Congratulations to Biniam Girmay for winning Gent-Wevelgem. A big win, a stage in his career. He was so strong Euro pro teams took notice in the Tropicale Amissa Bongo race in Gabon and he came recommended by the UCI’s World Cycling Centre.
UCI World Tour Promotion and Relegation Weekly
The weekly update and it’s been great for Intermarché thanks to Biniam Girmay’s win in Wevelgem, the ranking points are a side story… but we’ll zoom in on the points here as usual for the standings.
Book Review: God Is Dead
God Is Dead by Andy McGrath
A biography of Frank Vandenbroucke and a warning about celebrity.
UCI World Tour Promotion and Relegation Weekly
The weekly update and a significant moment as there’s the first change among the top-18 teams. Cofidis climb out of the relegation zone, overtaking the Israel-PremierTech team which slips to 19th place.
The Moment Milan-Sanremo Was Won
All eyes were on one Slovenian, Tadej Pogačar and he launched a flurry of attacks on the Poggio. It didn’t work for him but had the effect of shredding an already reduced lead group. Over the top of the climb Michael Matthews was leading the pursuit and having done his turn Matej Mohorič overtook him on his watch to catching the four riders in front and then he went clear. This was the moment the race was won.
Milan-Sanremo Preview
This Saturday’s Milan-Sanremo is all about is tense finish, the longest race of the year that’s often down to the smallest of differences and a race where every pedal stroke counts. The list of contenders and pretenders is long with grand tour contenders, classics specialists and sprinters all starting with ambitions. Who will ride the perfect race?
UCI World Tour Promotion and Relegation Weekly
The weekly update. Paris-Nice and Tirreno-Adriatico have made it a bonanza week for points and the big budget teams have thrived, while BikeExchange, Arkéa-Samsic and DSM have scored well too.
The Moment Paris-Nice Was Won
Jumbo-Visma had enjoyed a strong week so far. Primož Roglič had gained time on the opening day, beaten all his GC rivals in the time trial on Wednesday, took the yellow jersey on Thursday after chasing down attacks from several rivals, and then won the summit finish on Saturday. However on the last stage he was isolated and looked vulnerable. Wout van Aert was there to shepherd him and this was the decisive moment of the race.
Paris-Nice Stage 8 Preview
The traditional final stage is back after a two year hiatus. There’s a twist as the climb of the Col d’Eze uses a much steeper side road.
Paris-Nice Stage 7 Preview
The Paris-Nice summit finish, a big day for the GC as Primož Roglič takes on all the challengers. If you want to watch, don’t miss the early finish.