Year: 2014
Milano-Torino 2014 Preview
By David Hunter After a week in Spain, we return to Italy! It’s the 95th edition of the race, which ends with 2 quick ascents of the beautiful climb, to Basilica di Superga. The race is 193.5km long, but it only gets interesting in the final 30km.
Ponferrada 2014 World Championship-Road Race preview
By David Hunter We know the course, we know the climbs, now, it’s time for the main event! Ladies and gentleman, we have the elite men’s road race. 254.8km, yes, you heard me, 254.8km! This isn’t a little ride around the park, this is brutal. The length of the race, means, we will see an…
2014 World Championships – Under 23 Road Race preview
By David Hunter The under 23 road race, sees a whole host of top names attempt to take home the gold medal. The race will be watched very closely, as it’s on the same course as the elite race. It’s shorter, at 182km, with 10 laps of the circuit. Out of the 18km lap, there…
GP de Wallonie 2014 preview
By David Hunter The riders return to Belgium, after a brief “holiday” in Canada! They tackle the familiar route, with plenty of short, steep climbs, ending with the climb up to Namur. This race is all about the final few kilometres.
Coppa Agostoni 2014 preview
By David Hunter This is the 68th edition of the race, which was won by Pippo Pozzato, in 2013. The race is usually more selective, than Coppa Bernocchi, due to the 4 climbs in the 2nd half of the race. They are:- Salita di Ello – 1.9km at 6% Salita di Colle Brianza – 4km…
Coppa Bernocchi 2014 preview
By David Hunter Welcome to an action packed week of Italian cycling: Tuesday – Coppa Bernocchi Wednesday – Coppa Agostoni Thursday – Tre Valli Varesine Saturday – Memorial Marco Pantani This week is crucial for the fight to win the Italian Cup and great preparation for the World Championships. Of the 4 races, Bernocchi, is…
Tour of Britain 2014 – Stage 7 Preview
By David Hunter Stage 7 Camberley – Brighton 226.5km Hold onto your hats, we’re in for a brilliant day!
Tour of Britain 2014 – Stage 6 Preview
By David Hunter Stage 6 Bath – Hemel Hempsted 205.6km A long day in the saddle. The riders face a demanding, hilly end to the stage.
Vuelta a España 2014 – Stage 19 Preview
By David Hunter Stage 19 Salvaterra do Miño – Cangas do Morrazo 180.5km The last stage for the non-GC riders.
Tour of Britain 2014 – Stage 5 Preview
By David Hunter Exmouth – Exeter 177.3km The riders head in a loop around the South coast of England. They pass over 3 classified climbs.
Tour of Britain 2014 – Stage 4 Preview
By David Hunter Stage 3 Recap On The Tumble, Jack Bauer went first. He was quickly followed by Zardini and the two built a good gap. Bauer wasn’t able to help with the pulling, so Zardini went solo. Nico Roche was the man to attack from the GC group and he caught and past Zardini….
Vuelta a España 2014 – Stage 17 Preview
By David Hunter Etapa 17 Ortigueira – A Coruña Welcome to Galicia. Just one look at the map and you know this isn’t going to be an easy day.
Tour of Britain 2014 – Stage 3 Preview
By David Hunter Stage 2 Recap The climb proved hard enough to distance Kittel and we got the expected attack from Chavanel. Also in attacking mood was Alex Dowsett and Michal Kwiatkowski. With 1km to go, it was Dowsett and Chavanel, who were clear, but Wiggins closed the gap. In a very messy sprint, with…
Vuelta a España 2014 – Stage 16 Preview
By David Hunter Stage 15 Recap The break was only 5, but it managed to last until the end. Niemiec, took a brilliant win, as the the 3 amigos spent too long looking at each other. Contador, Valverde and Rodriguez went head to head, like in 2012, and couldn’t shake each other. They stop too…