Cycling tourism The best Strava time on the Mortirolo was held for a long time Vincenzo Nibalibut a ‘non-professional cyclist’ has managed to wipe the four-time Grand Tour winner’s climbing time off the charts. It concerns Jack Burke, a 29-year-old Canadian who competed last season for the Above & Beyond Cancer Cycling p/b Bike World club team.
Burke showed that he has provided climbing legs this week on both sides of the very steep and iconic Passo dello Mortirolo. The Canadian took just 43 minutes and 45 seconds to complete the legendary climb and is apparently much faster than the former cycling champion Vincenzo Nibaliformer driver Carlos Betancur and known WorldTour advantages such as Giulio Ciccone in Jane Hirt.
And it doesn’t stop there, as Burke also has the best Strava time on either side of the equally famous Passo dello Stelvio. The amateur is hoping to catch the attention of WorldTeams with these incredible moments.
“I just want an opportunity with WorldTeam. It doesn’t matter which team, anywhere. I will do everything, I just want to compete against the best riders in the world,” he appeals via Strava.
The 29-year-old Canadian amateur Jack Burke just beat the best Strava time on one of the world’s most famous climbs Il Mortirolo and got a KOM. 🤯
43 minutes, 45 seconds!
His message on Strava is clear… LET THIS MAN TOUR THE WORLD! pic.twitter.com/QTEASSSu4N
— Lukáš Ronald Lukács (@lucasaganronald) November 20, 2024
Burke has been competing at club level since 2023, but had previously ridden for continental teams for a long time. For example, he defended the colors of Jelly Belly p/b Maxxis, Leopard Pro Cycling and Team Vorarlberg. Six years ago he experienced his best sporting moment with a stage win in the Tour de Beauce.
2024-11-20 12:04:00
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Think it could inspire more amateur riders to push their limits?
Interviewer: Good day and thank you for joining us today. We are here to discuss the recent achievement of Jack Burke, a 29-year-old Canadian amateur rider who has set a new record on the infamous Mortirolo climb, beating the Strava time of four-time Grand Tour winner Vincenzo Nibali and other professional cyclists. I would like to bring your attention to our first guest, Mr. John Doe, a cycling enthusiast and editor of the website CyclingNews.com. He has followed Burke’s career for some time now and can shed light on the significance of this accomplishment. John, how do you evaluate Jack Burke’s performance?
John Doe: Well, it’s quite remarkable actually. As an amateur rider competing at club level, Burke has managed to outperform some of the best professionals in the world on one of the most iconic climbs in cycling. His time of 43 minutes and 45 seconds is not only faster than the time set by Nibali but also quicker than other top riders such as Carlos Betancur and Giulio Ciccone. This certainly puts him on the map and shows that talent can come from anywhere, not just from professional teams.
Interviewer: Yes, absolutely. Our second guest is Mr. Matt Smith, who has been following Jack Burke’s career closely and is a former professional rider himself. Matt, what do you think this achievement means for Jack Burke’s future in the sport?
Matt Smith: It’s definitely a game-changer for Jack. The Strava segment on the Mortirolo is known for showcasing the best climbers in the world, and for an amateur to beat the likes of Nibali is remarkable. It’s no surprise that he also holds the best time on both sides of the Stelvio pass. If he can maintain this form and continue to perform at this level, we could potentially see him earn a spot on a WorldTour team in the near future. It’s not unheard of for amateurs to make it to the pro ranks, especially given his impressive results so far.
Interviewer: That’s interesting to hear, Matt. John, how do you see the impact of this on the cycling industry? Do you
