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2015 Worlds: Gold & silver for USA in Jr Women’s TT
With the individual time trials starting today, there was plenty of activity readying the start house and checking bikes this morning. The first of the Junior Women could only bide their time in foldable chairs before the event got underway. Canada’s Gillian Ellsay was the second rider to hit the 15km course. … Continue reading
2015 Worlds: Men’s TTT
Riding the same TTT circuit as the women, twenty seven teams set out in search of gold. Downtown Richmond Champion System. Astellas. Jelly Belly. Jamis-Hagens Berman. Vino 4 Ever. Hincapie. Optum. United Health Care. Topsport Vlaanderen. IAM. Cannondale Garmin. FDJ. Jos Van … Continue reading
2015 Worlds: Women’s TTT
The women’s TTT kicked off the week of racing at the Worlds in Richmond. Thirteen teams started the 38.8km course, but the race ultimately came down to just three teams: Boels Dolmans, Rabo-Liv, and Velocio-SRAM. Undefeated in the event since it was reintroduced to the Worlds four years ago, Velocio-SRAM was hungry for the win. … Continue reading
Ted King the (Generic) Cyclist
Ted King retired from the peloton one week ago today. I caught up with him to talk about what he’s done so far and what he’s up to next. Find the article at http://www.podiumcafe.com/2015/9/20/9358999/ted-king-the-generic-cyclist.
On the eve of the Worlds
It’s less than 12 hours until the Cycling World Championships are underway in Richmond, Virginia. Having spent the day watching trade teams and individuals recon the TTT and TT courses alongside local spectators, I’m not convinced that Richmond fully understands and appreciates what is going on in their front yard. “So this is, like, a … Continue reading
Q&A with Simon Geschke
German rider Simon Geschke recently took the time to chat with me about the biggest win of his career, his Italian heritage, and his goals for GPCQM and the World Championships. Click here to read the interview in full as published on PodiumCafe.com.
2015 Philadelphia International Cycling Classic
Our North American sports correspondent, David, was on hand to catch all of the action at the men’s and women’s races at the recent Philadelphia International Cycling Classic. Happy reading! -Kathryn Philadelphia is a city rich with history. It’s home to the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was signed, but we’ll … Continue reading
So…you nervous?
“So…you nervous?” I've been asked this question at least four times a day for the past week now. It's generally accompanied by a knowing grin and a slight eyebrow raise. Not that I mind. Everyone wants to know how I'm feeling in the last few days before I compete in my first half Ironman. … Continue reading
Philly Cycling Classic
As I rest up in advance of next month’s Tour de France (and likely catch a race or two before then!), I bring you a guest post from our North American sports correspondent, David (perhaps better known to readers as Hermano). Enjoy! -Kathryn Sunday, June 1 was the date for the 2nd Annual Parx Casino … Continue reading
Surviving the cycling off season
My beloved peloton looks forward to the end of the year for the same reason I dread it: the off season. While my favorite riders are sleeping in, going on holiday, and allowing their body fat percentage to creep as high as 8%, I'm stuck looking for ways to pass the next 2 months. … Continue reading