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Specialized Showcases New S-Works Helmets at Tour de France

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On the last day before time trials at the Tour de France, teams are on their last seconds to fine-tune their kits. Specialized team riders will choose from a quiver of three updated S-Works helmets.

The new lineup of Specialized S-Works helmets encompasses three familiar models, all optimized for airflow and aerodynamics. Each one focuses on a specific set of conditions and riding disciplines.

To perform the upgrades, Specialized rolled out fluid dynamics, finite element analysis, and testing on multiple continents including aero trials in its “Win Tunnel.” Rider feedback informed the process that ultimately produced the competition-focused Evade 3, lightweight Prevail 3, and speed-optimized TT5.

Without further ado, here are the three models you’ll see on the noggins of Specialized riders.

S-Works Evade 3

When Specialized looked at updates the Evade 2 needed, it found the most room for growth in airflow. But fluid dynamics tests also showed its slight teardrop shape made sense. Making aero gains would require a redesign that didn’t compromise overall form factor.

Enlarged front vents primarily help increase airflow. A rear diffuser, brand new to the design, helps airflow as well but also supports aerodynamics at the top back of the helmet. That area, according to Bikerumor , was one of the previous design’s few draggy spots.

Everything from Formula 1 cars to structures found in nature inspired the diffuser. The result? The Evade 3 has 10% better ventilation than the Evade 2, and it maintains aero performance at the top of the road helmet class.

The Evade 3 (like the Prevail 3) also adds MIPS Air Node technology to lower rotational impact force but minimize sacrifices in profile and breathability. MIPS Air Node integrates directly into the padding, behind a sleek low-friction layer.

With proprietary development, Specialized added perforations in search of a balance between breathability, safety performance, comfort, and weight savings.

S-Works Prevail 3

Seeking to make the S-Works Prevail even more lightweight and ventilated without compromising protection, Specialized took the design to the Win Tunnel. The all-around helmet still had to perform on long climbs in the hot sun and hold up in case of a worst-case scenario on a downhill.

Through testing, the team found it could eliminate the bucket’s air-blocking foam “bridges” from the Prevail’s crown by introducing a narrow carbon roll cage. The unique design also increases the previous unit’s ventilated surface area by a massive 24.5%.

Woven aramid “cables” span the helmet and anchor to carbon fiber side panels. On impact, the so-called AirCage technology works like a suspension bridge to diffuse force across the system.

The design not only looks wild, but it should also work wonders to keep riders cool, especially at low speeds and huff-and-puff scenarios like big climbs.

S-Works TT5

Per Bikerumor , Specialized admitted the TT4 fell behind the peloton of futuristic aero helmets. Now, it hopes the redesigned TT5 will help it pull back even with the pack.

Riders Weigh In on Redesign

World-class riders like Remco Evenepoel and Kasper Asgreen of Quick-StepAlpha Vinyl consulted on the new, slippery design, spinning for hours in the Win Tunnel.

Fluid dynamics helped the team draw the rear of the TT5 back over the rider’s shoulders in an attempt to create a slipstream. An internal sock seeks to help keep the helmet in the right place on the rider’s head and cut down on rotational force on impact.

Evenepoel then put the screws to the TT5 in a time trial — to substantial effect. Specialized reported he hacked 26 seconds off a previous 40K time trial; true, this year’s Tour de France time trial only covers 13K, but in a race where the top finisher usually wins by tenths of a second, almost a half-minute represents a gulf.

Virginia Tech tested each helmet for safety in its highly respected facilities, and gave the Evade 3 and Prevail 3 a 5-star (highest) rating. Each of these Specialized helmets comes in three sizes, various colors, and retails for $300 MSRP.

Check them out on Specialized-sponsored riders at this year’s Tour de France, which kicks off tomorrow in Copenhagen .

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01 Jun 2023

Special edition versions of three Lazer helmets get a Tour de France and Maillot Jaune inspired make-over. 

Le Tour de France – Once a local cycling event created to promote a French newspaper, now the most watched sport event, with 10-12 million spectators on-site and more than two billion others tuning in around the world. It’s a grueling competition where the best cyclists give it their all on their bikes in a battle for those infamous leader’s jerseys.  

Lazer’s long-standing presence on the heads of cyclists at the Tour de France is a big part of Lazer’s history, with the losses, learnings, and successes to show for it. As of 2023, Lazer is a proud official merchandise partner of Tour de France making it possible to introduce three new special edition helmets inspired by La Grande Boucle.  

More than a competition.

The Tour de France is not just for professional athletes. The chance to witness a piece of cycling history makes passionate hearts beat wildly and inspires a whole range of riders at all levels, be it serious racers, casual cyclists or even kids taking to two wheels for the first time.  

With this in mind, Lazer’s special edition Tour de France and Maillot Jaune collection fits all with a passion for cycling no matter the level. A collection created to unite fans in shared appreciation of the sport and inspire all to get on a bike in safety. After all, even the ones in the design-inspired leader’s jerseys started with a single pedal stroke. 

The 2023 Tour de France collection

Let’s get this show on the road!

Tempo KinetiCore , a comfortable entry-level helmet built for the recreational cyclist, gets a Tour de France make-over. 

The Tour de France edition plays with a mix of gloss and matte black coating to create a subtle but unique design. Topped off by the world-famous Tour de France logo, created by French designer Guenoun. 

And, what would the Tour be without the winner’s jerseys? 

Midway through the 1919 race, organizers made the decision to make the race leaders more visible resulting in the infamous yellow, green and polka dot jerseys that get a place on the rear of the helmet. 

Nutz KinetiCore , a protective and comfortable helmet for little ones graduating to first pedal bikes, is joining the Tour de France peloton. 

The Tour de France edition helmet gets a graphic update made up of a Tour de France logo on top and an animated peloton wearing green, yellow and polka dots jerseys. 

With this design even the youngest riders can get the feeling of riding in the peloton. 

Nutz KinetiCore, a protective and comfortable helmet for little ones graduating to first pedal bikes, is joining the Tour de France peloton. 

The 2023 Maillot Jaune helmet

The Maillot Jaune brand brings cyclists together around shared ambitions: elegant products, a passion for excellence and a subtle tribute to the history of the Tour de France. Tonic KinetiCore fits these ambitions by blending style and performance for cyclists of all levels. That’s why Tonic KinetiCore has been awarded the Maillot Jaune a.k.a. Yellow Jersey by getting a new design. 

The Maillot Jaune edition is an elegant black helmet … with a dash of yellow, of course. It features the Maillot Jaune logo, that can be interpreted as a bird’s eye view of a cyclist or an athlete with their arms raised in victory, on the side of the helmet and repeats the brand name on the top of the helmet.  

In short, it has everything you need to channel the legendary spirit of the Tour and to be the legend of your own ride, whatever your level, whatever your goals. 

Join the peloton and get yours at your local Lazer dealer or on the Tour de France’s official website, or in the Official Tour de France stores. 

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Kask Valegro gets airy limited edition helmet for each kilometer of the Tour de France

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This summer Kask is painting yellow stripes across 3328 of their lightweight, super vented Valegro road bike helmet , one each kilometer of the 2022 Tour de France. The Valegro isn’t a super new or super hi-tech lid. But it has been a popular choice for three Tour winners and those hottest July days. And this is one of the few special Tour de France edition products that you can ride year-round without someone asking why your helmet is covered in an odd mix of yellow, green & red polka dots…

Kask Valegro limited edition Tour de France helmet

The Kask Valegro actually debuted at the Tour de France five years ago , and was worn on the road to victory by three Sky riders:  Chris Froome (2017), Geraint Thomas (2018) & Egan Bernal (2019).

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In all that time, it’s still one of the lighter helmets out there, at a claimed 180g for a small.

And while it’s not as aero as the latest Protone Icon , Kask does say its aerodynamics were optimized in the wind tunnel to get the best possible cooling through its 37 vents while keeping drag to a minimum. But hot weather performance is definitely the Valegro’s strong suit.

Limited edition Kask Valegro Tour de France – Pricing & availability

Each helmet gets its own edition number corresponding to a kilometer in the 2022 Tour de France . Then you can do the sleuthing to see which stretch of French (or possibly Danish, Belgian, or Suisse) road that equates to?

There are 3328 Valegro Tour de France helmets being made and sold for $299 / 249€ . So it’s not really an ultra-limited edition. But maybe the cooler part will be buying your helmet and finding where on the Tour it would be situated.

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The Tour de France is where many companies debut new product. Some put out press releases or even host press events to hype their new wares. Others quietly hand them to athletes and ride the buzz that is the world's largest cycling event. At this year's Tour, many teams are using new helmets, whether entirely new models or limited runs.

Specialized's updated Prevail

The new helmet is more rounded than its predecessor, with aero cues for a sleeker look

While we don't have much information just yet on the updated Specialized Prevail, the shape appears to have far more aerodynamic cues than its predecessor. All three sponsored teams – Tinkoff, Etixx-Quick Step and Astana – have the new helmet.

They were delivered in production, over-the-counter style packaging so they must be darn close to ready for distribution. Beyond normal team colours Specialized also produced a black model with rainbow stripes for world champion Peter Sagan .

Giant's Pursuit aero road helmet

Giant brought its new Pursuit helmet to the Tour. Here Giant-Alpecin's Frenchman Warren Barguil helpfully gives us a profile shot of the new aero road helmet

While details are forthcoming on Specialized's lid, details abound for Giant's new Pursuit aero road helmet. Designed combining aerodynamics and ventilation, Giant sets this helmet up as no-compromise protection. Giant-Alpecin riders Tom Dumoulin and Warren Barguil field-tested the new helmets and the entire team was using it for the opening stages of the Tour.

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With dramatic swooping shapes and two large dimples on the rear of the helmet, Giant has taken what appears to be a difference approach to directing airflow. Weighing less than 250 grams for a US-friendly CPSC version (slightly less for European CE models), the new helmet uses what Giant is calling AeroVent technology, strategically placed vents that pull air in and force it internally and out exhaust ports in the rear. While the branding is new, the concept is not. However, the inside of the helmet is amazingly open and the riders seem happy with the results.

In the wind tunnel, the helmet is faster in most conditions than Giant's previous Rivet aero road model. The exception is for head down sprinting, where the tail of the Pursuit can be a tad slower.

Giant will offer the helmet in small, medium and large, in both an oval Western fit model and a rounder Asian fit. The Pursuit also uses a more adjustable helmet strap than its previous helmet models, allowing for more customization. Six colours will be available when the helmet is released later this year.

Bell's unknown new road model

While the new lid has styling cues that remain true to the Bell aesthetic, the new helmet seems more compact

LottoNL-Jumbo riders have been seen wearing a new, vented road helmet from sponsor Bell. While many riders preferred Bell's Star Pro aero helmet for the wet conditions encountered in the opening days of the Tour, several went with the new model, as yet unnamed.

Overall the shape is more rounded at the rear of the helmet when compared to Bell's previous top road model, the Gage. Bell would not comment on the helmet except to say that more details would be available at the Eurobike show in late August.

POC celebrates 10 years with high-vis helmets and eyewear

On the heads of Cannondale-Drapac riders, you can't miss the high-vis green Octal and Octal Aero helmets that sponsor POC has produced for its 10th year in business. While the product is the same, the colour is very limited, with only 1,500 numbered helmets being offered to the public. Similarly, POC's Do Blades and Do Half Blades eyewear receive the bright treatment and numbering. 

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The Tour de France time trial helmets we'll never forget

There were several new aerodynamic lids on display in Copenhagen. We take a closer look at the most striking ones

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Time trials. The races where Grand Tours are won and lost, where leader's jerseys are first given – and where aero gains materialise in all forms and shapes.

Stage one of the 2022 Tour de France was no exception. On top of the colourful EF-Education Easy Post kit and bikes , the 13km time trial in Copenhagen will also be remembered for riders forgetting to take their gilets off (we're looking at you, Geraint) and the slippery conditions.

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But, of course, we'll also remember a series of new, flashy helmets that have caused quite a stir on social media and generated some pretty good memes.

Specialized S-Works TT 5

T he American superbrand presented its new TT helmet as "The Fastest Aero Helmet" they're ever made – a speed dream developed in the wind tunnel (Specialized's called the Win Tunnel) with Remco Evenepoel and Kasper Asgreen from Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl.

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Finally, the visor used in this model features a Class 1 shield that limits light distortion, something that may happen with other clear plastic lenses. The shield is also treated with hydrophobic and anti-fog coatings that help clear moisture when the weather is bad – like in Copenhagen.

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A Specialized rider won stage one of the Tour in the end, but it's also fair to point out that Yves Lampaert of Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl was using the older lid.

New Kask Bambino and Mistral visor

Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl, Bora-Hansgrohe and TotalEnergies were not the only teams rocking some Star Wars-like helmets in Copenhagen. The Ineos Grenadiers also showed up with a new model or – to be precise – a new optic system for their Bambino and Mistral helmets. 

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However, we're sure that the sizes were correct and safety was their number one priority, and that the look was just the result of the new system.

Same same, but different

Of course, the POC Tempor used by EF Education-Easy Post is nothing new and has already proved an excellent choice in time trialling and triathlons.

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But given the new colour scheme featuring yellow dragons, we had to include it in the "helmets you're going to remember" round-up.

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Tour de France: A Look at Top Bike Helmet Brands

The Tour de France is not just any cycling race - it's the pinnacle of cycling where the world's best cyclists compete for glory, and where the best cycling gear is put to the test. One of the most important pieces of gear for any cyclist is their helmet, which not only provides protection but also plays a crucial role in performance. It's the difference between a close call and a nasty spill, between a good day and a great one. That's why Huace Sports are excited to take a closer look at the helmets worn by professional cyclists in this year's Tour de France. As a bike helmet manufacturer, HuaceSports is committed to providing cyclists with top-of-the-line helmets that not only provide superior protection but also enhance their performance. Our team of designers and engineers are constantly working to improve our helmets, incorporating the latest technology and innovations to ensure that our helmets are among the best on the market. We're proud to be a part of the cycling community and to contribute to the safety and performance of cyclists around the world. So, whether you're a professional cyclist or a weekend warrior, make sure you're using the best gear to achieve your goals and stay safe on the road.

In this post, we'll explore some of the popular brands and models that have made their way onto the heads of professional cyclists, and the technology and innovation that sets them apart. So, whether you're a seasoned cyclist or simply a fan of the sport, read on to discover the Tour de France's top cycling helmets.

Ekoi tour de france helmets

Ekoi is the most commonly found helmet manufacturer in this year's Tour de France, supporting no less than four teams representing the French brand. They are also a long-termed working partner with HuaceSports, a bike helmet manufacturer dedicated to details and design. Their AR14 helmet is the one that most riders have opted for, with its aerodynamic design paired with small vents up-front for breathability. The AR14 was worn by Caleb Ewan in that stage 3 crash, as well as by stage 4's breakaway nearly man, Brent van Moer of Lotto Soudal. EKOI continues to support professional cycling teams and athletes, including Warren Barguil of Team Arkéa Samsic. As one of the best French climbers, Barguil trusts the EKOI AR14 and EKOI GARA helmets to protect him during intense competitions. This was evident in his impressive win at the 2022 Gran Premio Miguel Indurain and 1st place finish in the 5th stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico. As the Tour de France approaches in 2023, we can expect to see more EKOI gear on display as top riders rely on the brand's quality and performance to give them an edge in the world's most prestigious cycling event. Ekoi's Gara and Legende helmets have also been seen on professional cyclists in the race. The Legende replicates the retro hairnet style with modern and safe materials, while the Gara features a streamlined design for optimal performance. 

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HJC is a Korean brand that has recently entered the cycling market and gained the sponsorship of professional cyclists such as Chris Froome who claims to take part in the 2023 Tour de France and Greg Van Avermaet. And same as Ekoi, HJC is also a long termed partner with Huacesports who provide cyclists with top-of-the-line helmets that meet their needs. Most of the team has been using the IBEX 2.0, but for maximum aerodynamics, riders have been switching to the Furion 2.0. On time trial days, riders switch to the Adwatt, which offers maximum aerodynamics and ventilation for optimal performance.

Kask is an Italian brand that has gained significant popularity in the Tour de France in recent years. Their helmets are known for their lightweight and comfortable design, which provides excellent ventilation and superior protection. KASK has a long-standing association with the Tour de France, and for the 2022 race, the brand has unveiled its limited edition Valegro Tour de France helmet. This helmet features a unique graphic, with seven parallel yellow lines that represent the seven Tour victories achieved by KASK riders. Only 3,328 pieces of this special helmet have been produced, with each helmet bearing a progressive number at the back to signify a cyclist's personal kilometre of the 2022 race. 

Specialized

Specialized is a leading brand in the cycling industry, known for its high-quality helmets that are designed to offer maximum comfort and safety. Specialized helmets have become a staple in the Tour de France with their exclusive use by Specialized-sponsored teams in recent years. The teams riding Specialized bikes also use their helmets, shoes, tires, and wheels, such as the Roval. Fans of the race have seen the current Road World Champion, Julian Alaphilippe, lighting up the race in the S-Works Prevail 2 while Peter Sagan, a three-time champion, will be donning the S-Works Evade. The S-Works Prevail 2 is known for its regular fit, while the S-Works Evade is aerodynamic. The teams wearing these helmets in the 2022 tour de France race include BORA Hansgrohe, QuickStep Alpha Vinyl Team, and Total Energies. Fans can get their hands on these helmets at Competitive Cyclist and Jenson USA.

Giro is another popular brand that has been present in the Tour de France for many years. Their helmets are a well-known brand among the pro peloton, with a history dating back to pre-2000. This year, three teams in the 2022 Tour de France will be wearing Giro helmets, including Groupama-FDJ. Cyclists will have the option to choose from three Giro helmets; the Giro Aether Spherical, Giro Vanquish MIPS, and Giro Aerohead MIPS helmets. The Giro Aerohead MIPS helmet will be used by Trek-Segafredo riders for time trials as their helmet supplier, Bontrager, does not produce a TT helmet.

POC tour de france helmets

POC is a Swedish brand that has revolutionized bike helmets with their patented SPIN safety technology. The unique light blue liner in all POC helmets today is indicative of the SPIN system which protects riders against rotational forces in the event of an impact. Their helmets are also among the most stylish in the pro peloton and this year, the EF Education Nippo team will be sporting the pink POC Ventral SPIN Air helmets. These helmets feature an aerodynamic design and are sure to catch the eye of spectators watching the Tour de France.

Bell is an iconic brand in the cycling industry, with over 60 years of experience in crafting high-quality helmets that are built to last. Their helmets are renowned for their durability and superior construction, making them a popular choice among cyclists. In the 2021 Tour de France, the Bell Z20 was a top pick among riders, thanks to its aerodynamic design that delivers exceptional performance in any condition. Its advanced ventilation system keeps cyclists cool and comfortable during long rides. It's unfortunate to note that Bell helmets did not make an appearance in the 2022 Tour de France, leaving fans and riders alike to wonder what happened to this classic brand.

The 2022 Tour de France showcases a total of 16 different bike helmet brands. The top two helmet brands with the most presence in the race are Ekoi and Specialized with three teams each, followed by Abus and HJC with two teams. Bell, a classic brand that has been present in the race for over 60 years, did not show up in the race this year. It is interesting to note that some of the teams choose to wear helmets from brands other than their bike sponsor's brand.

2022 bike helmet brands present at the Tour de France

In Conlusion

In conclusion, the Tour de France continues to push the boundaries of cycling technology, and the helmets worn by the pros are no exception. With the constant evolution of aerodynamics, ventilation, and safety features, it's no wonder that helmet brands are eager to showcase their products in the race. As fans and spectators, we can appreciate the commitment of the teams and riders to the sport, as well as the dedication of the helmet manufacturers to push the limits of helmet technology. Ultimately, the Tour de France is an exciting and inspiring display of the best cycling has to offer, and we can't wait to see what the future holds for helmet innovation in the race.

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2023 Tour de France Bike Brands and Models Guide

The Tour de France is the pinnacle of professional cycling where bike manufacturers showcase their best equipments. Follow cycling expert, Alex Lee to discover the bikes and gear each team is using.

This article provides a detailed rundown of all the bikes and equipment used by the 22 teams competing in the 2023 Tour de France.

The Tour de France is cycling’s pinnacle event of the year. This represents the perfect opportunity for bike and equipment manufacturers to increase visibility. Many bike brands use the Tour de France to launch and showcase their latest products to cycling fans each year.

While all the bike frames are sponsored, not all other components, such as the groupset, wheelset, saddles, pedals, tires, and power meters, are sponsored. The teams who don’t have a sponsor for a particular component will buy their preferred brands. It’s often hard to differentiate between sponsored or purchased equipment.

Key takeaways

• Each team will have a choice of aero , lightweight , and TT bike depending on the stage’s profile. Colnago, Cube, Pinarello , and Specialized , don’t differentiate between lightweight and aero bikes. So the teams riding these brands only have a choice of a road and TT bike.
• Canyon and Specialized (3 teams) and Canyon (2 teams) have the biggest presence in 2023.
• Shimano dominates the groupset presence with 18 teams using their latest 12-speed Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9270 groupset, followed by the three teams on SRAM Red eTap AXS and only one team on Campagnolo Super Record EPS .
• There are 12 wheelset brands present in 2023. Each wheelset manufacturer provides the riders with various rim depths from shallow (30 to 45mm) to mid (45 to 55mm) and deep (above 55mm), depending on the day’s terrain.
• Shimano wheels has the biggest presence, with five teams running its latest R9200 wheelsets in 36/50/60mm rim depths.
• Roval , Specialized’s bike components brand wheelsets are ridden by the three teams sponsored by Specialized.

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AG2R Citroën Team

• Climbing bike : BMC Teammachine SLR01
• Aero bike : BMC Timemachine Road SLR01
• TT bike : BMC Timemachine
• Groupset : Campagnolo Super Record EPS
• Bottom bracket : CEMA
• Wheels : Campagnolo Bora WTO Ultra 33 / 45 / 60
• Components : BMC integrated bars
• Pedals : Look Kéo Blade
• Power meter : Power2Max
• Tyres : Pirelli P Zero Race SL
• Bike computer : Wahoo Elemnt Roam / Bolt
• Saddle : Fizik

Alpecin-Fenix

• Climbing bike : Canyon Ultimate CF SLX
• Aero bike : Canyon Aeroad CFR
• TT bike : Canyon Speedmax CF SLX
• Groupset : Shimano Dura-Ace Di2
• Wheels : Shimano Dura-Ace C36 / C50 / C60
• Components : Canyon handlebars and stems
• Pedals : Shimano Dura-Ace R9100
• Power meter : Shimano Dura-Ace R9200-P
• Tyres : Vittoria Corsa Pro

Astana-Qazaqstan Team

• Climbing bike : Wilier Filante SLR
• Aero bike : Wilier Zero SLR
• TT bike : Wilier Turbine SLR
• Bottom bracket : CeramicSpeed
• Wheels : Corima WS Black 32 / 47
• Components : Wilier integrated handlebars
• Bike computer : Garmin Edge 840 / 1040
• Saddle : Prologo

Bahrain Victorious

• Climbing bike : Merida Scultura
• Aero bike : Merida Reacto
• TT bike : Merida Time Warp TT
• Wheels : Vision Metron 45 / 60 SL
• Components : Vision Metron 6D handlebars
• Power meter : Shimano Dura-Ace R9100-P
• Tyres : Continental GP 5000s TR

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Bora-Hansgrohe

• Climbing bike : Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7
• TT bike : Specialized S-Works Shiv TT
• Wheels : Roval Rapide CLX II / Alpinist CLX II
• Components : Roval Rapide Handlebar
• Tyres : Specialized S-Works Turbo / Turbo Cotton / Rapid Air
• Saddle : Specialized

• Climbing bike : LOOK 785 Huez RS
• Aero bike : LOOK 795 Blade RS
• TT bike : LOOK 796 RS
• Components : LOOK handlebars and stems
• Pedals : Look Kéo
• Power meter : SRM
• Tyres : Michelin Power Competition
• Saddle : Selle Italia

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• Climbing bike : Cannondale SuperSix EVO LAB71
• Aero bike : Cannondale SystemSix LAB71
• TT bike : Cannondale SuperSlice
• Components : Vision Metron 6D
• Power meter : Power2Max NG Road

Groupama-FDJ

• Climbing bike : Lapierre Xelius SL3
• Aero bike : Lapierre Aircode DRS
• TT bike : Lapierre Aérostorm DRS
• Components : PRO handlebars and stems

Ineos-Grenadiers

• Climbing bike : Pinarello Dogma F
• TT bike : Pinarello Bolide
• Components : MOST handlebars and stems

Intermarche-Circus-Wanty

• Climbing bike : Cube Litening Air C:68X
• Aero bike : Cube Litening Aero C:68X
• TT bike : Cube Aerium TT
• Wheels : Newmen Advanced SL R 50 / 65
• Components : Cube integrated handlebar/stem
• Power meter : Rotor inPower
• Bike computer : Bryton Rider S800

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Israel-Premier Tech

• Climbing bike : Factor O2 VAM
• Aero bike : Factor Ostro VAM
• TT bike : Factor Slick
• Wheels : Black Inc 30 / 45 / 60
• Components : Black Inc one-piece handlebars
• Power meter : FSA Powerbox
• Bike computer : Hammerhead Karoo 2

Jumbo-Visma

• Climbing bike : Cervélo R5
• Aero bike : Cervélo S5
• TT bike : Cervélo P5
• Groupset : SRAM Red eTap AXS
• Wheels : Reserve 34/37, 52/63
• Components : Cervélo integrated handlebars and stems
• Pedals : Speedplay
• Power meter : SRAM Red

• Clmbing bike : Trek Émonda SLR 9
• Aero bike : Trek Madone SLR 9
• TT bike : Trek Speed Concept
• Wheels : Bontrager Aeolus RSL 37 / 51 / 62
• Components : Bontrager handlebars and stems
• Pedals : TIME
• Saddle : Bontrager

Lotto Dstny

• Climbing bike : Ridley Helium
• Aero bike : Ridley Noah Fast
• TT bike : Ridley Dean Fast
• Groupset : Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 /
• Wheels : DT Swiss ARC 1100 / PRC 1100
• Components : Ridley integrated handlebars and stems

Movistar Team

• Wheels : Zipp 202 / 303 / 404 Firecrest
• Power meter : SRAM Red AXS

Soudal Quick-Step

• Components : PRO handlebars

Team Arkea-Samsic

• Climbing bike : Bianchi Specialissima
• Aero bike : Bianchi Oltre RC
• TT bike : Bianchi Aquila

• Climbing bike : Scott Addict RC
• Aero bike : Scott Foil RC
• TT bike : Scott Plasma 5
• Components : Syncros handlebars and stems
• Saddle : Syncros

Team Jayco Alula

• Climbing bike : Giant TCR Advanced SL
• Aero bike : Giant Propel Advanced
• TT bike : Giant Trinity Advanced Pro
• Wheels : Cadex 36 / 42 / 65
• Components : Cadex bars and stems
• Saddle : Cadex

UAE Team Emirates

• Climbing bike : Colnago V4Rs
• TT bike : Colnago TT1
• Wheels : Enve SES 3.4 / 4.5
• Components : Deda handlebars and stems

UNO-X Pro Cycling Team

• Climbing bike : DARE MA-AFO
• Aero bike : DARE VSRu
• TT bike : DARE TSRf
• Components : DARE handlebar and stem
• Bike computer : Garmin Edge 830 / 1030

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The Maryland Cycling Classic will be postponed until 2025, race officials confirmed to Velo today.

The postponement of the 2024 edition set for September 1 on Labor Day Weekend is due primarily to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore in March that killed six people and removed a major thoroughfare for the city, causing traffic problems.

Though the Maryland Cycling Classic route does not use the bridge, the race finishes in downtown Baltimore that’s been heavily impacted by traffic re-routed from Interstate-695, which crossed over the bridge.

Like any professional road race, the MCC impacts the surrounding region, in this case with 200km of road closures, and that’s only compounded by Labor Day Weekend, one of the busiest travel periods of the year.

“[The postponement] is out of respect to what our community needs,” Terry Hasseltine, executive director of the Maryland Sports Commission and president of the Sport & Entertainment Corporation of Maryland, told Velo .

Hasseltine said that while the race could feasibly be run in 2024, the Baltimore area is under strain and there are a lot of unknowns about traffic and congestion patterns, especially heading into the summer. Postponing a year will give organizers time to observe these changes and adapt the race in a way that works with the community.

Officials stressed that the event otherwise is in good health, both financially and in terms of state and local government support, and will return.

“This is not a sponsorship issue,” said Steve Brunner, president of KOM Sports, a sports marketing firm that helped develop the race. “We’ve got good state support and city and county support, as well as a strong sponsor roster that we procured over the last two years.”

“I’ve been on 19 calls with sponsors and I can say 100 percent they’ve all been behind the event,” Brunner said.

Organizers also expressed that the postponement is to some extent because of changes in the international professional race schedule due to the Paris Olympic Games.

“The Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal, an international cycling event in Montreal and Quebec, Canada  that is traditionally held the week after the race in Maryland each summer is taking place two weeks  after the date of the Maryland Cycling Classic,” race officials said in a press release. “This schedule change could impact the number of teams who will come to North America this summer to race, and consequently, the number of international cyclists that will participate this year in the Maryland Cycling Classic.”

Organizers confident in 2025 return, hint at women’s race

In light of pro cycling’s recent troubles in the US, cycling fans might understandably be concerned about the MCC’s future. The race is currently the only UCI-level road race in the US, and started shortly after the folding of prominent stage races in the US in the 2010s, including the Tour of California, the Tour of Utah, and the USA Pro Cycling Challenge.

The challenges facing the MCC are different, however, and crucially it has strong support from sponsors and local governing bodies.

“All of our calls [with race stakeholders] have been nothing but understanding and positive,” said Hasseltine. “That’s why I feel so confident that these races are going to come back at a higher standard. We’re not going away.”

That higher standard might include a women’s race, something that Brunner said is being considered for 2025. Women’s cycling has been one of the brighter areas in pro racing in the US , and continues to grow in popularity at the WorldTour level.

Other areas of improvement include more community outreach events, including bike rides and donating bikes and helmets to underserved communities, said Hasseltine.

The Race’s second postponement in its short history.

The Maryland Cycling Classic has been postponed by a major event outside of its control before.

The race had a difficult time even getting off the ground as the inaugural edition was originally scheduled for 2020, but was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

It ultimately debuted two years later, in 2022, and held its second edition in 2023. 2024 would have been the third edition of the race, which has taken place over Labor Day Weekend each year.

The race has attracted top WorldTour athletes, giving smaller Continental level teams and up and coming athletes an opportunity to go toe to toe with the world’s best riders.

Spring classics heavyweight Sep Vanmarcke won the inaugural edition, followed by Danish national champion Mattias Skjelmose in 2023. American favorite Neilson Powless has podiumed in both editions.

That first setback has provided Brunner with confidence that the race will be back even stronger than before.

“We hung in there during covid as you know,” Brunner said. “We all hung together as a team and got it done. It’s a really resilient state and a really resilient community.”

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Canadian riders Michael Woods and Riley Pickrell are out of the Giro d'Italia.

The two were involved in separate crashes Wednesday with Israel-Premier Tech teammate Nadav Raisberg going down in the same accident as Woods in Stage 5 of the Giro, which precedes the Tour de France and Spanish Vuelta on the Grand Tour calendar.

Pickrell's face was bloodied and he lost his helmet in a crash with four other riders. Woods, Raisberg and another four riders were involved in a crash 10 kilometres later.

Israel-Premier Tech said Woods, from Ottawa, was ruled out after showing symptoms of a mild concussion overnight.

The team then made a "late decision" to withdraw Pickrell of Victoria from the race.

"His face bore the impact of the crash [Wednesday] and although he is feeling well enough to start, some slight confusion has been identified and the team is not willing to take the risk given the possibility of concussion," the team said in a statement. "Riley needs time to recover and today's stage is too risky, so the team has made the difficult decision to withdraw him from the race."

The crash left Woods 107th in the general classification standings while Israel's Raisberg, who broke his hand, was 164th and Pickrell 169th.

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"We were gearing up for the climb when one rider caused a chain-reaction crash." said Raisberg.

"My teammate, Mike Woods, fell, and I, who was riding right behind him, crashed over him and was thrown up. When I landed on my hands, I immediately knew something was broken, but I got back on the bike and prayed I was wrong."

6-year absence from race

Wednesday's fifth stage covered 178 kilometres from Genova to Lucca.

Woods was returning to the Giro after a six-year absence, looking to complete a trifecta of Grand Tour stage victories.

In addition to a stage win at last year's Tour de France, he won a stage in both the 2018 and 2020 editions of the Spanish Vuelta. Woods's best result at the Giro was runner-up in the fourth stage in 2018.

The 37-year-old was competing in his third Giro and 11th Grand Tour race. Pickrell, 22, was in his first Grand Tour event.

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The 107th edition of the Giro ends May 26 in Rome after 3,400 km of racing. The Tour de France and Spanish Vuelta, the other two Grand Tour events, begin June 29 and Aug. 17, respectively.

Woods, who has recovered from a virus that ruled him out of the Ardennes Classics earlier in April, has largely focused on the Tour de France and Spanish Vuelta since his last ride in the Giro in 2018.

Israel-Premier Tech is co-owned by Canadian-Israeli entrepreneur Sylvan Adams with fellow Canadian Kevin Ham also a partner in the team.

Head sports director Steve Bauer raced in nine editions of the Tour de France, finishing fourth overall in 1988 after winning a stage and spent five days in the leader's yellow jersey. Bauer, just the second Canadian ever to lead the Tour after Alex Stieda in 1986, also wore the yellow jersey for nine straight days In 1990.

Israel-Premier Tech performance director Paulo Saldanha, coach Christopher Rozdilsky and team nutritionist Vanessa Zoras are also Canadians. And co-title sponsor Premier Tech is a Canadian company.

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Canadian riders Michael Woods, Riley Pickrell crash out of Giro d’Italia

Canada's Michael Woods rides during the 16th stage of the Tour de France cycling race, an individual time trial over 22.5 kilometres with start in Passy and finish in Combloux, France, Tuesday, July 18, 2023. (Daniel Cole/AP)

Canadian riders Michael Woods and Riley Pickrell are out of the Giro d’Italia.

The two were involved in separate crashes Wednesday with Israel-Premier Tech teammate Nadav Raisberg going down in the same accident as Woods on the fifth stage of the Giro, which precedes the Tour de France and Spanish Vuelta on the Grand Tour calendar.

Pickrell’s face was bloodied and he lost his helmet in a crash with four other riders. Woods, Raisberg and another four riders were involved in a crash 10 kilometres later.

Israel-Premier Tech said Woods was ruled out after showing symptoms of a mild concussion overnight.

The team then made a “late decision” to withdraw Pickrell from the race.

“His face bore the impact of the crash (Wednesday) and although he is feeling well enough to start, some slight confusion has been identified and the team is not willing to take the risk given the possibility of concussion,” the team said in a statement. “Riley needs time to recover and today’s stage is too risky, so the team has made the difficult decision to withdraw him from the race.”

The crash left Woods 107th in the general classification standings while Israel’s Raisberg, who broke his hand, was 164th and Pickrell 169th.

 “We were gearing up for the climb when one rider caused a chain-reaction crash.” said Raisberg.

“My teammate, Mike Woods, fell, and I, who was riding right behind him, crashed over him and was thrown up. When I landed on my hands, I immediately knew something was broken, but I got back on the bike and prayed I was wrong.” 

Wednesday’s fifth stage covered 178 kilometres from Genova to Lucca.

Woods was returning to the Giro after a six-year absence, looking to complete a trifecta of Grand Tour stage victories.

In addition to a stage win at last year’s Tour de France, he won a stage in both the 2018 and 2020 editions of the Spanish Vuelta. Woods’ best result at the Giro was runner-up in the fourth stage in 2018.

The 37-year-old from Ottawa was competing in his third Giro and 11th Grand Tour race. Pickrell, a 22-year-old from Victoria, was in his first Grand Tour event.

The 107th edition of the Giro ends May 26 in Rome after 3,400 kilometres of racing. The Tour de France and Spanish Vuelta, the other two Grand Tour events, begin June 29 and Aug. 17, respectively.

Woods, who has recovered from a virus that ruled him out of the Ardennes Classics earlier in April, has largely focused on the Tour de France and Spanish Vuelta since his last ride in the Giro in 2018.

Israel-Premier Tech is co-owned by Canadian-Israeli entrepreneur Sylvan Adams with fellow Canadian Kevin Ham also a partner in the team.

Head sports director Steve Bauer raced in nine editions of the Tour de France, finishing fourth overall in 1988 after winning a stage and spent five days in the leader’s yellow jersey. Bauer, just the second Canadian ever to lead the Tour after Alex Stieda in 1986, also wore the yellow jersey for nine straight days In 1990.

Israel-Premier Tech performance director Paulo Saldanha, coach Christopher Rozdilsky and team nutritionist Vanessa Zoras are also Canadians. And co-title sponsor Premier Tech is a Canadian company.

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A stage race with Peter Sagan and Mark Cavendish winning the bunch sprint? Is it still really 2024?

The Manxman who hasn’t won a race since the Tour Colombia in February, seems to have woken up just in time for July, for a tilt at that coveted win number 35 we're not allowed to talk about, that would settle him into the position of the undisputed Tour de France stage win king, eclipsing Eddy Merckx’s record of 34 that Cavendish has shared with the legendary Cannibal since 2021.

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Contesting the sprint at the second stage of the Tour de Hongrie at Kazincbarcika, Cavendish was placed in just the right place at the right time by his team Astana Qazaqstan with around 500 metres to go, and then in the last 200 metres, it was all about the Manx Missile.

As we’ve seen for so many years, so many times now, bunched up against the railings, the low stance, the incessant pedalling motion of the legs propelling himself forward, almost mirroring a bull’s rampage — and Cavendish was over the line, holding off Team Jayco-Alula’s formidable sprinter Dylan Groenewegen.

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“I’m really, really happy with that,” Cavendish said after the finish. “Yesterday, we didn't quite hit the lead-out properly. It was super good, everyone committed 100 per cent yesterday, but we were just a bit eager and a bit too soon. 

“We talked and talked about that to rectify it today. It was a completely different finish today, obviously no big boulevard or corners to make it technical, and we executed it exactly how we wanted it. I’m so happy!”

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To get the maglia rosa out of the way, no changes in the top ten of the general classification, although there were moments throughout the race that it seemed certain that it would change hands, with Jayco-Alula’s Australian national road race champion Luke Plapp looking the most likely rider to emerge with the pink jersey on the other side of the ‘ode to Strade Bianche’ stage 6 today.

However that wasn’t to happen, as with Ineos’ fiery riding on the Tuscan gravel sections towards the end, the breakaway was reeled in enough, but that didn’t mean that there was any drama missing from the race — with the trio of Plapp, Soudal Quick-Step’s Julian Alaphilippe and the 24-year-old Pelayo Sanchez from Movistar exchanging bouts and contesting the final sprint after the steep final five kilometres at Ropolano Terme.

As they approached the finish line, Alaphilippe was the first one to bite the bullet and  launch his sprint, but had to concede to the mighty Sanchez, who took his first Grand Tour win while making his debut at the Giro.

A vitória de @pelayo_mayo na etapa seis do @giroditalia #giroditalia #GironoDSports pic.twitter.com/mbeppOHJrV — O País Do Ciclismo (@opaisdociclismo) May 9, 2024

“I don’t believe it. This is amazing. I don't have words - it's a crazy, crazy day for me,” Sanchez said, constantly shaking his head with incredulity at his own feat. “Since the start of the Giro, I tried to save energy because I knew I didn't have the shape to be at the front in the first days.

“So I tried to save energy for today. And today, I could be in the breakaway but I could never imagine to win the stage. So for me it's crazy. I don’t have words.”

Él no se lo cree. Nosotros ya os advertimos que todavía tampoco. @pelayo_mayo | #Giroditalia | #RodamosJuntos 📸 @GettySport pic.twitter.com/nDAv5Nmw13 — Movistar Team (@Movistar_Team) May 9, 2024

Tomorrow marks the first of the two time trial days, meaning big shifts could happen in the general classification (let’s not kid ourselves, Pogi is extending his lead surely?!).

⏱️ 5 second penalty for Esteban Ocon. #GirodItalia pic.twitter.com/qebRAbzr6T — Giro d'Italia (@giroditalia) May 9, 2024

With the Green Party set to have control of Bristol's council following last week's election success, eyes have now turned to the manifesto promises of the campaign, the city's "slow, expensive and unreliable" transport network to be tackled with increased investment in cycling and walking, as well as the installation of 20mph zones on all roads in the city "where possible".

> 20mph speed limits and more cycle lanes coming to Bristol? All roads "where possible" set for speed limit under Green Party plan

Yep I didn’t imagine I would be writing this statement today but here we are. But if you think about it, combining the two sports seems like a natural progression for the team sponsored by the massive petrochemical giant, that not only is the owner of the loaded cycling squad but also a yachting team (we don’t talk about Manchester United — Ryan would agree).

In fact, the role of a cyclor — combing the terms cyclist and sailor, isn’t new to the sport. Pedalling has been employed as a mode to generate the power to propel the massive, powerful yachts for some time now. But under the new rules of the America’s Cup, the oldest running sports competition in the world, going on since 1851, teams can use any body part to power the boat. Yes, including the legs.

> Sir Ben Ainslie says it would be “crazy” for Ineos yachting and cycling teams not to learn from each other

Under the new rules, “grinders” can pedal with their legs to power to power the hydraulics that control the movement of sails and foils, and manoeuvre the modern American Magic AC75-class yachts — the boat used by practically every team in the 2024 edition of the competition.

So, does this give the Ineos side, called Ineos Britannia an edge? Well, it is already led by the most successful Olympic sailor of all time, Sir Ben Ainslie, who is team principal, CEO and skipper, and it takes place between 22nd August and 27th October in Barcelona. A late summer holiday for G, perhaps?

Chuckles aside, the team will turn to Prologo, the Italian brand for its high-performance saddles featuring the patented CPC (Connect Power Control) technology, the system with three-dimensional conical nano-structures that greatly increase grip and vibration absorption, and the new Onetouch 3D handlebar tape, already used on the Paris-Roubaix cobblestones by several World Tour teams.

Ineos said that Prologo’s innovative 3D product technologies will enable its four cyclors to maintain maximum saddle and handlebar grip during all phases of regattas, even with modern yachts flying over the sea at over 50 knots — that’s over 90km/hr.

The crew will also count on Prologo’s support during road training, where the saddles will be used on the team’s Pinarello bikes, and in indoor training sessions in the gym.

Pink bibs for Tadej Pogačar today as well, after the drama with Castelli's maglia rosa skinsuit that threatened to have him disqualified from the Giro.

No fashion change for Peppa Pog today, hard to believe. 😱He keeps the pink bibs. Now let's see if he will keep the Maglia Rosa also after today... #GirodItalia pic.twitter.com/SG2mrOu6XV — Mihai Simion (@faustocoppi60) May 9, 2024

I'm not going to lie, Peppa Pog is a pretty catchy name...

A rather interesting proposition to solve bike thefts from a police force takes the top spot on the live blog today.

With the sun and the bank holiday weekend coinciding and joining forces to bring perhaps the first glimpse of the much-awaited spring to the British Isles, bike thieves found a hunting ground at the Ashurst Campsite in New Forest National Park, stealing several bikes off the back of a camper van after cutting through a bike lock.

And sharing photos of the cut lock, local officers from the New Forest Heart Police suggested that locking bikes is simply not good enough, and suggested that cyclists take away any removable spare parts if they leave their bikes outside.

The police force wrote: “The first photograph shows you the lock that was used to secure one of the bikes stolen from the Ashurst campsite over the weekend. As you can see it was very easy for the thieves to cut through it, even though the bike was attached to the back of a camper van and the owners were inside (like those in the photo).”

“That’s why it’s always best if you can’t keep your bikes inside to remove a wheel, the saddle or both. Just locking them sadly isn’t good enough.”

> Three quarters of Brits don’t expect police to bother investigating bike thefts

This isn’t the first time the force has suggested such measures to cyclists. Last year, when bikes were stolen from the same campsite, the force wrote on social media that cyclists should keep their bikes inside , and if they couldn’t, then they should “take the wheels off, or saddle, or both”.

In fact, New Hampshire Police, which oversees the New Forest Heart Police, has a dedicated website with guidelines for cyclists on how to keep their bikes safe. Some suggestions include using two quality locks (one of them being a D-lock), locking both the wheels and the frame to the stand, using different types of locks… and “take removable parts with you”.

“Take parts that are easy to remove with you, such as wheels, lights, baskets or the saddle. Or use locking skewers or nuts which can increase security by securing the bike's components to the frame permanently,” is the force’s advice to cyclists.

Only if there was a way to crack down on bike thefts, I wonder…

> Cycling UK hails "clever" policing after bait bicycle used to track down £130,000 bike theft gang in one shift

Meanwhile, David Harrison, councillor at Hampshire County Council said: “Police are advising that it isn’t enough to secure your bike these days with a cable and lock. It seems it is now necessary to remove a wheel or a saddle and preferably both!

“I have always believed that the risk of having your bike stolen is a major factor when it comes to persuading people to travel by bike and leave the car at home. Lots of people tell me that they wouldn't risk leaving their bike in Totton town centre and certainly not at places like the train station which has one of the worst records in the country when it comes to bike theft.

“We have more CCTV in this country per head of population than any other, but that doesn't seem to be much of a deterrent, given that the thieves often use hoodies and masks.

“The only other answer seems to be lockable cages. However, this involves public expense at a time when councils are struggling to meet the most basic of needs, such as road repairs.

“I am not sure I know what the answer is. I do think that we won't see a major shift towards cycling if we can't solve the problem of bike theft though.”

> Find out how to keep your bike safe at home with our 9 essential steps

Let us know in the comments (or by email) if you’ve had any interactions with the Hampshire Constabulary, and if you’re likely to remove your wheels and saddle the next time you go for a quick nature’s call or to grab a cup of coffee and piece of cake…

Israel-Premier Tech has decided to withdraw Riley Pickrell from today's stage six of the Giro d'Italia fearing a concussion after yesterday's crash. The Canadian joins compatriot Michael Woods and Nadav Raisberg in bowing out of the Grand Tour, leaving the team with just five riders.

The team wrote: "After careful consideration, a late decision has been made that Riley Pickrell will not start today's Giro d'Italia stage.

"His face bore the impact of the crash yesterday and although he is feeling well enough to start, some slight confusion has been identified and the team is not willing to take the risk given the possibility of concussion.

"Riley needs time to recover and today's stage is too risky, so the team has made the difficult decision to withdraw him from the race."

Pickrell said: "I'm super disappointed, leaving your first Grand Tour is something no rider wants to do. I came here and I wanted to finish the race — obviously getting through a Grand Tour is such a big accomplishment for any rider. Hopefully I can get this opportunity again, and I can come back and make it to the finish."

Back luck clearly comes in threes: @RileyPickrell will also not start today's @giroditalia stage 😢 “𝘐’𝘮 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘦𝘳 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥, 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘎𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘛𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘰 𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘰. 𝘐 𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘦… pic.twitter.com/E3BLrdP3SE — Israel – Premier Tech (@IsraelPremTech) May 9, 2024

In case you missed it, Zwift announced yesterday that its monthly subscription fee is rising from £12.99 to £17.99 , with the company claiming that the price hike was “necessary” for the platform’s development.

Very quickly, cyclists were on the case and the  the popular virtual online training app company was accused of “taking its subscribers for granted”. Since our coverage, more reaction has trickled in, and here’s your roundup; first up, comments on our article...

Disgusted of Tu…: “I think they're seriously delusional and aiming for the peloton brigade who will pay £££ for the “online experience”. I stopped paying in 2018 and only use it for running - guess that's still free?

“Prefer to watch Netflix and keep an eye on my Watts per 3 seconds - when the weather is so bad or I'm sick of washing my bike!”

squired: “I switched to MyWhoosh sometime ago and I can't ever see myself switching back. They are still saying it will always be free and the constant improvements they keep rolling out are excellent. I don't care though about racing or training plans or community. I just want something I can jump on for an hour or two with some nice routes. With the impending World Championships on the platform I wouldn't be shocked to see another big update in the next few weeks.”

Fursty Ferret: “How many people left? Given that the Zwift website went down under the demand yesterday, I'd guess "a lot". Odd time to do it, really - far better business sense to have done it in October knowing you've got a captive audience as the weather turns. All it's actually served to do is remind me that my subscription was still active and so I've cancelled it for the summer.”

dialeleven: “There is a Zwift-like alternative that I've been using over the winter which I'm pretty happy with aside from stability issues (crashes) which the devs have improved upon recently with a "Go" version for Windows. It's the one advertised on the back of Tadej Pogacar's shorts (something Whoosh). It doesn't have the large community of Zwift, but they do have Sunday races and some other events if that's your thing (not into events personally - just want to get in a good structured workout for about a hour usually).”

More from Facebook comments:

Darren Nicholl: Been on it since day 1, beta tester and all that, however it's now transitioned into too much of a game than an exercise platform. They have 'shot themselves in the foot' though because I bet a lot of people would have paid the £12.99 to use the odd time in the Summer, but now I've cancelled mine and will restart in Autumn.”

Paul Manton: “Zwift hasn’t improved much but they have thousands more subscribers since 2017, i can't justify monthly subscription when i don't use it for a few months so i have cancelled and moved to Mywhoosh. Mywhoosh isn't great for races but its good enough for training.”

> “I’ll see you in the winter”: Zwift accused of “taking subscribers for granted” as monthly subscription rises from £12.99 to £17.99 – but company says price hike “necessary” for platform’s development

And finally, one of these messages that dropped into our Facebook inbox:

“With Zwift increasing their subscription, I've now cancelled mine. Since commuting more, I haven't felt the need to use it & once Spring comes I ride all the time outside. Bye bye Zwift.”

Two names won’t be making it to the start of the Giro d’Italia today unfortunately, with Israel-Premier Tech’s Michael Woods out after yesterday’s crash and Bora-Hansgrohe’s Florian Lipowitz withdrawing after an illness.

The 37-year-old Canadian was involved in a crash with Ineos Grenadiers’ Tobias Foss and Visma-Lease a Bike’s Attila Valter with just 26 kilometres to go, as the peloton was trying to reign in the four-man breakaway including Cofidis’ Benjamin Thomas who would eventually go on to take the win.

Sad news this morning with @rusty_woods unable to start @giroditalia stage 6 😢 “𝘐’𝘮 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘪𝘳𝘰 𝘥’𝘐𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘢 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘻𝘦 𝘮𝘺 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩. 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦… pic.twitter.com/fCKkfygwPk — Israel – Premier Tech (@IsraelPremTech) May 9, 2024

And Lipowitz, the young German, making his debut at a Grand Tour, will also be out of the Giro after Bora informed of his sickness on social media. Get well soon to both the riders!

🇮🇹 #giroditalia Unfortunately, due to sickness, Florian Lipowitz will not start today’s stage of the @giroditalia . Heal up soon, Lipo! 🙏🏻 📸: @SprintCycling pic.twitter.com/ymb28BY5Hv — BORA – hansgrohe (@BORAhansgrohe) May 9, 2024

Meanwhile, the peloton will make its way through the famed white roads of Tuscany in Giro d’Italia’s ode to the Strade Bianche. Will any team take the race to Pogačar, who sits pretty in pink atop the GC standings, or will it be a repeat of the Strade, and essentially the rest of the season? We’ll see soon…

An elite cyclist who has won Asian Cycling Championships gold and competed in the individual time trial against Remco Evenepoel and Filippo Ganna at last year's UCI Cycling World Championships now faces being ordered to move to the Bibby Stockholm barge by the Home Office.

> Asylum-seeking elite cyclist told to move to Bibby Stockholm barge — as Home Office says he cannot take his bike onboard

Adwitiya joined road.cc in 2023 as a news writer after graduating with a masters in journalism from Cardiff University. His dissertation focused on active travel, which soon threw him into the deep end of covering everything related to the two-wheeled tool, and now cycling is as big a part of his life as guitars and football. He has previously covered local and national politics for Voice Wales, and also likes to writes about science, tech and the environment, if he can find the time. Living right next to the Taff trail in the Welsh capital, you can find him trying to tackle the brutal climbs in the valleys.

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I'm concerned there's a serious risk that the government will put some anti-cycling piece on the agenda to court votes and it will then get picked up in the end of parliament wrap-up as they go into the election, meaning a piece of crap legislation will come into force.

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Unlikely IMO.  They've already pretty much run out of parliamentary time.

Only statutory instrument stuff could get done now.

Peppa Pog 🤣

Adwitiya, you have won the internet today

Mohammad, the cyclist seeking asylum, rides for the club I'm in and is a regular on our chain gang. As of this morning the latest is that local MP Alok Sharma is supportive and the move to the prison hulk is on hold for the moment. Fingers crossed it stays that way.

Re the Zwift price rise, is it coincidence that an ad for MyWhoosh appears at the side of the page?

I am disappointed - I misread this and thought this was going to be an MP on to say that "Just locking them up sadly isn’t good enough" about the new proposals on dangerous cycling offenses...

“Just locking them sadly isn’t good enough” - Can you imagine the rants from the average DM reader if the police told motorists to do this.

Exactly.  "Motorists - please make sure to remove your wing/door mirrors, any outside trim, and the wheels"

I was just going to say I wonder what the response would be if the line was: - “Just locking them sadly isn’t good enough”: Police ask drivers to remove wheels and seats “if they can’t keep their car inside” - ...

mitsky wrote: I was just going to say I wonder what the response would be if the line was: - “Just locking them sadly isn’t good enough”: Police ask drivers to remove wheels and seats “if they can’t keep their car inside” - ...

at least it would stop them parking on the pavements if cars weren't safe outside.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsZRfknZGUE

It is feasible, so why not?

Capt Sisko wrote: “Just locking them sadly isn’t good enough” - Can you imagine the rants from the average DM reader if the police to motorists to do this.

just locking your doors sadly isn't good enough, you need to keep all electronics and valuables in a hidden floor/wall safe.

Safety first - eat the telly !

If you read to the end of the post, the police are asking for any information relating to the criminal damage (tyre tracks in third photo) but not for the bike thefts.  Says it all really.

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I did, I just think he's full of s***

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Two points of clarification....

Unlikely IMO.  They've already pretty much run out of parliamentary time. Only statutory instrument stuff could get done now.

Good luck Dave. May well see you there. Hopefully the weather will be like it is this week!

Well done for Reading cyclists for being so welcoming.

Looking forward to seeing the frothing right wingers wading into this, along with Mark Harper of DfT fame with a suitably unhinged viewpoint...

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