CyclistShould the Olympics feature a road cycling stage race?The Olympic Games are considered to be sports biggest occasion. Road cycling is often met with a slight shrug at the Olympics, however, given its small schedule of only four races between the men and women. This is far fewer than at the senior World Championships where other two-wheeled events are celebrated.Theres also a discrepancy in the Olympic cycling schedules. It doesnt seem fair that track cyclists have a whole week-long schedule while road riders only have two events to ride. Related Posts Who are the British cyclists competing at the Paris 2024 Olympics? Paris 2024 Olympics Cycling: Events, schedule, TV guide and everything you need to know What if Euro 2024 was decided by cycling? This leaves a large void in the Olympic cycling programme waiting to be filled. For this, the Games should honour cyclings most illustrious format: the stage race. The Tour de France, Giro dItalia and Paris-Nice are all stage races, and are some of the most renowned and popular in the sport.In line with the Olympic philosophy of pooling sports biggest events, a road cycling stage race passes the criteria to make it onto the programme. And who knows if the Olympic organisers can smooth out some logistical worries, a road cycling stage race could have the potential to be on a similar footing to the Tour de France in future years. How would it work?Dario Belingheri/Getty ImagesThe Olympic stage race would operate like any other stage race on the calendar.I suggest a five-stage-long format to take place over a handful of days. For the five stages, a healthy balance of terrain should be included. Five also feels like a fair precedent set by other multi-day Olympic events.Ideally, the parcours would include two mountain stages, a flat stage, a time-trial and a wildcard stage. This could be a punchy day or a stage on surfaces such as gravel or cobblestones. Of course, this all depends on the terrain available in the host nation.However, the time-trial stage should be kept for the final day. This would be similar to the modern pentathlon which is decided in real-time during the shooting and running combined race. The Olympics does not deserve a flat stage sprint procession like at the Tour de France. Perhaps, the finishing line could be placed inside the Games main athletics stadium like in the old Olympic marathons or in the centre of the host city.How would you win the race?Tim de Waele/POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesThe stage race would be decided by accumulated time over the five stages.Theres a debate to be had over whether timings or points would be a fairer score. Points could be converted from timings like in athletics decathlon and heptathlon events. However, keeping in line with stage race standards, timing feels the fairest and simplest means of calculating the overall standings.Riders times from each stage would be added together to create a general classification. There would be an overall leader at the end of each stage and the gold medal would be given to the rider with the lowest overall time over all of the stages. This spiel is very familiar to cycling fans.The stage race format might bring a strange dynamic where riders dont celebrate stage wins given that they dont yield any medals, though Id like to think that winning a day of racing at the Olympics would warrant a full champagne podium ceremony even if it is sans medals. Perhaps a gold jersey could be offered to the ongoing GC leader? That said, this doesnt happen in the decathlon or modern pentathlon events, so Id suggest a gold race number instead.Who would win?Greg Baker/AFP via Getty ImagesThere are no stage races on the current senior UCI level that are fought out between national teams. As such, the format would be unprecedented and incredibly fascinating. Just imagine a week-long World Championships road race.The Slovenian team would boast Tadej Pogaar and Primo Rogli. Pogaar, in theory, should be the favourite for gold in this fictional event. He has an incredible record in stage races, having lost only one week-long stage race since 2021. Spain would also have a strong team including Juan Ayuso and Carlos Rodrguez in the hunt the medals, while the Danish double act of Mattias Skjelmose and Jonas Vingegaard would arguably be even stronger.The womens Dutch team would be mind-blowing, with Demi Vollering the out-and-out favourite, though Italian stars Gaia Realini, Elisa Longo Borghini and Silvia Persico could prove strong competition.Whoever the winners would be, expect to see them using a gold bike at future stage races in honour of their Olympic titles. How would it fit into the schedule?Michael Steele/Getty ImagesThe logistics of an Olympic stage race would be tough to organise. The Olympic schedule already packs in hundreds of events across multiple sports. A stage race would require mass road closures and strict security measures in place. Finding the time for a multi-day cycling event would be the hardest part of this plan. To make it more complicated, separate races would need to be organised for men and women.The race would most likely take place in the periphery of the host city and deeper into the host country. This isnt all too dissimilar to the Olympic Torch Relay or the existing Olympic road events. However, the more rural programme of the stage race would spread some of that Olympic spirit around outside of the hustle and bustle of the host city.In terms of timing, the stage race could fit into the second or third week of the Games when the time-trial and road race events have concluded. This also wouldnt clash with other road racing events outside the Olympics such as the Vuelta a Espaa. These timings would, however, potentially create conflicts for riders wishing to compete at Olympic track cycling events.Higher, faster, strongerTim de Waele/Getty ImagesStage racing is the focal point of much of the cycling calendar. The Olympics should honour this tried-and-tested format. Tour de France champions may never score an Olympic medal due to the constrained programme on offer at the Olympics currently. That doesnt feel right.The Olympic Games seek to represent each sports top events, ones that are typically seen year-round in competition. In road cycling, theres a slight chasm between the events on offer at the Olympics and the year-long mechanics of road cycling. The one-day road race is important, but it isnt the most representative format for deciding who the best road cyclist is. Without a doubt, the Tour de France is of higher prestige and is better known to a wider audience. The fact a stage race of a similar format isnt on the Olympic programme is a little perplexing.Imagine having the athletics programme without a 100m race. Thats what this feels like. There are few other sports in the Games that fail to represent the respective sports most popular format or event.The Olympic slogan is higher, faster, stronger. Nothing says higher, faster, or stronger more than a hefty mountain stage as part of a multi-day display of athletic ability. The TV and spectator potential is there. The sporting principle is also evident. All thats left is for someone at the IOC and UCI to be brave enough to table this motion. Related Posts Who are the British cyclists competing at the Paris 2024 Olympics? Paris 2024 Olympics Cycling: Events, schedule, TV guide and everything you need to know What if Euro 2024 was decided by cycling? The post Should the Olympics feature a road cycling stage race? appeared first on Cyclist.

A judgment in the Strand Road cycle path Court of Appeal case is expected at least 20 months after the last hearing of the case at the Four Courts in Dublin, the Court Services has confirmed.The appeal case taken by Dublin City Council is against the High Court ruling in favour of Peter Carvill, of the Serpentine Avenue, Tritonville and Claremont Roads (STC) group, and Cllr Mannix Flynn (independent), who took the case against the council against a plan for a two-way cycle path on Strand Road in Sandymount. The Courts Services told this website that a date for the judgment will be set in October. A spokesperson for the Courts Service said: The Court has indicated it will give a date for the judgment in this matter after the new legal year starts in October.The Court of Appeal is expected to rise this Thursday, July 31, and return for a new term from October 7th until December 20th. Fewer judgments are published when courts are on holiday. The case is seen as significant as the first legal challenge to Section 38 of the Road Traffic Act 1994, as amended by Section 46 of the Public Transportation Regulation Act 2009. Section 38 is the central legal provision that allows councils to make roads and streets safer and more attractive for walking and cycling, as well as provide bus priority measures.National authorities have said that Section 38 should be the legal means of implementing measures such as cycle paths and bus gates, but because of the court case, some local authorities have opted for slower and more expensive methods such as Part 8.The High Court Case was heard by JusticeCharlesMeenan in 2021, who was appointed to the Court of Appeal last year. While the Court of Appeal hearing was presided over by High Court President David Barniville, now Supreme Court Justice Maurice Collins, and Justice Mary Faherty.As reported at the time, at the last court hearing, President of the High Court, David Barniville, said it was a critical issue in the High Court judgement that it was not accepted that the Strand Road trial was temporary even after a start date and a 6-month timeframe were outlined by the council in its traffic signs order and elsewhere.Justice Collins also said that it is significant for the council and Brendan OBrien, head of the councils transport department, that his evidence was dismissed by the High Court without reason.Court of Appeal Justices also complained about the lack of Government guidelines covering Section 38 of the Road Traffic Acts. This was fixed last October when new guidelines clarified Irish councils powers to install cycling and bus priority measures permanently or as a trial under Section 38.The Strand Road 6-month trial project included public consultation, but the new guidelines now outline that consultation only needs to start during such trials.TIMELINE OF COVERAGE:2020June 18, 2020:Large section of Dublins coastal S2S cycle route to be built using quick-build measures(DLRCC announcement)August 8, 2020:Dublin Bay route: Two-way cycle path to replace car lane on coast road in Sandymount(DCC announcement)August 2020:First look at the proposed coastal two-way cycle path in Dublins SandymountSeptember 17, 2020:Trial of Sandymount cycle path is not postponed to 2021 Dublin City CouncilOctober 8, 2020:Dublin to get coastal cycle route after large majority support Sandymount trialOctober 19, 2020:Comment & Analisis:Sandymount cycle path: Claims by residents group are just plain wrongNovember 5, 2020:Sandymount cycle path trial to start on January 15th, says city council2021January 8, 2021:Groups call for Sandymount cycle route trial to go ahead after opponents pull out of community formJanuary 11, 2021:COVID-19 spike means Dubliners need Strand Road Cycle Route trial more than ever, says Lord MayorJanuary 11, 2021:Four Dublin city councillors back cycle route objectors, seek to stall Sandymount trialJanuary 11, 2021:No online record for some groups mentioned in emergency motion to delay cycle routeFebruary 5, 2021:Anti-cycle path trial group raises nearly 14,000 so-far on GoFundMeFebruary 8, 2021:Cycle route trial on Strand Road in Sandymount to start in March with prep work to start on February 15February 13, 2021:5 things to help make Sandymount cycle path trial a successFebruary 18, 2021:Trial cycle route in Dublin taken to court by serial objector councillor, and a local residentFebruary 26, 2021:Sandymount cycle route trial suspended as Judge grants stay on worksMarch 15, 2021:City Council asks Irish Times to correct misinformation on Sandymount cycle route trialMarch 26, 2021:High Court case on Strand Road cycle route set for two days in JuneMay 2, 2021:Cllr Flynn refuses to clarify issues around Cycle Lane Action GroupJune 24, 2021:Comment: Cycle path objectors put forward pure unadulterated nonsense in High CourtJune 26, 2021:Which Dublin Bay South candidates support the Strand Road cycle route trial?July 30, 2021:Strand Road cycle route trial given red light by High CourtAugust 2, 2021: Analysis:Strand Road Cycle Route on Trial: Parts of judgment reads like a transcript of Newstalk showSeptember 10, 2021:Alternative Sandymount cycle route is dangerous and would take years, says campaignersSeptember 14, 2021:Sandymount cycle path tied to coastal defences would open in 2027 and would still be non-continuous2022May 26, 2022:80% of respondents support DLR Coastal Mobility Route extension to county boundaryJune 16, 2022:Whats the story with the Strand Road cycle route court appeal?September 18, 2022:Comment: Making Strand Road one-way for water main works should not be compared to cycle path trialNovember 24, 2022:Armageddon forecast of traffic chaos when Strand Road made one-way hasnt happened, claims residents2023February 11, 2023:Despite northbound closure of Strand Road, southsiders still find Dublin AirportFebruary 15, 2023:Critical issue judge disregarded evidence Sandymount cycleway would be temporary80% of respondents support DLR Coastal Mobility Route extension to county boundaryMay 19, 2023:Task force to assemble for under siege Sandymount ahead of Strand Road court judgementMarch 2, 2023:Traffic counts show increases, decreases and balancing of traffic in Sandymount area2024January 12, 2024: Sandymount cycle route: Nearly a year on, still no date for Court of Appeal decision

The more I ride the LeMond the more I like it:Unfortunately, the more I like a bike the more Im inclined to fuss with it, and the latest object of my fussing has been the wheels.The wheels that came with the bike are the so-called Rolf Prima Elan Aero, and the company still offers essentially the same wheel today, though without the aero spokes. They are almost shockingly light, and while I wouldnt seek out an ultra-light wheel myself they are fun to ride. At the same time, ultra-light wheels are like linen pants: while they feel great and youre tempted to wear them all the time, in the back of your mind youre always a little bit worried that somethings going to go wrong. (With the ultra-light wheel, that could be a broken spoke, and with the linen pants that could be a rain shower that renders them totally transparent.) For everyday riding you want a wheel thats like a pair of well-worn jeans: comfy and relatively light, and yet reassuringly robust. For that reason the wheels I really wanted to use on the LeMond were these:Theyre the only thing I have left of the Litespeed:And theyre a fitting choice for the LeMond in that its sort of the Litespeeds successor. The only problem is that theyre Campagnolo hubs, and the Litespeed uses Shimano.Campagnolo of course hasnt offered hubs in many years. They hit their peak in that department with the exquisite Record 10-speed hub, which is why delusional people think they can get over $500 for them:And the hubs on these wheels are the final version of the Record hub, which is functionally the same, albeit in black and with all the aesthetically pleasing stuff removed from it.But while Campagnolo no longer sell hubs, they do sell wheels, both under their own name and under the Fulcrum brand:The full name of the wheel is presumably not the Sharquille ONeal, though the weird character at the end does suggest that at one point it was called the Shart and they changed it at the very last second:Anyway, obviously in order to sell lots of wheels Campagnolo have to make them compatible with Shimano-splined cassettes, and fortunately their pre-built wheels use essentially the same hub design as those final Record hubs, which means you can just get a Shimano freehub body and stick it on there:Sure, it may be jarring to see a Shimano spline pattern in a Campagnolo box:But in making the switch it opens up a whole new world of cassette availability.So I got to work. For a competent person, working on a Record hub is about as simple as it gets. First I removed the cassette:Then I removed this nut:And then I pulled the freehub body off the axle:Easy!From there all I had to do was pop the new one on in its place:So I wiped off the grime from the hub and lubed the pawls on the new freehub body:Then I slid the new freehub body on, gave it a spin, andit was grinding like a spoke in a garbage disposal.Removing the new freehub body, I found that the circular pawl spring was all mangled:As I noted above, servicing Record hubs is easy for a competent person. I, however, am incompetent, and by not taking the time to carefully seat the pawls I probably managed to dislodge the springthough in my defense the spring is tiny and delicate and about as easy to see and work with as a pubic hair.Anyway, I wasnt about to be undone by a pube, so I carefully removed the spring from the old freehub body:This time I inserted the freehub body with more care, and the operation was a success:Fortunately these springs are easy to get and once I have a replacement Ill put the old Campy freehub back together in case I ever need to revert.

Adjusting for inflation, the $1500 that was enough to equip new riders back in the 2010s is closer to $2200 in todays money. The question is: can you buy something comparable for that amount now?

The four-week long consultation period to remove the 1.7 million bike lane in Middlesbrough is set to begin this week seeking views on plans to reinstate the roads previous layout

CyclistShow of relentlessness wins Olympic gold for Tom Pidcock Down but not out. That was the attitude of defending champion Tom Pidcock as he waited calmly for a front wheel change during the mens cross-country mountain bike race at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris today. Fortunes can flip in the blink of an eye, and a punctured front tyre had thrown the Brit from being part of the leading duo down to ninth as he emerged with a fresh wheel.Salvaging anything at all from the situation would be a mammoth undertaking given that Pidcock had lost 24 seconds, but not an impossible one. With the relentless nature of a Yorkshire terrier, he took off. There is a fine line in every Olympic discipline between pushing your abilities to the maximum and endangering yourself in the hunt for a medal, especially in one that sees riders fling themselves over jumps and downhill over rocks at breakneck speeds. Yet Pidcock manages to walk that line with the ease of an acrobat, as his European, World and Olympic titles attest to. Related Posts Five of the best cycling moments from the Tokyo Olympics Who are the British cyclists competing at the Paris 2024 Olympics? Paris 2024 Olympics Cycling: Events, schedule, TV guide and everything you need to know Bolstered by home support, Frenchman Victor Koretsky remained at the head of the race as Pidcock began making his way through the pack to sit in third position. Half an hour after his puncture, he could see the leader once more and with two laps remaining, moved ahead of South Africas Alan Hatherly to be second on the course. Soon Pidcock was in front, retaking a lead that had looked out of his reach.The trio of Pidcock, Koretsky and Hatherly rode together past the bell to signify the final lap, and an intense battle ensued between the Frenchman and Pidcock in particular.As the commentators vocalised expectations of an attack from Pidcock, it was Koretsky who flipped the script, shooting by his rival as hordes of French fans cheered him on. A small gap formed but Pidcock clawed his back to sweep past Koretsky again. Then the duo swapped places once more, Koretsky unable to be tamed.The two men weaved their way through the turns and jumps of the final lap with a freshness fuelled by the enthusiasm of the crowd. The gold medal would be decided in the trees the route split into two, with Pidcock taking the left side and Koretsky the right. They came back together and it was Pidcock now just ahead, a brief coming together disrupting Koretskys momentum. Pidcock emerged at the finish line alone and, to a chorus of boos from French fans, crossed the line to win the gold medal. The boos turned to cheers as Koretsky took silver. Emmanuel Dunand/AFP via Getty Images)Thanks to the skill and determination of both men, it will be remembered as a race for the ages. Pidcock did will to recover from contracting Covid at the Tour de France to even be at the Olympics, then recovered from a puncture and a lengthy wait to claw his way to the top, his reward being back-to-back Olympic mountain bike gold medals.And all on the eve of his 25th birthday too. Related Posts Five of the best cycling moments from the Tokyo Olympics Who are the British cyclists competing at the Paris 2024 Olympics? Paris 2024 Olympics Cycling: Events, schedule, TV guide and everything you need to know The post Show of relentlessness wins Olympic gold for Tom Pidcock appeared first on Cyclist.

UPDATED July 29, 2024BY Shanny HillINSouth American Epic no comments What Is It Like For A Couple Joining A Camping Expedition with TDA Global Cycling?Im a big believer in the separate tents Toni-Anne from CanadaYou have to know each others strengths and weaknesses Janet from New ZealandMy partner Bonny and I have travelled extensively over the course of our 17 years together both with TDA and on our own, and both on rugged camping expeditions and more comfortable hotel-based cycling trips.I arrived in Cartagena and camped with the group for the first week solo while Bonny (a teacher) finished her school year and joined the group when we reached Medellin about 10 days into the trip. By that point I had settled into a somewhat logical system of organizing my gear in the tent and then packing it back into my duffel bag the next morning. My walking shoes and sandals had a particular spot in the duffel. The packing cubes, my sleeping bag, the tent all fit inside rather comfortably and I was well under our 23kg weight limit.But when Bonny arrived, a great reshuffling ensued and we decided to use a tried and true approach that we have used on past trips one of our daily bags became the tent bag with our tent, sleeping bags, liners, and mattresses. The other was our clothing, toiletries and miscellaneous bag (Note: on TDA camping tours each participant has a daily bag and a permanent bag the permanent one you only access on the rest days and it has excess clothes, spares, etc.). It took us a few days, but we got it working. We still have the odd evening where a shirt or a toothbrush or a headlamp goes missing, but its mostly all there.>>Related Post: Packing For A TDA Tour Everything You Need To KnowWhile on the bike, Bonny and I like to cycle together and experience the sights and sounds sharing these unforgettable moments seems to make it more special and meaningful for us. We ride at a similar speed and wait for each other at the tops of climbs or when one is lagging behind. We both carry our own water, money and navigation devices and make sure to be mostly self-contained and able to get to where we are going on our own, if needed. I spoke with two other couples on the tour to hear about how they find success on these tours and what their strategy is for riding and camping.Jim & Toni-Anne An independent-minded coupleJim and Toni-Anne are a TDA love story. They met on the ill-fated 2020 Tour dAfrique that was cut short by COVID in Tanzania and have done several tours together since. Having met on tour, they made a decision at the outset not to share tents but share a room on the rest days. This allows them to have their own independent experiences and not be reliant on the other. While discussing separate tents, Toni-Anne felt that, you need your own space and that way you stay responsible for your own thingsIm very organized, hes a scrambler. Jim also shared that, We also dont ride togethershe likes to stop more. They like to ride at their own pace and then meet at camp to share the evening together, but they also make a point to interact with the group. Toni-Anne remarked, I think socially you could miss out on the connections you make with the other people while Jim added, As a couple you really have to focus on interacting with the rest of the group.Janet & Oliver Experiencing their first TDA tour togetherJanet and Ollie from New Zealand are active people whove been thrilled every time we encounter some rough gravel roads. They have never been on a long camping expedition like this before, so unlike Jim and Toni-Anne, they were stepping into more uncharted territory. You have to know each others strengths and weaknesses, Janet shared. She is a stronger climber but Ollie is faster on the descents so they ride at their pace in the more hilly terrain and but otherwise ride together. Ollie added that, you learn to recognize when your partner is struggling physically or emotionally and you try to support each other. And lots of stops for ice cream and cold drinks! Janet added.Do you have tips on cycling or camping with your significant other? Do you ride together? Do you have separate tents? What is the best thing about traveling as a couple? I only touched the surface of this topic, so please share your tips and advice in the comments below.RELATEDTOURSouth American EpicThis challenging expedition offers you the best opportunity to explore the vastness and diversity of South America by bike. In keeping with the TDA... Related Posts:Leave a Comment for "What Is It Like For A Couple Joining A Camping Expedition with TDA Global Cycling?" Cancel reply

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CyclistPro Log: All the cycling action from the Olympics so farWelcome back to another edition of Pro Log. Were only a few days into the Olympics but the events have been coming thick and fast for cycling, with medals already dished out in time-trials and mountain biking. Related Posts Five of the best cycling moments from the Tokyo Olympics Who are the British cyclists competing at the Paris 2024 Olympics? Paris 2024 Olympics Cycling: Events, schedule, TV guide and everything you need to know Pauline Ferrand-Prvot, Tom Pidcock win XC MTB goldPauline Ferrand-Prvot in completed XCO #MountainBike races this season:1st1st1st1st1st1st1st1st1st Unstoppable. pic.twitter.com/lIrbhdUqzN INEOS Grenadiers (@INEOSGrenadiers) July 28, 2024 Pauline Ferrand-Prvot has finally added an Olympic gold medal to her glistening palmars after dominating the womens mountain bike race. The Frenchwoman began to distance her competitors on the second lap and soon built an insurmountable gap, winning by almost three minutes and roared on by a home crowd.This is her last Olympic mountain bike race as she is reportedly switching her focus to the road with a view to racing the Tour de France Femmes in 2025. Behind Ferrand-Prvot, the United States Haley Batten took home the silver medal while Jenny Rissveds of Sweden claimed bronze. It was a tough fourth place for the Netherlands Puck Pieterse, who had long been riding in the silver medal position until a puncture dashed her medal hopes. Great Britains Evie Richards finished fifth. French rider Loana Lecomte crashed heavily on a downhill section and was knocked unconscious as her bike landed on top of her. It was later reported that she had regained consciousness and was taken off the course on a stretcher. A spokesperson for Team France said she suffered concussion and facial trauma but it would not be serious in the end. Alex Broadway/Getty ImagesIn the mens event, Great Britains Tom Pidcock successfully defended his Olympic title. It was a thrilling race that saw the 24-year-old puncture out of the leading group, emerge in ninth spot and and ride his way back into contention.He saw off a strong challenge from home favourite Victor Koretsky and the two came together on the final lap. The trees in the middle of the course diverged the racing line in two, with Pidcock taking the left side and Koretsky the right. Pidcock came out in front and the two made contact but neither went down.Pidcock won gold as the crowd booed. This quickly turned to cheers when Koretsky came home for silver. South Africas Alan Hatherly completed the podium.Grace Brown time-trials to victory, Anna Henderson wins silver AUSTRALIA'S FIRST GOLD OF #Paris2024 Congratulations to cyclist Grace Brown who has won the Women's Individual Time Trial our first-ever Olympic medal in this event. #AllezAUS | @AusCycling pic.twitter.com/6kbTijHlFo AUS Olympic Team (@AUSOlympicTeam) July 27, 2024 On the slippery roads of Paris, Australias Grace Brown would set a blistering pace on her way to a gold medal in the womens time-trial. Many riders crashed along the 32.4km route, with Belgiums Lotte Kopecky hitting the ground and the American Taylor Knibb coming down three times.Great Britains Anna Henderson stayed upright and won the silver medal. Bronze went to the United States Chloe Dygert, who lost a bit of time owing to a fall on a slippery corner.Speaking after winning her silver medal, Henderson said, I burst into tears when I found out I was second. I cant stop smiling. Im over the moon.This is Browns final season as a professional, the FDJ-Suez rider having announced in June her plan to retire at the end of the 2024 season.Remco Evenepoel wins mens time-trialUCI CyclingIn the mens time-trial, Belgiums Remco Evenepoel sped to victory. This comes after securing a podium in the Tour de France and taking an individual time-trial stage win.Evenepoel, who has won National, European and World Championships in the time-trial, unseated Italian Filippo Ganna at the top of the standings to take the Olympic gold medal.Ganna held on to second to claim the silver medal as Belgian Wout van Aert finished third for the bronze. It was heartbreak for Great Britains Josh Tarling who looked to be on track for a podium position before a front-wheel puncture damaged his hopes. He finished fourth overall, just two seconds behind Van Aert.See you next week. Related Posts Five of the best cycling moments from the Tokyo Olympics Who are the British cyclists competing at the Paris 2024 Olympics? Paris 2024 Olympics Cycling: Events, schedule, TV guide and everything you need to know The post Pro Log: All the cycling action from the Olympics so far appeared first on Cyclist.

Women's cycling has been on a steeply upward trajectory in recent years. One of the clearest signs of the growing interest in the sport is the rise of the Tour de France Femmes, which in 2024, will depart from across the border in Rotterdam, Netherlands.One of those Dutch riders hoping to impress o...