Alexey Lutsenko has secured the overall victory at the 2024 Giro d'Abruzzo as Pavel Sivakov took victory on the final stage.Six riders went clear early, among them the talented young climbers, Jan Christen and Matthew Riccitello. With over 60km still to go however, they'd already been caught by the...

A group of Dutch cycling experts and companies which offer services ranging from cycle route design to bicycle parking solutions have just finished up a four-day trade mission to Ireland. The Dutch Cycling Trade Mission met with stakeholders across the transport sector, including the National Transport Authority, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, Irish Rail, Dublin Chamber, Dublin City Council, South Dublin County Council, and Cork City Council. Dutch Ambassador to Ireland, Maaike van Koldam, said: “The goals of this Cycling Trade Mission are to develop relations with new and existing partners and to intensify the fast-growing economic partnership between the Netherlands and Ireland.” “In recent years, local politicians from Dublin, Cork and across Ireland have come to the Netherlands to learn how cycling has become an integral part of creating a sustainable transportation system,” she said. Ambassador van Koldam added: “As Ireland ramps up its spending on cycling projects and works to create the network of 3,500km of cycling routes, we see huge potential in Dutch businesses using their expertise to cater to Irish needs, thus bringing our countries even closer as we travel along the road to a more sustainable future.” The trade mission included 16 Dutch businesses which are described as operating in various areas of the cycling sector, including bicycle suppliers, providers of bike parking solutions, companies which provide technological solutions, and providers of infrastructure design and planning services. During the four-day trip, the Dutch Ambassador to Ireland, Maaike van Koldam, said that members of the Mission met with key organisations, including the Department of Transport, the National Transport Authority, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, Irish Rail and Dublin Chamber. The trade mission was arranged by the Embassy of the Netherlands to Ireland, the Netherlands Enterprise Agency, the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management and the Dutch Cycling Embassy. Commenting on the situation in Cork, Deputy Ambassador of the Netherlands to Ireland, Nora Dessing, said: “Right now, road transport accounts for 29% of emissions in Cork city. We know that there are major plans to expand cycling infrastructure in Cork, and the NTA’s strategy targets an increase in the number of annual cycling trips to 19.5 million, as well as the development of large primary, secondary, inter-urban and greenway cycle networks.” The Deputy Ambassador added: “As cycling becomes ever more vital in transforming Cork’s transportation system, there will be an enhanced need for companies which can provide the equipment and develop and operate the necessary infrastructure. Smart Mobility will also be vital, and Dutch businesses with cutting-edge skills and solutions could be crucial in making this change a success for everyone.” Margot Daris, a project manager with the Dutch Cycling Embassy, said: “When you look at the NTA’s Walking and Cycling Index 2023, you can see that though just 15% of people across Ireland’s largest cities cycle at least once a week, more than double that percentage – a third of those surveyed – would like to cycle more.” “As the cycling infrastructure expands in Ireland, cycling is going to be crucial to more and more Irish people. The need is there, the interest is there, and Dutch cycling businesses are perfectly placed to play an essential role in making these aspirations a reality,” Daris said.

In a week where he's been heavily rumoured with a transfer to Bahrain - Victorious, Lenny Martinez has impressed again, taking a thrilling and dramatic victory at the Classic Grand Besançon Doubs.Six riders attacked early to form the day's breakaway. Among them, four French riders, a Spaniard and a...

This week's Reader's Rig comes from Luke in England's picturesque Peak District, who shares the Singular Gryphon Mk 3 he built up to be able to experience more corners of the UK by bike. Get to know Luke and his steel all-terrain rig here... The post Reader’s Rig: Luke’s Singular Gryphon Mk 3 appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Crashes and safety within the peloton are a hot topic within the peloton at the moment, especially since the mass crash at Itzulia Basque Country. For INEOS Grenadiers chairman Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the time is now to fully address the issue. "In Formula 1, when Ayrton Senna had his fatal crash 30 year...

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Changes to a Liveable Neighbourhood design appear to have scrapped a previous plan to install a protected cycle lane on a busy road, and have been described as “radically scaled back” and “simply dangerous” by local cyclists

After making a surprise return to racing at Paris-Roubaix last Sunday, Tom Pidcock is still feeling the effects of the French cobbles as he prepares for Amstel Gold Race this weekend.Twice a podium finisher at Amstel Gold Race, Pidcock finished third last year. Playing coy on his hopes in 2024 howev...