Cycling has always been a sport of evolution and innovation, and the Chateau d’Ax-Salotti team exemplified this spirit during their remarkable 1990 season. This retrospective delves into the highlights of that transformative year, exploring the pivotal races, standout performances, and the enduring legacy of a team that left an indelible mark on the cycling world.
Here are the top 18 fastest Paris-Roubaix editions – the winner, average speed, winning time, and weather conditions.
The average speed of the fastest Paris-Roubaix ever (2024 edition) was 47.8 km/h (29.7 mph), won by the Dutch cyclist Mathieu van der Poel of Alpecin-Deceuninck.
The Bordeaux-Paris was a unique and grueling competition, distinguished by the use of a dernys (motorized pacing bicycles) in the second half of the race. First held in 1891 and last run in 1988, it holds a revered place in cycling history as one of the oldest and most prestigious races on the international calendar. It is remembered particularly for two remarkable circumstances: it is one of only two major “mythical” races that Eddy Merckx, widely regarded as the greatest cyclist of all time, never won (the other being Paris-Tours). Additionally, the race is celebrated for the extraordinary victory of Jacques Anquetil in 1965.
In the world of professional cycling, where mere seconds can determine victory or defeat, every technological advancement counts. Colnago, a name synonymous with cycling excellence, has just unveiled its latest innovation: an all-new aero bike designed for UAE Team Emirates and their star rider, Tadej Pogačar. This new release marks a significant milestone for Colnago, which had long faced criticism for not having a competitive aero bike in its lineup. With promises of improved aerodynamics, greater stiffness, and enhanced efficiency, this cutting-edge machine is set to redefine speed and performance on the road. As cycling fans eagerly await its debut in the upcoming season, the question remains: Could this be the bike that gives UAE Team Emirates the edge they need to dominate the peloton again this year?
A domestique (domestic) is a rider in professional road cycling who works for the benefit of their team and leader, rather than trying to win the race. The term is derived from French and translates to “servant”. The roles of a domestique may include setting the pace to tire out rivals, providing slipstreams for team leaders to ride in, chasing breakaway riders, providing mechanical or physical assistance, and carrying supplies like water and food from the team car during the race.
The UCI Road World Championships are the annual world championships for bicycle road racing organized by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). Here’s the complete list of the UCI Elite Men Road Race World Champions.
The first professional world championship took place in July 1927 at the Nürburgring in Germany, where legendary Italian Alfredo Binda won the professional men’s race.
In professional cycling, understanding the tactical interplay and roles within a team is crucial to comprehending the overall dynamics of the race. Among these roles, the job of a “satellite rider” is particularly interesting and instrumental in shaping the course of a race. Here we will explore the functions of a satellite rider, explain their strategic value, and illuminate their impact on the race.
Tour de France is the world’s most popular and prestigious bicycle race. Wining “the Tour” is a great victory for cyclists, as well as groupset producers. Here are the Tour de France Winner Groupsets, since 1937, year by year (also the average speeds of each year’s winner).
The 111th Tour de France is about to feature some key changes as the iconic cycling race will start in Florence, Italy on June 29th and will end for the first time ever in Nice on July 21st. Traditionally, the race finishes on The Champs-Elysee, but due to the Olympic and Paralympic Games taking place in Paris, it was decided that the finish line for this year’s race will be at the Cote d’Azur, also known as The French Riviera.
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An amazing photo from the 1953 Tour de France: Atop the misty heights of the Col du Tourmalet, a legendary pass in the challenging Pyrenees, thousands of enthusiastic spectators eagerly gathered. Their anticipation reached a fever pitch as a group of cyclists burst into view, swiftly traversing the mountainous terrain.