John Lee, 90, has set a new hour record at Welwyn track, his 18.057 miles officially a greater distance than any man his age has ever recorded on an outdoor track. Lee, who is the president of the Icknield Road Club and has been racing since 1952, has ridden himself into the record books and […]
With his neatly trimmed goatee and dashing brilliance on the bike, Julian Alaphilippe is France's new musketeer, stealing hearts and putting his rivals to the sword, writes Pete CossinJulian Alaphilippe on stage four of the 2019 Tour de France (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)French former riders Sylvain Chavanel and Thomas Voeckler’s long-time team manager Jean-René Bernaudeau once said that if he could marry the natural talent of the former with the ferocious determination and tactical nous of the latter, he would have a world-beater. In essence, he would have created Julian Alaphilippe, cycling’s number one rider, who cemented […]
If you own a Colnago a visit to Cambiago is a rite of passage – and since 2017 so is a trip to Chavenage House near Tetbury in Gloucestershire for a day celebrating the iconic Italian brand. British clothing label Le Col hosts the event, which takes place on August 18. Included in the price […]
New Team Ineos CEO Fran Millar talks frankly about her new role and what she wants to do next with the team. In a wide ranging interview Millar, who has been with the team since it's inception as Team Sky talks us through the teams future.Fran Millar, Team Ineos CEO. Picture by Mike PriorIncoming Team Ineos CEO Fran Millar has pledged to have a more open approach in an effort to win back fans’ trust. Millar, who was promoted to the newly created role of CEO on June 1, said the British team has done a “shambolic” job of communicating its approach throughout the period when the team […]
Only 11 riders have defended their maiden Tour de France victory, the last being Spaniard Miguel Indurain. Can Geraint Thomas buck the trend and win again? The odds are against him, but he does have the strongest team in the race by his side. Pete Cossins investigates just why it's so hard to do the double the first time around.Geraint Thomas at the 2019 Tour de France stage three (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)Given the influence of innumerable factors on sporting outcomes, statistics can say a lot and nothing at the same time. Take the fact, for instance, that no first-time winner of the Tour de France has managed to defend the title since Miguel Indurain claimed his second consecutive...
