I wrote a suggestion on here yesterday that should Alejandro Valverde get banned then race results from the past need to be updated instantly to leave things in no doubt: as soon as Valverde’s gone, he’s gone from the record books. The idea has been picked up by French website cyclismag.fr. Here are the potential … Read more
Normally you’d think of Switzerland as one of Europe’s wealthiest countries, a land of mountains, lakes and hard currency. But this might not be so. Mo’ points, mo’ problems Fabian Cancellara’s stormed the season. As yesterday’s UCI rankings show, he’s in seventh place with 200 points. In the same rankings you can see the national … Read more
The latest UCI rankings are out. Here’s the top-25: First, the Court or Arbitration is expected to send Valverde into sporting exile so this should be the last time his name appears. Philippe Gilbert, an outspoken supporter of anti-doping measures will then be the number one rider in the world. Obvious symbolism there. Let’s look … Read more
The phrase “swan song” is a reference to an ancient belief that the Swan is completely mute during its lifetime until the moment just before it dies, when it sings one beautiful song. Swans are not actually mute during life – they produce snorts, shrill noises, grunts, and hisses – and they do not sing … Read more
Becoming a professional rider isn’t as straightforward as you might think. There are many amateurs winning all over Europe and beyond. So in a series of tips on how to make the step up, here are some suggestions. Background Imagine you’re an amateur who’s just won a pro race, you’ve left big ProTour teams trailing … Read more
A quick look over the shoulder at the most popular pieces on the blog in April. Cancellara’s sneak attack – a look at how Fabian Cancellara rode away and how you can use the same move in a race Does Cancellara have an electric bike? This was very popular and I reported it tongue in … Read more
Watching today’s stage of the Tour of Romandie, won by an aggressive Simon Spilak, something flashed across my mind: the Lampre kit is very old. Look at the photo above from Maurizio Fondriest’s win in the 1993 Milan – San Remo, observe the details. See how old the Fiat Tempra looks, the motorbikes seem ancient … Read more
As part of the series on the 1980s, here are five items related to bike brands during this decade. So press play and travel back in time once again. Falco – Rock Me Amadeusenvoyé par trashfan. – Regardez d'autres vidéos de musique. The 1980s were a crucial time for frame design. Whereas the choice at … Read more
They were denied passports There’s a good interview over at NY Velocity with Michael Ashenden. Ashenden’s an Australian physiologist with an expertise in blood doping, and an advisor to the UCI. The interview assesses where the “Bio Passport” scheme is today, essentially it is a source of information and a tool but it is not … Read more