Aussie Road Nationals 2017 – Road Race Preview

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,…

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2016 World Championship Women’s Road Race Race Preview

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…

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2016 World Championship ITT Preview

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.

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