Author Archives: Kathryn
Kuurne Brussels Kuurne: Part II
After rolling out from Kuurne, the peloton allowed a break to accumulate about 8 minutes before they comfortably reeled the escapees back in. Riders tried again to breakaway, but no one could get a gap to stick. In the final 40km of the 200.7km course, 16 riders went clear. Below: the lead group passes under … Continue reading
Kuurne Brussels Kuurne 2016: Part I
I had every intention of asking for autographs this morning when I arrived at sign on. But then I remembered I was in Belgium and, despite the beautiful sunshine, the cold temperatures and fierce wind quickly changed my mind. My general rule is that if my fingers are too cold to remove and replace the … Continue reading
Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2016: Men
Because the men’s race was broadcasted live on TV with 95 kilometers remaining and was thoroughly covered on twitter, when I ran out of the pub to the climb, it was undeniably more exciting. The early 12 man break had started to fall apart as fatigue began to set in. With just under 50km … Continue reading
Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2016: women
I kept myself up far too late last night, agonizing over where to watch OHN today. Intent on seeing both the women’s and men’s races, I poured over the race books, Google maps, and train schedules until I realized that there was just one climb that both races would tackle: the Wolvenberg. I’d never heard … Continue reading
La Méditerranéenne stage 1 TTT
Today saw a miserably cold, wet afternoon as 16 teams rounded the usually scenic lake at Banyoles to complete a 5.5km team time trial in the opening stage of La Mediterraneenne. Having ridden the 20km from Girona to Banyoles, my fingers were sufficiently numb for much of the afternoon, so I hope you’ll excuse me … Continue reading
Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana stage 5
A million times during the off season, I meant to write a new post, but there was always something else to divert my attention. You can be sure now that the peloton is back to racing in Europe, they’ve got my full attention! The fifth and final stage of the Valencia race was scheduled … Continue reading
2015 Worlds: Charismatic Sagan Wins in Style
Representing 44 nations, 192 riders lined up at the University of Richmond in Sunday’s elite men’s road race for a short neutral roll out before beginning the 261.4km course that included 16 laps of 16km through Richmond, Virginia. The course, with just 3 climbs; 2 of them cobbled, the longest within the final kilometer, and a … Continue reading
2015 Worlds: Austria takes Gold in Jr Men’s Road Race
Austria came away from the junior men’s road race with their first medal of the 2015 World Championships in Richmond, Virginia after Felix Gall held off France’s Clement Betouigt-Suire who opted to bunny hop, rather than throw, his bike at the finish line. The win came after 129.6km of racing on slick roads with … Continue reading
2015 Worlds: Perfect Race Nets Armitstead Rainbow Jersey
When you’ve won nearly a third of the races you’ve started all season, including your national championships, and placed in the top ten for almost another third, odds are the peloton will be watching you closely during the world championship road race. Despite her name being at the top of the list of dangerous riders, … Continue reading
2015 Worlds: Double Medals for France at U23 Men’s Road Race
With 171 riders and no defending champion taking to the U23 Men’s road race World Championship, it was a massive question mark as to who would pull on the rainbow jersey after 10 laps of the 16km course. Algeria relaxing ahead of the race. Warm up for El Salvador. Queueing for … Continue reading