgical procedure was not vital.

Sevilla out of the Tour Colombia:

 

Fabio Jakobsen Deserted the Muscat Race After a Minor Crash
Fabio Jakobsen didn’t end his first race for dsm-firmenich PostNL. The sprinter of the Dutch workforce crashed early within the Muscat Traditional, a one-day race within the run-up to the Tour of Oman.

Jakobsen additionally suffered a puncture early within the Muscat Traditional (UCI 1.1) and crashed. “Despite the fact that he received again on the bike and felt good, Fabio has now gotten off the bike,” dsm-firmenich PostNL wrote on social media.

The hilly finale of the Muscat Traditional was definitely not appropriate for Jakobsen. For him, the opening stage of the Tour of Oman, on Saturday, was extra attention-grabbing. It’s the solely dash alternative in that stage race. “The mixture of the Tour of Oman with the UAE Tour is engaging,” he mentioned. “As a result of you will get used to the race right here and you can begin in UAE with aggressive legs.”

Jakobsen deserted Muscat:

 

Florian Vermeersch Out of Motion for Six Months After a Critical Crash
Florian Vermeersch’s femur fracture, sustained within the Tour of Murcia, is a significant blow to Lotto Dstny’s spring plans. Sports activities director Dirk Demol was the primary to achieve his rider, who crashed exhausting on a descent. “I instantly knew that we had misplaced him for a very long time,” Demol instructed Het Nieuwsblad. “He was crying and groaning in ache.”

It’s anticipated that Vermeersch, who underwent surgical procedure on Saturday night, will probably be out of motion for about six months after a crash on the descent of the Bermejo climb. From the workforce automotive, Demol heard in regards to the crash. “After I noticed Florian mendacity two metres deeper alongside the opposite facet of the wood balustrade, I knew it instantly,” he mentioned.

“He will need to have hit the wood balustrade along with his left thigh. I didn’t dare look a lot at his leg. I sat there for ten minutes. He was deeply concerned in it,” mentioned Demol. “In precept he’s out of motion for six months, however however he’s an athlete and so they can come again a lot quicker than a traditional mortal. However we could have misplaced him for a very long time anyway.”

The workforce’s different chief, Arnaud De Lie, who had retired from the race, was additionally within the workforce automotive that stopped with Vermeersch. “It wasn’t a fairly sight,” he mentioned. “Florian just isn’t solely an excellent teammate, but additionally a frontrunner. I hoped his fall wouldn’t be too unhealthy, however after I noticed him mendacity there I feared the worst. Clearly this adjustments our plans a bit. We nonetheless have a superb workforce, however I might relatively have Florian with me within the spring races.”

No spring for Florian Vermeersch because of a damaged femur in Murcia:

 

Greg Van Avermaet Can Journey Unbound Gravel
Greg Van Avermaet will make his debut subsequent summer time in Unbound Gravel, one of many largest and most prestigious gravel occasions in america. The now retired Olympic champion had registered for a draw and, in accordance with the organisers, he received a spot.

“We’re very pleased to welcome Olympic champion and Paris-Roubaix winner Greg Van Avermaet to the beginning line in June,” mentioned the Unbound Gravel organisers. “Greg has pulled his fortunate ticket within the lottery and can report back to us in Gravel Metropolis to compete in opposition to the very best gravel racers in North America. It’s time for this Belgian legend to see what the Flint Hills appear to be.”

Within the feedback underneath Unbound Gravel’s Instagram put up, some followers query the draw from which Van Avermaet emerged because the winner of a participation ticket. They suppose it’s no coincidence that the Olympic champion has obtained an invite.

Final autumn, Van Avermaet received his first triathlon. Subsequent 12 months he’ll compete in additional gravel races along with Unbound, particularly in Europe.

This 12 months, Unbound Gravel 200 will happen on June 1, 2024. Final 12 months, the victory in Kansas after a 10-hour race, went to Keegan Swenson and former professional bike owner Laurens ten Dam completed fourth. The 12 months earlier than, Dutchman Ivar Slik received a tricky version of the gravel traditional

Van Avermaet to Unbound?

 

Hear in to The Wolfpack Howls
Model new podcast offers perception into Soudal Fast-Step

The Wolfpack Howls, the brand-new official podcast from Soudal Fast-Step, is now accessible to take heed to on Spotify. The present will probably be out a number of occasions a month, bringing you the newest information from throughout the workforce, in addition to introducing the characters and giving some perception into what makes us one of the vital profitable squads within the historical past of biking.

However in addition to simply listening to about it, we want to you get entangled. Each week we could have a particular visitor and we’re inviting you to ship in your questions. Be sure to hold an eye fixed out on our social media channels for extra particulars.

To listen to the preview episode, see right here.

 

Medical replace – Wout Geerinckx and Obie Vidts Progress of their Rehabilitation
A month and a half after being hit head-on by a automotive in the course of the collective coaching camp of Wanty-ReUz-Technord within the province of Alicante, Wout Geerinckx and Obie Vidts have taken a brand new step ahead of their rehabilitation in current days.

On account of the accident on nineteenth of December 2023, each riders of the Continental Growth workforce suffered a number of accidents and fractures, impeding them to cycle on the street for a number of months. After the crash, Obie Vidts had surgical procedure for the a number of fractures in each fingers within the hospital of Herentals in Belgium and is now allowed to coach outside.

As for Wout Geerinckx, who suffered a fractured proper elbow, left knee, femur and arm and underwent surgical procedure within the hospitals of Benidorm and Herentals, he was allowed to face on his left leg for the primary time.

Gerald Ackerl (Head physician): “The restoration means of Wout Geerinckx and Obie Vidts is evolving in a great way. All wounds have fully healed and there are constructive indicators that additionally the restoration of their fractures is on a great way. After an X Ray examination on Monday fifth of February, Wout obtained inexperienced lights to start out the subsequent step of his rehabilitation. He’s now allowed to maneuver and to make use of half of his physique weight on his left leg. We count on him to start out driving on an ergonomic bike in two weeks, earlier than his subsequent appointment on 18th of March. If this evolution additionally reveals additional encouraging indicators, he’ll be capable to begin energy coaching. As for Obie, he rode exterior for the primary time on Monday fifth of February. Nevertheless, he nonetheless must be cautious along with his fingers for no less than two weeks due to the pin in his little finger. After the removing of the pin on twentieth of February it is going to take a while to recuperate the motion of the tendons. After the current progress within the therapeutic processes our U23 riders can look optimistic to the subsequent steps of their rehabilitation.”

Wout Geerinckx: “Since I left hospital three weeks in the past, I’ve been feeling development day-after-day. This Wednesday, the medical doctors confirmed this constructive impression throughout an intensive check-up. They appeared relatively stunned by the comparatively speedy restoration course of. I’ve been given a go to start out rehabilitation and take my first steps on crutches. Each little bit of progress, regardless of how small, makes me very pleased. Now I can look in the direction of the longer term. Possibly in a couple of weeks time I’ll even be capable to train on a hometrainer. On the long run, I can’t wait to return with the workforce to coach and hopefully even take part in a couple of races on the finish of the 12 months. I want Wanty-ReUz-Technord all the very best for the beginning of the season and I’d wish to thank everybody for the various messages of help that helped me via the hardest moments.”

Obie Vidts: “The primary month after the accident was troublesome, as a result of I couldn’t do something with my fingers. However now I am going to the physiotherapist day-after-day for my rehabilitation and I may practice on the rollers. This week, we discovered a substitute for indoor coaching due to the biking monitor in Borsbeke, the place I can trip outside on good street floor and in secure circumstances with out visitors. In two weeks time, the pin will probably be faraway from my little finger, that’s the subsequent step I’m wanting ahead to.”

Wout Geerinckx and Obie Vidts recovering:

 

Ridley and Eddy Merckx Put De Lie and Bardet Bikes on Sale
As a result of Belgian Biking Manufacturing unit now not provides bikes to the Lotto Dstny and Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale workforce, the Belgian firm is placing the previous racing bikes up on the market throughout a gross sales weekend. The bikes of the manufacturers Ridley and Eddy Merckx can be found on February 17 and 18.

The sponsorship contract between Belgian Biking Manufacturing unit and Lotto Dstny was terminated early after final season. That is the rationale for the bicycle producer from Belgium to promote the workforce’s Ridley bicycles to the broader public throughout a particular gross sales weekend. The older Eddy Merckx bicycles from the collaboration with the then AG2R La Mondiale are additionally on provide.

The Belgian producer has mentioned that the previous bikes of Caleb Ewan, Arnaud De Lie, Thomas De Gendt and Romain Bardet, and others, have been technically checked and accredited. Every bike is in good situation and reveals at most some paint harm.

The Ridley bicycles are supplied from 3,500 euros, whereas the cycles from the previous AG2R La Mondiale can be found from 2,199 euros. All bikes are displayed in several sizes and with varied tools. Cost could be made in money or by financial institution or bank card. The bikes are on the market on Saturday, February 17 between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, and Sunday, February 18 between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM at Flanders’ Bike Valley, at Tervantstraat 2b in Beringen.

Purchase Arnaud De Lie’s bike:

 

Derbywheel Efficiently Completes the First Part of Launch Plan
Inaugural Derbywheel Riders Will Now be Chosen

DerbyWheel (DW), the pioneering new international Skilled Keirin idea, has reached a big milestone with the profitable completion of the primary part of its launch plan.

With profitable rider inductions accomplished in Manchester, UK, Melbourne, Australia and Seoul, Korea, attracting 343 riders from over 26 completely different international locations worldwide, the inaugural DerbyWheel riders will now be chosen.

Throughout the induction course of, riders underwent rigorous bodily assessments, together with the flying 200m time trial and Wattbike 30-second dash energy check. These assessments supplied priceless information used to categorise riders who met the minimal necessities into certainly one of three classes: S Class, A Class, and B Class.

Moreover, a sequence of workshops had been performed to teach riders on DerbyWheel guidelines and procedures, together with an Integrity workshop delivered by DerbyWheel’s integrity associate, Sportradar.

Trying forward, the preliminary group of riders who meet the minimal necessities will probably be confirmed within the coming weeks and invited to develop into the inaugural DerbyWheel racers. A few of them may also take part in a check occasion scheduled for late April earlier than the official graduation of the primary full season in early June.

James Pope, CEO of DerbyWheel, mentioned: “The UK induction marked a key milestone in our preparation to launch DerbyWheel. The induction course of was an incredible success and we’ve been excited to see the calibre of riders who’re taken with collaborating in Professional Keirin.

“As a part of the method, we interviewed all of the riders and requested what their predominant motivation was to take part in DerbyWheel. The overwhelming response was that riders need extra racing alternatives both to realize extra expertise or to proceed doing the game they love.

“This reinforces our imaginative and prescient for DerbyWheel to enrich the prevailing monitor biking calendar to supply common racing for riders of all ranges. We are actually excited to maneuver to the subsequent part as we gear as much as launch international Professional Keirin racing later this 12 months.”

Talking on DerbyWheel from a rider’s perspective, former Keirin World Champion Shane Perkins mentioned: “Derby Wheel is a good initiative for monitor biking’s future. It can create alternatives for athletes to race greater than they ever have, entice extra cyclists and retain them throughout the sport.

“I used to be very lucky to have had the same alternative throughout my biking profession and race in Japanese keirin which supplied me the means to proceed on my biking journey. I’m very enthusiastic about what’s to return inside DerbyWheel and the alternatives it is going to present not solely to myself as a rider however to all athletes inside our sport to be skilled keirin riders.”

Commonwealth Video games Keirin silver medalist Lewis Oliva added: “I used to be so excited to be included within the current DerbyWheel induction occasion in Manchester. It has impressed me to get again into the world of racing after 5 years away from the game. It’s apparent to see how nicely run {and professional} Derby Wheel is and I can’t look ahead to the upcoming keirin season.”

Particulars of the DerbyWheel 2024 season will probably be introduced later this 12 months. Extra info could be discovered at www.derbywheel.com. With over 550 riders registered, extra inductions will probably be hosted later this 12 months for the riders who couldn’t attend.

 

Vingegaard should cope with Quintana, Bernal, Rodriguez and Carapaz in O Gran Camiño
Jonas Vingegaard is not going to have it as straightforward this 12 months in O Gran Camiño as final 12 months. Again then, the Tour winner of Jumbo-Visma needed to compete in opposition to Jesús Herrada and Ruben Guerreiro, however this 12 months he’ll face Nairo Quintana and Iván Ramiro Sosa and others. These two will lead the Movistar workforce.

The organisers of O Gran Camiño, often known as the Tour of Galicia, shared Movistar’s seven-man choice on Thursday. Quintana will make his official return to Europe with Movistar. Final month he rode the nationwide championship in Colombia and rode the Tour Colombia final week.

Quintana will probably be joined by Sosa, house rider Carlos Canal, Gregor Mühlberger, Will Barta, Jorge Arcas and Antonio Pedrero. With these seven, Movistar will compete with Visma | Lease a Bike, which, along with defending champion Jonas Vingegaard, additionally appears to be sending Wilco Kelderman and Cian Uijtdebroeks, Ben Tulett and Johannes Staune-Mittet.

The four-day stage race can depend on much more attention-grabbing names, as a result of additionally Egan Bernal, Carlos Rodriguez (each INEOS Grenadiers), Richard Carapaz, Rigoberto Urán, Hugh Carthy (all EF Schooling-EasyPost), David Gaudu and Lenny Martinez (Groupama-FDJ) are on the provisional begin checklist. O Gran Camiño will probably be held from February 22-25.

Possibly not really easy for Vingegaard this 12 months:

 

Scheldeprijs Pronounces Groups for 2024
The Scheldprijs has introduced the collaborating groups for the upcoming version. The BEAT Biking Membership and Tarteletto-Isorex have been invited as a Continental groups. Tour de Tietema-Unibet, Tudor, Bingoal WB, Flanders-Baloise and Q36.5 are amongst others.

Along with eleven WorldTeams and the three finest ProTeams of 2023: Lotto Dstny, Israel-Premier Tech and Uno-X Mobility, eight different groups will probably be at the beginning of the Scheldeprijs in 2024. ProTeams Tour de Tietema-Unibet, Tudor, Bingoal WB, Flanders-Baloise, TotalEnergies and Q36.5 have all been invited. There are additionally two Continental groups: The Dutch BEAT Biking Membership and the Belgian Tarteletto-Isorex. Final 12 months, BEAT was additionally at the beginning of the spring traditional, however not Tarteletto-Isorex.

Within the girls’s race, there are sixteen continental groups to compete in opposition to the seven WorldTour groups, together with SD Worx-Protime, Visma | Lease a Bike and Fenix-Deceuninck. This 12 months the Scheldeprijs will probably be held on April third.

At all times echelons within the Scheldeprijs:

 

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