I feel the 2024 season has began. A full EUROTRASH bag to get by with the Cadel Evens Nice Ocean Males’s Street Race, Deakin College Ladies’s Street Race, Grand Prix Cycliste de Marseille, Problem Mallorca, Surf Coast Traditional and never forgetting cyclo-cross: UCI World Cup – GP Adrie van der Poel in Hoogerheide and the X2O Badkamers Trofee Flandriencross in Hamme – All of the video motion, studies and outcomes.
Patrick Lefevere talks outdated (Julian Alaphilippe) and new (Paul Magnier) – TOP STORY.
Rider information: Mathieu van der Poel and Remco Evenepoel finest mates on the bike, Geraint Thomas to trip Giro and Tour, Guillaume Martin debuts in Strade Bianche and rides two Grand Excursions in 2024, Rudy Molard suffered concussion within the Tour Down Below, Milan Vader disappointment after the Tour Down Below, Laurens ten Dam has a full season of gravel, Crimson Bull now helps Zoe Bäckstedt and Asbjørn Hellemose couldn’t get a contract after two years within the WorldTour.
Staff information: Soudal Fast-Step and Bahrain Victorious to the AlUla Tour, INEOS Grenadiers announce Giro long-list, Visma | Lease a Bike has a ketones sponsor, Freiburg Public Prosecutor’s workplace nonetheless investigating the Michel Hessmann doping case and Cofidis title 4 riders for the 2024 Tour de France.
Race information: INEOS Grenadiers needs to avoid wasting the Tour of Britain, 2024 Liège-Bastogne-Liège last and MyWhoosh introduced as fundamental companion for the UCI Street World Championships from 2024 to 2026.
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TOP STORY: Patrick Lefevere Talks Julian Alaphilippe and Paul Magnier
Patrick Lefevere nonetheless has confidence in Julian Alaphilippe. The supervisor of Soudal Fast-Step seemed again with GCN on the Tour Down Below and forward of the 2024 season. “Alaphilippe may have gained on Willunga Hill,” stated Lefevere.
Paul Magnier gave Soudal Fast-Step the primary victory of the season final Thursday. Lefevere is after all proud of that, however already noticed one other alternative for a victory this season. “The Tour Down Below was okay, not dangerous, not nice. We noticed Julian on the stage we anticipate from him. He can come again from Australia with the sensation behind his thoughts that he can win. He may have gained at Willunga if he had waited slightly longer earlier than attacking. However he was there,” says Lefevere concerning the fifth stage. Lefevere remembers the constructive, however emphasises the significance of this season for the previous World champion. “It’s an essential season for him. Julian promised me that if he had one other winter, he may work in the direction of his earlier stage. I hope he has a yr with out dangerous luck this season and that he’s at his finest within the Tour of Flanders. I nonetheless keep in mind the race in 2020 and the incident with the bike. He was then the person who did the forcing. I’m positive his expertise hasn’t disappeared.”
Patrick Lefevere could be very complimentary of Paul Magnier, who gained Thursday’s Trofeo Ses Salines-Felanitx on his debut for Soudal Fast-Step. Lefevere is happy with the 19 year-old Frenchman. “I do know one factor for positive, that these sorts of victories present extra motivation. I don’t care who wins, so long as they put on our jersey. It’s a pleasant win so early within the season,” he continued. Along with newcomer Magnier, the younger Luke Lamperti additionally completed on the rostrum of the Trofeo Ses Salines-Felanitx. “We solely select one of the best riders and don’t spend as a lot cash as another groups, however we work properly with our scouting and have been in touch with Paul Magnier for a very long time.”
The younger Frenchman, who got here from Trinity Racing, is a comparatively new title within the peloton. “You may see that he’s good and an actual athlete. We’ve got seven such younger boys within the crew this yr. This exhibits that good coaching has taken place in Calpe. It’s at all times shocking when younger riders win their first race. I noticed a photograph of Luke Lampaerti and Paul this morning celebrating their debut, and so they find yourself successful. That could be very stunning.”
“These abilities study in a short time. You may say that it’s ‘solely’ Mallorca, however there are a lot of good riders right here,” stated Lefevere, who’s proud of the skills he has introduced in. “I’m no Madame Soleil (fortune teller), however we have now introduced in younger individuals with actual expertise. Paul comes from mountain biking, so it’s particular to instantly win on the street. In the course of the coaching camp he additionally beat Tim Merlier two or thrice in sprints. That was simply throughout coaching, however they had been critical about it. That was already signal.”
Paul Magnier – Patrick’s new ‘blue eyed boy!’
Cadel Evens Nice Ocean Street Race – Males 2024
Laurence Pithie gained the Cadel Evans Nice Ocean Street Race. The younger rider of Groupama-FDJ gained the WorldTour race after a dash from a small group. Natnael Tesfatsion and Georg Zimmermann took second and third locations.
The Cadel Evans Nice Ocean Street Race is the closing occasion of the TDU sequence of races in Australia. After a shocking victory by Marius Mayrhofer final yr, high favourites had been Biniam Girmay, Elia Viviani and Caleb Ewan. The sprinters can have the issue of the robust climbs within the laps of the ultimate circuit.
Jackson Medway, Zac Marriage (each BridgeLane), Joshua Cranage and Dylan Proctor-Parker (each ARA | Skip Capital) made up the early break of the day. The main group labored properly collectively, however had been by no means a hazard to the peloton. Oscar Onley needed to abandon. The younger dsm-firmenich PostNl rider crashed and couldn’t proceed attributable to a damaged collarbone. Within the final 30 kilometres the break was caught and the quick climbs began to take their toll. The primary assault got here from Mathias Vacek and Quinn Simmons, each of Lidl-Trek. Then it was Louis Barré who made a transfer, however he too had little success. It was clear that Lidl-Trek needed a tough race. After Vacek and Simmons’ try, it was Juan Pedro López and Bauke Mollema who put the stress on. They needed to put on down the sprinters, which appeared to work. It was then the lads of Israel-Premier Tech who, because of Corbin Robust, continued to set the tempo.
Within the final 10 kilometres, when the peloton was nonetheless about 20 males, the assaults stored coming. Luke Plapp, Ryan Archie and Jhonatan Narváez, all tried. The most effective try was by American champion Simmons, who lasted a longest day off the entrance. However ultimately he too couldn’t solo to the end line and was caught within the final kilometre. Mollema then tried a shock leap. however he too was reeled in. There can be a dash between 14 riders for the win. Laurence Pithie had been retaining his powder dry and put in a powerful dash. The 21 year-old New Zealander pushed his wheel throughout the road simply forward of Natnael Tesfatsion. Georg Zimmermann was third, Robust and Narváez had been fourth and fifth. For Pithie, who was wanting good within the Tour Down Below final week, that is his second skilled victory. Final season he gained the French one-day race Cholet-Pays de la Loire.
Race winner, Laurence Pithie (Groupama-FDJ): “Fortunately I used to be capable of finding a spot in the previous couple of hundred metres. I had an excellent feeling on the climbs. I simply adopted, which was tactic. Then we went to the road with a gaggle, however I used to be a bit boxed in. Corbin (Robust) had additionally seen that I used to be bluffing and let me shut a spot. Nevertheless, I attempted to remain affected person as a result of that was what we had mentioned with the crew within the morning. I additionally knew that it was harmful to get trapped towards the fences in these final lots of of metres. That occurred a bit, however fortunately I nonetheless discovered a gap. I needed to go all the best way, it was robust. I used to be in a position to maintain on and was additionally in a position to maintain off the upcoming riders. It’s actually unimaginable to win right here.”
2nd, Natnael Tesfatsion (Lidl-Trek): “I don’t assume it’s a secret that we had been dissatisfied with the outcomes from Santos Tour Down Below. We had some good performances however we lacked one thing on the finish of the week so, to get this consequence right here is tremendous good. We had a plan coming into the race. We needed to make the race exhausting on the circuits and my job was to be there for a small group dash. Because of how we raced as a crew, we had been in a position to execute our plan virtually to perfection. Generally it’s tough while you end second by such a small margin however I’m proud of this consequence and this efficiency each for myself and for the Staff. The season remains to be lengthy for all of us however, with the best way we raced as we speak, I feel we have now proven we’re all in fine condition.”
third, Georg Zimmermann (Intermarché-Wanty): “I’m very proud on reaching my first World Tour podium in a someday race as we speak. I used to be lower than a motorbike size away from the victory, however I’ve no regrets. I attempted my utmost finest and I’m happy with this unbelievable efficiency. On the climbs I every time needed to dig fairly deep to comply with the strongest riders. After the final ascent of Challambra I totally centered on the dash, in case Biniam Girmay would return within the main group and likewise as a result of the quite downhill last was not beneficial for assaults. Ultimately our group stayed forward and I managed to place properly within the last straight, till it bubbled up with 750 meter to go. I selected for the suitable facet of the street and launched this downhill dash from far. This third place is a pleasant technique to conclude our journey to Australia after Biniam’s victory within the Surf Coast Traditional and my twelfth place within the last classification of the Tour Down Below. I felt sturdy and loved our glorious crew spirit for 4 weeks, all of us labored exhausting with the identical purpose in thoughts. So I’m trying to the European classics with confidence.”
Cadel Evens Nice Ocean Street Race – Males Consequence:
1. Laurence Pithie (NZ) Groupama-FDJ in 4:17:40
2. Natnael Tesfatsion (Eri) Lidl-Trek
3. Georg Zimmermann (Ger) Intermarché-Wanty
4. Corbin Robust (NX) Israel-Premier Tech
5. Jhonatan Narváez (Eu) INEOS Grenadiers
6. Axel Mariault (Fra) Cofidis
7. Chris Hamilton (Aus) dsm-firmenich PostNL
8. Christian Scaroni (Ita) Astana Qazaqstan
9. Jonas Rutsch (Ger) EF Schooling-EasyPost
10. Louis Barré (Fra) Arkéa-B&B Resorts.
Nice Ocean Street Race’24:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGN3abHj3A8
Deakin College Ladies’s Street Race 2024
19 year-old Rosita Reijnhout gained the ladies’s Cadel Evans Nice Ocean Street Race in Australia on Saturday. The Dutch Visma | Lease a Bike rider was one of the best after greater than 140 kilometres. Reijnhout gained the Deakin College Elite Ladies’s Street Race after a tough finale, the place she narrowly held off Dominika Wlodarczyk and Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig.
The Ladies’s WorldTour race began and completed in Geelong, the place the lads’s Cadel Evans Nice Ocean Street Race will likely be held on Sunday. Within the final 30 kilometres the peloton needed to sort out Challambra Crescent twice (1.1km at 8.5%). After the highest there was a brief descent, a stretch of 500 metres at 8% and one other 8 kilometres to the end.
A compact peloton rode in the direction of the ultimate climb of Challambra Crescent, the place high favorite, Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig (FDJ-Suez), went on the assault. Her solo didn’t final lengthy, as a result of simply over 5 kilometres from the end, Reijnhout (Visma | Lease a Bike) and Wlodarczyk (UAE Staff ADQ) joined her. Behind the three leaders, a chasing group had shaped, with Sarah Gigante attempting to cross, which didn’t work. Greater than 4 kilometres from the end, 19 year-old Reijnhout made an assault and rode away from Wlodarczyk and Ludwig. She managed to carry off the 2 chasers to the end in Geelong. Wlodarczyk and Ludwig managed to get to inside touching distance of Reijnhout, however the victory went to the younger Dutch woman.
At 19 years and 294 days, Reijnhout is sort of the youngest winner ever of a Ladies’s WorldTour race. Solely Franziska Koch was youthful (19 years and 47 days) when she gained within the 2019 Holland Girls Tour. On this yr’s Ladies’s Tour Down Below, Reijnhout completed thirteenth total within the basic classification, after ninth place within the hilly stage to Willunga Hill.
Race winner, Rosita Reijnhout (Visma | Lease a Bike): “The plan was to assault on the primary climb as we speak. It didn’t fairly work out, however I felt good. I went with my intestine, and when Ludwig attacked, I went after her. When she slowed down, I noticed a possibility to assault. I rapidly gained just a few metres, and I gave every thing for the win. It’s nice that it labored out, because of the nice work of the crew. I nonetheless can’t imagine it. It has been an amazing expertise. I realized rather a lot, and we grew nearer as a crew. We additionally did an amazing job within the races and got here residence with two wins. Though these have been nice weeks, I’m additionally wanting ahead to returning to the Netherlands quickly to have a good time my victory with my household.”
4th, Ruth Edwards (Human Powered Well being): “It feels nice to get fourth. We prefer to win so after all I’d have preferred to perform a little higher however I’m happy with this and the way the crew rode, I felt protected the entire time. I take plenty of motivation going into European races. I’m feeling tremendous assured being again within the peloton and I’m excited to have the ability to push and try to race exhausting.”
Deakin College Ladies’s Street Race Consequence
1. Rosita Reijnhout (Ned) Visma | Lease a Bike in 3:53:31
2. Dominika Włodarczyk (Pol) UAE Staff ADQ
3. Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig (Den) FDJ-SUEZ
4. Ruth Edwards (USA) Human Powered Well being at 0:05
5. Grace Brown (Aus) FDJ-SUEZ
6. Francesca Barale (Ita) dsm-firmenich PostNL
7. Victorie Guilman (Fra) St Michel-Mavic-Auber93 WE
8. Sarah Roy (Aus9 Australia
9. Kimberley (Le Court docket) Pienaar (Maur) AG Insurance coverage-Soudal
10. Alice Towers (GB) Canyon//SRAM.
Deakin College Race’24:
Grand Prix Cycliste de Marseille – La Marseillaise 2024
Kévin Niets gained the GP La Marseillaise on Sunday. Within the French season opener, the Luxembourg rider of Groupama-FDJ, out-sprinted his fellow escapee Alex Baudin of Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale. The pair had damaged away within the last 30 hilly kilometres. Behind the 2 escapees, Kévin Vauquelin (Arkéa-B&B Resorts) completed third.
After 20 kilometres, a number one group of 4 males broke away: Hugo Toumire (Cofidis), Alex Colman (Staff Flanders-Baloise), Jelle Vermoote (Bingoal WB), Théo Delacroix (St Michel-Mavic-Auber 93). They had been joined by Jean-Louis Le Ny (Good Métropole Côte d’Azur).
The escapees had about 2 minutes on the Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale, Arkéa-B&B Resorts and Uno-X led peloton. The lead of the 5 was diminished within the final hour of the race. The true finale began greater than 30 kilometres from the end. This was on the climb of the Route des Crêtes (4.1km at 7.6%), adopted by a plateau. Then the Col de la Gineste, the ultimate climb, was additionally divided into two elements, first a stretch of two kilometres at 6%, adopted by the final ramp of 1.3 kilometres at 4.4%. The final 10 kilometres was downhill in the direction of Marseille. On the Route des Crêtes the early break was caught and Groupama-FDJ opened the assault with Rémy Rochas and Kévin Niets. They received away with Alex Baudin of Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale, who accelerated simply earlier than the highest and solely had Niets with him. With a lead of about 20 seconds they began the descent in the direction of the Col de la Gineste.
The chase received off to a really tough begin, as a result of teammates of Baudin and Niets stopped every thing. The main duo was in a position to take 40 seconds on the Gineste. Tudor was the one crew that would nonetheless chase, however it was a detailed combat. Solely Kévin Vauquelin managed to interrupt away from the chasing group, 4 kilometres from the highest. He got here inside 20 seconds, however on the descent the Arkéa-B&B Resorts chief was unable to shut that hole. The victory would come from a two-man dash, which Niets began early. He was clearly the strongest and crossed the road because the winner. Vauquelin completed in third place, 10 seconds behind Niets and Baudin. The primary chasing group adopted greater than 1 minute later. Pierre Gautherat sprinted to fourth place.
Race winner, Kevin Geniets (Groupama-FDJ): “Alone, I wouldn’t have been in a position to maintain on. I instructed myself that my power was lactic acid, so I needed to do a very lengthy dash utilizing that. He (Baudin) was very sturdy, bravo to him. He whispered: ‘I don’t assume we may have carried out significantly better’. Immediately or by no means that I gained. However firstly of the season, I’ve my probability, and I’m extraordinarily glad to win.”
Grand Prix Cycliste de Marseille – La Marseillaise Consequence:
1. Kevin Geniets (Lux) Groupama-FDJ in 4:07:52
2. Alex Baudin (Fra) Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale
3. Kévin Vauquelin (Fra) Arkéa-B&B Resorts at 0:10
4. Pierre Gautherat (Fra) Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale at 1:14
5. Pau Miquel (Spa) Equipo Kern Pharma
6. Quentin Pacher (Fra) Groupama-FDJ
7. Jenno Berckmoes (Bel) Lotto Dstny
8. Eduard Prades (Spa) Caja Rural-Seguros RGA
9. Matteo Trentin (Ita) Tudor
10. Damien Girard (Fra) Good Métropole Côte d’Azur.
GP Marseille’24
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkYiVMgHk9A
Trofeo Ses Salines-Felanitx 2024
Paul Magnier gained the Trofeo Ses Salines-Felanitx on Thursday. The 19 year-old Frenchman gained his first race in a Soudal Fast-Step jersey after an amazing lead-out from the opposite younger rider, Luke Lamperti, who completed third. Alberto Dainese (Tudor) was second and Marijn van den Berg was fourth.
On the second day of the Problem Mallorca, there was an uphill end. The profile of the Trofeo Ses Salines-Felanitx seemed like a mountain stage, however it wasn’t as dangerous as the opposite races on the Spanish island. Solely within the final 8 kilometres did the street actually go upwards, with a steep part of 6%, 7 kilometres from the end. Beforehand sprinters like Marijn van den Berg, Matteo Moschetti, John Degenkolb and André Greipel have gained right here after 173 kilometres. After 3 kilometres of racing, Victor Vercouillie (Staff Flanders-Baloise) was the primary attacker of the day. After being a stagiaire with Bolton Equities Black Spoke final autumn, he needed to indicate himself in his skilled debut. Spaniard Edgar Curto Pellicer (Polti-Kometa), Italian Ricardo Lucca (VF Group Bardiani-CSF Faizanè) and New Zealander Ethan Craine (Mission Echelon Racing) went with him.
The 4 had been allowed to get away by the peloton and so they constructed up a lead of 5:30. Uno X-Mobility took accountability for the chase for his or her chief Alexander Kristoff. Tudor additionally lent a hand for sprinter Alberto Dainese, as did Arnaud Démare’s Arkéa-B&B Resorts. Because of a powerful tailwind, the race was run at a mean of 45kph. With about 50 kilometres to go, the break solely had 1 minute in hand. Vercouillie determined to assault and solely Lucca may comply with. Within the final 10 kilometres the Belgian was on his personal, however he didn’t stand an opportunity towards the quick sprinter’s groups. Within the uphill end, Soudal Fast-Step had a lead-out prepare of six riders. Regardless of a excessive tempo from the opposite trains, 19 year-old sprinter Paul Magnier had an ideal lead-out from teammate Luke Lamperti and the Frenchman was in a position to end it off simply. Alberto Dainese completed second, properly behind Magnier and simply forward of Lamperti. Marijn van den Berg, who gained this race in Mallorca final yr, completed fourth after he was obstructed within the finale.
Race winner, Paul Magnier (Soudal Fast-Step): “It feels wonderful to win on my debut with this unbelievable crew, which has so many nice riders and the place I already really feel at residence. I’m having a tough time discovering the phrases to inform you how I really feel after this victory. I’m simply 19 years of age, I nonetheless don’t know what kind of rider I’m, so to take the win right here it’s actually unimaginable, one thing I’d have by no means dreamed of. My teammates did a tremendous job as we speak. On these lengthy straight roads within the final 20 kilometres we stayed collectively and made positive we had been in place the entire time. Then, Gianni and Yves took over and pulled exhausting to stretch the peloton, earlier than Luke – who’s a really quick rider himself – guided me in that hectic finale, doing an excellent job. We had a plan firstly of the day, we adopted it, and now we’re all proud of this success, our first of the season.”
2nd, Alberto Dainese (Tudor): “It was first day with the crew. I used to be wanting ahead to beginning the season with the crew. Marius (Mayrhofer) did job, however sadly I misplaced his wheel within the final 500 metres. There was a quite harmful, slippery bend. Then you definitely needed to change it on instantly. I got here from fifth place with plenty of pace, however that was not sufficient. We got here to win. I needed to instantly repay the crew for his or her exhausting work, so I’m nonetheless left dissatisfied. As a sprinter you at all times wish to win. Fortuitously, there’s a new alternative on Sunday (Trofeo Palma).”
ninth, David Martín (Polti Kometa): “I used to be feeling fairly good and I used to be assured for this end. I made a small mistake within the flip 400 metres from the end, however I’m proud of the sensation. It was a loopy and really quick dash. My team-mates supported and guided me within the last half, within the final 10 kilometres, and that made it simpler for me to be within the combat and within the top-10.”
Trofeo Ses Salines-Felanitx Consequence:
1. Paul Magnier (Fra) Soudal Fast-Step in 3:55:03
2. Alberto Dainese (Ita) Tudor
3. Luke Lamperti (USA) Soudal Fast-Step
4. Marijn van den Berg (Ned) EF Schooling-EasyPost
5. Luca Colnaghi (Ita) VF Group-Bardiani CSF-Faizanè
6. Davide Cimolai (Ita) Movistar
7. Tim Torn Teutenberg (Ger) Lidl-Trek Future Racing
8. Stefano Oldani (Ita) Cofidis
9. David Martin (Spa) Polti Kometa
10. Alexander Kristoff (Nor) Uno-X Mobility.
Trofeo Ses Salines-Felanitx’24:
Trofeo Serra Tramuntana 2024
Lennert Van Eetvelt gained the Trofeo Serra Tramuntana in Mallorca on Friday. The Belgian of Lotto Dstny beat Aleksandr Vlasov and Brandon McNulty in a dash of three. The successful three received away on the final categorised climb of the day.
Friday’s Trofeo Serra Tramuntana was a day for the climbers. Within the 153.8 kilometre race there have been two second-category climbs and one first-category climb to be conquered.
There was an early break of eight males. Two Belgians: Baptiste Planckaert (Intermarché-Wanty) and Dylan Vandestorme (Flanders-Baloise), plus Jonas Gregaard (Lotto Dstny), Andrea Garosio (Polti Kometa), Alexis Renard (Cofidis), Sebastián Mora (Bugos-BH), Gregor Mühlberger (Movistar) and Samuel Boardman (Mission Echelon Racing). Nevertheless, the lead was by no means massive. On the second climb of the day, the Coll de Sollér (7.4km at 4.4%), the main group cut up. The Danish rider Gregaard, a brand new rider with Lotto Dstny, went solo, however it didn’t final lengthy, as a result of he was caught earlier than the foot of the final categorised climb. He was nonetheless ready to stick with a gaggle of ten riders, together with 5 riders from EF Schooling-EasyPost.
Simon Carr, who gained the Trofeo Calvià, Alberto Bettiol, Rui Costa, Aleksandr Vlasov, Brandon McNulty and Tobias Halland Johannessen had been among the many leaders. Behind; the lads of Soudal Fast-Step tried to kind out the scenario, however they had been at 30 seconds. On the Coll Puig Main (14.3km at 6.1%), the race may come collectively. The exhausting tempo of Mattia Cattaneo and Mauri Vansevenant ensured that chief Ilan Van Wilder and likewise Lennert Van Eetvelt, may return to the entrance of the race, about 30 kilometres from the end. EF Schooling-EasyPost rode on the entrance, though ultimately solely Lukas Nerurkar remained. Frederik Wandahl then took over for Vlasov. He attacked not a lot later, after which solely McNulty and Van Eetvelt may comply with.
Behind the three leaders; Van Wilder, Halland Johannessen and Yannis Voisard tried to shut the hole, however the trio solely misplaced floor, the winner would come from the main three. Vlasov, McNulty and Van Eetvelt labored properly and stayed collectively to the highest of the Coll Puig Main. There have been nonetheless some exhausting kilometres the place a distinction may nonetheless be made. But Vlasov, McNulty and Van Eetvelt stayed collectively. The three leaders gambled on a dash. It was McNulty who was the primary to dash, however the American couldn’t maintain it. Van Eetvelt got here previous McNulty within the final hundred metres and was in a position to maintain off Vlasov. The younger rider took Lotto Dstny’s first victory and the primary Belgian victory in 2024. Voisard and Van Wilder accomplished the top-5.
Race winner, Lennert Van Eetvelt (Lotto Dstny): “The distinction with final yr, once I was second, was luck and good legs. Final Wednesday (within the first race of the Problem Mallorca) I already felt that my type was good, however the consequence was dangerous, as a result of I made just a few errors in the course of the race. Immediately every thing went properly. I had an amazing day, luck was on my facet and I’ve to confess that I climbed higher than final yr. I grew to become stronger within the winter. I do know Vlasov and McNulty, they’re very sturdy. However in a dash with climbers I do know I’m not sluggish. I’m usually quicker than different climbers, so I began my dash with confidence. I’m very glad that I can beat these two sturdy males. Moreover, I have to admit that I explored the ultimate on Thursday (he didn’t trip the 2nd race of Problem Mallorca). Final yr I additionally needed to dash with a small group (5 riders) within the twentieth stage of the Vuelta and I solely completed fourth within the dash. I didn’t know the ultimate on the time, I didn’t wish to make that mistake now, so I did a recon and knew the way to method issues. That was an enormous benefit as we speak. It actually means rather a lot to me to win as we speak, the stress is off now. It means rather a lot to win early within the season. I’m additionally very proud to take the primary win for the crew who rode properly as we speak, as much as the opposite teammates now to comply with my path (laughs).”
2nd, Aleksandr Vlasov (BORA-hansgrohe): “I climbed good, however I made a mistake on the dash end. Possibly I waited too lengthy after which I used to be near the obstacles on the left. The legs are good and that’s a very powerful factor as we speak.”
third, Brandon McNulty (UAE Staff Emirates): “It was a tough race. I went at 200 metres to go and gave all of it however the guys had been simply that bit faster. I needed to get the win however it was simply out of attain as we speak, it’s what it’s. My type right here this week has been good and the outcomes are there too with two podiums so issues are pointing in the suitable course. I’m hungry for the primary win.”
Andrea Garosio (Polti Kometa): “It wasn’t simple to get into the breakaway as we speak. There was plenty of curiosity in stepping into the entrance group. It was a really quick begin, a really quick tempo on the climb… there was no time to breathe. After greater than 50 kilometres, we had been in a position to get away in a gaggle that we understood one another properly. However behind, they didn’t give us an opportunity and so they had been too far behind us. The purpose was to be within the breakaway and I made it, so I’m happy.”
Paul Double (Polti Kometa): “I felt excellent as we speak, however I had a puncture earlier than the primary climb and I spent plenty of power to get again into the group. Within the last half we knew I had probability and I pushed exhausting to be with the entrance, however in Puig Main the group broke up and I needed to endure to lose as little time as doable. From the rear group, we fought to remain within the top-20 of the day, which with every thing we skilled, is one thing to be glad about.”
Trofeo Serra Tramuntana Consequence:
1. Lennert Van Eetvelt (Bel) Lotto Dstny in 3:34:43
2. Aleksandr Vlasov (-) BORA-hansgrohe
3. Brandon McNulty (USA) UAE Staff Emirates
4. Yannis Voisard (Sui) Tudor at 0:42
5. Ilan Van Wilder (Bel) Soudal Fast-Step at 0:52
6. Lukas Nerurkar (GB) EF Schooling-EasyPost
7. Iván Romeo (Spa) Movistar
8. Tobias Halland Johannessen (Nor) Uno-X Mobility
9. Igor Arrieta (Spa) UAE Staff Emirates
10. Rune Herregodts (Bel) Intermarché-Wanty at 1:32.
Tramontana’24:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keIR6Y8ee78
Trofeo Pollença-Port d’Andratx 2024
Pelayo Sánchez gained the Trofeo Pollença-Port d’Andratx on Saturday. The Spanish Movistar rider beat Marius Mayrhofer and Aleksandr Vlasov within the dash after an thrilling last.
After the Trofeo Serra de Tramuntana, there was one other robust day within the Trofeo Pollença-Port d’Andratx. The primary 50 kilometres had been flat, earlier than they hit the hills. The riders needed to climb the Coll de Femenías, Coll Puig Mayer and within the final 60 kilometres the Coll den Bleda (4.1km at 5.2%), Coll de sa Pedrissa (6.5km at 4, 9%) and the Coll de Sa Gramola (3.8km at 4.2%).
The route between Pollença and Andratx was to not be underestimated, however the riders weren’t deterred. In a really animated early half, eight riders tried to arrange a break, however this turned out to not final lengthy. A subsequent assault try by Idar Andersen (Uno-X Mobility), Jonas Gregaard (Lotto Dstny), Dylan Vandenstorme (Staff Flanders-Baloise), Cole Kessler (Lidl-Trek Future Racing), Hugo Scala Jr (Mission Echelon Racing) and Sebastian Niehues (REMBE Professional Biking Staff Sauerland) had extra success. These six riders weren’t chased by the peloton and managed to achieve a most lead of 5 minutes. The six was rapidly diminished to 4, after Niehues dropped out and Scala Jr. Andersen crashed. On the Coll Puig Mayer there was an extra thinning of the main group. Gregaard and Andersen had been the strongest, it was too quick for Vandenstorme and Kessler.
Gregaard and Andersen lasted longest on the entrance of the race, however had been caught 40 kilometres from the end. It turned out to be the beginning of latest motion within the race as a number of riders attacked. Most assault makes an attempt had been rapidly closed down, though Igor Arrieta managed to make a spot. The 21 year-old Spaniard, who was making his debut for UAE Staff Emirates in Mallorca, quickly had 30 seconds. It was a courageous effort by Arrieta, however he nonetheless had 30 kilometres to go on his personal. This seemed like an inconceivable job, however Arrieta was fortunate that there was not a lot of a chase behind. The lads of Soudal Fast-Step tried to maintain issues going, however Arrieta held out on his personal properly. Arrieta nonetheless needed to survive the ultimate climb of the Coll de Sa Gramola (3.8km at 4.2%), this turned out to be only a bit an excessive amount of for Arrieta. Lennert Van Eetvelt, winner of the Trofeo Serra Tramuntana on Friday, had good legs and closed the hole to Arrieta. The Spaniard tried to outlive to the highest of the Coll de Sa Gramola, however Van Eetvelt was sturdy.
Arrieta managed to return to Van Eetvelt on the descent. The UAE Staff Emirates rider had an opportunity of victory once more, however with simply 5 kilometres to go, his dream of a primary skilled victory was shattered. Arrieta crashed on a nasty sharp bend and was handed by a number of riders. Van Eetvelt was now alone within the lead once more, though he was not at all sure of victory. His lead over the chasers was small. The Belgian of Lotto Dstny gave it every thing, however it turned out to not be sufficient to remain forward of the group. Van Eetvelt was caught close by of the end, after which Marc Soler tried with a late leap. The Spaniard was caught, after which the race got here right down to a dash from about 10 riders. Movistar’s Sánchez had one of the best dash. Marius Mayrhofer was simply wanting victory and needed to accept second place. Vlasov was on the rostrum for the third time on this yr’s Problem Mallorca, in third. Tobias Halland Johannessen and Ilan Van Wilder crossed the road in fourth and fifth locations.
Race winner, Pelayo Sánchez (Movistar): “Very glad. A really good victory, which I want to dedicate to your entire crew and particularly to César Alierta who was the one who received Movistar into biking and who died just lately. We got here from two and three days of competitors that often price me, not with one of the best legs, however good serving to my teammates. Immediately sadly Álex Aranburu, who was our asset, had a small mishap, I hope he’s okay. From there we rethink the race and people of us who had been within the group then performed our trick and we had been in a position to increase our arms. It was a really loopy race decision, everybody was proposing one thing and the end was very loopy. We needed to keep calm, as a result of I knew I may do it properly right here, within the dash. That’s what I did and I used to be in a position to increase my arms.”
2nd, Marius Mayrhofer (Tudor): “Immediately was a troublesome race. Many tried to assault on the backside of the climb, so I struggled on the final leap. I went with a small second group, however on the descent I used to be flying and on the finish I used to be left alone within the center. I managed to come back again, however Lennert was nonetheless within the lead. I needed to win in any respect prices and I took the initiative to shut as a result of I felt I had the legs. Within the last half, Soler attacked and I needed to get shut once more. Sadly, in The final 100 metres I not had the power. It was very irritating. I raced to win. Within the last, if I didn’t make it, Marc Soler would have gained. I needed to win, and generally it’s a must to race like that to make certain of victory, however Generally others are fortunate. We’ll attempt once more with Alberto Dainese.”
Trofeo Pollença-Port d’Andratx Consequence:
1. Pelayo Sánchez (Spa) Movistar in 3:44:52
2. Marius Mayrhofer (Ger) Tudor
3. Aleksandr Vlasov (-) BORA-hansgrohe
4. Tobias Halland Johannessen (Nor) Uno-X Mobility
5. Ilan Van Wilder (Bel) Soudal Fast-Step
6. Benjamin Thomas (Fra) Cofidis
7. Brandon McNulty (USA) UAE Staff Emirates at 0:02
8. Lennert Van Eetvelt (Bel) Lotto Dstny
9. Marc Soler (Spa) UAE Staff Emirates
10. Alberto Bettiol (Ita) EF Schooling-EasyPost at 0:13.
Pollença-Port d’Andratx’24:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnaVGZHjm1Y
Trofeo Palma: Palma de Mallorca 2024
Gerben Thijssen gained the Trofeo Palma on Sunday. The Belgian sprinter of Intermarché-Wanty was led-out completely for a protracted dash. The Norwegian Alexander Kristoff was second, forward of Dutchman Marijn van den Berg.
The Problem Mallorca sequence ended with the Trofeo Palma, beginning and ending in Palma. The beginning was southeast of the town, after which the peloton rode greater than 100 kilometres inland, however there wasn’t a lot climbing to separate the race. A bunch dash was anticipated after 6 laps of the Palma de Mallorca boulevard.
Six riders attacked early: Former Tour de Tietema-Unibet rider Yentl Vandevelde, together with Canadian Laurent Gervais (Mission Echelon Racing), Joan Riera (Illes Balears Arabay Biking) and Diego Uriarte (Equipo Kern Pharma), Luxembourger Noé Ury (Storck-Metropol) and Italian Samuele Zoccarato (VF Group-Bardiani CSF-Faizanè). The lead of these six by no means exceeded 2 minutes, as a result of the sprinter groups, particularly Intermarché-Wanty, Soudal Fast-Step and Tudor, stored the hole tight. When the break was caught 40 kilometres from the end, the groups that didn’t have a sprinter began to assault.
Movistar, Lotto Dstny and Sport Flanders Baloise tried to arrange a brand new escape in a really chaotic last, however it was BORA-hansgrohe that was probably the most lively. Anton Palzer and Emil Herzog took their probabilities, however they apparently didn’t know what number of laps they needed to trip in Palma. When Herzog crossed the road with two laps to go, he thought he had gained. Soudal Fast-Step tried to pilot their two fast-finishers, Paul Magnier and Luke Lamperti into the ultimate bend, however that failed probably attributable to a puncture. Uno-X Mobility did their job completely, however Alexander Kristoff waited too lengthy earlier than making his leap. The Norwegian was handed by Laurenz Rex, who put Gerben Thijssen on the entrance at high pace.
Race winner, Gerben Thijssen (Intermarché-Wanty): “What a pleasure to reward my teammates who managed the entire race and launched me in an ideal approach. Our plan was to attend for the ultimate lap to go to the entrance with my prepare, which wasn’t simple in any respect within the midst of the chaos. I adopted Adrien Petit and requested Laurenz Rex to remain in my slipstream, in case he would be capable of launch me within the last 100 metres. Which he did to perfection. With such a lead out, I had confidence, I knew it will be tough to move me. The crew places confidence in me, which was mirrored in a unbelievable crew round me as we speak to assist me successful, a brand new prepare to allow me to make a step ahead. That is additionally translated in a pleasant programme. I’m now heading to the Clasica de Almeria, then the Volta ao Algarve, Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne and Paris-Good. This yr I’ll take part within the Giro with the ambition to win my first Grand Tour stage. With this programme, my purpose this season is to measure myself with one of the best sprinters on the earth. I gained 4 instances final yr towards world class sprinters comparable to Caleb Ewan or Tim Merlier. I wish to affirm in 2024 in World Tour races and I can depend on a strong dash prepare, that’s why I’m assured and decided.”
Trofeo Palma: Palma de Mallorca Consequence:
1. Gerben Thijssen (Bel) Intermarché-Wanty in 3:09:11
2. Alexander Kristoff (Nor) Uno-X Mobility
3. Marijn van den Berg (Ned) EF Schooling-EasyPost
4. Tim Torn Teutenberg (Ger) Lidl-Trek Future Racing
5. Arnaud Démare (Fra) Arkéa-B&B Resorts
6. Alberto Dainese (Ita) Tudor
7. Jarne Van de Paar (Bel) Lotto Dstny
8. Daniel Babor (CZ) Caja Rural-Seguros RGA
9. Yves Lampaert (Bel) Soudal Fast-Step
10. Scott McGill (USA) Mission Echelon Racing.
Palma’24:
Surf Coast Traditional 2024
Biniam Girmay took his first victory of 2024. The Eritrean of Intermarché-Wanty gained the second version of the Surf Coast Traditional on Thursday. Girmay was the quickest within the dash forward of Elia Viviani and Corbin Robust.
Many riders who had been firstly of the Tour Down Below had been nonetheless in Australian on Thursday. Sam Bennett gained the primary version of the Surf Coast Traditional (1.1) in 2020. Within the three following years, the occasion was canceled because of the covid pandemic.
The race was slightly below 160 kilometres, beginning in Lorne and ending in Torquay, alongside the Australian south coast, though the circuit was not too difficult. A dash from a big group was anticipated. 5 riders made the ‘break of the day’: Bauke Mollema, Natnael Tesfatsion (each Lidl-Trek), Jonas Rutsch (EF Schooling-EasyPost), William Eaves (ARA Skip Capital) and Zac Marriage (Staff BridgeLane). A courageous effort, however pointless.
The early break lasted for a fairly some time, however Mollema, Tesfatsion and Rutsch had been the final to be caught by the peloton with simply over 4 kilometres to go after which it was right down to the sprinters and their groups. Caleb Ewan, Elia Viviani and Biniam Girmay had been the highest favourites, however Ewan was unable to combat within the battle for victory. Viviani got here out powerfully and seemed to have victory, however the skilled Italian was handed by Girmay earlier than the end line. The sprinter of Intermarché-Wanty had one of the best timing and raced to his first victory of 2024, after just a few good placings within the Tour Down Below. Viviani was second, whereas Corbin Robust, who had recovered from sickness, crossed the road in third. Milan Fretin (Cofidis) and Laurence Pithie (Groupama-FDJ) had been 4th and fifth.
Race winner, Biniam Girmay (Intermarché-Wanty): “Our plan was to manage the race from the beginning and we executed it completely. First, with Simone Petilli controlling the tempo within the peloton after which with Lilian Calmejane lowering the hole with the breakaways within the final 20 kilometres. We knew it was essential to decide on the suitable line in an excellent quick finale with a number of roundabouts. That is why Tom Paquot, Georg Zimmermann, Dion Smith and my lead out Madis Mihkels made positive I may begin the final 100 metres within the slipstream of INEOS Grenadiers. Because of the exemplary work of my teammates all day, I used to be in a position to dash in the direction of my first victory of the season. That is the third yr in a row that I win in January with Intermarché-Wanty, which is great for our confidence. We’ve got plenty of enjoyable collectively right here in Australia, on and off the bike. This night, we’ll most likely take pleasure in a glass of bubbles, earlier than specializing in the Cadel Evans Nice Ocean Street Race on Sunday!”
Surf Coast Traditional Consequence:
1. Biniam Girmay (Eri) Intermarché-Wanty in 3:27:40
2. Elia Viviani (Ita) INEOS Grenadiers
3. Corbin Robust (NZ) Israel-Premier Tech
4. Milan Fretin (Bel) Cofidis
5. Laurence Pithie (NZ) Groupama-FDJ
6. Max Kanter (Ger) Astana Qazaqstan
7. Madis Mihkels (Est) Intermarché-Wanty
8. Piet Allegaert (Bel) Cofidis
9. Emīls Liepiņš (Lat) dsm-firmenich PostNL
10. Daniel McLay (GB) Arkéa-B&B Resorts.
Surf Coast Traditional’24:
UCI Cyclo-Cross World Cup – GP Adrie van der Poel Hoogerheide – Males 2024
Mathieu van der Poel took the victory within the Hoogerheide World Cup on Sunday, however it was not simple for the World champion. Solely within the penultimate lap did the Dutchman make his decisive transfer, wherein he needed to do every thing he may to drop Thibau Nys. Van der Poel was ultimately in a position to solo to victory within the GP Adrie van der Poel, named after his father.
The beginning in Hoogerheide was chaotic. Witse Meeusen, who may trip the World championships if Eli Iserbyt wins the World Cup, crashed with Mees Hendrikx. Fortuitously, they had been in a position to proceed, as was European champion Michael Vanthourenhout, who was additionally concerned, he dropped again to fortieth place.
A big main group shaped on the entrance within the first laps. World champion Mathieu van der Poel was at all times properly positioned, however was retaining it cool within the first a part of the race. Attributable to this, Vanthourenhout was in a position to slowly come again, however after one other fall on the beams, attributable to a crash by Ryan Kamp, he misplaced plenty of locations once more. Led by Iserbyt and Van der Poel, an elite group shaped, together with Pim Ronhaar, Joris Nieuwenhuis and Thibau Nys. There have been already gaps behind. Ronhaar was wanting good and he additionally had two Baloise Trek Lions teammates with him. Later, Nys put in an acceleration, however that didn’t trigger a lot injury. Van der Poel stored a low profile. He managed to cowl an assault by Ronhaar and put in his first assault within the sixth lap of 9. Solely Nys was in a position to comply with, after which Van der Poel took it simple once more and Nieuwenhuis, Iserbyt, Ronhaar and Van der Haar had been in a position to return.
Within the penultimate lap, Van der Poel selected the identical place to assault, on the marginally uphill part the place he may use his energy. As soon as once more it was Nys who responded, however this time it was a bit tougher. Van der Poel didn’t let Nys get on his wheel. Firstly of the ultimate lap the hole to Nys was already 8 seconds. Iserbyt, Nieuwenhuis and Ronhaar adopted at 17 seconds. It grew to become clear that Nys junior needed to go deep when he crashed slightly later and fell again to the chasing group. The battle for second place was in the end gained by Nieuwenhuis, who managed to tug away from the remaining within the finale. He got here inside 5 seconds as Van der Poel calmly coasted to the road. Ronhaar completed third after a dash with Nys and Iserbyt. Iserbyt made sure of his last total victory within the World Cup. For Mathieu van der Poel it his one hundredth cross win in a World Cup, Superprestige or the X2O Trophy. He gained his first World Cup victory in 2015, additionally in Hoogerheide, on the age of 20.
Race winner, Mathieu van der Poel (Ned): “It’s at all times good when it’s a must to combat for it. Profitable is at all times enjoyable, it’s at all times good when it’s a must to combat for it and race tactically. The primary try was slightly too quick. The second time I prolonged it additional to the beams. I do really feel that I’m souring fairly rapidly, with the coaching I had in my legs, however it’s a good signal for subsequent week. Everybody does their very own factor. I’m not the one one with out recent legs and also you’re attempting to work in the direction of tremendous compensation. This weekend is slightly totally different, then I solely had one competitors day this weekend and an additional relaxation day. We take it daily. The main target is on quick coaching classes, resting and getting recent.”
2nd, Joris Nieuwenhuis (Ned): “When you don’t trip properly in Benidorm, you begin to have doubts. I’ve had a busy season, however I’m glad it turned out properly as we speak. The warmth additionally performed methods on me there, after which I went overboard. Immediately it was colder and it labored out properly. That can also be good, as a result of plenty of consideration is paid to him. We are able to go alongside within the shelter. It’s clear what we have now in him, we have now little doubt who the chief and the favorite is. The rostrum is absolutely what I’m going for.”
third, Pim Ronhaar (Ned): “My whole season has been tremendous good and while you end sixteenth in Benidorm, it dents morale. That’s not very cool. However as we speak I confirmed that it’s nonetheless there. It’s quite simple, he (Van der Poel) is 10% higher than us. We may help one another a bit firstly, however so long as Mathieu is in form, he has to do his personal factor. We are able to’t do a lot then. The World championships stays a big day, it’s a must to ensure you are prepared. The situation is sweet and an additional share or two could possibly be added. Hopefully I’ll be on the rostrum subsequent week.”
UCI Cyclo-Cross World Cup – GP Adrie van der Poel Hoogerheide – Males Consequence:
1. Mathieu van der Poel (Ned) in 1:02:57
2. Joris Nieuwenhuis (Ned) at 0:05
3. Pim Ronhaar (Ned) at 0:99
4. Thibau Nys (Bel)
5. Eli Iserbyt (Bel)
6. Joran Wyseure (Bel) at 0:21
7. Lars van der Haar (Ned) at 0:28
8. Clément Venturini (Fra) at 0:38
9. Felipe Orts (Spa) at 0:45
10. Timon Rüegg (Sui) at 0:56.
Hoogerheide’24:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=as1dBKcUIbg
UCI Cyclo-Cross World Cup – GP Adrie van der Poel Hoogerheide – Ladies 2024
Fem van Empel gained an thrilling Hoogerheide World Cup spherical on Sunday. The battle for victory was vast open till properly into the ultimate. The reigning world champion managed to beat Blanka Kata Vas and Lucinda Model within the uphill last dash. World Cup winner Ceylin Alvarado completed outdoors the highest 10.
Marie Schreiber had one of the best begin once more, however Lucinda Model and Fem van Empel had been on her wheel and shortly took over the lead. After the primary lap, Dutch champion Model and World champion Van Empel had been away.
Within the second lap the tempo slowed down, permitting Blanka Kata Vas, Marie Schreiber, Zoe Bäckstedt and World Cup winner Ceylin del Carmen Alvardo to regroup. Schreiber and Bäckstedt attacked. Model didn’t allow them to go and accelerated, then attacked, inflicting Van Empel to additionally leap. Dangerous luck for Alvarado, who needed to put her chain again on. She was properly behind Van Empel and Model, who had been having a battle within the second a part of the cross. Each put in just a few assaults, however the different didn’t crack. Behind them, Vas was combating for third place. She rode away from Schreiber and Bäckstedt, who in flip dropped Pieterse, who had been unwell final week.
Within the fifth lap of six, Vas was in a position to be a part of the leaders after Model made a mistake. Schreiber virtually returned firstly of the ultimate lap, however it was a three-way battle for the victory. Van Empel accelerated on a cambered part, however she couldn’t get away. Model then selected to assault on the quick half previous the VIP tent, however the choice actually got here within the last. Vas was the primary to dive into the descent and was the primary to begin the final staircase, however Van Empel was the primary to achieve the highest. The World champion was the primary to enter the end straight. She began the dash early, shocking and beating Vas and Model. The Hungarian completed second and an exhausted Model was third.
Race winner, Fem van Empel (Ned): “I’m tremendous glad to win right here for the second time. It was a powerful effort. I needed to skip a flight of stairs and I truly didn’t assume I’d recover from Vas. However Blanka is world champion on the street. I’ve by no means sprinted towards her earlier than, so I simply gave it a attempt. It was a protracted dash and it went fairly uphill. These victories are tremendous essential. It’s good to win two extra instances per week earlier than the World championships, however I primarily hope to remain wholesome. All the things ought to fall into place on Saturday, then I will likely be extraordinarily happy. I’m not going to do an excessive amount of this week. I’m touring to Tábor early and it is going to be essential to discover the route properly and preserve calm.”
2nd, Blanka Kata Vas (Hun): “I stunned myself a bit. This seems like a victory for me after having plenty of dangerous luck too. My high type is coming. Simply in time and I’m very proud of that. I’m actually wanting ahead to the World championships. It’s near my residence nation and I anticipate plenty of followers from Hungary there. I’m actually wanting ahead to it. I’ve to attend for the suitable second to beat them, however it is rather essential. The World championships are at all times an enormous purpose for me. I at all times wish to be good there. Hopefully I’ll be fortunate and I can compete for the rostrum.”
third, Lucinda Model (Ned): “I feel I used to be higher than I anticipated. It was a tactical race, as a result of we had been properly matched. I did my finest to eliminate them. We fought about it, however with respect. They’re additionally a bit extra explosive, they knew that. I fully misplaced momentum, as a result of my entrance wheel slipped. However I feel I can say that this has confirmed my ambitions for the World championships.”
UCI Cyclo-Cross World Cup – GP Adrie van der Poel Hoogerheide – Ladies Consequence:
1. Fem van Empel (Ned) in 46:48
2. Blanka Kata Vas (Hun) at 0:01
3. Lucinda Model (Ned) at 0:10
4. Zoe Bäckstedt (GB) at 0:24
5. Marie Schreiber (Lux) at 0:37
6. Laura Verdonschot (Bel) at 1:02
7. Sanne Cant (Bel) at 1:12
8. Puck Pieterse (Ned) at 1:14
9. Kristyna Zemanova (CZ) at 1:18
10. Isabella Holmgren (Can) at 1:22.
Hoogerheide’24:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XG74V0V_kBk
X2O Badkamers Trofee Rectavit Flandriencross Hamme – Males 2024
Mathieu van der Poel’s successful streak got here to an finish within the Benidorm World Cup final week, however on Saturday it was again to successful for the World champion. The Dutchman beat a powerful Michael Vanthourenhout within the X2O Trophy in Hamme.
This weekend, the final two races earlier than the cyclo-cross World championships in Tábor had been held. On Saturday it was the X2O Trophy in Hamme, the place Mathieu van der Poel was once more the favorite for victory, however like in Benidorm, something can occur in cross.
Van der Poel didn’t have one of the best begin and hit the off-road in sixth place. Michael Vanthourenhout had an ideal begin and was the primary onto the grass. The European champion set a powerful tempo and pulled the sphere to a ribbon. Van der Poel noticed the hazard and fought his technique to the entrance. Eli Iserbyt, Toon Vandebosch, Niels Vandeputte and Lars van der Haar had been additionally within the main group. Van der Poel, who often places in an early assault, stored his cool. The World champion watched Vanthourenhout and Van der Haar set the tempo. The primary assault from the World champion got here after about 25 minutes. When some riders went into the pits, Van der Poel took his probability. The Alpecin-Deceuninck rider constructed up a pleasant lead, Michael Vanthourenhout was the one rider in a position to comply with.
The Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal rider was on day and refused to let go. Van der Poel had one thing left in his tank and distanced his Belgian opponent with simply over 4 laps to go. A very sturdy Vanthourenhout managed to restrict the injury. The distinction between the 2 fluctuated between 5 and 10 seconds after Van der Poel’s assault. Van der Poel then crushed Belgian hopes by lifting the pace slightly extra. He managed to double his lead over Vanthourenhout, who had no reply. Van der Poel had now gone for good and soloed to his eleventh victory in twelve races. Vanthourenhout’s second place was not in peril. Eli Iserbyt took third place.
Race winner, Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck): “I’ve educated sufficient in Spain in latest weeks, however I really feel that I’m nonetheless struggling a bit. I nonetheless really feel the fatigue from the heavy coaching in Spain, however that isn’t dangerous. We had anticipated that upfront. It was not dangerous, however I lacked some freshness. I nonetheless felt it a bit in the course of the cross, however it isn’t an impediment. I felt extra throughout that robust coaching week my legs, however that comes as no shock. Michael is at all times somebody to be reckoned with. He was already sturdy final week (in Zonnebeke and Benidorm) and was actually wonderful as we speak. For me it was essential to only do my very own factor. It’s at all times good to win someplace and it is a place the place I additionally prefer to race. Particularly when it has rained, it’s at all times good to race right here. It’s good to have gained once more. Usually I fly to Tábor on Thursday, however subsequent week it’s essential to get recent. The week is especially about relaxation.”
2nd, Michael Vanthourenhout (Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal): “I attempted to hold on for so long as doable. I attempted to hold on for so long as doable, however at a sure level I needed to decelerate in order to not fully overdrive. After that I simply rode at my very own tempo to take second place. I had good legs to start with and that Mathieu will provide you with his transfer sooner or later. It wasn’t too dangerous at first, however Mathieu has such a excessive fundamental tempo… I can preserve that up for 2 laps, however not a complete cross. So I had to return to my very own tempo. I got here again a bit afterwards, till I creaked once more and had to surrender seconds. I needed to tempo myself once more to get my bearings. There’s now one week left to the World championships, not a lot will change now. I hope to remain wholesome after which we’ll see.”
X2O Badkamers Trofee Rectavit Flandriencross Hamme – Males Consequence:
1. Mathieu van der Poel (Ned) Alpecin-Deceuninck in 58:13
2. Michael Vanthourenhout (Bel) Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal at 0:16
3. Eli Iserbyt (Bel) Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal at 0:51
4. Niels Vandeputte (Bel) Alpecin-Deceuninck at 0:54
5. Lars Van der Haar (Ned) Baloise Trek Lions at 1:02
6. Toon Vandebosch (Bel) Crelan-Corendon at 1:06
7. Cameron Mason (GB) Cyclocross Reds at 1:07
8. Joran Wyseure (Bel) Crelan-Corendon at 1:36
9. Corné van Kessel (Ned) Athletes For Hope at 1:48
10. Felipe Orts (Spa) La Vila Joiosa-Neteo at 2:16.
Hamme’24:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkAnN3hIktQ
X2O Badkamers Trofee Rectavit Flandriencross Hamme – Ladies 2024
The X2O Trophy in Hamme was gained by Fem van Empel. The World champion was in a category of her personal within the Flandriencross. The Visma | Lease a Bike rider rode away from the opposition within the first lap after which soloed to victory. Lucinda Model completed second and Manon Bakker third.
On Saturday it was the X2O Trophy in Hamme, however Puck Pieterse and Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado had been lacking. Firstly was World champion Fem van Empel and Dutch champion Lucinda Model, they might battle for victory.
Van Empel had one of the best begin. The Visma | Lease a Bike rider was the primary into the forest space and instantly put the hammer down. Model additionally had begin and caught to the wheel of her youthful compatriot, however this turned out to be very short-lived. Van Empel took a spot on Model with exhibits of energy and quick cornering. Model clearly had extra problem stepping into her rhythm. Van Empel stoically continued to use stress and managed to additional widen her lead. On the finish of the primary lap, the distinction to the primary pursuer, Manon Bakker, had already elevated to 11 seconds. Model was in fifth place, 15 seconds behind the World champion. Van Empel’s lead stored growing.
The next laps had been a one-woman present. Van Empel was not going to have any issues as we speak and so the joy would come within the battle for the opposite podium locations. Model and Bakker had been concerned in a combat for second place. Bakker managed to stick with Model for a very long time, however within the fourth lap, Model opened a pleasant hole. This was a decisive second within the race. From then on, Model was on her technique to second place, however this was properly behind Fem van Empel. The rainbow jersey convincingly soloed to her sixteenth victory of the season. Model completed second, Bakker was third.
Race winner, Fem van Empel (Visma | Lease a Bike): “I felt excellent as we speak and I’m very proud of that. I simply needed to trip at my very own tempo. This can be a treacherous circuit, with all these tracks. So it is a bonus when you can race right here alone. So I made a decision to trip at my very own tempo from the beginning. Midway by the cross I heard the speaker announce the time distinction. From then on it was only a matter of retaining tempo. On the finish I used to be already eager about tomorrow’s race (UCI World Cup Hoogerheide). That may be a very robust cross. Folks generally underestimate what the individuals within the pits do for me. I’m within the image, however the individuals round me may fit even tougher for it.”
2nd, Lucinda Model (Baloise Trek Lions): “I can’t say that the primary two laps had been very fluid, however that doesn’t detract from the facility distinction. Manon clearly had an excellent day. She clearly felt good on that lap. So I didn’t simply trip to second place. I needed to do my finest. That is only a good second place. I’m happy. Fem was clearly the strongest.”
third, Manon Bakker (Crelan-Corendon): “This was the very best doable. I believed for a second that I may catch Lucinda. Possibly she was at her restrict, I believed, however then got here the straight… Then it turned out she wasn’t on the restrict. I made two errors in a row after which Laura got here nearer. It was nonetheless thrilling for some time, however by leaping over the beams I had an additional hole.”
X2O Badkamers Trofee Rectavit Flandriencross Hamme – Ladies Consequence:
1. Fem van Empel (Ned) Visma | Lease a Bike in 44:19
2. Lucinda Model (Ned) Baloise Trek Lions at 1:08
3. Manon Bakker (Ned) Crelan-Corendon at 1:38
4. Laura Verdonschot (Bel) De Ceuster-Bonache at 1:48
5. Marion Norbert Riberolle (Bel) Crelan-Corendon at 2:25
6. Annemarie Worst (Ned) Cyclocross Reds at 2:27
7. Denise Betsema (Ned) Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal at 2:31
8. Kristyna Zemanova (CZ) Brilon Racing Staff MB at 3:13
9. Clara Honsinger (USA) S&M CX at 4:20
10. Francesca Baroni (Ita) Aromitalia 3T Vaiano at 6:08.
Hamme’24:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3uingKoerA
Mathieu van der Poel and Remco Evenepoel – ‘Greatest Mates’ on the Bike
Mathieu van der Poel has been coaching increasingly usually with Remco Evenepoel currently. The reigning World street and cyclo-cross champion, succeeded the Belgian as wearer of the rainbow jersey final season. In dialog with HUMO, Van der Poel spoke about his bond with Evenepoel.
The chief of Alpecin-Deceuninck doesn’t say why Van der Poel and Evenepoel get alongside so properly. “Good query, it’s not that we have now plenty of the identical pursuits. He doesn’t cross,” laughs Van der Poel. “Remco, particularly in Belgium, receives rather more media curiosity than I do. And never at all times in a constructive approach.”
“We’ve got plenty of enjoyable on the bike. Possibly it helps that we aren’t direct opponents. We’ve got already agreed that I’ll skip the Tour of Flanders for a yr if he needs to take his probability. On the situation that he skips Liège-Bastogne-Liège,” stated Van der Poel with amusing.
‘Besties’ on the bike:
Geraint Thomas to Journey Giro and Tour in 2024
Geraint Thomas will likely be firstly of the Giro d’Italia this yr and also will race within the Tour de France. The 37 year-old British rider stated on Wednesday: “I’m wanting ahead to it, however on the identical time I’m additionally afraid of it. However I would like that.”
In a livestream on Instagram, Thomas seemed forward to the brand new season with former rider and now TV commentator, Matt Stephens. Thomas defined his program for the approaching season: He’ll contest the Giro d’Italia and Tour de France in 2024. Thomas additionally did this in 2017, however needed to abandon early in each Grand Excursions.
Thomas completed second within the Tour of Italy final yr, after being overwhelmed by Primoz Roglič on the penultimate day time trial. “I actually needed to return to the Giro for an enormous go,” defined the Welshman. “And I wasn’t firstly of the Tour final yr, so for me it was a logical alternative. However it’s an thrilling alternative, though I additionally want it. I’ve been an expert bike owner for eighteen years now and am now going to attempt one thing new. That’s why I get away from bed within the morning. It would actually be a problem, however there’s enough data within the crew and there are additionally fairly just a few guys who’ve ridden the Tour and Vuelta in a single season. Usually I’m somebody who solely rides one massive lap. The interval between the Giro and Tour is now turning into essential. After which after the Tour you even have the Olympic Video games.”
The 2018 Tour winner, who’s presently coaching in Tenerife, will begin his season within the Volta ao Algarve. He’ll then put together for the Giro d’Italia with the Tour of Catalonia, an altitude coaching camp within the Sierra Nevada and the Tour of the Alps. Thomas will then stat the Tour de France and trip within the Olympic Video games.
Two Grand Excursions for Geraint Thomas in 2024:
Guillaume Martin Debuts in Strade Bianche and Rides Two Grand Excursions in 2024
Guillaume Martin will race on the white gravel roads of Strade Bianche for the primary time this yr. The 30 year-old Frenchman will make his debut within the Italian traditional in 2024, he made this clear on the Cofidis crew media day.
Martin had not beforehand thought of beginning Strade Bianche, partly as a result of he most well-liked Paris-Good. The ‘Race to the Solar’ at all times begins someday after the Tuscan ‘white roads’ Traditional. In 2024, the biking thinker will take a distinct tack and can make his first look within the prestigious one-day race, adopted by Paris-Good.
The Frenchman will once more focus primarily on the Grand Excursions this yr. In the summertime, Martin will take part within the Tour de France for an eighth time. After the Tour he’s planning on driving his third Vuelta a España. Martin has completed eighth and tenth within the Tour up to now and likewise ninth within the Vuelta, he has additionally gained the KOM within the Spanish Grand Tour.
Martin begins his season with the Traditional Var on February sixteenth adopted by the Tour des Alpes-Maritimes on February Seventeenth-18th.
Guillaume Martin’s Race Programme:
16-02 Traditional Var
17-02 – 18-02 Tour des Alpes Maritimes et du Var
24-02 Faun-Ardèche Traditional
25-02 Faun Drome Traditional
02-03 Strade Bianche
03-03 – 10-03 Paris-Good
18-03 – 24-03 Volta a Ciclista a Catalunya
17-04 La Fléche Wallonne
21-04 Liége-Bastogne-Liége
02-06 – 09-06 Criterium du Dauphine
29-06 – 21-07 Tour de France
17-08 – 08-09 Vuelta a España
Guillaume Martin to trip two Grand Excursions:
Rudy Molard Suffered Concussion within the Tour Down Below
Rudy Molard will be unable to race for his Groupama-FDJ crew for some time. The Frenchman crashed on the third stage of the Tour Down Below and suffered a number of accidents to his arms and face, however he additionally suffered a critical concussion has been confined to mattress. “I’ve no reminiscence of my crash, which is important,” Molard stated through his crew.
After two days, Molard was allowed to depart hospital in Australia, however touring again to France was not an choice. “The injuries are pretty superficial, though those on my hand are very annoying,” he says. “However the concussion is absolutely annoying. I’ve fixed complications and I’m drained. In the intervening time, I’m recovering right here in Australia within the presence of the crew.”
“I additionally should keep away from screens,” explains Molard. “After three or 4 minutes I really feel like I’ve to place my telephone away. I can take quick walks across the lodge. I’ve by no means had a concussion earlier than, so I do know the dangers are to not be taken frivolously. I’ve no reminiscence of my crash, which is telling.”
The Vuelta a España pink jersey wearer is making progress. “My health is bettering and it’s unimaginable to see how rapidly the accidents in my face are bettering. It makes me should placed on the brakes within the first a part of the season. I used to be match and needed to indicate myself, however it’s nonetheless too early to say how my restoration will go. I consider that first. I’ll return with much more motivation,” stated Molard.
Rudy Molard out with concussion:
Milan Vader Disappointment after the Tour Down Below
Milan Vader was the chief of Visma | Lease a Bike within the Tour Down Below, however didn’t obtain a lot in Australia. The 27 year-old rider couldn’t maintain one of the best within the hilly phases and noticed teammate Bart Lemmen end fifth within the last total. “Wanting on the consequence, for me personally, it was a disappointing race,” he stated.
The winner of the 2023 Tour of Guangxi spoke on Instagram on his approach residence from Australia. Vader completed thirty seventh total. “The crew achieved a high consequence and did an aesthetic job,” he thinks. “However as Koen Bouwman stated: It is a little more tough than simply ordering good legs.”
“I feel that’s what I actually like about it. I am going residence with plenty of constructive ideas that may take me additional, in life and in biking,” stated Vader. “Folks usually recommend that my crash in 2022 should have been a horrible time. Sure, it was a really unsure interval with many bodily discomforts. But it surely was actually helpful.”
In keeping with Vader, that interval introduced him rather a lot. “It has modified me as an individual. I can now put issues into perspective and can at all times fall again on the thought that I’m glad to nonetheless be right here, in good well being. It’s that course of that I in the end take pleasure in probably the most. From successful watts with the crew to discovering life with my love Ilse. You’re at all times there for me and had been there throughout this life altering expertise. I’m grateful for that.”
Milan Vader a bit dissatisfied together with his TDU:
Laurens ten Dam has One other Full Season of Gravel
Laurens ten Dam retired from skilled street racing on the finish of 2019, however has not been taking it simple lately. The now 43 year-old Dutchman has been lively as a gravel racer and can compete in a number of main gravel races once more in 2024.
The previous rider of Unibet.com, Rabobank, Sunweb and CCC, introduced his 2024 season through Instagram, beneath the hashtag #onemoreyear. Ten Dam will trip the Transcordilleras Colombia in February, adopted by the Woerthersee Gravel Race and the UCI World Cup Valkenburg in April.
The Traka Girona and Gravel Locos are on this system in Could, adopted by the well-known and very in style Unbound race in the USA and Tour Divide in June. The climax will happen in October, with first the World championships and at last Ranxo Gravel.
Ten Dam is not going to solely compete in gravel occasions in 2024, but in addition 5 gravel occasions: The Hazy IPA Tour, Vila Vlaanderen, N2 Journey inGamba, his personal one-day gravel pageant LtD Gravel Fest and the Vila Tour.
Crimson Bull Now Helps Zoe Bäckstedt
Zoe Bäckstedt is the following athlete to collaborate with Crimson Bull. The favored power drink model turns into the non-public sponsor of the 19-year-old British girl from Canyon//SRAM.
There are already quite a lot of Crimson Bull athletes within the present biking peloton. We’ve got seen Wout van Aert and Tom Pidcock, amongst others, driving round with particular helmets for a while. Evie Richards, Blanka Vas and BORA-hansgrohe rider Anton Palzer (who primarily broke by in snowboarding) additionally preceded Bäckstedt.
Crimson Bull was within the information final week as a result of it needs to increase its investments in biking. The model has utilized to accumulate a majority share in RD Professional Biking and RD Beteiligungs. These corporations lead BORA-hansgrohe.
Bäckstedt and Crimson Bull:
Asbjørn Hellemose Couldn’t get a Contract with the UCI crew After Two Years within the WorldTour
Asbjørn Hellemose’s skilled profession got here to an finish after two years. The 25 year-old Dane didn’t obtain a brand new contract from Lidl-Trek and wasn’t in a position to get a contract with a Continental crew. “I’ve reached all-time low,” stated Hellemose, who now joins the Italian Swatt Membership gravel crew.
“I really feel like racing, I really feel like racing. I really feel like giving it my all. Till just a few days in the past I used to be driving on the highest stage, however now I’m at a low level. However I nonetheless imagine in myself. I nonetheless dream.” With the Swatt Membership crew, Hellemose will be capable of race in a number of nationwide street races in Italy, in addition to gravel races in Europe and the USA. “We go in all places to maintain the hearth burning,” the crew stated on social media.
Hellemose completed fifth within the U23 Giro d’Italia and, partly because of this, he was a stagiarie with Trek-Segafredo. The American WorldTeam then gave him a two-year contract. Final season, the Dane completed thirteenth within the Arctic Race of Norway and fifteenth within the CRO Race, however this was not sufficient for a brand new contract.
No crew for Asbjørn Hellemose:
Soudal Fast-Step to the Alula Tour
The fourth version of the race comes with a route that has one thing for everybody
Tim Merlier will lead Soudal Fast-Step on the five-day race that begins on January 30, and the two-time Belgian Champion – victorious on eleven events throughout his first season with the crew – will as soon as once more depend on his good buddy and powerful lead-out man Bert Van Lerberghe, who final yr was instrumental in lots of his successes.
Ayco Bastiaens, Piccolo Giro di Lombardia winner William Junior Lecerf, Martin Svrcek – bronze medalist finally yr’s U23 World Championships – Warre Vangheluwe and Jordi Warlop will spherical out the seven-man squad for our second outing in Saudi Arabia.
The five-day race guarantees to be pleasant to the sprinters, who’ll get two, probably fairly three alternatives to take middle stage. Early within the week, the punchers can have an opportunity of going for victory and the chief’s jersey on the uphill end within the Sharaan Nature Reserve, however the ones combating for the overall classification will as soon as once more be the true climbers. And that’s as a result of on the lasts stage of the race, simply earlier than the end in Harrat Uwayrid, a 2.8km ascent averaging 12.5% however that includes a kilometre at 17%, goes to shake up the standings and widen the gaps between these in rivalry.
“We’re going to Saudi Arabia with a strong crew. The fellows are excited to begin their season and we hope for some good outcomes there. Tim is our chief and he’ll attempt, supported by a powerful lead-out, to be within the combine on the flat. We’re additionally desirous to see our new guys in motion, it is going to be check for them”, stated Soudal Fast-Step sports activities director Davide Bramati.
30.01–03.02 AlUla Tour (KSA) 2.1 Riders:
Ayco Bastiaens (BEL)
William Junior Lecerf (BEL)
Tim Merlier (BEL)
Martin Svrcek (SVK)
Bert Van Lerberghe (BEL)
Warre Vangheluwe (BEL)
Jordi Warlop (BEL)
Sports activities Director: Davide Bramati (ITA).
Tim Merlier to the AlUla Tour:
Bahrain Victorious Set for AlUla Tour
The historic area of AlUla will host the peloton for the third time, the primary time beneath its new title – AlUla Tour (beforehand the Saudi Tour). The 5 stage race will happen between January thirtieth and February third protecting 816km and virtually 6,000m of elevation.
Traditionally this race has been favoured by sprinters, with puncheurs having a say as properly.
Our crew will likely be able to combat for the GC in addition to look to grab stage wins outlined by lead Sports activities Director Enrico Poitschke: “Basically we have now an amazing crew for AlUla. Fred Wright will combat for end in GC whereas Dusan Rajovic is quick and he’ll be our ‘go-to’ rider for the dash phases. All different riders are in fine condition and motivated. With Andrea Pasqualon and Jasha Sütterlin, we can have skilled help riders. Ahmed Madan has plenty of expertise on this race as he raced within the earlier two years. Edoardo Zambanini and Finlay Pickering are sturdy younger riders who create an amazing crew. The purpose is a stage win and we’ll combat for a podium end in GC.”
The primary stage will likely be up for grabs for the sprinters, whereas the second may favour puncheurs with a brief however steep climb and end at Sharaan Nature Reserve. The third stage appears to be like very flat, however the terrain could be very uncovered and wind may simply shake up the GC. That may be a novel stage that finishes at Camel Cup Observe. Stage 4 connects the historical past (Hegra) and the longer term (Maraya) of Saudi, however by way of efficiency, it is going to be the sprinters’ stage. Nothing will likely be determined earlier than the final stage the place we’ll see the ultimate GC battle on the climb to Skyviews of Harrat Uwayrid, with a mean gradient of 17% for the size of 1km. This climb has at all times been on the ‘menu’ in AlUla so all of the riders are very conversant in it.
Our sprinter Dusan Rajovic: “To begin with, I’m very glad to have a task as a fundamental sprinter for my crew at this race, and I’m very motivated for it. Final yr I did it as properly, it was actually a pleasant and fascinating race. This yr will likely be an amazing alternative for me. The race, some phases, and a few finishes are fairly just like final yr’s race, which will certainly assist. I’ll give my finest to do some good ends in Saudi.”
Our GC hopeful Fred Wright commented: “I’m actually wanting ahead to going again to Saudi and racing the AlUla Tour. I had actually good recollections, because it was my first race for the crew in 2020 when Phil managed to win the general and we gained a few phases as properly. I did it additionally 2 years in the past, and I’m wanting ahead to getting caught in. The shapes coming alongside actually properly. I used to be feeling higher because the coaching camp went on, progressing properly. I’m wanting ahead to testing the legs, and seeing if we will get GC consequence as properly because of this on one of many phases. There are a pair that I’ve received my eye on for the win, and we additionally received Dusan, who’s in fine condition, for the flat dash phases. We’ve received a very good balanced crew for the race with the GC choice and dash choices. That’s actually thrilling. It’s at all times enjoyable to go to totally different elements of the world. I keep in mind a crew presentation from a few years in the past that was actually cool, the Elephant Rock… there are many good elements of races in addition to bike racing. We’ve got crew for it, let’s see what the wind says, could possibly be echelons, however as a classics rider, I’m greater than excited for that facet of the racing. I feel it’s an ideal prep simply to get the legs going for the remainder of the season. Hopefully, we will begin it properly.”
INEOS Grenadiers Announce their Lengthy-list for the Giro d’Italia
The British WorldTour crew has introduced who will go to the Giro d’Italia with chief Geraint Thomas this yr. GCN studies the INEOS long-list of ten riders who may go to the Giro this yr. From the listing, we will see it’s not all for Thomas.
The skilled Thomas competed for the general victory within the Giro d’Italia till the penultimate day final yr, however Primož Roglič was quicker within the last climbers time trial and knocked the Welshman out of the pink jersey. This yr Thomas goes for revenge, and he additionally has the Tour de France on his program in the summertime, however first the Giro.
Time trial specialist Filippo Ganna can also be scheduled to trip his residence tour. He has already gained six phases within the Giro. Salvatore Puccio, Magnus Sheffield and Ben Swift are additionally on the long-list for a spot within the Giro eight, as are sprinter Elia Viviani and puncheurs Ethan Hayter and Jhonatan Narváez. They may guarantee stage success on behalf of INEOS Grenadiers, along with the classification ambitions with Thomas. Thymen Arensman will tackle the position of luxurious domestique, like final yr. Former World time trial champion Foss additionally has a task within the mountains, however the query is whether or not he may also trip total classification. In 2021 he completed ninth within the Tour of Italy.
INEOS Grenadiers provisional crew for the 2024 Giro d’Italia:
Filippo GANNA (Ita)
Geraint THOMAS (GB)
Elia VIVIANI (Ita)
Jhonatan NARVÁEZ (Eu)
Thymen ARENSMAN (Ned)
Ethan HAYTER (GB)
Magnus SHEFFIELD (USA)
Ben SWIFT (GB)
Tobias FOSS (Nor)
Salvatore PUCCIO (Ita).
Thomas again to the Giro:
Visma | Lease a Bike has a Ketones Sponsor
Visma | Lease a Bike has entered right into a partnership with Ketone-IQ for using ketones. It’s no secret that the Dutch crew makes use of ketones, however the partnership with the American firm is new. Which means that Visma | Lease a Bike not has to purchase the ketones. “We now have a number of years of expertise with utilizing this complement and are constructive concerning the results,” stated the crew.
This entails a three-year collaboration between Visma | Lease a Bike and Ketone-IQ. The crew states that ‘the physique’s personal substance is seen because the fourth macronutrient, subsequent to fat, carbohydrates and proteins’. “We depart nothing to probability. We wish to optimise all elements that affect the efficiency of our riders. Additionally the dietary technique. Using ketones is a part of this,” stated efficiency nutritionist Martijn Redegeld in a press launch.
“We now have a number of years of expertise utilizing this complement and are constructive concerning the results. We discover that riders get better higher from a troublesome coaching or competitors after taking ketones as a result of the gas provide within the physique is replenished extra rapidly. Sleep high quality additionally will increase. On this approach we enhance the coaching yield,” stated Redegeld.
Along with the corporate, Visma | Lease a Bike discover out extra about ketones. “Collectively we conduct analysis into the results of utilizing ketones and search for methods to optimise them and innovate the merchandise. We tighten the vitamin schedule even additional round competitions and we additionally bear in mind climate circumstances and the position of the rider within the competitors in query. This is applicable to every thing riders eat and drink, together with ketones. We solely use them periodically for the riders who actually profit from them.”
WorldTeams Alpecin-Deceuninck and Soudal Fast-Step beforehand additionally entered right into a partnership with an organization that produces and provides ketones. There was division inside biking about ketones for years. Some skilled groups are strongly towards the use, whereas different groups see no objection to it. Not even after a name from the UCI. The drug is presently not on the UCI listing of prohibited substances and strategies. Groups affiliated with the MPCC, the Motion for Credible Biking, don’t approve of ketone use.
On the finish of 2021, Xavier Bigard, the medical director of the UCI, stated that there was no scientific proof that ketones are performance-enhancing. “With what we all know now (in December 2021) it appears difficult to get it banned. However as a result of we hearken to suggestions, we conduct scientific analysis. We’ve got each purpose to imagine that ketones don’t enhance efficiency,” he stated on the time.
Visma | Lease a Bike to make use of Ketone-IQ:
Freiburg Public Prosecutor’s Workplace Nonetheless Investigating the Michel Hessmann Doping Case
The Freiburg public prosecutor’s workplace remains to be investigating the Michel Hessmann doping case. The German rider from Visma | On June 14, 2023, Lease a Bike examined constructive for a diuretic contained in a drugs throughout an out-of-competition verify. The product detected was a diuretic drug, additionally known as a water capsule. The counter-expertise confirmed this consequence.
Doping is a felony offence in Germany and so the Public Prosecution Service in Germany can also be concerned within the case. The final expectation is that there will likely be extra readability concerning the Michel Hessmann case in February, however this can’t be confirmed by our sources concerned within the investigation. The ultimate outcomes are nonetheless not out there but. His crew Visma | Lease a Bike instantly suspended the rider final yr.
Staff supervisor Richard Plugge can not say whether or not it’s a contaminated complement. Within the RadioCycling podcast he stated: “It appears to be like like one thing like air pollution, however I’ve no certainty about that. We’ve got to attend for the official outcomes from NADA.”
Michel Hessmann case nonetheless on:
Cofidis Identify 4 Riders for the 2024 Tour de France
The 111th version of the Tour de France nonetheless appears distant, however Cofidis already has 4 riders on paper for the French spherical. This issues classification chief Guillaume Martin, sprinter Bryan Coquard, Axel Zingle and newcomer Stefano Oldani.
On the Cofidis media day within the French capital Paris, the crew introduced that Martin, Coquard and Zingle can put together for the upcoming version of the Tour de France. For Martin (30) and Coquard (31) it’s actually not the primary time that they are going to seem firstly of La Grande Boucle. Coquard is making ready for a seventh Tour participation, Martin for an eighth.
Zingle additionally is aware of what it’s prefer to contest the Tour de France. The 25-year-old puncheur made his debut final yr within the largest biking race on the earth. For Oldani, alternatively, it’s a new expertise. The 26-year-old rider has already participated within the Giro d’Italia 4 instances, however now a primary Tour de France will comply with. He just lately stated this in an interview with Bici.Professional.
It is going to be a particular spherical for Oldani in a number of respects, because the 2024 Tour will depart from his residence nation of Italy. Florence, cradle of the Renaissance and subsequently one of the crucial well-known cultural cities in Europe, will host the Grand Départ. The end of the primary Tour stage is in Rimini. This will likely be adopted by two extra full phases on Italian territory, to Bologna and Turin.
Cofidis riders for the Tour de France:
Bryan COQUARD (Fra)
Guillaume MARTIN (Fra)
Stefano OLDANI (Ita)
Axel ZINGLE (Fra).
Bryan Coquard to the 2024 Tour:
INEOS Grenadiers Desires to Save the Tour of Britain
INEOS Grenadiers is dedicated to making sure that the Tour of Britain continues in 2024. The brand new CEO, John Allert, could be very concerned about a plan to avoid wasting the nationwide stage race. He has stated he’ll examine whether or not the WorldTeam, along with British Biking, can play a task within the organisation of the stage race, which has critical monetary issues.
Former Tour of Britain organiser, SweetSpot, misplaced its contract with British Biking and is now going through authorized claims totalling virtually £1 million. Because of this, chapter is shut. As the brand new crew boos of INEOS Grenadiers, Allert is wanting on the scenario with curiosity. “We’re a dedicated occasion and it’s our residence sport. It is rather unhappy, however maybe it is a good purpose that change is absolutely wanted,” stated Allert.
“What I can say is that as a crew with British heritage we’ll work with all different stakeholders, together with British Biking and business events, to get the Tour of Britain again on the calendar as rapidly as doable. It is a vital race, not just for the UK, but in addition for native riders who get alternatives there and for native biking followers,” stated the INEOS boss in response to Cyclingnews.
Along with being the organiser of the Tour of Britain, SweetSpot was additionally ran the Ladies’s Tour, a high class race. There’s now plenty of uncertainty and British Biking is what could possibly be carried out. “We’re doing every thing we will to make sure that the Tour of Britain and the Ladies’s WorldTour stage races happen in 2024 and past. We can present extra particulars within the coming weeks,” CyclingWeekly quotes.
Final yr Wout van Aert gained the Males’s Tour of Britain. The Ladies’s Tour for girls was final held in 2022 and was gained by Elisa Longo Borghini.
The Tour of Britain was highly regarded with the followers:
Liège-Bastogne-Liège 2024 has the Similar Ultimate for Males and Ladies
The Liège-Bastogne-Liège 2024 route has few surprises. The final greater than 80 kilometres of this yr are similar to these of final season. What’s new is that the ladies trip from Bastogne to Liège on precisely the identical course as the lads.
Most adjustments to the La Doyenne route had been carried out within the opening section, organiser ASO stated. The lads begin in Liège, after which attain the turning level in Bastogne after 107 kilometres. At that time, there are already fairly just a few elevation meters within the legs, however the Côte de Bonnerue is the one official climb. On the best way again, the Côte de Saint-Roch follows first, however the last begins 85 kilometres from the end.
The Côte de Wanne, the Côte de Stockeu, the Côte de la Haute-Levée, the Col du Rosier and the Côte de Desnié comply with one another in succession. Within the final 40 kilometres the three-stage rocket follows with the Côte de La Redoute, the Côte des Forges and the Côte de la Roche-aux-Faucons. That is adopted by a descent of greater than 10 kilometres to Liège, the place the end is after 259 kilometres.
Identical to within the Flèche Wallonne, Lotto Dstny, Israel-Premier Tech, Uno-X Mobility (which had been mechanically invited), Bingoal WB and TotalEnergies have obtained a wildcard. Equipo Kern Pharma and Flanders-Baloise have obtained the opposite wildcards; these groups will not be welcome within the Flèche Wallonne.
New this yr is that ladies will trip precisely the identical last from Bastogne. The final 147.6 kilometres of the lads are similar to your entire race of the ladies. The ladies’s match has by no means lasted so lengthy in Liège.
Profile Liège-Bastogne-Liège 2024 profile for males:
Profile Liège-Bastogne-Liège 2024 profile for girls:
MyWhoosh Introduced as Major Accomplice for the UCI Street World Championships from 2024 to 2026
The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and MyWhoosh are happy to announce that the Abu Dhabi-based firm turns into Major Accomplice of the UCI Street World Championships for the following three editions of the occasion (2024-2026).
With this partnership, MyWhoosh turns into the unique digital biking coaching platform for the UCI Street World Championships. As such, it should have the unique proper to supply on its platform a digital model of the occasion’s street race and time trial programs on which the riders and the general public from all around the world will be capable of check themselves.
The 2024 UCI Street World Championships will likely be held in Zurich, Switzerland (21-29 September), whereas 2025 sees Kigali, Rwanda, host the primary ever UCI Street World Championships to be held on the African continent (21-28 September). In 2026, one of the best street race and time trial specialists on the earth will compete in Montreal, Canada (20-27 September).
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, the house of MyWhoosh, will host the UCI Street World Championships in 2028 (October 14th – twenty second October).
Final August, the UCI introduced that MyWhoosh can be the unique platform and organiser of the UCI Biking Esports World Championships for the following three years (2024-2026).
David Lappartient, UCI President, stated: “The UCI is delighted that, after turning into the brand new platform and organiser of the UCI Biking Esports World Championships for the following three years, MyWhoosh has determined to make a fair better dedication to biking by turning into Major Accomplice of the UCI Street World Championships – our flagship annual occasion – for the interval 2024-2026. With this elevated funding, Abu Dhabi confirms the curiosity its leaders place in our sport, after internet hosting a really profitable version of the UCI City Biking World Championships in 2022. Town will host this occasion once more in 2024, in addition to the UCI Street World Championships and the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships in 2028, adopted by the UCI Observe World Championships in 2029. By organising these numerous occasions, Abu Dhabi is positioning itself greater than ever as a number one host of biking occasions and a world-renowned biking hub.”
Akhtar Saeed Hashmi, CEO/Managing Director of MyWhoosh, stated: “We’re delighted to additional strengthen our relationship with the UCI. Following on from being chosen as official companion and host of the UCI Biking Esports World Championships from 2024-2026, turning into a fundamental companion for the UCI Street World Championships for a similar interval is an thrilling growth on the earth of digital biking and racing. MyWhoosh customers will be capable of trip their very personal UCI Street World Championships on the platform, whereas {many professional} racers will undoubtedly be testing themselves on the digital programs forward of the Zurich, Kigali and Montreal editions.”
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