UPDATED March 23, 2026 BY Miles MacDonald IN Company no comments A Blast From The Past: Miles And His Racing BikeWe all have a back story, a past before we hooked up with Henry Golds crazy concept of crossing continents on a bicycle. Part of our Operations Manager, Miles MacDonalds pre-TDA history includes a touch of competitive cycling.The Junior (18 and under) Canadian National Cycling team (above) departed Ottawa airport in early September 1993, flying to a Canadian military airbase near Lahr, Germany on a Canadian Defense Force flight. The base, a cold war relic, would be shut, at least for Canadian troops a few years later. For the team, including myself, the base was our first destination in Europe and despite the oddity of seeing vehicles driving around with Canadian license plates, we had arrived.If you are not a hockey player in Canada, or maybe a figure skater, then your national sports organization has a tight budget. We had gotten onto this flight for I would assume nothing, the drawback being the scheduling was a bit tight. Descending the stairs from the plane down to the tarmac, our bicycles, in cardboard boxes, awaited us. At that point it was a race to open the boxes, put our bicycles together, get changed into cycling gear, and ride towards the start line of our first race, the Pepsi Lite Challenge, a Junior World Cup 6-day stage race in the Black Forest region of Germany.Miles, the YoungerThe first stage of the race was an evening criterium in the center of the town of Lahr. After cycling to the start line, with our team support vehicle following behind, our impatient coach honking the horn most of the way, we waited nervously with anticipation for the start of the race. First though there was the word passing through the local crowd, as well as the riders, that the world cycling championships happening on the same day in Norway, had finished, with a young Lance Armstrong claiming the title.The sun lowered in the sky, and the organizers positioned cars with headlights turned towards the corners of the course for extra light, the start gun went off and away we went. Criteriums are short and fast, at least short by road race standards, usually not more than an hour long. In America they remain one of the most popular forms of bike racing due to the ease of watching for spectators. In Europe they are enjoyed by the locals as well for this reason, but they are treated more as show than serious cycling, and the epic road races of the continent are what every cyclist dreams of winning. That doesnt make criteriums any easier though.Our team was 6 riders and none of us had experience racing in Europe. We had performed well during the year in North America to make the Canadian team, with national champions and World Cup stage race winners in the group. For all that though, everything about being in Europe felt fresh, exciting and foreign. Maybe due to the adrenaline of our recent arrival, all of us were towards the front of the race, with many attacks flying up the road, my teammate Guillaume from Quebec jumped into a breakaway, and when another rider attacked to try and bridge up to the lead group I jumped on his wheel and followed him up to the leaders.As the local crowd cheered us on, and the sky grew completely dark, with the roads illuminated only by the street lamps and car headlights, our breakaway raced on towards the last lap, and it became apparent we would succeed in staying away from the main peloton. Unfortunately for myself and Guillaume, neither of us could sprint very well, and so as we rounded the last bend and headed for the finish line, I pretty much went backwards and finished 4th, while Guillaume managed 2nd.All in all, after being on a plane across the Atlantic Ocean only hours earlier and now taking 2 out of the top 4 spots in the first stage of the race, we were feeling pretty good about ourselves. Our coach wasnt quite as impressed. Meet Yury Kashirin. Russian, Olympic gold medalist as a cyclist with the Soviet Union team time trial squad in the 1980 Moscow Olympics. He was also the winner of the U.K.s prestigious Milk Race in 1979 and 1982 and later coached the gold medal winning Soviet team time trial squad in the 1988 Barcelona Olympics, the last Olympics to fly the CCCP flag.Yury was distinctly underwhelmed, with 2 out of 4 riders in the breakaway we still hadnt managed to win, and that wasnt something to celebrate. Regardless, the main goal of our European racing excursion was preparation for the upcoming world championships in Australia, and Yury felt pressure to get results, and to whip us into Soviet style shape for the world stage. So, he did what he would have done with his Soviet era teams, and told us to cycle the 40 km in the dark to our hotel, in the direction of Freiburg. The crisp dark air enveloped us as we cycled, with only the team cars headlights to illuminate our way.Related Posts:Leave a Comment for "A Blast From The Past: Miles And His Racing Bike" Cancel reply

CyclistRonde van Brugge 2026 preview: Route, favourites, how to watch and start listBetween the hills and cobbles, the sprinters have a moment of serenity this week with the newly-named Ronde van Brugge. Set to take place on Wednesday 25th March (men) and Thursday 26th March (women), this Belgian Classic will offer the fast men and women a shot at glory in the WorldTours quickest Classic.Although it may seem like a new kid on the block, the Ronde van Brugge has changed name and format more times than you can shake a stick at it. It started life in 1977 as a three-day race known as the Driedaagse De Panne, then transitioned to a one-day race in 2018 under the Brugge-De Panne guise. In 2026, itll be known as the Ronde van Brugge for the first time.Owing to the new name, the route now focuses on the tourist hotspot of Bruges, mixing the old city centre with the cobblestone roads surrounding urban Bruges. A sprint is likely, but a sprinkling of pav could animate the race in its new form.While the parcours is completely different to the seaside finale adopted by Brugge-De Panne, the sprinters are keen to return to Brugge this week, with Jasper Philipsen, Lara Gillespie, Elisa Balsamo and Arnaud De Lie among the starters. Related Posts A history of cycling in 6 objects at the Koers Museum, Flanders Volta a Catalunya 2026 preview: Route, favourites, how to watch and start list Cycling Spring Classics 2026: Race dates, Monuments, cobbles and live TV guide Ronde van Brugge 2026 key informationXavier PereyronDate: Mens Wednesday 25th March; Womens Thursday 26th MarchStart: Brugge, BelgiumFinish: Brugge, BelgiumDistance: Mens 202.9km; Womens 143.8kmTelevision coverage: TNT Sports, Sporza, Max, FloBikesPrevious winners: Mens Juan Sebastin Molano (UAE Team Emirates XRG); Womens Lorena Wiebes (SD Worx-Protime)Ronde van Brugge 2026 routeBoth races will begin in Brugess historic Markt. From there, theyll make a big detour to the south of Bruges, passing through Torhout and Beernem. As they navigate the eastern outskirts, the peloton will cross the cobbled sector of Brieversweg. This 1.8km-long street looks relatively simple for Classics standards, but itll still test the groups legs.The final half of both races take place on a smaller circuit covering Brugess eastern and northern periphery. The men will cover two laps of the 60km loop, while the women will do one lap. This means the mens route will include 5.4km of cobbles in comparison to the womens tamer 3.6km.The arrival into Bruges is straightforward, with the sprint expected near the Ezelpoort. This takes the men;s race to a total distance of 202km, with just 400m elevation gain, and 143km for the women.Ronde van Brugge 2026 favouritesLuc Claessen/Getty ImagesDont let the cobbles fool you, the Ronde van Brugge is definitely one for the sprinters. Since weve moved slightly inland, the crosswinds will also play less of a role than usual.Jasper Philipsen will start as the out-and-out favourite in 2026. A two-time winner of this race when it finished in De Panne, Philipsen is one of the fastest finishers in the world and he boasts a well-drilled leadout train at his Alpecin-Premier Tech squad. While the start of the season appeared rocky for the Belgian, he looked strong last week, having bounced back to win Nokere Koerse in a hectic bunch sprint.Dylan Groenewegen has been smashing the one-day races as of late. Just last week, he claimed two one-day wins at Koksije Classic and the GP Jean-Pierre Monser, triumphing in a bunch sprint at both. His Unibet-Rose Rockets squad will be highly motivated to keep this momentum going, and maybe even claim a first WorldTour victory.As for other names, Pavel Bittner of Picnic-PostNL is a reliable finisher, even if his 2026 record lacks a victory. Luke Lamperti was on cracking form a fortnight ago, which suggests hell have the legs to contest a podium finish in Belgium on Wednesday. Arnaud De Lie will also be eagre to get a big result ahead of his big Flemish objectives.Cyclists ratings: Mens race: Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck): Dylan Groenewegen (Unibet-Rose Rockets): Pavel Bittner (Picnic-PostNL), Arnaud De Lie (Lotto): Milan Fretin (Cofidis), Luke Lamperti (EF Education-EasyPost), Sren Wrenskjold (Uno-X Mobility), Erlend Blikra (Uno-X Mobility): Madis Mihkels (EF Education-EasyPost), Laurenz Rex (Soudal-QuickStep), Tom Crabbe (Flanders-Baloise), Davide Ballerini (XDS-Astana), Jenthe Biermans (Cofidis)The start list for the womens race is still to be confirmed. We will update the favourites once we have more information.Ronde van Brugge 2026: How to watchThe Ronde van Brugge races are only available to watch in the UK and Ireland onTNT Sports 2. If youre tuning in online, the race will be on HBO Max, the service that has taken over Discovery+.In North America, the races will be available on FloBikes and HBO Max. For local free-to-air coverage, Flemish channel VRTs Sporza is your best bet.If the races arent being broadcast in your country, or you are travelling abroad, a VPN will allow you to hide your devices location to access content that is normally geo-blocked.Read more:How to watch cycling for less in the UKRead more:Which countries can watch cycling for free in 2026Ronde van Brugge 2026: UK TV timesMens race: Wednesday 25th MarchTNT Sports online:14:15-16:55 GMTTNT Sports 2: 14:15-17:00 GMTWomens race: Thursday 26th MarchTNT Sports online:14:15-16:45 GMTTNT Sports 2: 14:00-16:45Ronde van Brugge 2026 start listsData powered by FirstCycling.comData powered by FirstCycling.comThe post Ronde van Brugge 2026 preview: Route, favourites, how to watch and start list appeared first on Cyclist.

The opening stage of the Volta a Catalunya 2026 delivered a dramatic and unpredictable finale, as Dorian Godon narrowly edged Remco Evenepoel in a photo finish after a late race surge had briefly torn the peloton apart. On a stage that had appeared set for a controlled sprint, it was instead a day s...

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Lands on University College Dublins campus and between there and Sandyford, which have long been reserved for the Dublin Eastern Bypass, should be designated for a potential Luas line, greenway beside it, and a mix of residential development and parkland, according to details of a study presented to councillors. The proposed Luas line would link Dublin City Centre at St Stephens Green to Bray via UCD and Sandyford. The new study examines the preferred option for what to do with the land previously reserved for the Dublin Eastern Bypass. Cllr Conor Dowling (Green Party) said: For years, this corridor was tied to plans for a motorway into Dublin Bay, a proposal that simply doesnt stand up in a climate crisis, and it wouldnt solve the congestion it was designed to address.He said: This study shows a Luas via UCD could cut journey times by up to 52%. With the land already protected, this is a project we can actually deliver.The Luas route to Bray via UCD and Sandyford was chosen as the preferred option after a number of different options were looked at, including a shorter tram route from St Stephens Green to Sandyford, and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) from the city centre and then along the Eastern Bypass corridor, and other bus options. No orbital route that continued westwards around the M50 was considered. Motorway already abandoned in transport strategy After decades of work and studies on the motorway, the bypass plan was officially abandoned in the National Transport Authoritys Greater Dublin Area Transport Strategy 2022-2042. The same strategy outlined the need for the new assessment to be carried out, and what to do with the Dublin Eastern Bypass Corridor between Booterstown and Sandyford. The southern section of the Eastern Bypass motorway was to run through part of Dublin Port and the edge of the Docklands before crossing the Liffey on a new bridge, and being routed along the side of the Glass Bottle site development to Sandymount Strand. The motorway would be bridged across part of Dublin Bay from Sandymount to Booterstown. At the coast, just before Booterstown marsh, the road would be tunnelled under the marsh and under residential areas before surfacing north of the R138 (N11) at the south-east corner of the UCD Campus.It would then run through the south end of the UCD campus to Roebuck Road, then along a reservation area to Drummartin Road, where it would continue along that route to Sandyford and then link to the M50 at its existing junction beside the business park. The lands between the R138 (N11) and Sandyford are covered by the new study.IMAGE: An artists impression of the bridge over the Liffecy and and then over Dublin Bay from Sandymount to Booterstown Marsh.The new study, the Dublin Eastern Bypass (DEBP) Sustainable Transport Options Assessment, was carried out by sustainable transport consultants Systra for Dn Laoghaire Rathdown County Council.The report said that the Reservation lands could support a light rail solution including the potential for supporting Active Travel facilities from the city centre to Bray via Sandyford.IMAGE: An indicative route map for a Luas route via the old Eastern Bypass reserved lands. The phase one recommendation is to retain a portion of the DEBP reservation lands for future potential light rail use, in accordance with Measure ROAD4 and in broad alignment with the objectives of the GDA TransportStrategy 2022-2042 and as may be required as part of its review and update.ROAD4 is a measure in the NTAs Greater Dublin Area Transport Strategy 2022-2042, which outlines that: The NTA will collaborate with Dn Laoghaire Rathdown County Council in undertaking an assessment of the potential for the southern section of the former Eastern Bypass corridor reservation as provided for in the County Development Plan to accommodate a sustainable transport link. Pending completion of this assessment, the existing reservation should be retained.IMAGE: Map showing the corridor in the 2011 Dublin Eastern Bypass Corridor Protection Study report. In a press release, Cllr Dowling added: A Luas line serving UCD, Sandyford and Bray would provide the level of capacity and reliability needed for a growing city. The priority now is to move this forward.Cllr Feljin Jose, transport spokesperson for the Green Party, said the findings underline the need to prioritise public transport over additional road capacity.You cant solve congestion by building more roads. The evidence here is clear: expanding road space does not resolve congestion in the long term. You solve it by giving people a fast, reliable alternative and thats exactly what this Luas line will deliver, he said.IMAGE: A map from the new study showing the Study Area Lands and an indicative Luas/Active Travel routeThe presentation to councillors outlines that the next steps are to gather feedback from councillors and include it in the DEBP Study, develop assessments for land use along the corridor, and then publish the final study. From the presentation to councillors:Characteristics of preferred option, Option 5b: Luas St Stephens Green to Bray + Greenway:The proposed Luas line begins at St Stephens Green.It runs along Leeson Street and the N11 corridor up to UCD.Near the Stillorgan Road/Foster Road junction, the Luas line joins the DEBP corridor.It follows the DEBP corridor to Kilmacud Luas Stop.At Kilmacud, the line connects with the existing Green Luas line and continues up to Sandyford.From Sandyford, the Luas continues towards Bray after the planned Green Luas extension from Brides Glen to Bray.UCD: two stops: UCD & UCD Nova.Fulfils post-2042 objective to deliver a second Luas line to Sandyford via N11 corridor as per the GDA Transport Strategy 2022-2042. It also aligns with the extension of the Green Line to Bray.This option is supported by incorporating Active Travel along the route within the DEBP lands by combining options 1b and 5.Potential cross-sections:

Sweet Protection just announced that three of its full-face mountain bike helmet models have earned Virginia Techs coveted 5-Star helmet safety rating. Among the full face models tested, the Fixer Carbon 2Vi MIPS, Strayer 2Vi MIPS, and Fixer Composite 2Vi MIPS are ranked 1, 2, and 3, respectively, with the lowest (best) scores in the category. This brings the brands total of 5-Star-rated bike helmets to 7 out of the 48 models that currently have that recognition.In recent years, Virginia Techs Bicycle Helmet ratings have become an important measuring stick in the bike helmet market. Last year, Virginia Tech updated its Star rating score thresholds to better differentiate the safest helmets based on the results of its lab testing. This update to the Star-rating system has made it tougher for brands to earn the 5-star Virginia Tech safety rating, and even more impressive that Sweet Protection has so many top-rated models.The Fixer Carbon 2Vi MIPS is the top rated full-face model in Virginia techs ratings.These three models represent all of Sweet Protections dedicated full-face helmets. They join Sweets Trailblazer MIPS, Bushwhacker 2Vi MIPS, Falconer 2Vi MIPS, and the Falconer Aero 2Vi MIPS half-shell models on the list of 5-Star rated bike helmets. According to Stle Norman Mller, Co-Founder and Head of Product at Sweet Protection. Seeing multiple models across our range earn five-star ratings confirms that our approach to design, engineering, and safety, including our advanced 2Vi technology platform, continues to deliver best-in-class protection for riders.Sweet Protection Fixer Carbon 2Vi MIPSThe Fixer Carbon 2Vi MIPS is Sweet Protections top-of-the-line full-face helmet, and it carries the $650 price tag to match. In Virginia Techs helmet ratings, it scored a low (best) 7.66, placing it at number 6 of all the bicycle helmets tested, and the top-rated full-face model on the list. According to the brand, when youre hitting the gnarliest lines at maximum speed, this is the helmet you want. The Fixer Carbon 2Vi MIPS features the brands 2Vi helmet technology, which is a holistic approach to helmet safety. It starts with a progressively engineered carbon shell made of linear, unwoven fibers in optimized directions throughout the whole shell to optimize strength, stiffness, and weight. Inside, a low-density EPS shock-absorbing layer includes impact shields at the four corners for optimizing impact dissipation where the head has a sharper radius. Additionally, Sweet Protection is using an exclusive 2-layer MIPS system to help reduce rotational forces transmitted to the brain during certain impacts.Adjustable breakaway visor.Removable Cheek PadsDouble D BuckleAdditional safety features include vents that are designed to be penetration-proof. The two-position adjustable visor has a breakaway design, cheek pads are removable in case of an emergency, and the titanium double D buckle should provide secure chinstrap retention. It comes in five sizes, XS to XL, and in Matte Black Carbon or Bronco White CarbonBronco White CarbonMatte Black CarbonFixer Carbon 2Vi MIPS Features2Vi Helmet Technology Platform for increased performance and comfort, including a 2-layer Mips Safety System for protection against rotational forcesCarbon fiber pre-preg shellMulti-density EPS Impact Shields in each corner for improved impact dissipationAdjustable (two-position) break-away visor designed to tear off at an impact to improve protection performanceEmergency removable cheek pads11 Penetration-proof ventsTitanium Double D Buckle (Moto-inspired)Helmet bag included to protect your helmet when not in use, keeping it in top conditionBuilt to pair with Sweet Protection gogglesCertifications: EN1078 + A1:2012, CPSC 1203, ASTM F1952-15, NTA-8776Weight: 1055g (Size: 57-58)MSRP: $650Sweet Protection Fixer Composite 2Vi MIPSThe Fixer Composite gains weight but saves $$, while still ranking 3rd of all full face models tested. Sweet Protection describes the Fixer Composite 2Vi MIPS as a high-tech everyday workhorse designed for those who crave the thrill of gravity-fed riding. The brand states that it was designed alongside the Carbon version described above and shares the same silhouette, features, and certifications, but with a Composite outer shell. The Composite shell adds a bit of weight but reduces the price to a more approachable $450. It slides into the Virginia Tech Helmet ratings with a score of 8.24, making it 11th on the list of all bike helmets, and the 3rd highest rated full-face model behind the other two Sweet Protection models. It comes in sizes XS to XL, in Matte Black, Bronco White, and Envy Green.Envy GreenBronco WhiteMatte BlackFixer Composite 2Vi MIPS Features (where different from carbon version)Hardshell glass fiber shellWeight: 1240g (Size 57-58)MSRP: $450)Sweet Protection Strayer 2Vi MIPSThe Strayer 2Vi MIPS has a lighter weight and more ventilated design than the Fixer models. Sweet Protection says, When youre pushing past your limits, the Strayer 2Vi Mips Helmet has your back. Built for aggressive riders who charge hard uphill and send it downhill, this helmet offers lightweight, ventilated full-face protection with zero compromises. As such, the Strayer is built with more of an emphasis on weight and breathability than its gravity-focused counterparts. Still, in Virginia Techs testing, it scored a 7.88, putting it at number 7 of all the bike helmets tested, and the 2nd highest rated full face model behind the Fixer Carbon. 17 open ventsOccigrip Fit SystemFidlock Buckle and Removable Cheek PadsWeight is reduced to just 720 grams (size M/L) with a hybrid 5-panel ABS shell with an in-mold EPS construction. The full-circumference, non-removable ABS/PC chin guard is fused to the helmet for strength and includes EPP reinforcement for targeted protection. The 2Vi technology includes a dual-density Impact Shield in the front, along with a 2-layer MIPS Safety System. Given its more traditional in-mold construction and lighter weight, the Strayer 2Vi MIPS uses Sweet Protections Occigrip Fit system to optimize fit and stability, along with a Fidlock magntic chinstrap buckle. Given its greater range of fit adjustability, it comes in just three sizes, S/M, M/L, and L/XL. Color options are Bronco Wite, Matte Black, and Chili Red.Chili RedMatte BlackBronco WhiteStrayer 2Vi MIPS Features2Vi Helmet Technology Platform, including a 2-layer Mips Safety System for protection against rotational forcesFull circumference ABS chin guard, in-molded solid with the helmet for maximum strength5 shell hybrid ABS/in-mold constructionLightweight17 vents to maximize the airflowOccigrip Fit system for easy adjustment of the helmets fit. Dual-density EPS front Impact Shield technology for improved impact dissipationFidlock magnetic buckle for intuitive and secure fastening with only one handEmergency removal cheek padsBuilt to pair with Sweet Protection gogglesCertifications: EN1078 + A1:2012, CPSC 1203, ASTMF1952-15, NTA-8776Weight: 720g (size M/L)MSRP: $350The lighter weight Strayer 2Vi MIPS is the 2nd highest rated full face model in Virginia Techs testing.Sweet Protection Full Face Helmets: AvailabilityAll of Sweet Protections 5-Star-rated full face helmet models are available now from your favorite Sweet Protection dealer, or through the brands website. sweetprotection.comThe post Three Sweet Protection Full Face Helmets Earn 5-Star Virginia Tech Ratings appeared first on Bikerumor.

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