Challenge Mallorca 2025 (January 29 - February 2)

[Tricycle Rider]

Why would there have been black ice? As far as I can tell from Spanish weather agency data it didn't freeze at the elevation they were riding at at any point in the 24 hours leading up to the race and I can't find any statements to the contrary.

I can, however, find a statement by the race organisers, who are not happy. Loose translation: they had zero input in the decision to stop the race, disagree with the decision, see this as a lack of respect from the riders and doubt this would have happened if this was the Tour or Vuelta.

CN's latest article doesn't mention black ice either, just some heavy rain and slippery roads. https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/ch...llenca-cancelled-due-to-dangerous-conditions/

Your article mentions some riders may have been injured when they crashed, any idea who they are? (Article says: The organization regrets the injuries suffered by some of the cyclists who have been involved in a fall and wishes them all a speedy recovery.)

 

[Devil's Elbow]

CN's latest article doesn't mention black ice either, just some heavy rain and slippery roads. https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/ch...llenca-cancelled-due-to-dangerous-conditions/

Your article mentions some riders may have been injured when they crashed, any idea who they are? (Article says: The organization regrets the injuries suffered by some of the cyclists who have been involved in a fall and wishes them all a speedy recovery.)

Oddly, I have not seen a single update on who was involved.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Oddly, I have not seen a single update on who was involved.

Movistar are now saying García Cortina and Formolo were involved, with the latter injuring his left hip.

 

[tobydawq]

Maybe the UCI should implement an 'extremely problematic road surface protocol'.

 

[Armchair Cyclist]

Maybe the UCI should implement an 'extremely problematic road surface protocol'.

It would appear they just did.

 

[Samamba]

Oddly, I have not seen a single update on who was involved.

"The big teams" is what I've heard. So definitely UAE, probably also Red Bull, maybe Movistar acting like they run the race.

That being said. Mallorca + rain and cold is troublesome. Twisty and super slippery roads. Apparently riders were crashing left and right with a few going over the ledge of the roads, which would be super dangerous later in the race cause in some of the descents if you go over you're just dead.

 

[Potomac]

Sorry is their something you don't understand?

I did very clearly type black ice...

Because the meteorological conditions were firmly against it.
Very clearly.
You don't understand.

 

[yaco]

Rob Hatch in commentary mentioned that some roads will be resurfaced in the next two months, so probably not an ideal combination on the day.

 

[Rob5091]

The usual crazy circuit finish in Palma. Hope everyone gets home ok.

 

[Rob5091]

Early start 10.45 CET today Sunday, (so everyone can get off the island presumably) and TV from 12.30 CET.

 

[Faserr]

Lipowitz is training after the lost day yesterday.

 

[Tim Cahill]

Should’ve probably sent lippo to some of the hillier ones rather than this surely

 

[Mayomaniac]

A wild Lipopotamus!

 

[repre]

"dangereous black ice" is a bit racist, isn't it? Only black ice can be dangereous, not white??? No wonder this sport stuggles to find sponsorship nowadays

 

[Faserr]

Should’ve probably sent lippo to some of the hillier ones rather than this surely

I think he focused on training and the race yesterday, which was canceled.

 

[RedheadDane]

In case you're wondering... Eurosport/MAX would like to inform you that you're watching...

 

[Earns1985]

Should’ve probably sent lippo to some of the hillier ones rather than this surely

He had a stomach bug a few days ago, so I think this is the main reason, why they send him only to the last two races of Mallorca.

 

[Tim Cahill]

Ultra-rare 2025 sighting of Vuelta podium and Angliru winner Hugh Carthy!

I've checked the startlist and Marijn isn't even here so not sure who he's helping, Albanese?

 

[Faserr]

nice one

 

[KZD]

Incredible win for Leitão with an attack some 500 meters from the finish.

 

[RedheadDane]

A wild Caja Rural rider appearing.

 

[Coffeeplanter]

Hell of a move from Leitao.

 

[tobydawq]

WOW! Really not often you see that work. Chapeau, Leitão!

 

[Tim Cahill]

Iúri!?

What an attack, right out of the hairpin, peloton was disorganised.

 

[carolina]

This was amazing!!