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Live blog: Peter Sagan drones on (amongst other things) in training camp vid; “My life could have changed dramatically” – Yoann Offredo on his temporary tetraplegia after crash last week; Lance Armstrong’s house; Prudhomme “sad” at Verity departure +more
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Thu, Apr 04, 2019 17:00
SUMMARY
4 April 2019, 17:00
Peter's fully focussed as usual...
You don’t get to where @petosagan is in the world of cycling without taking training very seriously… Stay tuned for the full video on our Youtube channel. pic.twitter.com/53JyIysYjw
— ShimanoROAD (@ShimanoROAD) April 3, 2019
And sporting an epic tash!
4 April 2019, 17:00
19-year-old boy arrested in Los Angeles accused of cycling up to people and slashing them with "an edged weapon"
Sky news reports that Lenrey Briones was taken into police custody, after four people had been attacked in the past month and being left with severe injuries. He allegedly rode up to his victims and slashed at them with an edged weapon, Captain Dan Randolph said: “The suspect instilled fear in this community”.
4 April 2019, 17:00
Christian Prudhomme says he "feels sad" about resignation of Yorkshire tourism boss Gary Verity following expenses scandal
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Prudhomme was speaking at an awkward tenth anniversary celebration of Welcome to Yorkshire, taking place after the recent resignation of its boss Sir Gary Verity due to a scandal involving alleged irregularities in his expenses claims. Welcome to Yorkshire brought the Tour de France Grand Depart to the county in 2014.
The Guardian reports that Prudhomme says he “feels sad” for Verity: “I cannot help but feel sad for the man who made me discover your beautiful county, for the man who brought together our ‘ooh la la’ with your ‘ee bah gum’, the man who made me love Yorkshire: mon ami, Gary Verity.”
After the event, Welcome to Yorkshire Board member Keith Stewart answered questions over the scandal, and said there will inevitably be meetings with West Yorkshire Police: “If there is anything that is thrown up from the investigations that we think are police matters, we will obviously pass them to the police. We have nothing to hide”, he said.
4 April 2019, 17:00
Two-way Cycling Roundabout
Two way bike roundabout, anyone? pic.twitter.com/kZmLbd3Rtg
— maidstoneonbike (@maidstoneonbike) April 2, 2019
What could possibly go wrong?
4 April 2019, 17:00
Take a look around Lance Armstrong's house
So many fridges. Can’t think what they’re all for…
4 April 2019, 17:00
Mathieu van der Poel doesn't let anything get in his way...
Mathieu van der Poel shows his skills again pic.twitter.com/LsMfIiIEir
— Cycling Today (@CyclingTodayEn) April 3, 2019
Did he do it on purpose or was it just luck?
4 April 2019, 17:00
Pro cyclist celebrates victory despite finishing second. And it's not the first time...
Marcos Garcia, celebrating 7 years ago on Estacion de Valdezcaray and today in Thailand. He didn’t win any of these races. Poor guy, he never learns… pic.twitter.com/Lo3rMxtwkl
— Mihai Cazacu (@faustocoppi60) April 3, 2019
Let’s hope its third time lucky for Marcos Garcia.
At least he’s not the only guy who’s had a premature celebration.
Pippo Pozzato celebrates win but Blel Kadri had already won
Cyclist starts celebrating win early – and gets pipped to the line
Premature exultation as Spanish rider Eloy Teruel celebrates California win a lap early
Never mind chaps, it happens to the best of us…
4 April 2019, 17:00
Organisers slam British Cycling after being forced to cancel Bristol Grand Prix 2019
Organisers of the Bristol Grand Prix have slammed British Cycling after cancelling this year’s event, which had been due to be the fifth edition.
In a statement published on the event’s website, they said: “From the start, the Bristol Grand Prix has been part of the Bristol cycling community and has been dedicated to women’s racing, youth development and creating a sustainable and locally produced race.”
But explaining their decision to cancel this year’s edition, they said: “As a race we have found that our objectives and our ethics are irreconcilable with the requirements of the governing body.
“The restrictions that are placed upon the race both undermine women’s racing and prevent us from including youth riders and local riders and clubs being part of the day.
“Additionally as race organisers we are being forced out of our race due to unfavourable conditions imposed upon us.”
They also warned the event’s backers to beware of a company that is apparently targeting them, saying: “Please note, it has come to our attention that a company is contacting our race sponsors claiming to raise money on behalf of the race.
“Please be aware that this company has nothing to do with the race and has no contract with us as organisers.”
4 April 2019, 17:00
Caitlin Moran ponders the annoyance of bikes in the hallway
Let’s open this up to a poll. Ladies, do YOU have a partner who reduces you to cold fury by leaving their bike in the hallway? https://t.co/XpvoBuWpZ3
— Caitlin Moran (@caitlinmoran) April 4, 2019
The journalist and broadcaster’s poll has revealed plenty of contrasting answers, with many female respondents saying they are the ones leaving the bike in the hallway. Is it a domestic problem in your abode? Do let us know in the comments…
4 April 2019, 17:00
Chasing KOMs for Charity
Former pro cyclist turned YouTuber, Phil Gaimon has been riding the most famous climbs around the US in the aim of claiming Strava titles. His series, Worst Retirement Ever, has become popular and now he is doing it for charity.
This summer I’m going on a 3-month van tour to ride bikes, make new friends all over the US, and make videos. The goal is a @strava KOM every day, and $100k (1 million meals) for @chefscycle @nokidhungry, sponsored by @veloguide @ShoAirCG and lots more. pic.twitter.com/caeYHZOjLX
— Phil Gaimon (@philgaimon) 3 April 2019
If you want to know more then click on his tweet and follow for information on how to donate
4 April 2019, 17:00
Peter Sagan (sort of) show us his training schedule in new Shimano video
After teasing us this morning with a preview, Shimano have revealed that testing bikes out with wheelies, flying drones, reading his own book and sneaking treats from the vending machine are all apparently part of Sagan’s ‘very serious’ training regime.
We also wonder if his Bowie-like rate of appearance changes are also part of the strict routine. The latest facial hair styling reminds us of someone computer-animated and Italian…
4 April 2019, 17:00
“My life could have changed dramatically” – Yoann Offredo on his temporary tetraplegia after crash last week
Wanty- Gobert rider Yoann Offredo, who suffered temporary tetraplegia after crashing at the GP de Denain last week, is back training and aiming for a place in the team’s line-up at the Tour de France this summer.
The 32-year-old Frenchman said: “It took a while to get a good feeling, but the evolution was promising and the doctors allowed me to recover at home. I recovered bit by bit and now I am able to use my limbs and to speak quite normally. I want to thank the emergency unit, our team doctor Jelle Van Nieuwenhuyze and our sports director Steven De Neef who supported me in CHRU Lille.
“The many support messages I received were heart-warming. I crashed a few times in my career but I always picked myself again. It will not be different, whenever the mental and physical recovery will not be easy. Yesterday (Wednesday), I was able to ride my bike again and it went quite well.”
He continued: “I want to show what I am able to do on the bike more than ever. Last year, I broke my ribs at the end of April. This year, I am one month in advance. An athlete must be able to bounce back. My team Wanty-Gobert helps me perfectly to achieve my goal.
“The first medical was very alarming because they were speaking about tetraplegia,” he continued.
“My life could have changed dramatically so I want to enjoy the capacities I still have. I want to keep riding my bike and I want the be at the Grand Départ of the next Tour de France. Cycling is more than a sport. I became aware of it when Loïc Vliegen and David Boucher stopped after my crash to support me.”
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the little onion 42 minutes ago
Although van Schip has been a victim of the UCI's pettiness and retrospective application of the rules, I think this is a step towards Making Cycling Aesthetically Pleasing Again. Really, pro-cycling isn't about winning races, it's about looking fantastic. I only hope that the World Champs are won by cyclists who have a commitment to plastering rainbow bands on absolutely every bit of their kit.
Rendel Harris 49 minutes ago
It's a shame that the final day neutralisation has distracted from the fact that this was one of the best GTs in quite a while, with all the jerseys in play right up to the penultimate day. It's certainly ridiculous to leave the decision on neutralisation until the evening before the stage but more generally, why not? It's only really a variation on the sprint safety zone, after all, and the final stages have effectively been neutralised (when they are not time trials) for a long time with the GC teams staying in touch until the safety zone and then letting the sprinters go. It was a great finish despite, or maybe because of, the neutralisation and it was rather nice for the winner's team to be able to ride in behind the peloton so that all the fans got a good look at them and could show their appreciation of the winner. If we want the excitement of narrow climbing finishes on the last day (as opposed to the, frankly, tedium of watching the peleton power up and down the Champs eight times) then it makes sense to arrange matters so that those who want the stage win can give us some thrilling racing without being encumbered by all the GC teams being forced to crowd the front. Everyone saying "God almighty, it's disgusting they've just decided not to race" is ignoring the fact that there are many times in a GT when the majority of teams will decide not to race, when they let a breakaway go, when the sprint teams are given free rein et cetera. The only thing I would disagree with was the removal of the final points at the finish, if the green jersey had still been in play that would have been unfair on the second placed rider. However, apart from tweaking that I thought it worked well and quite possibly gave us a more exciting finish than we would've had without the neutralisation.
james-o 3 hours ago
@mjvande@pacbell.net Mike Vandeman, is that you?! https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/biking/trial-mike-vandeman/
eburtthebike 4 hours ago
@No Reply I had the same problem, but it seems to be sorted now.
eburtthebike 4 hours ago
@No Reply I had the same problem, but it seems to be sorted now.
tomlew 8 hours ago
@JMcWatt This may well be true. Nothing drives me crazy more than cosmetic updates and facelifts that don't really bring any new value about. Maybe they do attract new customers, but also discourage existing ones. I was never a regular customer of CRC, but if I had been, I would surely have been mad seeing confusing changes. If I don't understand the website and have to re-learn the process anyway, why not switch to another shop?
JMcWatt 9 hours ago
It was such a small things that brought about the ruination of CRC, one decision made by the owners and management. In 2013 the decision was made to redesign the website, this change was the beginning of the end for CRC. They replaced a proven platform that had helped turn a Northern Irish bike shop into the world’s biggest online cycling retailer with a more complex system that never delivered the same growth. Sales momentum stalled, Wiggle overtook them, and within three years CRC was being bought by the rival it had once outperformed. This was very much the strategic mistake that broke the growth engine.
Sriracha 13 hours ago
@Smoggysteve "I normally wouldn’t condone buying a cheap Chinese copy..." Actually, I think I'd go with the Seconda strap line here: "Beware of expensive imitations."
No Reply 14 hours ago
The survey is shite. I have got to a point where it will not let me continue because I have done everything correctly so far.
belugabob 16 hours ago
Yes, it uses the same technology that is used to prevent that behaviour by motorists...🙄
7 thoughts on “Live blog: Peter Sagan drones on (amongst other things) in training camp vid; “My life could have changed dramatically” – Yoann Offredo on his temporary tetraplegia after crash last week; Lance Armstrong’s house; Prudhomme “sad” at Verity departure +more”
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Maybe he’s just pleased he finished…?
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I don’t understand that picture. Is it basically a – you know – a T-junction for bicycles?
Let’s open this up to a poll.
Let’s open this up to a poll. People of all genders, do YOU have a partner who reacts with cold fury to you storing one of your most prized and valuable possessions in a convenient place in the house you live in?
jollygoodvelo wrote:
LEAVE!
no, REMAIN!
I was thinking more Nigel
I was thinking more Nigel Mansell.
Armstrong has good taste in
Armstrong has good taste in art. Who knew.
martybsays wrote:
Everyone.. he famously brought loads of art, before someone outed him as Lord Voldemort.
He also gave money to charity, dated a pop star and admitted to tickling Bill Clinton’s balls just the once at a thanksgiving meal.