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UCI president David Lappartient has suggested that the Giro d’Italia and Tour of California could change dates in 2020 to avoid the current May calendar clash of the two WorldTour races. The Frenchman revealed that the 2020 Tour of California has been pencilled in for an earlier date of May 3 - 9, while the 2020 Giro d’Italia would start a week later and be held between May 16 - June 7. It is unclear if the Tour de France would move back a week, or start four weeks after the Giro d’Italia on Ju...
This article first appeared on BikeRadar. This prototype 1,290g carbon-spoked wheelset from Hunt features a totally new patented process for attaching spokes and a filament-wound carbon rim is one of the most interesting we’ve seen in recent years. This Eagle-like cassette promises vastly cheaper drivetrain maintenance Magnetorheological damping could change suspension as we know it Carbon challenges The use of a truly unique carbon spoke system is the headline news for this prototype w...
Katusha-Alpecin have confirmed their 24-man roster for the forthcoming season and will unveil it officially in Germany at the start of December. The roster has been reduced by two riders from 2018, continuing a trend of teams carrying smaller rosters for the new season. There have been quite a few changes at Katusha, with six riders coming in and eight leaving this winter as they to revive their fortunes after a disappointing season. While Marcel Kittel’s difficulties were the most high-profile...
Elia Viviani has enjoyed a prolific first season with Quick-Step Floors, and is now readying himself for an attempt at winning Milan-San Remo in March. Viviani told Belgian website sporza.be on Monday that he thought the Italian one-day race was the only Monument that he was capable of winning, and that it was his main goal for 2019. He also told the website that he would have to wait and see whether he rides the Giro dItalia – which he rode in 2018, taking four stage victories there – or the ...
The Lotto Soudal Ladies team has added 37-year-old Gran Fondo world champion Marie Dessart to its roster for 2019, the team has reported. The Belgian won the 35-39 age category at the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships in Varese, Italy, in September. This is a wonderful opportunity to still get at my age, Dessart said on the teams website, and a dream come true. The past two to three years, Ive got some good results in amateur races, but I thought it was too late to ever ride for an elite team...
After announcing their mens team last Thursday, Mitchelton-Scott women have confirmed their 10-rider roster for 2019. The team will be made up of seven Australians and three international riders, as it was this year. There is little change within the line-up for next season, with just two riders coming in to replace two outgoing riders. Jolien Dhoore departs after just one season as she heads to Boels Dolmans for 2019, while Janelle Crooks will not return after two and a half seasons with the ...