One other full EUROTRASH: UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup Antwerpen and Telenet Superprestige Increase with video and reviews.
Davide Rebellin’s final crew pay tribute – TOP STORY.
Extra particulars of Rebellin’s deadly accident, Italian minister publicizes measures after accident and Giro cancels pink jersey presentation after Rebellin’s demise.
Rider information: Wout Van Aert missed Strade Bianche, Remco Evenepoel appears to be like at Giro d’Italia levels, Richard Carapaz will experience two Grand Excursions once more subsequent 12 months, Viviani sees bunch sprints altering and contract for Domenico Pozzovivo.
Contract information: Alexander Konychev strikes from BikeExchange-Jayco to Corratec, Vadim Pronskiy renewed with Astana and Viviani sees bunch sprints altering.
Crew information: Remco Evenepoel wins the Vélo d’Or and UAE Crew Emirates to put on Pissei clothes.
Race information: Kwik Journey Tour of America’s Dairyland 2023 sequence calendar, Tour’24 closing time trial in Good and Tirreno-Adriatico route.
Plus former World champion and Giro winner Ercole Baldini passes away and Fast-Step say due to Mark Cavendish. EUROTRASH Monday espresso time.
TOP STORY: Davide Rebellin’s Final Crew Pay Tribute
The final crew that Davide Rebellin raced with, Work Service Vitalcare Vega, stated goodbye to the Italian in a message on social media.
“Expensive Davide, preserve biking. As you at all times did, with the identical smile, the identical enthusiasm and the identical ardour. This isn’t how we imagined the longer term collectively and it’s not truthful that we have now to give up so all of the sudden to your tragic absence.”
“It hurts a lot proper now. We should say goodbye to a champion and a degree of reference for all of us. To your loved ones, your family members, your pals and all of the followers who, like us, are crying for you proper now, we need to say that we preserve imagining you on the bike. Up there, within the air, on the lookout for new methods, new climbs and even new challenges.” The crew concluded the message with “Relaxation in peace”.
The Italian Continental crew of Work Service Vitalcare Vega had Rebellin beneath contract in 2021 and 2022. Whereas with the crew he had top-10 and top-20 outcomes on a number of events. Final month, Rebellin formally ended his profession within the Veneto Basic.
Davide Rebellin with Work Service Vitalcare Vega:
UCI Cyclo-Cross World Cup – Males Antwerpen 2022
Mathieu van der Poel beat Wout van Aert of their first confrontation of the 2022/23 cyclocross season. Within the Antwerp World Cup, the Dutchman of Alpecin-Deceuninck attacked on the second lap, to crossed the end line solo. Van Aert (Jumbo-Visma) completed second in his first cross, effectively behind Van der Poel.
For the primary time this season Tom Pidcock, Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert had been initially of a cyclo-cross. Laurens Sweeck was there to defend his World Cup chief’s jersey.
Belgian champion Wout van Aert needed to begin from the second row, however was the primary onto the grass. Mathieu van der Poel additionally began quick and very quickly he was within the prime 5. World champion Pidcock had a sluggish begin and needed to chase from exterior the highest 25. Van Aert set the tempo within the opening lap, forward of Lars van der Haar, Van der Poel, Mees Hendrikx, Kevin Kuhn, Sweeck and Michael Vanthourenhout. The primary variations had been made within the first sand sections, after which Van der Poel attacked early within the second lap. He instantly opened a niche of 9 seconds and compelled Van Aert, Van der Haar, Vanthourenhout and Sweeck to chase.
There appeared to be no measure for Van der Poel, who seemed to be unaffected by his crash in Increase on Saturday. He used each alternative on the sand and the grass sections to extend his lead. On the third lap of seven he had 20 seconds, however Van Aert experience effectively by the sand and took a bit time again. The distinction between Van der Poel and Van Aert fluctuated round 15 seconds, however the Belgian champion was unable to take care of that tempo. The Dutchman pushed his lead in direction of half a minute. The battle between ‘the Massive Three’ didn’t materialise, though Pidcock fought his method again into the highest 10, lower than a minute from the chief.
Because of a crash by Van Aert over the limitations within the penultimate lap, the battle for victory was determined. The hole was then greater than half a minute. There was an enormous battle for the third podium place between Vanthourenhout and Sweeck, who had been intently adopted by Van der Haar and a powerful Jens Adams. Firstly of the final lap, Van Aert was 29 seconds behind Van der Poel, who took no dangers for the victory, but in addition wished to entertain the general public. Van Aert’s season debut earned him second place. The final podium place went to Vanthourenhout, who held onto his lead over Sweeck till the road. Van der Haar was fifth, Iserbyt sixth, Adams seventh and Pidcock led to eighth place, greater than a minute behind Van der Poel.
Race winner, Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck): “It could possibly at all times be higher and that shall be obligatory, as a result of Wout was additionally robust straight away and he shall be even higher at Christmas. There shall be duels! I had little hassle. It was a troublesome race to experience round alone, however I feel I did all the things proper. I can’t keep in mind errors. It was a superb race and I felt good. I used to be capable of punch a gap and maintain it. I’m pleased with that. It’s a pity, to be sincere (that he’s going on a coaching camp). I’m simply entering into the rhythm and now I’ve to get out once more, however that’s a part of it. I additionally desire a good foundation for the spring Classics, as a result of that can also be essential to me. And we’re sticking to the schedule.”
2nd, Wout van Aert (Jumbo-Visma): “I didn’t anticipate this. And likewise not that I used to be going to maintain this tempo for the entire race, so I’m pleased with that. As regular, he drove an excellent quick lap. Then you must be at your greatest to remain shut. However I quickly understood that his tempo was a lot too quick. It’s good that I used to be capable of maintain off the remaining. As soon as I fell over the beams. That was a pity. However I forgot to coach that, in order that’s one thing for the following few weeks. I used to be in management for the remainder of the race. I raced a bit beneath my restrict to keep away from errors, however Mathieu went method too quick. I rapidly knew that I needed to give attention to second place I really feel significantly better than anticipated. My tempo was very regular and that’s good. Now I’ve to construct that up. I now have 5, six weeks of coaching in my legs. Add one other 5 – 6 weeks to that and I’ll be a unique athlete. I’ll now practice exhausting within the coming weeks to compete for a win through the Christmas interval.”
third, Michael Vanthourenhout (Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal): “I didn’t anticipate this, it was a shock for me. If I had tried that (to stick with Van der Poel), I might have blown myself up. It was higher to maintain my tempo. I’ve by no means ridden so effectively by the sand. I’m very happy with this. Wout additionally encountered himself, however his fundamental tempo was too excessive. I attempted to comply with him, however I made a mistake. Third was subsequently the very best potential. I’m pleased with that. That is additionally good for rating within the World Cup and in direction of the upcoming competitions. My season has been superb thus far. Tomorrow I’m going to Spain for 2 weeks. It’s good to get some coaching. However I’m additionally wanting ahead to Dublin, Val di Sole and the Belgian Championship after that.”
UCI Cyclo-Cross World Cup – Males Antwerpen End result:
1. Mathieu van der Poel (Ned) Alpecin-Deceuninck in 59:04
2. Wout van Aert (Bel) Jumbo-Visma at 0:23
3. Michael Vanthourenhout (Bel) Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal at 0:34
4. Laurens Sweeck (Bel) Crelan-Fristads at 0:45
5. Lars van der Haar (Ned) Baloise Trek Lions at 0:54
6. Eli Iserbyt (Bel) Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal at 1:05
7. Jens Adams (Bel) Chocovit Biking Crew at 1:09
8. Tom Pidcock (GB) INEOS Grenadiers at 1:14
9. Niels Vandeputte (Bel) Alpecin-Deceuninck at 1:45
10. Joran Wyseure (Bel) Crelan-Fristads at 2:05.
Antwerpen’22:
UCI Cyclo-Cross World Cup – Girls Antwerpen 2022
Fem van Empel, after three second locations, has once more received a World Cup cyclo-cross. The Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal rider fought a duel with Puck Pieterse within the sand of Antwerp for the win.
Similar to within the earlier World Cups, Puck Pieterse and Fem van Empel shot out of the beginning blocks. The 2 younger Dutch girls quickly turned out to be in a category of their very own on the sandy course in Antwerp and after one lap already had a pleasant lead over Shirin van Anrooij. Van Anrooij tried to cross, however failed partly resulting from an error, she then had a solo battle for third place. The race was a matter of adjustments between Pieterse and Van Empel. Van Empel made errors within the early a part of the cross, however was capable of return repeatedly. Midway by the race, Van Empel had clearly discovered her rhythm and so she tried to place stress on Van Anrooij. Van Empel rode flawlessly by the sand and the operating sections.
Second by second Van Empel managed to outrun Pieterse, who misplaced floor, particularly within the operating sections. Van Empel didn’t look again and managed to extend her result in 15 seconds initially of the ultimate lap. This turned out to be sufficient to carry off Pieterse. For the 20 year-old Van Empel it’s her fifth World Cup victory of the season, after earlier victories in Waterloo, Fayetteville, Tábor and Maasmechelen. Pieterse needed to accept second place after a powerful cross, Van Anrooij completed third for the fourth time on this 12 months’s World Cup sequence. Denise Betsema and Inge van der Heijnden accomplished the highest 5. Laura Verdonschot was the primary Belgian in eighth place, Sanne Cant was tenth. Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, one of many favourites, deserted.
Race winner, Fem van Empel (Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal): “The primary half didn’t go effectively. I had very chilly fingers and so shifting and braking was a bit troublesome. The main focus was not there. Within the second half I felt good once more and I used to be capable of experience my very own cross. That was sufficient for the win. I’m very pleased with that. To start with I actually needed to pull myself collectively. I caught my breath just a few instances. Happily, I used to be capable of persevere within the second half and take the victory. Within the month of November, the main focus was on coaching. We are actually in December and I’m very completely happy to be again within the race for the win, though the previous races weren’t unhealthy both.”
2nd, Puck Pieterse (Alpecin-Deceuninck): “So long as I can end on the rostrum, I’m completely happy. Fem was a bit stronger immediately. I made a decision to begin quick as a result of I wished to be first by the sand. That will provide you with free seconds. Then I attempted to tug it by, however I acquired actually drained. It went effectively, however at one level I dropped a niche. I dropped too huge a niche simply earlier than the sand strip, so I misplaced just a few seconds after which Fem was flying. Now we have seen that Fem races tremendous. That is additionally a course for her.”
UCI Cyclo-Cross World Cup – Girls Antwerpen End result:
1. Fem van Empel (Ned) Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal in 49:10
2. Puck Pieterse (Ned) Alpecin-Deceuninck at 0:34
3. Shirin van Anrooij (Ned) Baloise Trek Lions at 1:12
4. Denise Betsema (Ned) Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal at 1:30
5. Inge van der Heijden (Ned) 777 at 1:45
6. Manon Bakker (Ned) Crelan-Fristads at 2:14
7. Aniek van Alphen (Ned) 777 at 2:41
8. Laura Verdonschot (Bel) Vondelmolen-De Ceuster at 2:48
9. Marie Schreiber (Lux) Tormans Cyclo Cross Crew at 3:15
10. Sanne Cant (Bel) Crelan-Fristads at 3:31.
Antwerpen’22:
Telenet Superprestige Increase – Males 2022
Tom Pidcock received the Superprestige Increase after the Hulst World Cup final week. The Brit crashed on the second lap with Mathieu van der Poel, who completed however couldn’t go for the victory.
All eyes had been on Tom Pidcock and Mathieu van der Poel on Saturday, it was anticipated that they’d name the photographs in Increase. The opposition would come from Eli Iserbyt, Lars van der Haar and Laurens Sweeck.
One of the best begin got here from Swiss rider Kevin Kuhn, he was first onto the grass. Pidcock was additionally quick and shortly took the lead. Van der Poel, who began from the third row, rapidly moved as much as second place on the wheel of the World champion within the first minutes. The Dutchman then took over, after which the 2 rode away from the others. Van der Haar and Iserbyt had been the primary chasers after the primary lap. Firstly of the second lap issues went unsuitable for Van der Poel. In a left flip, on cobblestones, the Dutchman crashed exhausting. Pidcock additionally crashed, however was capable of rapidly proceed. Van der Poel stayed on the bottom longer. Ultimately he did proceed, however with a sore knee. He completed in thirteenth place.
Pidcock was briefly joined by Lars van der Haar, however quickly dropped the Dutchman once more to experience solo. Three riders got here collectively behind him: Van der Haar, Iserbyt and Michael Vanthourenhout. After three laps they had been 24 seconds behind the INEOS Grenadiers rider. Later this hole elevated to greater than half a minute. Sweeck rode alone ten, fifteen seconds behind the three. At one level he acquired a bit nearer, however he couldn’t catch them. After seven of the 9 laps, Van der Haar, Iserbyt and Vanthourenhout come inside twenty seconds of Pidcock once more, a lap later Van der Haar was at 15 seconds, however Pidcock had no issues holding on for the win. Behind him it was a battle for second place. Van der Haar was wanting the perfect, as he began the ultimate lap with a small lead over Iserbyt. Vanthourenhout adopted a bit additional again. Iserbyt rejoined on the final lap and instantly took the lead. Van der Haar had the perfect dash end, however each riders had issues getting their toes within the pedals.
Race winner, Tom Pidcock (INEOS Grenadiers): “I’m undecided if it was on TV, but when it was, then everybody else most likely is aware of what occurred higher than I do (Van der Poel’s crash). Mathieu fell, I attempted to keep away from him, however it was slippery, so I fell too. I’m okay, I hope he (Van der Poel) is okay too. He completed, so I don’t assume he’s in an excessive amount of ache. I assumed: I’ll simply push on. I had a superb begin and wished to maintain my very own rhythm. It’s a tricky spherical. Due to these climbs, the final laps had been powerful. Eli and Lars had been closing in so I needed to maintain the hole to the end. I had it beneath management, I didn’t have to win by thirty seconds. Fifteen seconds can also be sufficient, however they had been robust within the final rounds. It will likely be a fantastic race. There’s a variety of sand. I don’t like that very a lot, however I hope to have the ability to compete with Wout and Mathieu. It’s not my course, but when I can compete with them, that might be good.”
2nd, Lars van der Haar (Baloise Trek Lions): “I performed the bastard a bit immediately. I didn’t take over from Eli and Michael (Vanthourenhout), who had been clearly racing for the general classification. I used to be knocked off by Pidcock, so the victory was not an prompt. That’s why I saved my energy and waited till that final lap. I made one other mistake that despatched Eli again on the final lap, that was silly. However at a sure level he couldn’t get into his pedal anymore, that was a little bit of luck. I had the identical drawback, however I simply saved peddling. I assumed: if I’m previous him, then he should first go me once more. I used to be a bit shocked by the velocity with which they left initially, however you noticed afterwards that Mathieu additionally had a little bit of hassle with the tempo. I nonetheless had it in thoughts to race again there, however then he (Van der Poel) was all of the sudden there on the bottom. I hope he’s okay. It will likely be of much less use to you tomorrow. Within the sand you favor to not be within the wheel.”
third, Eli Iserbyt (Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal): “I didn’t get into the pedal after the sand, it was at all times proper there or not. The appropriate acquired into it, the left didn’t. You’ll be able to kick your self for not with the ability to try this. The final two laps he (Van der Haar) very quick once more. If he may, possibly collectively we may have gotten a bit nearer to Pidcock. However Pidcock raced very impressively within the first half. It’s a pity that I simply misplaced a degree within the standings immediately. It’s going to be tight, I feel. To start with I used to be fortunate that Michael set the tempo, as a result of then I simply couldn’t do it. Within the second half it was getting higher and I felt a bit higher. Perhaps I ought to heat up a bit higher sooner or later, in order that it really works from the beginning. However I’m actually pleased with my second half.”
Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck): “I did damage myself, particularly on my shoulder and knee. I used to be shouting one thing to the pits, I used to be not targeted for the nook for some time. That stunned me a bit. I used to be simply driving to complete so I wouldn’t get too stiff and to get some cross rhythm. Particularly in these first two laps, I had the impression that my shoulder and knee damage, however ultimately it went effectively. You don’t should, however it’s typically greatest to maintain going after a crash. To start with it actually didn’t work, later it began to go a bit higher. Though it’s not like I’ve actually discovered my rhythm once more. However I shall be initially tomorrow.”
Telenet Superprestige Increase – Males End result:
1. Tom Pidcock (GB) INEOS Grenadiers in 59:42
2. Lars van der Haar (Ned) Baloise Trek Lions at 0:10
3. Eli Iserbyt (Bel) Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal at 0:13
4. Michael Vanthourenhout (Bel) Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal at 0:43
5. Laurens Sweeck (Bel) Crelan-Fristads at 1:10
6. Ryan Kamp (Ned) Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal at 1:17
7. Jens Adams (Bel) Chocovit Biking Crew at 1:21
8. Kevin Kuhn (Sui) Tormans Cyclo Cross at 1:28
9. Jente Michels (Bel) Alpecin-Deceuninck at 1:32
10. Niels Vandeputte (Bel) Alpecin-Deceuninck at 1:46.
Increase’22:
Telenet Superprestige Increase – Girls 2022
Aniek van Alphen received the Superprestige Increase. The 777 rider fought a duel with Denise Betsema within the closing lap. Shirin van Anrooij was third. Betsema is now the general chief within the Superprestige as Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado completed in seventh place.
Within the first three rounds of the Superprestige it was even between Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado and Denise Betsema. Betsema received the primary race, Alvarado the following two. The 2 girls shared the lead, each on 43 factors. In Increase they’d be up in opposition to Shirin van Anrooij, Kata Blanka Vas, Inge van der Heijden and Lucinda Model.
Model was not fully match and had a mediocre begin, Vas and Van Anrooij had been the primary off the street and took the lead. Betsema and Van der Heijden had been initially with them, however after the primary lap Vas and Van Anrooij got here by first collectively. Betsema was capable of be a part of them once more not a lot later. Behind them a gaggle shaped with Aniek van Alphen, Alvarado and Van der Heijden. On the second of six laps, Model deserted. On the entrance Vas was having a tough time, however she appeared to get well after which experience away. It was Van Anrooij who brought about a niche, however Betsema then took the lead, as we noticed Van Alphen coming ahead. She joined Vas and Van Anrooij midway by the race.
On the fourth lap, Van Alpen, who had picked up Vas after which Van Anrooij, acquired to Betsema and instantly left her as she was fighting a flat rear tire. Along with Van Anrooij she needed to chase Van Alphen. Betsema turned out to be the higher of the 2 and crossed to Van Alphen on her personal. The 2 would battle for the win within the closing lap. Betsema put stress on, however was unable to drop Van Alphen. The race would come all the way down to a dash. Van Alphen was quicker than Betsema for the win.
Race winner, Aniek van Alphen (777): “Tremendous completely happy. The primary time I received a tv cross was in Lokeren (September 26, 2020). That was greater than two years in the past. I assumed it was about time and I’m very completely happy that I used to be capable of win. It went rather well immediately. I actually acquired morale as a result of I overtook so many riders. After I overtook Denise, I feel I gave an excessive amount of, so she got here again fairly rapidly. I knew I had the perfect probability if I acquired by that sand first. I’m not a sprinter in any respect, however fortunately Denise isn’t both. I simply managed to stick with it to the end. Usually I don’t like pushing and pulling, then I feel it’s okay and I brake too quick. My coach is at all times like: it might be a bit brighter, there might be a bit extra pushing and pulling concerned. I simply knew I had to ensure I used to be in entrance or else I’ll be second and I’d remorse it. I’m not a superb starter. Lucinda sat in entrance of me. She was pushed out a bit and I used to be behind her. You then lose a lot in a single go. You can be behind riders who’re usually a bit additional again. However on such a course it’s so huge, you may make up for it fairly rapidly. Nevertheless it’s at all times annoying.”
2nd, Denise Betsema (Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal): “I’m very dissatisfied, however I’m very completely happy that I’m now within the lead within the standings. I needed to race a bit on a tender tyre, which was actually disappointing. There was that sand part. Whoever rode in there first would most likely win. I knew that. I gave it my all, however since I can’t soar the bars, you lose. I’m tremendous bummed that I couldn’t end it. I truly had in my head that the end could be a bit additional. I used to be a bit confused about that. After the nook the road was there in a short time. I used to be simply actually quick and I feel we nonetheless have a really good winner. However I might moderately have been there myself.”
Telenet Superprestige Increase – Girls End result:
1. Aniek van Alpen (Ned) 777 in 48:56
2. Denise Betsema (Ned) Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal
3. Shirin van Anrooij (Ned) Baloise Trek Lions at 0:27
4. Kata Blanka Vas (Hun) SD Worx at 0:46
5. Inge van der Heijden (Ned) 777 at 1:35
6. Anna Kay (GB) 777 at 1:52
7. Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado (Ned) Alpecin-Deceuninck at 2:23
8. Alicia Franck (Bel) De Ceuster Bonache Biking Crew at 2:38
9. Amandine Fouquenet (Fra) at 3:00
10. Manon Bakker (Ned) Crelan-Fristads at 3:13.
Increase’22:
Extra Particulars of Rebellin’s Deadly Accident
The Italian sports activities newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport has launched extra particulars concerning the accident that killed Davide Rebellin. It might be a blind spot accident, however driver of the truck dedicated successful and run after the accident.
Davide Rebellin died on Wednesday on the age of 51. The Italian bicycle owner, who formally ended his lengthy profession this 12 months, was hit by a truck in Montebello Vicentino. Based on La Gazzetta dello Sport, it was a blind spot accident. The truck turned proper, most likely in direction of the restaurant-hotel La Padana, whereas Rebellin wished to proceed on regional street 11 on his gravel bike.
A deadly collision resulted. “Rebellin was then dragged a number of meters by the truck. His bicycle lay crumpled on the asphalt. The impression of the accident was deadly to him. This brought about inner bleeding and he died immediately. The 118 (Italian ambulance service) was on web site inside minutes, however couldn’t do something extra,” the newspaper wrote.
The driving force of the truck, a person of German origin, then acquired out. “The driving force should have seen one thing had occurred. He stopped, went all the way down to look and after just a few seconds acquired again into the cab and continued by the roundabout. This was recorded by eleven cameras, together with the registration quantity and model of the automobile,” successful and run crime. The driving force has been present in Germany, charged with homicide and shall be extradited to Italy to face prices. It additionally seems that the motive force has beforehand dedicated successful and run and driving whereas drunk.
Davide Rebellin’s bike:
Italian Minister Broadcasts Measures After Rebellin’s Deadly Visitors Accident
Italian politicians are pay extra consideration to street security. Matteo Salvini, the minister of infrastructure and transport, instructed La Gazzetta dello Sport in a letter. That is in response to the demise of Davide Rebellin and disturbing statistics about visitors accidents.
“The tragic demise of Davide Rebellin as soon as once more exposes street issues of safety,” stated Salvini. “Amongst different issues, I cope with the file dedicated to visitors guidelines and the dedication to forestall accidents. It’s a severe topic and doesn’t need to be downplayed. The most recent figures paint a worrying image.”
The fatality price in Italian visitors elevated by greater than 11% in 2020 and 2021 and the variety of claims has grown by a minimum of 272% within the final two. “It’s clear that measures are wanted to advertise security. The biking associations additionally name for this in a letter to the pinnacle of state,” the minister wrote.
Salvini says that there could also be reforms within the street community, the intention of which is to guard probably the most at-risk street customers. As well as, there shall be an consciousness marketing campaign on social media this month. The standard of the infrastructure can also be mentioned. “Beginning with the roads, as a result of even probably the most regular pothole might be lethal, particularly for somebody on two wheels,” he stated. The development of well-laid out and marked cycle paths can also be a part of this.
The topic of street security will even be mentioned on the colleges. “That may be a basic ingredient to create consciousness among the many new generations, to forestall many tragedies,” stated the minister, who additionally mentions the management of cell phone use, alcohol abuse and drug use in visitors to forestall extra accidents.
The junction the place the truck turned proper:
Giro organisation cancels pink jersey presentation after Davide Rebellin’s demise
The organisers of the Giro d’Italia was presupposed to current the brand new pink jersey in Milan on Wednesday night, however the presentation has been postponed indefinitely after the demise of Davide Rebellin.
“I feel it’s a obligatory resolution,” stated race director Mauro Vegni on behalf of RCS to the Italian sports activities newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport. “We can not now have fun on a day of mourning. The primary company have already trickled in, however it’s not possible to proceed this occasion. This touches us intently. Our ideas exit to Davide and his household throughout this horrible time.” As a substitute of presenting the brand new pink jersey, these current in Milan held a minute’s silence in reminiscence of Rebellin.
Rebellin wore the pink jersey on six levels of the 1996 Giro d’Italia. “My ideas are with Davide, a person who was energetic in biking for a few years and who gave us many joyful moments. I don’t assume there has ever been a rider who has been energetic for therefore lengthy. However his age was a part of his method of experiencing sports activities,” stated Vegni.
Wout van Aert Missed the Strade Bianche
Wout van Aert sees a return to the Italian triptych Strade Bianche, Tirreno-Adriatico and Milano-Sanremo subsequent spring. In these Italian races he needs to search out his type for his huge objectives of the spring: the Tour of Flanders and Paris Roubaix. Final spring, Van Aert skipped each the cyclo-cross World championships and the Strade Bianche. Two races which have at all times been a principal objective for him lately. Van Aert rode Omloop Het Nieuwsblad after which used Paris-Good to convey his type up for the Flemish classics.
WielerFlits requested if he missed the Strade Bianche, Van Aert answered wholeheartedly that he actually missed the white gravel Basic in Tuscany. “I just like the Italian spring races. I feel Tirreno-Adriatico is among the nicer stage races of the 12 months, though that additionally applies to Paris-Good. As a result of I’m now specializing in the Cyclo-cross World championships in Hoogerheide in January, my preparation for subsequent spring shall be completely different from final season. Meaning we have now to do some issues otherwise.”
Van Aert can’t say a lot about his street program but, however it feels like he’ll return to the Italian races in March. Van Aert: “I positively see a return to the Italian competitions. The triptych Strade Bianche, Tirreno-Adriatico and Milan-San Remo is actually already on my thoughts.
Strade Bianche for Wout van Aert:
Remco Evenepoel Recons Giro d’Italia Levels
Final week it was introduced that Remco Evenepoel will experience the Giro d’Italia in 2023. The World champion introduced the information himself from Italy, the place he wished to review just a few levels in additional element. Evenepoel has already explored a number of levels, as might be seen on his Strava account.
On the primary day of his keep in Italy, Wednesday 30 November, Evenepoel explored a part of the sixth stage. He rode the powerful center part of the 156 kilometre stage round Naples. The following day it was stage seven’s flip. Evenepoel accomplished a part of the 218 kilometre mountain stage to Campo Imperatore.
The Fast-Step – Alpha Vinyl rider’s subsequent stage was slightly below 40 kilometres on the course of the 18.4 kilometre opening time trial from Fossacesia Marina to Ortona. Then, on Friday, Evenepoel did slightly below 60 kilometres of the eighth stage, a treacherous experience from Terni to Fossombrone. Lastly, on Saturday, it was one other time trial day: the Belgian rode the ninth stage, a person time trial from Savignano sul Rubicone to Cesena, 33.6 kilometres. It isn’t identified how lengthy Evenepoel will stay in Italy and which levels he’ll discover subsequent.
Evenepoel wanting on the Giro levels:
Two Grand Excursions for Carapaz in 2023
Richard Carapaz doesn’t but know his closing program for 2023, however it’s sure that the Ecuador rider will contest two Grand Excursions once more subsequent 12 months. The reigning Olympic champion introduced this in dialog with Radio Pedal Biking.
The 29 year-old Carapaz must experience the Grand Excursions for his new EF Training-EasyPost crew subsequent 12 months. The winner of the 2019 Giro d’Italia will contest two Grand Excursions once more in 2023: “However I don’t know but whether or not I’m going for the mix Giro-Tour, or the mix Tour-Vuelta. My program for the approaching season just isn’t but fully mounted.”
“The primary coaching camp with the crew is but to come back. So we haven’t had the prospect to stipulate and talk about my program but. We’ll put it on paper this month. The intention is that I’ll experience two Grand Excursions subsequent 12 months.”
Carapaz rode the Giro d’Italia and the Vuelta a España this 12 months for INEOS Grenadiers. Within the Italian tour he appeared like he would take the general victory, however was pushed out of the pink jersey by Jai Hindley within the final mountain stage. Within the Vuelta he was unable to experience for the GC, however he received three levels and likewise took the mountains classification.
Two excursions for Carapaz:
Viviani Sees Bunch Sprints Altering
Elia Viviani has been racing within the WorldTour since 2010 and has seen biking change significantly in 13 seasons. His specialty, sprinting, has additionally modified, he stated to La Gazzetta dello Sport. “The pure sprinter will disappear,” predicts the 33-year-old INEOS Grenadiers rider, who thinks Olav Kooij is the longer term prime sprinter.
“You’ve gotten to have the ability to recover from climbs nowadays and the routes are getting more durable and more durable,” stated Viviani. “The sprinters’ levels comprise 2000 altimeters, so you’ll be able to not simply watch for the precise second. Sprinters are actually additionally struggling an increasing number of as a result of the races not comply with the identical sample as earlier than. It solely takes a mile of climbing for a race to blow up. And groups are not set as much as assist sprinters, you solely get two or three teammates.”
The restricted assist for sprinters primarily performs a job in Grand Excursions, says Viviani. “There, the classification chief has three domestiques for the mountains and two for the flats. What stays is one sprinter and a helper. That’s the reason sprinters are actually extra typically aiming for one-day races. Nonetheless, because the UCI factors are essential, it’s changing into more and more troublesome to win there.”
Within the interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, Viviani, who has 87 skilled victories to his identify, was additionally requested who’s the quickest sprinter in the mean time. “In a flat dash, Fabio Jakobsen is unbeatable, however Olav Kooij is probably the most full for the longer term. He’s very constant and nonetheless has room to progress.”
Viviani: Sprinting has modified:
Domenico Pozzovivo on his Solution to a New Contract?
Domenico Pozzovivo just isn’t completed with biking but. The Italian was solely signed in February final 12 months by Intermarché-Wanty-Gobert. “There is no such thing as a new contract but, we’re negotiating,” he stated concerning the 2023 season.
Pozzovivo had a one-year contract with Intermarché-Wanty-Gobert for 2022. His future continues to be unsure at this level for 2023, though plenty of negotiations are underway. “The need continues to be very alive. My solely objective now could be a contract for subsequent season. IWG is able to verify, however we nonetheless have to make clear just a few factors,” the Italian instructed Tuttobiciweb.
Nonetheless, the Belgian formation just isn’t the one crew thinking about Pozzovivo. “We’re additionally contemplating different provides, together with a WorldTour squad and a pair of ProContinental. I’m nonetheless price it,” stated the Italian. “I carried out very effectively. I used to be the second Italian within the closing classification of the Giro and I scored essential factors for the crew. Let’s get one factor straight: I’m in the precise place with this crew. However paradoxically, regardless of all the things, we nonetheless haven’t reached an settlement.”
“The knowledge of being within the peloton at my age, particularly for somebody like me who has had a variety of accidents and risked his life in that huge crash in 2019, is one thing extraordinary. I think about myself very fortunate, now I recognize all the things that comes my method.” Along with that love for the game, there may be additionally ambition with the 40-year-old rider, particularly with regards to the Giro. “I can nonetheless be aggressive there. I can’t say the rostrum or prime 5 prematurely, however I do know I’ll be within the entrance. I’m not within the levels, however within the (general) classification.”
As an Italian and one of many seniors within the peloton, Pozzovivo has after all raced loads with Davide Rebellin, who died final week. It was significantly troublesome for the Intermarché-Wanty-Gobert rider to listen to the information. “I assumed it was a foul joke. It was horrible, actually unbelievable. He was an emblem and devoted his life to biking.”
One other 12 months within the peloton for Domenico Pozzovivo:
Alexander Konychev Leaves BikeExchange-Jayco for Crew Corratec
Based on La Gazzetta dello Sport, Alexander Konychev will race with Crew Corratec in 2023. Ciro Scognamiglio, journalist for the Italian sportspaper, wrote on Twitter that Konychev, whose contract expires with BikeExchange-Jayco will go to Corratec subsequent season.
Crew Corratec, which has utilized for a ProTeam license for subsequent 12 months, is busy with the crew for subsequent 12 months. The Italian crew has already introduced the arrival of Etienne van Empel, Valerio Conti, Attilio Viviani, Nicolas Dalla Valle, Alessandro Iacchi, Carlos Samudio, Nicolas Tivani and Charlie Quarterman. Now Konychev, the son of former bicycle owner Dmitri Konychev, would additionally be a part of the crew.
The previous two years have been troublesome for the 24 year-old Italian. He was unable to win partly resulting from accidents. His most notable end in his three years as knowledgeable bicycle owner is a fifth place within the Italian street championship in 2021. Konychev began his skilled profession in 2020 with Mitchelton-Scott.
Alexander Konychev to Corratec:
Vadim Pronskiy Renews with Astana Qazaqstan Crew
Younger Kazakhstani rider Vadim Pronskiy has prolonged his contract with Astana Qazaqstan Crew for an additional season (2023).
“I’m very critically getting ready for the upcoming season, and I feel it ought to be a superb one. There’s motivation, there’s a nice need to proceed working exhausting to get my first victory on the skilled degree. There have already been a number of podiums, I’ve acquired priceless expertise within the Grand Excursions, so subsequent 12 months I’m going to take a brand new step ahead forward. I’m already totally within the means of preparation, very quickly our crew will collect all collectively for the primary pre–season coaching camp, so all that continues to be is to work exhausting and the consequence received’t preserve me ready,” – stated Vadim Pronskiy.
Within the lately ended season Vadim Pronskiy (24) took half in two Grand Excursions without delay: on the Giro d’Italia he helped Vincenzo Nibali, whereas on the Vuelta a España he supported Miguel Angel Lopez.
Pronskiy completed third within the general standings of the Adriatica Ionica, took a seventh place in a stage of the Tour of the Alps and completed eighth in a stage of the Vuelta a España.
“Vadim retains on progressing 12 months by 12 months, the primary outcomes are coming already, whereas priceless expertise is accumulating – final 12 months it was the Giro, this 12 months he rode two Grand Excursions without delay, the Giro and the Vuelta and this can be a huge step ahead for an athlete of solely 24 years outdated. As a crew, we’re rigorously working with Vadim Pronskiy, we’re main him in the precise course, so the extension of the contract, the truth is, is a logical step. Regardless of all of the difficulties of this season, 2022 has given Vadim loads, so we will anticipate a sure breakthrough within the coming 12 months,” – stated Alexandr Vinokurov, Normal Supervisor of Astana Qazaqstan Crew.
Vadim Pronskiy to stick with Astana:
Remco Evenepoel wins the Vélo d’Or
The celebrated award is the newest in an extended listing of accolades for the 22-year-old.
Remco Evenepoel grew to become the primary Belgian in additional than a decade to obtain the Vélo d’Or, the award received since 1992 by a few of biking’s greatest names, together with former Wolfpack riders Tom Boonen (2005) and Paolo Bettini (2006), and present Fast-Step Alpha Vinyl member Julian Alaphilippe (2019).
Evenepoel had a surprising season, successful a complete of sixteen races and bringing Belgium its first Grand Tour in 44 years. By triumphing at Liège–Bastogne–Liège, Vuelta a España and the World Championships, Remco wrote historical past as the primary male rider since 1980 to take a Monument, a Grand Tour and the rainbow jersey in the identical season – an impressive feat for the younger Belgian in simply his fourth season as a professional.
“It’s a fantastic honour to win the Vélo d’Or”, stated the youngest rider in historical past to win this prestigious trophy. “Particularly so early in my profession, as a result of in my view it’s crucial prize within the sport. It’s a reward for the complete season. After I was nonetheless taking part in soccer, I used to be fascinated by the status of the Ballon d’Or. Really, the Vélo d’Or is the Ballon d’Or of biking, and that hyperlink resonates a bit with me.”
“I speak loads about soccer with Oumi’s brothers. Her eldest brother is a Actual Madrid fan, and he went loopy when Karim Benzema was awarded the Ballon d’Or. We stated laughing then that I might be the longer term Ballon d’Or of biking and I’m completely happy that this grew to become actuality now”, added Remco, who within the low season picked up additionally the Kristallen Fiets and Flandrien trophies in recognition of his beautiful marketing campaign.
Remco Evenepoel Vélo d’Or 2022:
UAE Crew Emirates Announce Pissei as Clothes Sponsor
Italian producer to be new technical provider for 2023
UAE Crew Emirates will gown within the clothes of Italian clothes model Pissei from the 2023 season onward.
The historic Tuscan firm based in 1978 will present clothes to riders from the World Tour outfit, creating excessive efficiency, gentle and aerodynamic clothes all handcrafted in Italy with extremely chosen materials.
Pissei joined the crew on their current crew camp in Abu Dhabi the place every rider was customized tailor-made to make sure optimum match and efficiency for the upcoming season.
The UAE riders will primarily race with two completely different jersey – shorts package combos. One in all which is totally new and developed particularly for the crew, with ultralight and exceptionally breathable options designed for races within the hottest climates. With a second, extra thermal choice appropriate for all different race conditions coming as an enchancment to the top-of-the-range Magistrale package.
The riders will even profit from a few particular skin-suits created by combining each kits’ jersey and bib shorts, giving an additional choice for extra aerodynamic clothes too.
Mauro Gianetti (Crew Principal & CEO): “We’re delighted to begin this partnership with Pissei. Trendy biking clothes is advancing and enhancing constantly and Pissei are an modern firm on the forefront of that development. Their consideration to element with researching new textiles and looking for the absolute best mixture of consolation and aerodynamics makes them a superb match for UAE Crew Emirates. We sit up for working with them over the approaching years and tasting many victories with the Pissei identify on our backs.”
Kwik Journey Tour of America’s Dairyland-14th Version June 15-25, 2023
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June 15 – Janesville
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* America Criterium Cup race
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Tour de France 2024: A Closing Time Trial in Good
Those that take note of the small print of the Tour de France’s historical past will level out that the winner of the primary version in 1903, Maurice Garin, though celebrated on the Parc des Princes, inaugurated the winners’ listing of the race by crossing the ultimate end line in Ville d’Avray. The general public gathered once more on the velodrome to have fun the heroes of the Grande Boucle in 1904 and 1905, whereas the race truly completed just a few kilometres from the capital. Nonetheless, the arrival of the 2024 Tour in Good is a primary, because the Tour’s peloton has by no means completed removed from Paris. In any case, the riders will really feel they’re on acquainted floor in Good, a metropolis which was already on the Tour’s programme in 1906, hosted the Grand Départ in 1981 and once more in 2020, and has been internet hosting the world’s elite on the conclusion of Paris-Good since 1933.
This new end, conditioned by the logistical imperatives that may already block the Champs-Elysées only a few days earlier than the beginning of the Paris 2024 Olympic Video games, is accompanied by a big sporting problem because the final stage shall be a person time trial. The sporting qualities of the riders more likely to win imply that the Tour may stay undecided till the previous few kilometres, as was the case in 1989, the final time the occasion supplied a time trial to shut the proceedings. On that day, Greg LeMond beat Laurent Fignon by 58 seconds to win his second Tour by the narrowest margin in historical past, eight seconds.
It’s stated that information are made to be damaged, and the context of a battle of mere seconds takes on a brand new dimension when wanting on the closing weekend on the whole. The riders shall be on the area’s roads on Saturday, 20 July. They’re all conscious that the Good backcountry lends itself to unbridled, high-intensity rides, virtually systematically on the ultimate stage of Paris-Good. So, there might be alternatives simply till the very finish to rattle the Yellow Jersey.
Key factors:
- After 110 editions concluded on the Parc des Princes, the Cipale velodrome within the Bois de Vincennes or on the Avenue des Champs-Elysées, the Tour de France will end removed from Paris for the primary time in 2024, with stage 21 in Good on 21 July.
- For this distinctive closing stage alongside the Mediterranean coast, a time trial will resolve the title among the many contenders. Thirty-five years after Greg LeMond stripped Laurent Fignon of the Yellow Jersey by eight seconds. The stage the day earlier than shall be run on the suspenseful roads of the Good backcountry.
All details about the Tour de France on www.letour.fr/en/
Tour’24 to complete in Good with a TT:
Tirreno-Adriatico: The Return of the Uphill End
In reminiscence of Davide Rebellin, winner in 2001, the 58th version of the “Race of the Two Seas” was introduced in Camaiore. This version will begin from Lido di Camaiore with an ITT. Together with three levels for sprinters, two for finisseurs and an uphill end at 1465 meters of Sarnano-Sassotetto, the grand finale will attain San Benedetto del Tronto on March 12. Throughout seven days the riders will climb 13,800 meters of elevation achieve.
The 58th version of the Tirreno-Adriatico, which is able to happen from 6 to 12 March for a complete of seven levels, was introduced this morning on the Teatro dell’Olivo in Camaiore. The “Race of the 2 Seas” will contact 5 areas of central Italy, ranging from Tuscany after which passing by Umbria, Lazio, Marche and Abruzzo, the place the race will finish in San Benedetto del Tronto.
Mauro Vegni, RCS Sport Biking Space Director: “Immediately we need to current the route of the Tirreno-Adriatico. On the similar time, we have now had the prospect to take pleasure in some extraordinarily spectacular editions of the Tirreno-Adriatico due to the presence of nice stars in biking, who’ve made our race crucial one week race on the planet. The roll of honour options loads of huge names. The primary two categorised in 2022, Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard, occupied the primary two locations, albeit reversed, additionally within the Tour de France. To all this should be added the rising curiosity on a worldwide degree with the pictures which are broadcast in over 200 international locations world wide and with an increasing number of worldwide journalists attending the race.”
Daniele Bennati, head coach of the Italian Nationwide Biking Crew: “Like yearly, the Tirreno-Adriatico route is open to any resolution and represents an essential take a look at for everybody. Given the number of routes, mixed with the presence of nice worldwide champions, this appointment can present me with essential indications. I hope that the Italian riders will do effectively as a result of these are the best situations by which good performances may also help the riders to develop.”
Stefano Allocchio, RCS Sport Race Director: “The route of the 58th version of the “Race of the Two Seas” is diverse and provides possibilities for each sort of riders. As in 2022 we are going to begin with an Particular person Time Trial adopted by levels for there shall be legs for sprinters, finisseurs and the return of the uphill end. Now we have already tackled the Sarnano-Sassotetto ascent up to now however this would be the first time we’ll get to the Valico of Santa Maria Maddalena.”
Marcello Pierucci, Mayor of Camaiore: “Camaiore and the Tirreno-Adriatico characterize a standard mixture, destined to final and develop an increasing number of. Our territory is a real biking land: a ten-year historical past that renews itself and continues to develop yearly, defending a widespread ardour in our group that won’t cease burning. It’s an honour for Camaiore to welcome the nationwide presentation of the “Race of the Two Seas”, which, due to the current three-year settlement with RCS Sport, will stay in our territory additionally in 2024 and 2025, with Lido di Camaiore departure of the primary stage of the race. Due to RCS Sport for the professionalism at all times proven and above all to Mauro Vegni, lately named our honorary fellow citizen, for all he has performed for the town.”
As in 2022, the 58th version of the Tirreno-Adriatico will kick off with an Particular person Time Trial in Lido di Camaiore. The scheduled 11.5 km will characterize a primary take a look at for the contenders for the Maglia Azzurra whereas the following two levels, the Camaiore-Follonica and the Follonica-Foligno, will provide two essential alternatives to the sprinters. From Umbria, the route descends into Lazio with the Greccio-Tortoreto for a stage of over 2000 meters of elevation achieve, and incorporates a closing circuit of 17 km to be repeated thrice. The final 3 km in direction of Tortoreto are uphill at 7%. On Friday 10 March the fifth stage, ranging from Morro d’Oro, will introduce the uphill end of the “Race of the Two Seas”, ascending the 1465 meters of Sarnano-Sassotetto for the primary time. The climb is 2 km longer than earlier editions, by which the race has ascended the Marche. Earlier than ending in San Benedetto del Tronto, Saturday 11 March presents the basic stage of the “muri marchigiani” from Osimo Stazione to Osimo. The ultimate circuit has sections with slopes of greater than 20% for a complete of 3000 metres of elevation achieve.
06.03.2023 Stage 1 Lido di Camaiore-Lido di Camaiore (ITT), 11.5 KM
07.03.2023 Stage 2 Camaiore-Follonica, 209 KM
08.03.2023 Stage 3 Follonica-Foligno, 216 KM
09.03.2023 Stage 4 Greccio-Tortoreto, 219 KM
10.03.2023 Stage 5 Morro d’Oro-Sarnano-Sassotetto, 168 KM
11.03.2023 Stage 6 Osimo Stazione-Osimo, 194 KM
12.03.2023 Stage 7 San Benedetto del Tronto-San Benedetto del Tronto, 154 KM.
The rostrum of the 57th Tirreno-Adriatico, received by Tadej Pogacar forward of Jonas Vingegaard and Mikel Landa
Statistics:
- For the ninth consecutive 12 months (2015-2023) Lido di Camaiore will host the beginning of the Tirreno–Adriatico.
- That is the third stage end in Follonica. Within the earlier two, there have been two
German victories, with Marcel Kittel in 2018 and Pascal Ackermann in 2020. - Foligno was the placement of the primary ever stage end of the Tirreno-Adriatico.
- The Rome-Foligno stage of 1966 was received by Rolf Maurer.
- The Tirreno rises to the 1465 meters of the Sassotetto. Beforehand, the end
was positioned at 1345m in 2018, received by Mikel Landa, and 1362m in 2020, received by Simon Yates. - That is the third stage end in Osimo. Beforehand, the end line had seen two
French victories, with Charly Mottet in 1989 and Gerard Rué in 1991. - San Benedetto del Tronto is the ultimate stage for the 57th time, out of 58 editions. Solely the primary version didn’t finish in San Benedetto del Tronto, with the ultimate stage of the 1966 race touring from San Benedetto del Tronto – Pescara.
Former World Champion and Giro Winner Ercole Baldini has Handed Away
Former World champion Ercole Baldini has died on the age of 89. Based on La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Giro d’Italia and rainbow jersey winner of 1958, has died in his hometown of Forlì.
Baldini had a full palmarès. He was Olympic champion in Melbourne, Australia in 1956, and likewise set a brand new World hour file in that season. Baldini took the file from Jacques Anquetil with 46.394 kilometres. Two years later, ‘The Practice of Forlì’ had an especially profitable 12 months with the general victory within the Giro and the World championships in Reims, France. Baldini additionally received 5 Giro levels in 1957 and 1958, a Tour de France stage in 1959 and the Trofeo Baracchi 4 instances. His greatest general end within the Tour was sixth in 1959.
Within the Sixties, Baldini couldn’t attain his outdated degree resulting from appendicitis and weight issues. Six years in the past, in 2016, Baldini was inducted into the Giro d’Italia Corridor of Fame.
Ercole Baldini R.I.P.
Thank You, Cav!
Because the Manxman’s second stint with the Wolfpack prepares to come back to an finish, we glance again on a few of his greatest moments within the crew, together with final 12 months’s spectacular return to the Tour de France, the place Mark took the race by storm, equaling Eddy Merckx’s file of stage victories and successful the enduring inexperienced jersey in Paris.
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