How Much Fitter Did I Get In 6 Weeks of Training for Flanders? We catch up with Cillian, our resident statistician here at GCN, as he trains with Wahoo SYSTM to tackle the Ronde Van Vlaanderen! With 20 gruellingly steep cobbled climbs and 160 kilometres of road ahead, the challenge is immense. So far, he’s been smashing it, but the question remains: will he be fully prepared for the Tour of Flanders next week?
By MADISON HART
The 38th annual five-day Redlands Bicycle Classic returns Wednesday, April 10, with new highlights like a junior race, more local riders, a time trial course around Lake Perris, an Onyx Summit road race and a record number of female racers.
“We’re always looking for new and exciting venues to challenge the racers,” race spokesperson Scott Welsh said.
More than 150 female racers will join this year’s classic, Welsh said.
The new races came to fruition this year, while the junior race — for youths under 18 — is something organizers have wanted to do for years, Welsh said. The hope if that the junior race can help mold young riders who might someday become professionals, he said.
From MomentumMag.com
In bustling bicycle-friendly cities such as Copenhagen and Amsterdam and many other cities worldwide, cycling is not just a mode of transportation; it’s a way of life. However, with the convenience, quality of life and health benefits of cycling come unique challenges, chief among them being the prevalence of theft, wear and tear, and inadequate bike parking facilities. In such environments, investing in an inexpensive “beater” bike for commuting emerges as a pragmatic solution to safeguarding against potential losses and inconveniences. And, really, seems a natural to help people from stressing too much about their bicycles while at work or play.
One of the foremost concerns for cyclists in urban areas is the rampant theft of bicycles. Amsterdam, often hailed as a cycling paradise, like many urban centres around the world, also grapples with a high rate of bike theft. Despite the presence of large bike parking facilities that leave cyclists around the world in awe, security measures are just as lax as other areas, leaving bikes vulnerable to theft. The sad truth is that even the most robust locks cannot guarantee the safety of a valuable bike in such environments.
But that’s just the thing that Amsterdam and Copenhagen residents know but North Americans for the most part are still figuring out, many commuters opt for inexpensive “beater” bikes – sturdy, functional bicycles that serve their purpose without breaking the bank.
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Rainbow Ronde? The Big GCN Tour of Flanders Preview The Tour of Flanders is a prestigious but brutal race, with sharp climbs and rough cobbled roads. Last year saw Tadej Pogacar and Lotte Kopecky ride to victory, but who will be the champion of the cobbles this time around? Dan and Si run through the race history and route ahead of De Ronde.
From MomentumMag.com
