2020 road cycling season

[Sagan97]

@JoJoJo

   

[Sagan97]

Tokyo Olympics are also postponed. I'd never imagine this (OG postponed) happening with all the money, preparation involved.

[JoJoJo]

velonews writes that Deceuninck are considering to ask Quick-Step for compensation because of the lost exposure ... these days everyone has to adapt -> to cut costs and find new ways of providing exposure for sponsors

[Sagan97]

(04-08-2020, 06:25 PM)JoJoJo Wrote:  velonews writes that Deceuninck are considering to ask Quick-Step for compensation because of the lost exposure ... these days everyone has to adapt -> to cut costs and find new ways of providing exposure for sponsors

I hope that Tour de France will take place, it's the main event and bread winner for so many teams.

[Zviedrs]

(04-09-2020, 04:09 PM)Sagan97 Wrote:  I hope that Tour de France will take place, it's the main event and bread winner for so many teams.

We will apparently learn that on May 15th
https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/ryder-its-critical-for-teams-that-the-tour-de-france-takes-place/

[Jesper]

I just want to say thank you to all posting here and keeping me informed. I never read anything about road racing, and hardly get to watch anything, what with living in my "hobbit" hole (no cable, satellite, or internet!!). Yes, I hope we do get some events run in the near future for everyone's sake.

Please be safe if you must venture out. I have, as a health care worker, just this week been potentially exposed by a co-worker who tested positive. I am feeling okay after 6 days from the incident. Unfortunately, I can not get tested unless I show symptoms. Please mask up and glove up in public; do not go out unless necessary. I appreciate all who are hanging in there and using their heads during our national/global crisis. Thank your healthcare workers and responders; it matters more than you may think.

Take care,
Jesper

[Zviedrs]

(04-11-2020, 05:20 PM)Jesper Wrote:  I just want to say thank you to all posting here and keeping me informed. I never read anything about road racing, and hardly get to watch anything, what with living in my "hobbit" hole (no cable, satellite, or internet!!). Yes, I hope we do get some events run in the near future for everyone's sake.

While it is hard to comprehend that we are missing out on Giro, Spring classics and other races this year, it is also a moment to look back at what has happened in professional cycling in the recent years. Yesterday, April 12th should have been the day of Paris - Roubaix. I kept thinking about the 2016 edition and how it was one by the Aussie underdog Mat Hayman. Incredible stoy, here is a video for you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zxnA4asj44

(04-11-2020, 05:20 PM)Jesper Wrote:  Please be safe if you must venture out. I have, as a health care worker, just this week been potentially exposed by a co-worker who tested positive. I am feeling okay after 6 days from the incident. Unfortunately, I can not get tested unless I show symptoms. Please mask up and glove up in public; do not go out unless necessary. I appreciate all who are hanging in there and using their heads during our national/global crisis. Thank your healthcare workers and responders; it matters more than you may think.

On evenings @ 6pm, we join together in our communities - on balconies, open windows, inner yards - and applaud our healthcare workers. This symbol of appreciation is also addressed towards you, thank you.

[Jesper]

(04-12-2020, 07:31 PM)Zviedrs Wrote:  On evenings @ 6pm, we join together in our communities - on balconies, open windows, inner yards - and applaud our healthcare workers. This symbol of appreciation is also addressed towards you, thank you.

Thank you my friend for the appreciation. I've been a little depressed due to the situation. I can not access some of my parts/frames for building due to travel restrictions, and I have not been riding for a month, primarily due to being too beat after working, and contemplating the next day's toils. I live away from the general population, so there is no excuse, and I only group ride in events about twice a year now. Just need to get it together and do my normal rides and crush my negativity away.
Thanks also for the video link, I'll definitely check it out. One good thing if they run the TDF ; it should be well covered stateside since there won't be any competing sporting events to displace it. I might just take a day off (if possible) to better enjoy a complete stage with some climbing in it. I usually only see the ends of stages because I do not get off work early enough given 5 hr time lag.

Take care and be safe,
Jesper

[Sagan97]

(04-13-2020, 04:39 AM)Jesper Wrote:  Thank you my friend for the appreciation. I've been a little depressed due to the situation. I can not access some of my parts/frames for building due to travel restrictions, and I have not been riding for a month, primarily due to being too beat after working, and contemplating the next day's toils. I live away from the general population, so there is no excuse, and I only group ride in events about twice a year now. Just need to get it together and do my normal rides and crush my negativity away.

Getting on the bike has often helped me in the past, when I've dealt with stress or negativity. Short night rides just to get some air and absorb city lights. Ride out, stop for a moment and look around to see how darkness intertwines with illuminated signs and street lights. Calms me down every single time.

(04-13-2020, 04:39 AM)Jesper Wrote:  Thanks also for the video link, I'll definitely check it out. One good thing if they run the TDF ; it should be well covered stateside since there won't be any competing sporting events to displace it. I might just take a day off (if possible) to better enjoy a complete stage with some climbing in it. I usually only see the ends of stages because I do not get work early enough given 5 hr time lag.

Unfortunately, TdF will be postponed: https://www.velonews.com/news/tour-de-france-faces-postponement-as-french-ban-public-gatherings-through-mid-july/

"French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday announced the suspension of all mass public gatherings until mid-July to curb the spread of COVID-19.
... For weeks the race had yet to be officially postponed or canceled, and now it appears almost impossible for it to begin as originally planned on June 27 in Nice."

[JoJoJo]

Tour de France is scheduled from August 29 to September 20 and then follows World championship September 20-27 and Giro and Vuelta -> one big festival

[Nikko]

(04-15-2020, 07:48 PM)JoJoJo Wrote:  Tour de France is scheduled from August 29 to September 20 and then follows World championship September 20-27 and Giro and Vuelta -> one big festival

Alrightie then! We have a saturated fall season ahead. I Can't complain

[Nikko]

While we are waiting for the season to re-start, can I interest anyone in Miguel Indurain's Pinarello Banesto 1994? The last Tour de France winning steel frame.

One of his four identical bicycles, ridden during the tour.
Still in the original condition, just as Indurain had finished his 94 season on it.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Miguel-Indurain-Pinarello-Banesto-original-Tour-bicycle-1994-Campagnolo-Record/123667304067 $$$

[JoJoJo]

(04-29-2020, 05:12 PM)Nikko Wrote:  While we are waiting for the season to re-start, can I interest anyone in Miguel Indurain's Pinarello Banesto 1994? The last Tour de France winning steel frame.

One of his four identical bicycles, ridden during the tour.
Still in the original condition, just as Indurain had finished his 94 season on it.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Miguel-Indurain-Pinarello-Banesto-original-Tour-bicycle-1994-Campagnolo-Record/123667304067 $$$

should we chip in together?

[Sagan97]

   

Spanish media AS published (leaked) calendar for the rest of the cycling season. It's not confirmed, though. I suppose there's no need for translations. All three grand tours are scheduled to happen within 7 weeks. Season should restart on the first week of August, with Strade Bianche. What's your view?

[Sagan97]

So here's it:

Strade Bianche, August 1
Tour de Pologne, August 5 - 9
Milan-San Remo, August 8
Criterium du Dauphine, August 12 - 16
RideLondon, August 16
National Championships (TBC), August 21 - 23
European Championships (TBC), August 24 - 28
GP de Plouay/Bretagne Classic, August 25
Tour de France, August 29 - September 20
Tirreno-Adriatico, September 8 - 14
GP de Québec, September 11
GP de Montréal, September 13
UCI Road World Championships, September 20 - 27
La Flèche Wallonne, September 30
BinckBank Tour, September 29 - October 4
Giro d'Italia, October 3 - October 25
Liège-Bastogne-Liège, October 4
Amstel Gold Race, October 10
Gent-Wevelgem, October 11
Dwars door Vlaanderen, October 14
Tour of Guangxi, October 15 - 20
Tour of Flanders, October 18
Vuelta a España, October 20 - November 8
Driedaagse Brugge-de Panne, October 21
Paris-Roubaix, October 25
Il Lombardia, October 31

[JoJoJo]

in a single day October 25 we will have

> the last stage of Giro
> Paris Roubaix
> the first stage of Vuelta

[JoJoJo]

Froome looking for a way out #ineos

[Sagan97]

(05-14-2020, 09:59 AM)JoJoJo Wrote:  Froome looking for a way out #ineos

Let's where this goes ... only a handful of teams can afford Froome.

Meanwhile, an update on Kittel. He's become a father and enrolled in studies for a degree in Economics.
https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/marcel-kittel-on-enjoying-life-after-cycling-my-victories-dont-define-who-i-am/

[Zviedrs]

L'Equipe posted a list of Top 20 best paid pro cyclists. Here are the Top 10 with their annual salary. This is without t he bonuses. Guess who's in the 11-20 positions

1) Peter Sagan - 5.000.000 eur ($ 5.495.200)
2) Chris Froome - 4.500.000 eur ($ 4.945.700)
3) Geraint Thomas - 3.500.000 eur ($ 3.846.600)
4) Egan Bernal - 2.700.000 eur ($ 2.967.400)
5) Fabio Aru - 2.600.000 ($ 2.857.500)
6) Mihal Kwiatkowski - 2.500.000 eur ($ 2.747.600)
7) Julian Alaphilippe - 2.300.000 eur ($ 2.527.800)
8) Alejandro Valverde - 2.200.000 eur ($ 2.417.900)
9) Vincenzo Nibali - 2.100.000 eur ($ 2.308.000)
10) Richard Carapaz - 2.100.000 eur ($ 2.308.000)

[JoJoJo]

Roglic has to be in top 20 no?

edit -> yes he is with $2 180 000