Rad “In the end it’s a shame that I came second”: Marc Hirschi narrowly missed out on winning the Amstel Gold Race Marc Hirschi from Bern came second in the 253.6 kilometer one-day race in the Netherlands. He was only beaten by Brit Tom Pidcock. In the end, only a few centimeters decided the race … Read more
The Mexican Isaac del Toro (UAE Emirates) finished in seventh place overall in the Tour of the Basque Country. In his first season in the World Tour, the tricolor rider, one of the great promises of international cycling, completed the sixth and final stage with a time of one hour and 41 minutes, to cross … Read more
Just before the match it was announced that leader Dylan van Baarle of Visma | Lease a Bike, the team of the Van Dijke brothers, could not start. This meant that the Van Dijke brothers were allowed to drive for their own chance. In the famous Wallers-Arenberg Forest, both brothers competed with the best, until … Read more
The peloton is already “traumatized” by the serious falls which sent several cycling stars to the hospital, and here comes Paris-Roubaix on Sunday, one of the most dangerous races of the year. Mathieu van der Poel is the big favorite. If there’s one race that’s scary, it’s the Hell of the North. Since its first … Read more
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In this UCI World Tour race, cyclists covered 270.8 kilometers, overcoming 16 hills of varying difficulty in the second part of the distance. Cyclists also crossed 16 pavement sectors, and the trip was made more difficult by the rainy weather. In the first breakaway, none of the cyclists who claimed a high-value position went. The … Read more
Cycling The UCI ethics committee has imposed a suspended fine of 20,000 Swiss francs (20,800 euros) on Patrick Lefevere, the CEO of Soudal Quick-Step, for “derogatory comments about women”. The International Cycling Union (UCI) announced in a statement that the team boss of Soudal Quick-Step will be fined. “Following a report on Mr. Patrick Lefevere, … Read more
The Ecuadorian Cycling Federation (FEC) is awaiting the official results of the anti-doping tests of four Ecuadorian cyclists who tested positive in samples taken last year. The FEC indicated this Tuesday in a statement that it will wait for official notification from the anti-doping control organizations and then will announce the resolutions on the processes … Read more
No victory but a very nice revelation on this Paris-Nice on the side ofArkéa B&b Hotels. After entering the top 20 of the Race to the Sun the day before thanks to a very beautiful climb of the Madone d’Utelle, Ewen Costiou pulled off this Sunday on the 8th and final stage to validate this … Read more
Lagging behind on the first two stages of Paris-Nice (115th and 134th), which nevertheless suited him perfectly, Arnaud De Lie seemed out of shape on this 82nd edition of the Race to the Sun. The reason ? His fall last Tuesday on the roads of Le Samyn, which led to physical complications. Far from his … Read more
Road safety The 45-year-old car driver who killed two cyclists in the port of Ghent on Sunday will remain in jail for a month longer. The Ghent council chamber decided this. The Ghent council chamber confirmed the man’s arrest on Wednesday morning. “We will not appeal the decision, out of respect for the relatives,” says … Read more