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By David Hunter There isn’t a single person in cycling that doesn’t respect what the South African team have done. The first professional African team and founded by a charitable organisation. There aim is to provide as many bikes as possible, to the needy in South Africa. In this country, 8 million children walk all…
Por @pmpalermo One of those brilliant athletes who came calling from the track is Michael Matthews. He’s already stopped being a promising rider and become a reality, with performances like those delivered in 2014 Giro and Vuelta. Not only did he win stages but he also wore the pink and red jerseys. Nevertheless, next season, the Aussie will not…
By David Hunter Luca Wackermann is destined for greatness. He won the Junior European Road Championship in 2009, aged 17. That day Barry Markus was second and Arnaud Demare rounded out the podium. Lampre closely monitored his progress and gave him a pro contract in 2012, aged just 20. Signing pro at such a young…
By Jakob Lloreda Ciclismo-Internacional opened a new section (U23 and junior report) in which the aim is to shed light on the evolution of some of the world’s most talented up-and-coming youngsters. We will try to in light our readers about the future stars of the sport, where their come from, their dreams, strengths or…
By David Hunter Let me make it very clear at the start of this article, I love Mauro Finetto! I interviewed him for the first time around 1 year ago. Since then, he has allowed me plenty of access and I have slowly built up a picture of him as a rider and a person….
By David Hunter It was a massive year for Sam Bennett. He took a step up from An Post – Chainreaction to Team NetApp – Endura. Instead of lining up in races like An Post Ras he was fighting with the big boys of the cycling world. He started off the season well but a…
By David Hunter Mitchell Lovelock-Fay is the man who went to New Zealand and took their race! It was the first time in 50 years that an Aussie had won the Tour of Southland, a sign of the potential that Mitch has.
By David Hunter It’s one day until the Vuelta and you get the call. “Horner is out you’re in!” How would you feel? “I was not nervous I was calm.” These are the words of Valerio Conti, Lampre-Merida’s 21 year old star. Racing with number 1 on his back, he started with a bang, when…
By Jakob Lloreda Yesterday Ciclismo-Internacional opened a new section (U23 and junior report) in which the aim is to shed light on the evolution of some of the world’s most talented up-and-coming youngsters. We will try to in light our readers about the future stars of the sport, where their come from, their dreams, strengths…
By David Hunter 2014 was a very promising year for Sacha Modolo. Having made the switch from Bardiani to Lampre-Merida, a lot was expected of the fast man. He delivered some excellent results, but bad luck and ill health stopped him from achieving more. His season started with a bang! He took a stage win…
By Jakob Lloreda At the tender age of just 19, German Enrique Chavez, a young up and coming prospect, has been making stir on the Colombian national circuit with a string of impressive performances!Chavez, who took up cycling at age 14, first broke into the spotlight at last years’ Vuelta al Porvenir in November, where…
By David Hunter He’s 22 years old, Belgian and loves the Ardennes. No wonder the press have labelled him, “The Next Gilbert.” Dylan Teuns has always been a star in the making. BMC have carefully managed his progress and he was promoted to the full squad, in August of this year. This promotion went better…
By David Hunter After a good 2013, Edoardo Zardini of Bardiani CSF, had a brilliant 2014. Not only did he take his first victory, but he took two! His aggressive style of riding has won him many fans and seen him getting noticed by riders and owners of other teams. Still just 25, he has…
By David Hunter When you talk about riders with pedigree, Mattia Cattaneo is one of the finest. Winner of the baby Giro, back in 2011. In that race, a certain Fabio Aru was 4th. Later that year, he was 3rd in the Tour de l’Avenir, with Chaves winning and Barguil in 5th. He was 3rd…
By David Hunter If this is the first time you’ve heard the name of Louis Vervaeke, then where have you been? The super talented, 21 year old Belgian, already took 4 wins in 2014. Riding for the Lotto under 23 squad, they’ve been cultivating his talent for a while. He’s now ready to move to…
By David Hunter At 24 years of age, Roy Jans, looks like becoming the next big sprinter from Belgium. He rides for Wanty-Groupe Gobert and produced some eye catching results in 2014. His 2nd place at the Belgian nationals made a lot of fans take note of his name and his excellent end of season…
By David Hunter At just 20 years old, Tiesj Benoot is just one of a long line of talented, young Belgian riders. He has signed a contract with Lotto Soudal and has already competed in a few big races for Lotto Belisol. He was very close to reaching the under 23 World Championship podium, finishing…