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yaco said: Italy are certainties for the mixed relay with their stacked squad. Click to expand... Bissegger said that on this very technical course, there won't be any exchanges at all in the first and last part, meaning the time set in the end will hardly be any quicker than for an ITT on the same course. If true, a team with Ganna probably is still the best, but it may also bring teams with a less balanced squad back into play - as long as the weaker riders can follow.

As a child in the late eighties I wondered why cycling, unlike tennis, didn't have a decent world ranking. So I started keeping my own list: 50 points for the Tour winner, 25 points for Paris-Roubaix etc. It was very incomplete, based on the results I found in newspapers. Later, in the late 1990s, I started doing it again. That time I started using books on cycling with old results to compile an all-time list. It's hard to decide which result is worth how many points. What's worth more: finishing third in the Tour, winning three sprint stages in the Giro, or winning Gent-Wevelgem? I came quite far back then, but I stopped keeping track in the following years. Now with the Internet it's easier to look up old results, so after years of postponing I had a new attempt at compiling an all-time list based on points. The point system is just the one I've been using for myself; it has no official value. It's mostly about wins in big races. I'm too lazy to count every stage win in one-week... Read more

So Sunweb just announced a new partership with Cervelo, in a pretty cool clip. https://twitter.com/x/status/1046632672955650048 View: https://twitter.com/TeamSunweb/status/1046632672955650048 Will be interesting to see if the kit changes

​ ​ Welcome to the central hub for all men’s Under-23 and Junior (MJ) action in Montréal! From against-the-clock power tests to relentless circuit battles on Mount Royal, this thread covers both the ITT and Road Race events for the sport's rising stars. Route Individual Time Trials A fast, power-heavy route using wide sections around Parc Jean-Drapeau and the Formula 1 circuit. While mostly flat and aerodynamic, it finishes with a tricky rhythm change heading back uphill towards Parc Jeanne-Mance. ... Read more

​ The fight for the rainbow jersey officially kicks off in Montréal, and all eyes are on Remco Evenepoel as he chases a historic, record-breaking fourth consecutive World Time Trial title. However, his path to four straight rainbow skinsuits is far from guaranteed. Filippo Ganna looms as his biggest threat, coming in with a massive chance to upset the Belgian on a pan-flat 39.2 km course that favours the raw power of the big engines. Stefan Küng is another key rider to watch, bringing red-hot against-the-clock form fresh off his impressive stage win in the Vuelta a España. Noticeably absent from the start ramp is Joshua Tarling, who withdrew from the event to attend the funeral of his younger brother, Finlay, following his tragic passing. Route ... Read more

​ Welcome to the discussion hub for the next generation of women's cycling at the Montréal World Championships! From aerodynamic drag-races around the St. Lawrence River to unrelenting climb-heavy circuits on Mount Royal, this thread covers both the ITTs and Road Races for the Under-23 and Junior Women. Route Individual Time Trials A fast, flat 20.3 km course that skips the main climbs and heads out toward Île Notre-Dame and the Formula 1 circuit (Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve). It heavily rewards pure aero efficiency and raw speed before finishing with a drag back toward Parc Jeanne-Mance. ... Read more

Most people have their suspicions about the state of athletics, but strikingly, according to some leaked files from the IAAF, the extent of this in endurance events is shocking, with upto a third of medals won at the World Championships and Olympics between 2001-2012 by athletes with 'suspicious tests', yet none of whom have been stripped of their winnings. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/athletics/33749208

As discussed in the other thread on this subject, it's time for a new thread with new poll options. The number in brackets is the win tally as of the date of the OP. I have picked the ten riders I felt made the most sense to include. Has-been sprinters like Groenewegen (77) and Sam Bennett (71) who have very high tallys are not included because they've stalled and in my expectation will stall further, and they're quite a bit farther away than Viviani, Kristoff and Démare were when they showed similar stalling. Roglic, Remco, Merlier, Pedersen, Philipsen and Kooij were obvious inclusions. Van der Poel is still too good to not include in this poll (whether to vote for him is another matter), while Van Aert's (51) best days seem to be firmly behind him, unfortunately. A few months ago, I would have been amazed to see me include De Lie but then the last few months happened. The same can be said for Magnier who might be at 24 by the end of the week. If that happens he will have won... Read more

​ Welcome to the discussion hub for the next generation of women's cycling at the Montréal World Championships! From aerodynamic drag-races around the St. Lawrence River to unrelenting climb-heavy circuits on Mount Royal, this thread covers both the ITTs and Road Races for the Under-23 and Junior Women. Route Individual Time Trials A fast, flat 20.3 km course that skips the main climbs and heads out toward Île Notre-Dame and the Formula 1 circuit (Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve). It heavily rewards pure aero efficiency and raw speed before finishing with a drag back toward Parc Jeanne-Mance. ... Read more

​ ​ Welcome to the central hub for all men’s Under-23 and Junior (MJ) action in Montréal! From against-the-clock power tests to relentless circuit battles on Mount Royal, this thread covers both the ITT and Road Race events for the sport's rising stars. Route Individual Time Trials A fast, power-heavy route using wide sections around Parc Jean-Drapeau and the Formula 1 circuit. While mostly flat and aerodynamic, it finishes with a tricky rhythm change heading back uphill towards Parc Jeanne-Mance. ... Read more

​ The race for the rainbow jersey is officially underway in Montréal, with the Elite Women opening the World Championships on the exact same 39.2 km course as the men! Defending champion Marlen Reusser enters as the clear benchmark and favorite. Coming off a gold-medal performance at last year's Worlds, the Swiss power station will be tough to beat on a course that rewards sustained, raw power output. However, Demi Vollering poses a huge threat. After taking bronze last year, the Dutch star arrives with world-class stage racing form and will be looking for the perfect ride to snatch gold. Keep a close eye on the young generation of time trial talent, too: Zoe Bäckstedt (GBR) has had a breakout season against the clock and brings elite flat-land power that suits this fast layout.​ Lieke Nooijen (NED) and Antonia...​ Read more

CleanCiclismo said: UCI statement concerning Miguel Ángel López The Tribunal found Miguel Ángel López guilty of an anti-doping rule violation (ADRV) for use and possession of a prohibited substance (Menotropin)*, concomitantly with the 2022 Giro d’Italia, and has imposed a four-year suspension on the rider. In accordance with the World Anti-Doping Code and the UCI Anti-Doping Rules, the period of suspension started on 25 July 2023 and will remain in force until 24 July 2027. Click to expand...