The Vuelta a Espaa has entered it's final week and has not slowed down in any way. This Thursday's stage was rather wild and stage 19 should see the GC fight explode once again. We preview another difficult day with a summit finish on the Alto de Moncalvillo.The riders head east and stage 19 is an...

CyclistCycling autumn Classics 2024: Canadian and Italian race dates, details and live TV guideGrand Tour season is almost over, and that means only one thing: its time to get excited about the autumn Classics! Okay its not as exciting as the spring Classics but the late season one-day races come thick and fast after the Vuelta a Espaa and include the final Monument of the season, Il Lombardia.For many, the Race of the Falling Leaves doesnt come close to the excitement of the Hell of the North and co. but its still high level, entertaining and important racing.Below weve put together a rundown of the ones to watch with the key details and well update it with more info as it comes in.What actually are the autumn Classics?Tim de Waele/Getty ImagesWhile the spring Classics are an easily defined set of early season races including cobbles and gravel, which include most of the Monuments, the autumn Classics are a bit of a hodge-podge of late-season one-day races.The headline act is the set of Italian Classics that lead up to and include Il Lombardia, though the two Canadian races have been popular with fans and riders since they entered the fray.For the purposes of this guide, were also going to include the sprinkling of one-day races in Belgium, France, Germany and Japan as well as the European and World Championships road races, because they fit the bill. Related Posts Classic climb: Muro di Sormano, Il Lombardias crown jewel Classic climb: Madonna del Ghisallo, a holy institution of Il Lombardia In praise of Il Lombardia and the Monuments Cycling spring Classics 2024: Race dates, Monuments, cobbles and live TV guide Guide to the 2024 autumn Classics: The races, distances, previous winner and live TV guideDetails are subject to change as information from race organisers and broadcasters becomes availableBemer Cyclassics (men)When: 8th September 2024Where: Hamburg, GermanyDistance: 198.5kmMost wins: Elia Viviani (three)Bemer Cyclassics 2023 winners: Mas Pedersen (Lidl-Trek)Live TV coverage: Discovery+GP de FourmiesWhen: 8th September 2024Where: Fourmies, FranceDistance: 197.6km; 128.8kmMost wins: Albert Barthelemy, Jean-Luc Vandenbroucke (three); No repeat womens winnersGP de Fourmies 2023 winners: Tim Merlier (Soudal-QuickStep), Marta Lach (Ceratizit-WNT)Live TV coverage: GP Industria & Artigianato (men)When: 8th September 2024Where: Larciano, ItalyDistance: 196.3kmMost wins: Franco Bitossi (three)GP Industria & Artigianato 2023 winner: Ben Healy (EF Education-EasyPost)Live TV coverage: Coppa Sabatini (men)When: 12th September 2024Where: Larciano, ItalyDistance: TBCMost wins: Sonny Colbrelli and eight others (two)Coppa Sabatini 2023 winner: Marc Hirschi (UAE Team Emirates)Live TV coverage: Dario Belingheri/Getty ImagesGrand Prix Cycliste de Qubec (men)When: 13th September 2024Where: Qubec, CanadaDistance: 201.6kmMost wins: Michael Matthews, Peter Sagan, Simon Gerrans (two)GP Qubec 2023 winner: Arnaud De Lie (Lotto-Dstny)Live TV coverage: Discovery+European ChampionshipsWhen: 15th September 2024Where: Limburg, BelgiumDistance: 222.8km; 161kmMost wins: No repeat winnersEuropean Championships 2023 winners: Christophe Laporte (France); Mischa Bredewold (Netherlands)Live TV coverage: Discovery+Grand Prix Cycliste de Montral (men)When: 15th September 2024Where: Montral, CanadaDistance: 209.1kmMost wins: Greg Van Avermaet (two)GP Montral 2023 winner: Adam Yates (UAE Team Emirates)Live TV coverage: Discovery+GP de Wallonie (men)When: 18th September 2024Where: Wallonia, BelgiumDistance: TBCMost wins: Nick Nuyens, Adolph Braeckeveldt (three)GP de Wallonie 2023 winner: Gonzalo Serrano (Movistar)Live TV coverage: Super 8 Classic (men)When: 21st September 2024Where: Haacht, BelgiumDistance: TBCMost wins: Frans Verbeeck, Ludo Peeters, Willem Peeters, Wiebren Veenstra, Herman Vrijders (two)Super 8 Classic 2023 winner: Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck)Live TV coverage: Dario Belingheri/Getty ImagesWorld ChampionshipsWhen: 29th September 2024Where: Zurich, SwitzerlandDistance: 274.1km; 154.1kmMost wins: Alfredo Binda, scar Freire, Rik Van Steenbergen, Eddy Merckx, Peter Sagan (three); Jeannie Longo (five)World Championships 2023 winners: Mathieu van der Poel (Netherlands), Lotte Kopecky (Belgium)Live TV coverage: Discovery+Mnsterland Giro (men)When: 3rd October 2024Where: Mnsterland, GermanyDistance: 205.2kmMost wins: Andr Greipel, Jos van Emden, Marcel Kittel (two)Mnsterland Giro 2023 winners: Per Strand Hagenes (Jumbo-Visma)Live TV coverage:Giro dellEmiliaWhen: 5th October 2024Where: Bologna, ItalyDistance: TBCMost wins: Costante Girardengo (five); Elisa Longo Borghini (three)Giro dellEmilia 2023 winners: Primo Rogli (Jumbo-Visma); Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig (FDJ-Suez)Live TV coverage: Discovery+Paris-Tours (men)When: 6th October 2024Where: FranceDistance: TBCMost wins: Erik Zabel, Guido Reybrouck, Paul Maye, Gustaaf Danneels (three)Paris-Tours 2023 winners: Riley Sheehan (Israel-Premier Tech)Live TV coverage:+Coppa Bernocchi (men)When: 7th October 2024Where: Legnano, ItalyDistance: 174.2kmMost wins: Danilo Napolitano (three)Coppa Bernocchi 2023 winners: Wout van Aert (Jumbo-Visma)Live TV coverage: Discovery+Tre Valli VaresineWhen: 8th October 2024Where: Varese, ItalyDistance: TBCMost wins: Giuseppe Saronni, Gianni Motta (four); No repeat womens winnerTre Valli Varesine 2023 winners: Ilan Van Wilder (Soudal-QuickStep); Liane Lippert (Movistar)Live TV coverage: Discovery+Gran Piemonte (men)When: 10th October 2024Where: Piedmont, ItalyDistance: TBCMost wins: Gino Bartali, Aldo Bini, Costante Girardengo, Fiorenzo Magni, Giovanni Gerbi (three)Gran Piemonte 2023 winners: Andrea Bagioli (Soudal-QuickStep)Live TV coverage: Discovery+Il Lombardia (men)When: 12th October 2024Where: Lombardy, ItalyDistance: TBCMost wins: Fausto Coppi (five)Il Lombardia 2023 winners: Tadej Pogaar (UAE Team Emirates)Live TV coverage: Discovery+Giro del Veneto (men)When: 16th October 2024Where: Veneto, ItalyDistance: TBCMost wins: Costante Girardengo (four)Giro del Veneto 2023 winners: Dorian Godon (AG2R-Citroen)Live TV coverage:Japan Cup (men)When: 20th October 2024Where: Utsunomiya, JapanDistance: TBCMost wins: Claudio Chiappucci, Sergio Barbero (three)Japan Cup 2023 winners: Rui Costa (Intermarch-Circus-Wanty)Live TV coverage: Veneto Classic (men)When: 20th October 2924Where: Veneto, ItalyDistance: TBCMost wins: No repeat winnersVeneto Classic 2023 winners: Davide Formolo (UAE Team Emirates)Live TV coverage: Related Posts Classic climb: Muro di Sormano, Il Lombardias crown jewel Classic climb: Madonna del Ghisallo, a holy institution of Il Lombardia In praise of Il Lombardia and the Monuments Cycling spring Classics 2024: Race dates, Monuments, cobbles and live TV guide The post Cycling autumn Classics 2024: Canadian and Italian race dates, details and live TV guide appeared first on Cyclist.

The UCI Rankings update of this week mostly follows the results of the Renewi Tour, however there have not been any meaningful changes. Tadej Pogacar and the podium of the Tour de France remain in the first three spots of the standings.You can check the previous update. Tadej Pogacar remains in fir...

UPDATED September 5, 2024BY Olha KurochkinaINTrans-Europa no comments Warsaw: Risen From The AshesOlha Kurochkina joined the TDA Global Cycling team in early 2023 as Office Manager. In this piece, she takes a personal look back at Warsaw, one of the first places she ended up after fleeing the war in Ukraine.Among our dearest alumni there will definitely be people who can better depict the wonderful city of Warsaw. Im sure many of our riders have been there before and some new cyclists will visit the city next summer on the 2025 Trans-Europa Cycling Tour. However, I would like to share my personal impressions of the capital of Poland and pay credit to those amazing people who supported my family and I in the darkest days of my life. When fleeing from the war in Ukraine, I found myself in Warsaw in March, 2022, and lived there until July, when I moved to Canada. I found such great support, and on behalf of many, many Ukrainians, I want to thank this great country, and most important, its citizens, who were one of the first to lend a helping hand to their neighbours in need.Having been neither a tourist nor a permanent resident, I was shown the city in the way it is seen by the Varsovians, people who love their city wholeheartedly. It was one of my last days in Poland when my good friend, a noble Warszawiak (Varsovian in Polish) took me for a walking tour around his favourite places in the city and literally infected me with the love and respect for a city which was almost totally destroyed in WWII. It was rebuilt very quickly and has now become one of the most modern, digital and fast-growing cities of Eastern Europe.Syrenka, the mermaid of WarsawSo, let us dismount our bikes for a while, and explore Syrenkas favourite spots (Syrena, the mermaid, is a symbol of Warsaw and features prominently in its coat of arms and is a poetic or symbolic way of referring to the city). If you would like to see the city by bike (they call a bicycle rover), that is also great idea. The biking lanes are great and are almost everywhere in the city.Palace of Culture and ScienceRest assured, wherever you go in Warsaw, you will be able to see the towering Palace of Culture and Science. When I first visited Warsaw, I called it the Polish Mona Lisa no matter where you go in the city, its always there, looking at you! Locals hate it. No surprise, as it was a gift from the Soviet Union to Poland to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Peoples Republic of Poland. The design was inspired by Soviet architecture, particularly the Stalinist style. So the best way to escape its imposing presence is to go to the top of the building itself. On the 30th floor, theres an observation deck that offers spectacular panoramic views of Warsaw and its surroundings. Its a popular spot for both tourists and locals so its better to make a reservation beforehand but with the price of less than $7, its totally worth it.Anytime I talk to friends who are going to Warsaw I make them promise that they will visit my favourite bar in the whole universe! It is called Piana Vyshnia (Drunk Cherry) and offers only a single product the most delicious cherry liqueur you ever tried. The atmosphere is exquisite and very special to my heart as it is a famous Ukrainian brand, with locations all over Western Europe. I, personally, made a solid contribution to their prosperity, taking all my friends and colleagues to their location in Warsaw. When I was moving to Canada, I had to sacrifice some stuff in my baggage to fit in a of couple of bottles as well as a pair of marvellous crystal glasses, which are a signature souvenir from this bar. My sincerest advice is to pay a visit to Piana Vyshnia whenever youre in Warsaw, Budapest, Bratislava or Vilnius. Just do it! (And grab a bottle for me if you are from Ontario, Ill pay you double the price).If you would like to refresh after couple of glasses at the Drunk Cherry (you will never stop at just one), my recommendation would be to take the 107 or 520 bus (the public transport in Warsaw is great and cheap) and visit my favourite Lazienki (Royal Baths) Park.Lazienki PalaceIf you prefer walking, that is also a good option. It wont take more than 40 minutes. You can also use your bike to get there, but you cant ride inside the park. Wander away from the main paths and discover secluded spots like the Amphitheatre, the Old Orangery, and the beautiful Chinese Garden. In summer, free Chopin concerts are held by the parks famous statue, offering a cultural escape in the heart of nature. Admission to park is free but you might want to delve deeper into history of this enchanting place and visit some exhibitions with a package ticket for $20.Warsaw Uprising MuseumIn my life there have been several places I visited which were really unforgettable. Two of them are in Poland. The first is Auscwitz-Birkenau, not far from another amazing city of Krakow, which truly deserves a separate blog. The second is located in Warsaw, out of the Old Citys touristic spots. Im talking about the Warsaw Uprising Museum. Both of them, to my mind, are absolute must-visits for every human being in order to confront the uncomfortable truths about human nature, society and the capacity for cruelty. It serves as a call to action to promote tolerance, human rights and dignity for all. The Warsaw Uprising Museum is a deeply moving and essential stop for anyone seeking to understand the citys history.It is dedicated to the 1944 uprising against the Nazi occupation. The museum offers a powerful, immersive experience through multimedia exhibits, artifacts, and personal stories that detail the bravery and resilience of the Polish resistance. While it cant exactly be called a hidden gem, it often gets overlooked by those who focus solely on Warsaws historical old town. The museum serves as both a memorial and a reminder of the citys indomitable spirit. I was most impressed by watching the video of all the destruction from the birds eye view. By the end of the war, approximately 85% of Warsaw had been destroyed. The Old Town, a symbol of Warsaws heritage, was almost completely levelled. Together with the bitterness that I felt, I came out of the Museum with an after-taste of hope. I saw a beautiful city, its people, and their beauty. While significant portions of Warsaw were restored by the 1970s and 1980s, the process of rebuilding, renovating, and modernizing the city has continued into the present day. Warsaws transformation from a war-torn city to a thriving capital is one of the most remarkable urban recovery stories in modern history. This gives me the optimism and aspiration that one day we can expect resurrection for my native Ukraine.Warsaw sunsetTo get away from these heavy thoughts, lets hop on the #20 streetcar (we call it tram in Europe) that will take you straight to the Old Town and the banks of the Vistula River. Have some patience not to get off right there and cross the river at sunset to experience a marvellous view to the city, with its castles, museums and modern skyscrapers. I saw it thanks to a friend of mine and will stay with me forever. Since you are now already in the district of Praga Pnoc, you might want to have a good stroll around it. Its one of the oldest districts in Warsaw, known for its unique character, vibrant arts scene, and historical significance. Unlike much of Warsaw, Praga Pnoc largely survived the destruction of World War II, allowing visitors to experience a more authentic pre-war atmosphere. Depending on your preferences and time available, you may enjoy the Museum of Neon, visit Praga Park and Zoo, go shopping at Michaowski Bazaar, or relax on the beach. Just make sure to ask locals where the name Praga came from. Youll be surprised, I promise (nothing in common with Prague).Above all the incredible places and experiences, what truly left an indelible mark on my heart were the people I met. The warmth, kindness, and unwavering support of the Varsovians turned a difficult chapter in my life into one filled with hope and resilience. Warsaws story is one of triumph over adversity, a spirit embodied by its citizens who welcomed me with open arms during my darkest days. As you explore this remarkable city, take a moment to connect with the people who call it home. Walk the streets, bike the lanes and listen to their stories their histories are intertwined with the citys very fabric. I am certain that, like me, you will find it impossible to remain indifferent to the citys charm and the strength of its people. When you do, please share your impressions with me. Oh, and a bottle of Drunk Cherry too, of course.RELATEDTOURTrans-EuropaJoin us on this spectacular 2 1/2 month cycling adventure across Europe. The route passes through eleven countries, starting in Tallinn and finishing... Related Posts:Leave a Comment for "Warsaw: Risen From The Ashes" Cancel reply

Stage 18 precedes two mountain days and the final time trial. For many riders in the race this is the final opportunity to win a stage. We can expect all kinds of riders ranging from sprinters to climbers to go after this unique opportunity to raise hands and celebrate a triumph in the Maetzu - Parq...

2023 Worlds Ben HealyThe team to represent Ireland at the UCI Road World Championships in Zurich has been named.24 Irish athletes will contest the 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling World Championships in Zurich. The championships will run from Saturday 21st to Sunday 29th of September.All athletes are listed alphabetically.Men Elite SquadEddie DunbarBen HealyConn McDunphyArchie RyanWomen Elite SquadMegan ArmitageFiona ManganCaoimhe OBrienMen Under 23 SquadDean HarveyJamie MeehanLiam OBrienAdam RaffertyDarren RaffertyMen Junior SquadPatrick CaseySeth DunwoodyDavid GaffneyConor MurphyCal TuttyWomen Junior SquadLucy Bnzet MinnsAine DohertyAliyah RaffertyPara-cycling SquadKatie-George Dunlevy (VI Stoker)Josephine Healion (VI Stoker)Linda Kelly (Pilot)Eve McCrystal (Pilot)Ireland has a strong cohort of riders competing across various age categories.Eddie Dunbar and Darren Rafferty are both coming to the World Championships off the back of a very successful outings at the Vuelta a Espana. The three-week race saw Rafferty make his Grand Tour debut and Dunbar get his first Grand Tour stage win on Stage 11.Ben Healy will be hoping to continue his very strong year in these World Championships. He had an incredibly strong showing in the Tour de France, followed by narrowly missing out on an Olympic medal in the Road Race in Paris.Megan Armitage heads to the championships following a strong performance in Paris when she made her Olympic debut in the Womens Road Race. She put in an excellent performance at the Games where she was hampered by a crash, shell be looking leave her mark on the world stage at these championships.In the Para-cycling Katie-George Dunlevy will be looking to add to her recent success. She claimed her third consecutive Womens B Individual Time Trial Paralympic title at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. She will be looking to retain her World title with pilot Linda Kelly. Josephine Healion will be looking to build on what was an incredible Paralympic debut with a strong performance at the championships. Pilot Eve McCrystal has already dubbed Healion as a rising star within the sport.The post Irish Team Named Ahead of UCI Road and Para-cycling World Championships 2024 appeared first on IrishCyclingNews.com | Irish Cycling News | IrishCycling.

Team Cofidis was almost unusually extremely active on this year's transfer market. Nine new faces will wear the iconic red-white jerseys with star signings of Dylan Teuns, Alex Aranburu and Emanuel Buchmann who are to replace departures of Guillaume Martin and Axel Zingle.But you can't have the team...

Rs na mBan 2024 Stage 2 Full Results & Photos Ras na mBan 5/9/2024Stage 2 Portlaoise MountrathIrelands Caoimhe OBrien (on left) reaches out to her teammate and race leader Mia Griffin after beating her in a photofiinish to win todays stage into MountrathPic : Lorraine OSullivanOBrien Powers to Stage 2 Victory in County LaoisDouble delight for DAS-Hutchinson Brother UK with second stage win in two days.Irish rider Caoimhe OBrien secured an impressive win in todays second stage of Rs na mBan 2024, narrowly edging ahead of teammate and magenta jersey wearer Mia Griffin in a photo finish in Mountrath.British rider Abigail Miller of Tofauti Everyone Active rounded out the podium in third place, following a tough stage in County Laois that featured the fearsome first category ascent of The Cut.Griffins second place ensured she retained her lead at the top of the general classification by virtue of positional countback over the first two stages, with OBrien tied on time after picking up bonus seconds at both the finish and intermediate sprint.The days started with riders gathering in Portlaoise for a ceremonial start at the Laois County Council offices, before proceeding to tackle the 104 kilometre long stage, held in dry but cool conditions.The category one climb of The Cut in the Slieve Bloom mountains dominated the stage profile, with few early attempts made to establish a breakaway from a peloton heavily controlled by Team Aalborg Sparekassen Danmark.Once on the 7.4 kilometre long ascent however, DAS-Hutchinson-Brother UK took over at the front of the race, intent on extending Lucy Lees margin at the top of the Queen of the Mountains classification. Defending champion Manon de Boer of NWVG-Uplus remained in close attention, with the fierce pace causing numerous riders to get distanced from the head of the race.By the summit just 23 riders remained at the front, with Lee repeating yesterdays QOM results by taking the maximum points ahead of De Boer, extending her lead at the top of the IVCA Wicklow 200 Queen of the Mountains classification going into stage three.A fast and technical descent from The Cut followed, with those 23 riders of favourites and classification leaders establishing a gap of over two minutes on the next group on the road.With 39 kilometres remaining, the lead group entered Mountrath for the start of the finishing circuit, with the first passage over the line doubling up as the location of the days intermediate sprint for time bonuses. De Boer crossed the line ahead of sisters Caoimhe and Aoife OBrien, each taking three, two and one bonus seconds respectively.A cagey final ensued, with no team taking meaningful control of the lead group, allowing the chasers to close the gap to just over one minute.In the closing kilometres, however, DAS-Hutchinson-Brother UK re-enacted yesterdays finale with QOM leader Lee joining Frankie Hall in setting the pace on the front, leading out Griffin, with OBrien on her wheel going into the final corner. Both those riders launched their sprints with 200 metres to go, with OBrien coming off Griffins wheel with perfect timing to secure a first Rs na mBan stage victory by the slenderest of margins.The pair head into tomorrow tied on time at the top of the General Classification, with Griffin wearing the magenta jersey thanks to higher individual placings over the two stages.The Olympian also retains the lead of the Cycling Ireland Points classification, and the Kilkenny County Council Best Irish Rider classification, with OBrien taking over the Sport Ireland Best Young Rider jersey.Tomorrow sees a new stage for Rs na mBan, with riders taking on a 104 kilometre route from Kilkenny to Gorey in County Wexford, featuring two categorised climbs and 1206 metres of elevation gain, the most of any stage of this years race.Photos by Lorraine OSullivan [See image gallery at www.irishcyclingnews.com] Stage Results & ClassificationsThe post Rs na mBan 2024 Stage 2 Full Results & Photos appeared first on IrishCyclingNews.com | Irish Cycling News | IrishCycling.

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The UCI Rankings have seen a few changes towards the top of the standings when it comes to the teams. Whilst UAE Team Emirates continue to extend the lead, Soudal - Quick-Step have descended from third to fifth, overtaken by Lidl-Trek and INEOS Grenadiers.You can check the previous update. Tim Well...