General News Thread

[tobydawq]

Also, hopefully they will use him more actively as an expert and not just liveupdating and writing his usual stuff. There's a lot of potential in their Tour-coverage especially with SO much time on their hands.

I would be surprised if they use him on TV from the beginning. Also, don't forget they (probably) have Henrik Jul for the Tour so all bases are covered.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

I would be surprised if they use him on TV from the beginning. Also, don't forget they (probably) have Henrik Jul for the Tour so all bases are covered.

Hasn't he retired by now?

 

[tobydawq]

Hasn't he retired by now?

Hopefully. I always think that, though, and then there he is again, popping up in the studio when the Tour comes around.

If I understand correctly, though, the studio will be in France this year, which makes it less likely that he will be there, I guess.

 

[search]

Big news. That good from a selfish POV. I wonder how much of the same he will bring to the table at TV2 - I assume his work will be a bit shorter and appeal a bit more to the casual while still keeping his DNA of a very nerdy approach to the sport.

I'm of course not familiar with Danish media, but to fit any journalistic standards and to make it readable for a broader audience, they would probably need to cut it to 20% at most.

 

[awavey]

Veronica Ewers to take break from cycling for rest of this year to focus on her physical and mental health as she recovers from RED-S (relative energy deficiency in sport) .

https://twitter.com/x/status/1803413257908007373

View: https://x.com/EF_Cannondale/status/1803413257908007373

 

[awavey]

Hmm, so SD Worx has called a press conference at short notice for tomorrow, whilst all their riders are off riding nationals, with some apparently 'spectacular and surprising news...'

 

[Wyndbrook]

Hmm, so SD Worx has called a press conference at short notice for tomorrow, whilst all their riders are off riding nationals, with some apparently 'spectacular and surprising news...'

Danny's going, Demi's staying,

 

[Tommy Gun]

By any chance, does anyone have the full text of this article on the difficulties of Cavagna at Movistar?

« Je n'avais pas signé pour ça » : Rémi Cavagna raconte son intégration difficile chez Movistar (Championnats de France)

Champion de France en titre du contre-la-montre, Rémi Cavagna, qui remet ce jeudi sa couronne en jeu, n'a pas les résultats espérés depuis son transfert chez Movistar, où son intégration est compliquée.

www.lequipe.fr

It looks like it is a very genuine interview on the way the team is (mis-)managed.

 

[JR1012]

Hmm, so SD Worx has called a press conference at short notice for tomorrow, whilst all their riders are off riding nationals, with some apparently 'spectacular and surprising news...'

Apparently AvB will return to active riding.
https://cyclinguptodate.com/cycling...e-for-sd-worx-after-demi-vollerings-departure

 

[gerundium]

Anna van der Breggen indeed making a comeback in 2025.

 

[awavey]

Apparently AvB will return to active riding.
https://cyclinguptodate.com/cycling...e-for-sd-worx-after-demi-vollerings-departure

I saw someone suggesting that last night and just assumed they were joking. Wtaf.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

That's definitely a surprise, cause it seemed like she was burned out and quite happy and relieved when she retired. Of course she had also had to continue for one year longer than initially planned due to the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics. It'll be exciting to see what she'll be able to achieve. It could also potentially lead to some even weirder team dynamics though. Since Majerus is retiring and Van der Broek-Blaak is expected to become a DS, plus the future of Cecchini is unknown, then the team could also be in need of a very experienced rider.

 

[yaco]

AVV is a similar rider to Vollering, though Vollering is a better climber, while AVV is a better classics rider. What I find interesting is that SD Worx could not afford, Vollering, yet, AVV will not come cheap.

 

[awavey]

Seems like typical SDWorx strategies, prep Demi to replace AvdB, go all in on Wiebes & Kopecky, force Demi out, back to AvdB

 

[awavey]

Katie Archibald out of the Olympics after breaking her ankle

https://twitter.com/x/status/1803761876611793323

View: https://x.com/BritishCycling/status/1803761876611793323

 

[search]

By any chance, does anyone have the full text of this article on the difficulties of Cavagna at Movistar?

« Je n'avais pas signé pour ça » : Rémi Cavagna raconte son intégration difficile chez Movistar (Championnats de France)

Champion de France en titre du contre-la-montre, Rémi Cavagna, qui remet ce jeudi sa couronne en jeu, n'a pas les résultats espérés depuis son transfert chez Movistar, où son intégration est compliquée.

www.lequipe.fr

It looks like it is a very genuine interview on the way the team is (mis-)managed.

here's the full interview:

https://archive.is/TfuhA

 

[awavey]

Katie Archibald out of the Olympics after breaking her ankle

https://twitter.com/x/status/1803761876611793323

View: https://x.com/BritishCycling/status/1803761876611793323

Weirdly Katie's own account is she dislocated her ankle, broke her tib & fib, and tore a bunch of ligaments.

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Hopefully those putting her back together know the difference between a broken ankle and a broken leg.

 

[awavey]

Confirmed AvdB is back as a rider for SDWorx

https://twitter.com/x/status/1803823195532714341

View: https://x.com/teamsdworx/status/1803823195532714341

 

[awavey]

Its a 2 year deal, doesn't have any set goals, or wins in mind, is just motivated to ride a bike again, not interested in the TdFF, luckily for her as I imagine her team mates quotes on the move would be less supportive if she were

View: https://youtu.be/eEudjGBvOfE

 

[wirral]

So if Philipsen blocks WVA on a sprint, Vingegaard should get a 1 minute time bonus?

The Yves Lampaert Law

 

[Armchair Cyclist]

A bit further into their careers than Evenepoel was, more footballers take up cycling...

https://twitter.com/x/status/1803910903319986589

View: https://twitter.com/AnnamacB/status/1803910903319986589

 

[awavey]

Grace Brown is retiring end of this year

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[Wyndbrook]

A bit further into their careers than Evenepoel was, more footballers take up cycling...

https://twitter.com/x/status/1803910903319986589

View: https://twitter.com/AnnamacB/status/1803910903319986589

Unfortunately could be their only win of the competition.

 

[Pantani_lives]

Its a 2 year deal, doesn't have any set goals, or wins in mind, is just motivated to ride a bike again.

I always thought she retired too early. She did some other things like coaching and gravel bike, because she was tired of the road cycling routine. She might still come back at a high level.

 

[awavey]

I always thought she retired too early. She did some other things like coaching and gravel bike, because she was tired of the road cycling routine. She might still come back at a high level.

And I don't disagree, but she retired because she was spent in terms of motivation and energy

She might well come back at a high level but I'm not sure what she achieves from it, unless to prove she retired too soon