Web dedicada al ciclismo mundial. Entrevistas, análisis, crónicas, previas y más. La web ciclista de referencia.
Web dedicada al ciclismo mundial. Entrevistas, análisis, crónicas, previas y más. La web ciclista de referencia.
By David Hunter The TDU pre-race criterium is always a nice way to start the season. The riders face 22 laps of a fast circuit, and you always get a very exciting race. It’s the same course that the women tackle during the 2nd stage of their TDU, this takes place a little earlier in the…
By David Hunter Get ready for four fast days! It might be the opening stage, but we’re straight into some GC action! The women have to tackle Paris Creek Road, just before the end of the stage. This will be the definitive stage for the GC, even though it’s the opening day.
By David Hunter Much to the dislike of the sprinters, the Aussie championship continues on the Buninyong course. That means more fun up Mount Buninyong! The length and gradient isn’t the main problem, as 2.4km at 5.8%, isn’t really a bother for pro cyclists, it’s the number of times they have to climb it. On Saturday,…
By David Hunter Doha – Doha 257.3km The riders head for the desert! They spend around 120km out in the middle of nowhere, in a typical, out and back route. This is section feared by some, but it all depends on the wind.
By David Hunter Doha – Doha 134.5km The women follow a similar course to the under 23 men, but they first of all have to negotiate their way through the streets of Doha, before joining the lap circuit in The Pearl. Each lap should see the pace rise, with constant attacks from the bunch. Make no…
By David Hunter Doha – Doha 40km The course is as flat as a pancake, but does feature a long stretch in the desert. Once into town, they hit the Pearl circuit, which has already featured heavily this week. The section in the desert will be crucial, especially if the wind is strong.
By David Hunter Doha – Doha 40km Arguments about money threatened this event, but a compromise was found. It means we do have a race, but without a lot of the World Tour teams.
By David Hunter Dreux – Tours 252.5km World Championships warm up.