Tour Down Under 2019 – Stage 3 Preview
By David Hunter Lobethal – Uraidla 146.2km Let the GC battle commence.
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Tour Down Under 2019 – Stage 2 Preview
By David Hunter Norwood – Angaston 122.1km Due to the extreme heat, the organisers have reduced this stage from 149km to 122.1km. This is a good decision for all, especially the riders.
Tour Down Under 2019 – Stage 1 Preview
By David Hunter North Adelaide – Port Adelaide 132.4km The race kicks off with a sprint stage.
Tour Down Under 2019 – Overall Preview
By David Hunter The organisers have been bold this year and decided to change things up. Out goes the final stage in Adelaide, no easy criterium stage this year. Instead, Willunga Hill will be the last stage, but that’s not the only change. Out goes the finish in Stirling, back in comes the Corkscrew climb and…
2019 Aussie Road Race Preview
By David Hunter Ballarat – Ballarat 185.6km Have you missed me? It seems like a very long time has passed since my Il Lombardia preview, I trust you’re ready for another brilliant year of cycling? Route The organisers have decided to stick with last year’s route, which was slightly altered compared to previous editions. The change…
Riders to Watch in 2019 – Kasper Asgreen
By David Hunter Kasper Asgreen is in an elite group, it only has two other members. Only three neo-pros have ever won gold in the World Championship TTT: Stefan Küng, Silvan Dillier and he are the only ones and no one else will ever join this club. For a new pro to be given the opportunity…
Riders to Watch in 2019 – Mike Teunissen
By David Hunter “At the beginning of the season I had the feeling I was really at a crossroad. Getting older and not being a prospect anymore I really felt that I had to make a step if I wanted to have some personal results in the next years.”
Riders to Watch in 2019 – James Knox
By David Hunter “I got my head kicked in at the Giro Valle D’Aosta, crashed 5 times in 2 days and otl’d before the final day. Sort of surprised I’m still here after that.”
Riders to Watch in 2019 – Paddy Bevin
By David Hunter “I want to keep moving forward. There won’t be any big break out, it will be a slow and steady grind which suits me just fine. Start turning some of those podiums into wins by chipping away, refining the process and doing the work.”
Riders to Watch in 2019 – Milan Menten
By David Hunter “I started with cyclocross when I was 10. In the beginning I still combined cyclocross and football on a good level, but a few years later, when I also began road cycling, I stopped football and focused on cycling. I live in a very small village, between the fields and the farmers, with…
Riders to Watch in 2019 – Alfdan De Decker
By David Hunter One of the joys of this series is finding a rider on the brink of something special. Alfdan De Decker is a sprinter, a fast man and a winner. He’s just 22 years of age, but already has secured a contract with Wanty Groupe – Gobert, thanks to an impressive 2018. Belgium doesn’t…
Riders to Watch in 2019: Aimé De Gendt
By David Hunter Powerhouse, rouleur, big engine, breakaway expert, all rounder, domestique. There are many words you can use to describe Aimé De Gendt, all of which are actually true. De Gendt is one of those cyclists who can fulfil many roles within a team, something his new bosses will be delighted about.
Riders to Watch in 2019: Ben O´Connor
By David Hunter “31st October is when the route comes out for the Giro. Right? It’s unfinished business!” Spoken like a true fighter. Ben O’Connor was one of the sensations of 2018, mainly due to a stage win in Tour of the Alps and a brilliant showing in the Giro. He was sitting on the cusp…
Il Lombardia 2018 Preview
By David Hunter Bergamo – Como 241km The last monument of the season.
Milano-Torino 2018 Preview
By David Hunter Magenta – Torino 200.8km Standard route for this little beauty, with nothing to see until two ascents of the Superga climb.
Tre Valli Varesine 2018 Preview
By David Hunter Saronno – Varese 201.9km It might not look like much, but this is an really difficult race. After a gentle start, the riders hit the lap circuit after 82km, where they spend the next 130km of the day. The initial lap circuit features two climbs and a fast descent, with the speed increasing…
Giro dell’Emilia 2018 Preview
By David Hunter Bologna – San Luca 207.4km Time for an action packed week of Italian race.