Here is my new selection of ten riders to watch out for in 2014, all of them first-year professionals who have excelled as espoirs. My idea here is more to introduce you to riders who I think have outstanding ultimate potential, rather than who I think will hit the ground running straight away. There are […]
September 23, 2013
Stage 5: Caerphilly Mountain Stage 6: Haytor Stage 8: London
August 24, 2013
At this time, most eyes of cycling enthusiasts are on Spain for the Vuelta a España, where many of the current stars of the sport are lining up. Over the border in France, you won’t find names to challenge Nibali, Valverde and Rodríguez, but what you will find is the future. The Tour de l’Avenir […]
August 22, 2013
Vincenzo Nibali 2013 has been an exceptional year for the Sicilian. Having followed up impressive wins at Tirreno-Adriatico and the Giro del Trentino with a dominant display in the Giro, anything Nibali can achieve in the latter part of the year surely comes as a bonus. He has been slowly winding up his […]
August 6, 2013
On Sunday I traveled to London to watch the start and finish of the inaugural RideLondon ‘Classic’. Held on a similar course to the Road Race for the London Olympics, the route took the riders from the Olympic Park, down into the Surrey hills, and back into London for a finish on the Mall. The […]
January 18, 2014
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