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TOP STORY: CPA Chairman Adam Hansen Talks Concerning the the Livigno Climate Protocol Issues
There was chaos on Tuesday in Livigno earlier than the beginning of stage 16 of the Giro d’Italia. Nobody knew what was occurring: Would the stage begin or not, or be shortened, or…?. Adam Hansen, the president of the CPA riders’ union, requires change.
Because of the dangerous climate circumstances of snow, freezing rain and excessive temperatures, it was determined, the insistence of the riders, to considerably shorten the stage. Though the race organisers have been eager on canceling the climb of the Umbrail Move. There was uncertainty for a very long time in regards to the route of the stage. The groups said that they might not begin the stage except the go was faraway from the route. RCS Sport ultimately, after a lot deliberation modified the route. It was determined to drive the riders to Lasa, on the opposite aspect of the Umbrail Move, for an alternate begin for a stage of 118 kilometres. All this was preceded by numerous discussions. “The CPA contacted all stakeholders for the primary time on the remainder day to decide based mostly on the climate forecasts for the sixteenth stage,” Hansen wrote in regards to the Umbrail go determination. “The riders subsequently proposed to cancel the climb, in order that they might not should descend in two levels and snow.”
“The riders wished to race with out having to cease due to the climate,” Hansen identified. “The riders unanimously agreed on this. This was then additionally communicated to the skin world. The CPA did its greatest, after an hour-long assembly, to convey this. It was clear that the Umbrail Move was not appropriate for biking, because the native mountain go was additionally closed by the native authorities attributable to heavy snowfall. If the riders had ridden over the Umbrail Move, we might have needed to put our foot down,” stated Hansen. “To be clear: the peloton at all times had the intention to race, which is what finally occurred. Nonetheless, attributable to dangerous climate it was not potential to finish the unique route. The temperature at the beginning was additionally round freezing level. If that doesn’t create an Excessive Climate Protocol, what’s going to?”
The Giro organisers ultimately determined to shorten the stage, but it surely took a really very long time earlier than there was readability. “It’s 2024: we should transfer in direction of a transparent protocol through which all stakeholders perceive and settle for how we are able to safeguard the picture of biking,” Hansen need’s issues to vary. “With a ‘let’s see what occurs’ strategy, the riders ought to have taken shelter from the snow. That isn’t the answer.”
Nobody actually knew what was occurring:
Giro d’Italia 2024
On a shortened Stage 16, attributable to snow and rain, Tadej Pogačar waited till the final kilometres earlier than he began his climbing turbo, dropped what was left of the bunch and swept previous the riders in entrance of him for his fifth Giro’24 stage win. The UAE Staff Emirates rider additionally took extra time on the opposite GC males. Daniel Felipe Martínez (BORA-hansgrohe) completed third on the stage and moved again into second total above Geraint Thomas (INEOS Grenadiers).
Within the occasion of maximum climate circumstances, the stage might be neutralised as much as a spot the place the security circumstances are met. At 9 a.m. the Fee met and at 10 a.m., given the circumstances at the moment, determined to implement Possibility 2 with the opposition of the athletes. A couple of minutes earlier than the beginning, the climate circumstances deteriorated additional and so the Fee determined to fall again on Possibility 3. The stage could have its typical begin and procedures in Livigno. From there, a parade will begin in direction of the Tunnel Munt Raschera. The riders will cease and alter earlier than the Swiss border. The precise begin might be in Prati allo Stelvio as per the time trial.
Stage sixteenth didn’t go over the Passo dello Stelvio, or ultimately, the Umbrail Move. Because of the dangerous climate circumstances, with snow, freezing rain and chilly, it was determined to take the riders by automotive to Lasa, on the opposite aspect of the Umbrail Move. The shortened stage began at simply earlier than 2:30pm. The 206 kilometre stage was shortened to solely 118.4 kilometres, but it surely was nonetheless going to be a tricky day. Within the final 30 kilometres the race would climb the Passo Pinei (23.4km at 4.7%). Then after a brief descent there was the ultimate climb to Santa Cristina (6.5km at 6.1%), the Monte Pana. The GC males would be capable of make variations on this last brute of a climb. The primary 83 kilometres have been flat or downhill, so it was quick and there have been many assaults. The primary rider to get away was Marco Frigo. The Italian of Israel-Premier Tech held on for some time, however was ultimately caught. 4 riders have been subsequent to get away and shortly had a lead of 1:30. Julian Alaphilippe was a part of the escape. The Frenchman of Soudal Fast-Step was joined by Mirco Maestri (Polti-Kometa), Davide Ballerini (Astana Qazaqstan) and Andrea Piccolo (EF Schooling-EasyPost). Within the peloton it wasn’t UAE Staff Emirates, the crew of pink jersey Tadej Pogačar, or any of the opposite GC groups that chased, however Movistar. The Spanish crew have been working for Nairo Quintana or Einer Rubio as we speak. Quintana completed second within the stage to Livigno on Sunday and would wish to go one place higher. Because of the work of Fernando Gaviria specifically, the lead of the Alaphilippe group was minimize. Earlier than the beginning of the 20 kilometre Passo Pinei, the lead was below 1 minute.
Alaphilippe determined to drop the opposite escapees. Maestri was capable of cling on the longest. Alaphilippe put his head down and tried his hardest to say out of the grasp of the chasers so long as potential. Within the thinned out peloton, it was nonetheless Movistar on the entrance, now with their climbers. A powerful Alaphilippe was capable of take extra time. The Frenchman prolonged his lead and on the Intergiro dash, 28 kilometres from the end, he had 2 minutes. The chase wasn’t at full pace and Filippo Fiorelli and Andrea Pietrobon counter-attacked. Alaphilippe nonetheless stored a quick tempo, however the hardest elements of the climb have been but to come back. Seven kilometres from the summit of the Passo Pinei, there was one other counter-attack, this time from Pelayo Sánchez, the rider who beat Alaphilippe within the gravel stage to Rapolano Terme. He went on his personal after the Frenchman. Sánchez was unable to bridge the hole, however his assault made the peloton pace up. On the steeper Passo Pinei, Quintana towed the group of favourites for Rubio and this prompted the primary choice. Quintana’s transfer turned out to be short-lived, however Movistar nonetheless had Sánchez. His tempo was too excessive for seventh positioned, Romain Bardet. The Frenchman was one of many higher climbers on Sunday, however he would lose numerous time as we speak. The group of favourites was getting nearer to Alaphilippe and so another riders tried to leap throughout to the Frenchman. Ewen Costiou (Arkéa-B&B Accommodations), Christian Scaroni (Astana-Qazaqstan) and Giulio Pellizzari (VF Group-Bardiani CSF-Faizanè) received collectively, however Alaphilippe was not completed but. The 2-time World champion was the primary to succeed in the highest of the Passo Pinei. Scaroni reached the highest of the Passo Pinei 10 seconds later, however Alaphilippe took extra time on the descent to the ultimate climb to Santa Cristina (6.5km at 6.1%, with ramps of as much as 15%). He began the final climb of the day with a lead of about 20 seconds over the primary chasers. The group of favourites, the place UAE Staff Emirates set the tempo, was one other 25 seconds behind.
On the entrance, a really robust Alaphilippe was nonetheless holding out. The Soudal Fast-Step rider refused to be caught, however was joined by Pellizzari, Costiou and Scaroni nearby of the highest. Simply 2 kilometres from the highest, Alaphilippe blew, simply earlier than the 2 robust last kilometres. The opposite Frenchman, Costiou, continued on the steep ramp. The Arkéa-B&B Accommodations rider briefly opened up a spot, however was countered by Pellizzari. The younger Italian of VF Group-Bardiani went previous Costiou and made a bid for victory. The hazard for Pellizzari was behind, because the group of favourites was getting shut because of the work of Rafal Majka. The Pole cut up the GC group after which it was as much as his chief to deal the killer blow. The Slovenian rode away from the opposite classification riders with ease with out exerting himself excessively. Pogačar then rode previous Costiou and Scaroni very quickly after which Pellizzari. The latter was joined by the Slovenian within the last kilometre and tried to carry on, however quickly needed to pay for it. Pogačar rode to a different stage victory, his fifth on this Giro. The 25-year-old additionally added to his lead on the final classification. Pellizzari crossed the road second, simply forward of Daniel Felipe Martínez. Martínez did properly sufficient to leap as much as second place total, Geraint Thomas and Ben O’Connor, misplaced various time. On the end, the distinction between Martínez and Thomas was 33 seconds. Martínez now has 22 seconds over the Welshman and 1:24 on O’Connor.
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Stage winner, KOM and total chief, Tadej Pogačar (UAE Staff Emirates): “The day began actually on and off and we didn’t know what to do, however once we began it was nice. The breakaway went, and it was good for us, and we sat again and tried to chill out however Movistar stored on pushing and stored the breakaway shut after which they went actually quick on the second final climb after which the ultimate 2km we tried to manage after which Rafał had sufficient. He stated we push on we attempt to make some gaps. Since yesterday, I used to be simply considering to be protected throughout the stage. Ultimately, it was good for us and likewise good for the individuals, good for everyone so i feel we ought to be glad given the circumstances.”
third on the stage and 2nd total, Daniel Felipe Martínez (BORA-hansgrohe): “The stage instantly after a relaxation day could be difficult, particularly with a tricky route like as we speak. It was a chilly day within the saddle, for certain, and I feel numerous guys discovered it tough. Regardless of the circumstances, I felt good within the small normal group, and I’m very glad with my efficiency. I used to be capable of make up time on Thomas and get again to second total. I additionally wish to thank my teammates and likewise the workers for the assist as we speak, it was a tough day so thanks and hats off. There are nonetheless some tough phases forward, however we’re in a great place for the longer term.”
third total, Geraint Thomas (INEOS Grenadiers): “I felt like I had nothing as we speak and the final climb was an enormous drag on attending to the highest, principally. I used to be fairly shocked that Movistar took the initiative so quickly and likewise managed the break. Congratulations to them, they made a great try, however in fact we got here again and Pogačar went. Dani has overtaken me, however I suppose he’s nonetheless shut, so tomorrow might be one other day.”
fifth on the stage and total, Antonio Tiberi (Bahrain-Victorious): “The way in which it has gone, it has been a reasonably constructive day for me and the crew. A really arduous and demanding day with a chilly and wet begin, the truth is the sensations at the start weren’t precisely good. My legs felt slightly heavy, however fortunately within the last phases I began to really feel higher. Once I reached the final climb was the second once I felt higher, the truth is I used to be capable of do the climb very properly and I gained just a few seconds on Arensman and likewise on Thomas.”
ninth on the stage, Ewan Costiou (Arkéa-B&B Accommodations): “It was a Dantesque stage! It rained all through the race, it was chaos. He had good legs. When I discovered myself in entrance I attempted to get forward, as a result of the understanding was not superb with the transalpine (Italian) riders. I wish to thank Julian Alaphilippe who supported me, he gave me one final aid despite the fact that he was ‘useless’. He is a superb champion. Due to him. I’ve reached a degree right here that I’ve by no means skilled earlier than. I proceed to find myself, I reply within the third week of a Grand Tour. This bodes properly for the longer term and I nonetheless hope to get different good outcomes on the finish of this Giro d’Italia.”
Attila Valter (Visma | Lease a Bike): “To be trustworthy, I nonetheless had one thing in my legs. The circumstances have been harsh. I in all probability might have gone slightly deeper on the finish, however I recognised that it was of little use as a result of the racing head was misplaced. I higher save that power for the subsequent few days.”
Davide Piganzoli (Polti Kometa): “We made the penultimate climb very quick, the group accelerated to neutralise Maestri’s escape, Pietro additionally tried it seeking to rating factors for the Intergiro, however lastly on the ultimate climb, UAE set a robust tempo for its riders pursuits and we now have tried to get as far forward as potential. I’m fairly glad.”
Giro d’Italia Stage 16 Consequence:
1. Tadej Pogačar (Slo) UAE Staff Emirates in 2:49:37
2. Giulio Pellizzari (Ita) VF Group-Bardiani CSF-Faizanè at 0:16
3. Daniel Felipe Martínez (Col) BORA-hansgrohe
4. Christian Scaroni (Ita) Astana Qazaqstan at 0:31
5. Antonio Tiberi (Ita) Bahrain-Victorious at 0:33
6. Thymen Arensman (Ned) INEOS Grenadiers at 0:38
7. Damiano Caruso (Ita) Bahrain-Victorious at 0:39
8. Michael Storer (Aus) Tudor at 0:42
9. Ewen Costiou (Fra) Arkéa-B&B Accommodations
10. Valentin Paret-Peintre (Fra) Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale at 0:45.
Giro d’Italia General After Stage 16:
1. Tadej Pogačar (Slo) UAE Staff Emirates in 59:01:09
2. Daniel Felipe Martínez (Col) BORA-hansgrohe at 7:18
3. Geraint Thomas (GB) INEOS Grenadiers at 7:40
4. Ben O’Connor (Aus) Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale at 8:42
5. Antonio Tiberi (Ita) Bahrain-Victorious at 10:09
6. Thymen Arensman (Ned) INEOS Grenadiers at 10:33
7. Romain Bardet (Fra) dsm-firmenich PostNL at 12:18
8. Filippo Zana (Ita) Jayco AlUla at 12:43
9. Einer Rubio (Col) Movistar at 13:09
10. Jan Hirt (CZ) Soudal Fast-Step at 14:07.
Giro’24 stage 16:
Georg Steinhauser (EF Schooling-EasyPost) gained Stage 17 with an ideal solo trip within the finale. Identical to in stage 16, total chief Tadej Pogačar (UAE Staff Emirates), chased after the lone chief, however had left it simply too late to take one other stage victory. The Slovenian took but extra time on the opposite crushed rivals.
A brief however intense mountain stage. After going over the Passo Sella and descending by means of the Val di Fassa and Val di Fiemme all the way in which to Predazzo, the route takes in an unbroken succession of robust climbs and descents, clearing the Passo Rolle and the Passo Gobbera, and crossing Canal San Bovo. After the primary ascent to Passo Brocon by way of the northern aspect, the route passes close to the end and descends quickly on broad monitor as much as Castello Tesino. The steep closing climb begins in Pieve Tesino. The ultimate kilometres are uphill. The steepest a part of the final categorised climb, with gradients exceeding 10%, ends on the 2km mark, adopted by nearly degree or uphill drags. The ultimate 500m are on a slight incline. The house straight (100m) is on 6m broad tarmac.
The battle was on from the beginning. Because of the Giro not climbing the Stelvio and the Umbrail Move on Tuesday, the Passo Sella grew to become the Cima Coppi for this 12 months. There have been much more KOM factors on provide in addition to the climber’s honour. Giulio Pellizzari (VF Group Bardiani-CSF Faizanè) was the primary over the summit, however solely after an actual combat with Nairo Quintana (Movistar). It wanted a photo-finish to separate the 2 riders, giving it to the younger Pellizzari.
Pellizzari additionally began the ‘break of the day’. Amanuel Ghebreigzabhier (Lidl-Trek), Julian Alaphilippe (Soudal Fast-Step), Damiano Caruso (Bahrain-Victorious), Marco Frigo (IPT), Georg Steinhauser (EF Schooling-EasyPost) and Davide Ballerini (Astana Qazaqstan) tried be a part of the Italian within the valley earlier than the Passo Rolle, together with Attila Valter (Visma | Lease a Bike) and Nicola Conci (Alpecin-Deceuninck). The ten leaders couldn’t get greater than 2 minutes, as UAE Staff Emirates began to chase. The peloton slowed slightly on the Passo Rolle, permitting dropped riders to return and the break to take extra time. On the summit, Pellizzari took 40 extra KOM factors, however their lead was right down to 1 minute attributable to work by dsm-Firmenich PostNL. Bardet’s crew wished to drag again the main group on the Gobbera, with 60 kilometres to go.
Because of the work of dsm, the favourites group was thinned down. Filippo Zana was one of many GC males who had missed the transfer, however he was capable of return as a result of the whole lot slowed down once more. Ghebreigzabhier and Steinhauser began the Passo Brocon with a 1 minute lead. When the hole grew to become too large, dsm-firmenich PostNL began chasing once more, to the annoyance of Rafal Majka, who didn’t perceive the ways of Bardet’s crew was. On the entrance, Steinhauser dropped Ghebreigzabhier simply earlier than the highest. The German now had a 33 kilometre solo in entrance of him. dsm-firmenich PostNL had given up no matter it was they have been planning, Steinhauser’s lead on the pink jersey group had elevated to 2 minutes on the prime of the penultimate climb. Solely Ghebreigzabhier, Marco Frigo and Christian Scaroni have been nonetheless forward of the peloton, however Steinhauser was getting additional away.
The 22-year-old Steinhauser had a lead of two:30 over the Pogačar group on the Passo Brocon (12.2km at 6.4%). In between, Ghebreigzabhier was inside 40 seconds of the chief, however the Eritrean couldn’t keep forward. Steinhauser’s lead over the favourites elevated to greater than 3 minutes, was it sufficient for the stage victory? Sure it was. For Steinhauser, in his first Grand Tour, it was additionally his first skilled victory. Behind; INEOS Grenadiers elevated the tempo within the final 5 kilometres. After Jhonatan Narvaez, it was Thymen Arensman who set the tempo for Geraint Thomas. It was too quick for Ben O’Connor, who was 4th total. Daniel Felipe Martínez attacked, however was countered by the favourites group, though Arensman had a tough time after that assault. Tadej Pogačar adopted on Martínez’s wheel after which determined to assault. Martínez, Thomas, Bardet, Antonio Tiberi and Einer Rubio couldn’t observe the pink jersey. Arensman and Jan Hirt have been capable of be a part of that group once more, however after the tempo lifted once more. they have been dropped. Pogačar was in a category of his personal once more, however ‘solely’ completed second on the stage. Tiberi sprinted to 3rd place 15 seconds later. Arensman misplaced simply over 10 seconds to the Thomas group. O’Connor managed to maintain the injury restricted.
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Stage winner, Georg Steinhauser (EF Schooling-EasyPost): “I had numerous enjoyable on the highway as we speak. It’s important to wish to undergo for that. Simply to trip in entrance of everybody else is a tremendous feeling and to make all of it the way in which to the end is tremendous particular. I knew I needed to be as mild as potential to win a Grand Tour stage, that’s why I took off what was pointless, the gloves and stuffs. I additionally rode with out energy meter. I identical to to observe my emotions. I by no means actually had an idol and I made my very own issues, even my father didn’t wish to intrude in my profession as a result of his profession and mine are from very totally different eras, however I’ve watched numerous biking. Seeing Chris Froome working up a climb was wonderful and I additionally cherished to see Michal Kwiatkowski successful Milano-Sanremo by only a few centimetres. Immediately is the primary time that I actually achieved one thing so particular and I’m tremendous glad about this.”
Maglia Rosa, KOM and 2nd on the stage, Tadej Pogačar (UAE Staff Emirates): “Immediately I used to be proud of Steinhauser to win. He did an unbelievable job. He was within the authentic breakaway and he went once more. Chapeau to him. Tomorrow it’s a flat stage. Let’s hope for Molano to seek out some luck in a bunch dash with Rui [Oliveira], then there’s one medium stage for a breakaway to win once more after which, Monte Grappa is an iconic stage, not removed from Slovenia so I count on numerous Slovenian followers, let see if I can win a fifth stage with the Maglia Rosa.”
Greatest younger rider, third on the stage and fifth total, Antonio Tiberi (Bahrain-Victorious): “I’m tremendous glad about as we speak, which was robust proper from the beginning with the climb and the rain all day making everybody fairly nervous. However I actually loved the stage, and my legs are feeling good despite the fact that it’s the third week. I used to be ready for the final climb to attempt to do one thing, and in the mean time Tadej attacked I attempted to observe however the tempo was an excessive amount of. I noticed O’Connor was struggling so wished to get just a few seconds on him and Arensman who had additionally misplaced the wheels. I attempted 3 or 4 instances to assault, and I managed to maintain a great tempo within the final 500/600m earlier than the ultimate dash, so I’m greater than glad with taking third place and a few bonus seconds.”
fifth on the stage and seventh total, Romain Bardet (dsm-firmenich PostNL): “Immediately I left with the mentality of, if potential, making variations. However within the earlier climb I discovered myself a bit alone. Due to Nairo who gave me some gels, since he actually was with out power. Once I noticed that INEOS was making an attempt to manage the race and that the hole was growing, I believed that possibly they wished to set a tempo in order that nobody would assault. Once I heard that O’Connor was hanging on and Thomas solely had Arensman left, I made a decision to attempt to see how he would go. We tried and on Saturday we could have one other likelihood. If I’ve good legs, I’ll certainly attempt it. I feel Saturday’s climb is the toughest we’re going to have on this Giro. We stay concentrated and targeted on what we would like.”
seventh on the stage and total, Romain Bardet (dsm-firmenich PostNL): “Immediately we raced the way in which I appreciated. When you’ll be able to affect the race with the crew, I actually take pleasure in it. Our intention and our plan was to get me into the primary break. I wasn’t removed from shifting on to the primary escape, however the tempo wasn’t that top on the primary climb and with the valley roads I sat again and waited for the peloton as a result of I knew it will be simple for some groups to drag me again in the event that they wished to. From there, we knew the circumstances have been going to be tough, so we additionally tried to do a tough race, since I prefer it when it’s a must to push the pedals arduous all day. After pushing arduous on the descent and cut up up on the subsequent climb, we thought it could possibly be a great time to attempt to assault and get forward and in place to go for the stage. I used to be slightly shocked to see that Pogačar wished to make some strikes and get behind me, as a result of that meant that the opposite males within the normal standings have been following him, and that was it. Even so, I felt superb on the final climb and the boys did an awesome job as we speak, so we are able to relaxation simple. We nonetheless have a few mountain phases left to attempt one thing.”
Marco Frigo (IPT): “We wished to be on the getaway once more and as we speak was a day that I used to be very enthusiastic about. I recognised this stage just a few weeks in the past and I’ve had it as my objective because the begin of the Giro. It was a tough day from the start. As soon as the primary break fashioned, there have been robust individuals in entrance and I believed we had a great group. Identical to yesterday, I can’t management what occurs behind me, that’s biking. When the race got here collectively once more, I missed the chance to observe the stage winner. It’s a disgrace, as a result of that made the stage tough, I used to be at all times chasing from that time. After all, it turned out the race was over. Possibly I ought to see the glass half full as a result of he had good legs. However, finally, I’m right here to get a great end result and that’s nonetheless lacking.”
Giro d’Italia Stage 17 Consequence:
1. Georg Steinhauser (Ger) EF Schooling-EasyPost in 4:28:51
2. Tadej Pogačar (Slo) UAE Staff Emirates at 1:24
3. Antonio Tiberi (Ita) Bahrain-Victorious at 1:42
4. Geraint Thomas (GB) INEOS Grenadiers
5. Romain Bardet (Fra) dsm-firmenich PostNL
6. Einer Rubio (Col) Movistar
7. Romain Bardet (Fra) dsm-firmenich PostNL
8. Thymen Arensman (Ned) INEOS Grenadiers at 1:55
9. Jan Hirt (CZ) Soudal Fast-Step
10. Rafał Majka (Pol) UAE Staff Emirates.
Giro d’Italia General After Stage 17:
1. Tadej Pogačar (Slo) UAE Staff Emirates in 63:31:18
2. Daniel Felipe Martínez (Col) BORA-hansgrohe at 7:42
3. Geraint Thomas (GB) INEOS Grenadiers at 8:04
4. Ben O’Connor (Aus) Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale at 9:47
5. Antonio Tiberi (Ita) Bahrain-Victorious at 10:29
6. Thymen Arensman (Ned) INEOS Grenadiers at 11:10
7. Romain Bardet (Fra) dsm-firmenich PostNL at 12:42
8. Einer Rubio (Col) Movistar at 13:33
9. Filippo Zana (Ita) Jayco AlUla at 13:52
10. Jan Hirt (CZ) Soudal Fast-Step at 14:44.
Giro’24 stage 17:
Ronde van Limburg 2024
Dylan Groenewegen of Jayco AlUla gained the Ronde van Limburg on Monday in a quick, chaotic bunch dash. Maurice Ballerstedt completed second, Arnaud De Lie was third.
A day after Alexander Kristoff gained the Antwerp Port Epic, the Tour of Limburg was subsequent on the Belgian race calendar. Kristoff was once more on the beginning record, as was Arnaud De Lie, Dylan Groenewegen, Gerben Thijssen and Biniam Girmay.
The Ronde van Limburg has modified for this 12 months. The ultimate of the Flemish one-day race was based mostly on the identical climbs that might be used within the European Championships in Limburg in September. The native circuit spherical Tongeren included Manshoven (1km at 2.4%), Op de Kriezel (1.7km at 3%), Kolmontberg (1.5km at 3.1%) and Zammelenberg (800m at 4.3%) a number of quick slopes. The break of the day received collectively after the climb of the Keiberg. Darren van Bekkum (Visma | Lease a Bike Devo Staff), winner of the U23 Ronde de l’Isard, was joined by Kamil Małecki (Q36.5) and Roland Thalmann (Tudor) and took a 3 minute lead. Within the peloton, Lotto Dstny, Uno-X Mobility and Jayco AlUla made certain that the escapees didn’t get any extra time. The race was closed-down within the run-up to the native circuit in Tongeren, till a counter-attack by Jochem Kerckhaert. The 23-year-old Dutchman of BEAT Biking tried to cross to the main group – on his personal, with simply over 130 kilometres to go. Kerckhaert was unable to make the crossing and was caught by the peloton.
Van Bekkum, Thalmann and Małecki held their lead within the run-up to the primary passage of the circuit, however the peloton was pulling them again slowly. With 60 kilometres to go, the distinction had dropped to 1 minute. This prompted numerous counter-attacks. Nobody received away at first, however ultimately Cormac Nisbet managed to get away. The 19-year-old British rider races for the Soudal Fast-Step coaching crew, crossed to the three escapees on his personal. It was a great transfer, however the peloton shortly caught the 4 leaders. Petr Keleman attacked, however the Czech Tudor rider was pulled again. A number of groups didn’t desire a bunch dash. Visma | Lease a Bike despatched Morten Aalling Nørtoft on the assault. The 21-year-old Dane was solo for some time, however was handed by Simon Pellaud, however this assault by the Tudor rider didn’t work. The climbs up to now weren’t tough sufficient to separate the race, however the Kolmontberg (1.5km at 3.1%) and Zammelenberg (800meters at 4.3%) might upset the quick finishers. On the Kolmontberg it was Tosh Van der Sande (Visma | Lease a Bike) who opened a spot and began with a slight lead on the Zammelenberg, however was handed by the peloton on the climb.
On the summit of the Zammelenberg the gaps have been very small. Julien Vermote, Huub Artz and Pau Miquel broke away within the final flatter kilometres and constructed a great lead, however with 3 kilometres to go, it was all collectively once more and the bunch might prepare for the dash. The sprinter’s groups lifted the tempo, however the run-up received chaotic. Dylan Groenewegen jumped from the entrance on the proper time and was the primary to hit the final nook after which managed to dash away from the others. Maurice Ballerstedt completed second at a number of bike lengths, Arnaud De Lie crossed the road in third. For Groenewegen it’s his second victory of the season, though his final was in January, within the Clàssica Comunitat Valenciana 1969. It’s a fine addition for the 30-year-old Dutchman earlier than the Tour de France.
Race winner, Dylan Groenewegen (Jayco AlUla): “It’s been some time, so it’s definitely good to cross the road with my palms within the air once more. I used to be typically shut, but it surely didn’t occur. I’ve to thank the crew for by no means shedding confidence in me. I at all times felt confidence within the crew. We at all times went for it, however sadly, we have been extra typically not rewarded. That can also be a part of biking. The crew is aware of what I can do when I’m given the liberty to dash. In Veenendaal-Veenendaal I used to be a bit boxed in. I’m glad to get the win as we speak.”
third, Arnaud De Lie (Lotto Dstny): “It went so quick within the last that I didn’t know what was occurring. I used to be nearly within the wheel of Dylan (Groenewegen), however ultimately needed to hit the brakes in that final bend. Anyway, Dylan deserves this and is an actual prime sprinter. I’m proud of this third place and the work that my crew has accomplished as we speak. As soon as once more I had 100% confidence that they might carry again the attackers and so they did. In consequence, we could have taken the lead slightly too early, however we can’t be dissatisfied. The primary time along with Joshua Giddings additionally went properly. Am I upset that I didn’t win once more? Probably not. After all, you at all times come to a race to win, however that doesn’t at all times work out. Immediately I completed third, however subsequent time I would take one other victory. Additionally it is essential to take pleasure in these kind of competitions. The Tour continues to be distant. It’s nonetheless greater than a month away. I’ll first go to the Sierra Nevada for an altitude coaching camp after which I’ll trip the Tour of Switzerland (June 9-16). The Tour is in fact an essential race, however there are different objectives to observe first.”
Ronde van Limburg Consequence:
1. Dylan Groenewegen (Ned) Jayco AlUla in 4:30:40
2. Maurice Ballerstedt (Ger) Alpecin-Deceuninck
3. Arnaud De Lie (Bel) Lotto Dstny
4. Alexander Kristoff (Nor) Uno-X Mobility
5. Gerben Thijssen (Bel) Intermarché-Wanty
6. Matteo Moschetti (Ita) Q36.5
7. Simon Dehairs (Bel) Alpecin-Deceuninck
8. Daniel Stampe (Den) Airtox-Carl Ras
9. Toon Aerts (Bel) Staff Deschacht-Group HensContainers Maes
10. Marc Brustenga (Spa) Equipo Kern Pharma.
Limburg’24:
Giulio Pellizzari regains his good legs in a tough Giro
Giulio Pellizzari appeared to be on his option to the stage 16 victory on Monte Pana, however Tadej Pogačar handed him within the last kilometre. There was no actual disappointment afterwards for Pellizzari. “I undoubtedly began the stage with the intention of crossing the road first. Once I was caught by Pogačar, I believed for a second: rattling, however hey, that’s simply a part of it. I shortly got here to phrases with it,” the younger climber stated in regards to the final kilometres on the web site of his VF Group-Bardiani CSF-Faizanè crew.
The 20-year-old Pellizzari is glad that he can distinguish himself within the mountains, as a result of the primary two Giro weeks have been tough. “At the very least the sensation was good once more now. I had been affected by a number of bodily illnesses in current days. I even thought of giving up, however Massimiliano Gentili and my coach Leonardo Piepoli satisfied me to proceed. I really feel good once more now and look the place we are actually.”
Pellizzari took a shot at a stage win in his first Giro on the slopes of the steep Monte Pana, however was nonetheless overtaken by Pogacar within the final kilometre. The Slovenian apparently felt slightly responsible about that afterwards. The chief of UAE Emirates rewarded his opponent, who managed to safe second place, with an enormous hug after the end.
And it didn’t cease there, as a result of Pogacar then handed Pellizzari his sun shades and pink jersey. And the Italian escapee was visibly proud of that. “I’ve to thank Tadej for his pink jersey. I’ll undoubtedly body it, it’s a lovely reward.” Throughout the first Giro week, Pellizzari admitted that Pogacar was his nice instance. He then shared a selfie he took with the Slovenian wolverine in 2019.
Pellizzari glad together with his Giro… now:
Jonas Vingegaard Will get a Tattoo and is Coaching in Mallorca
Jonas Vingegaard is making progress after his crash within the Basque Nation. The Dane not too long ago had his first outside coaching trip and is now coaching once more in Mallorca. He’s seen in a photograph on the social media of Ca’n Topa, a café on the prime of the Coll de Sóller.
“It was nice to see biking nice Jonas Vingegaard coaching on the Coll de Sóller as we speak and to see him cease to say whats up to his followers,” the restaurant wrote. “Great to see him on his bike once more! He regarded tremendous match!” Vingegaard was in a photograph with some followers on the prime of the Sóller and within the photograph you’ll be able to see he has a tattoo of a butterfly on his left arm.
Vingegaard broke his collarbone and several other ribs in a fall within the Tour of the Basque Nation on April 4. He additionally suffered a collapsed lung and bruised his lungs. He was launched from hospital in Spain on April 16. Three weeks later he was capable of trip his first coaching kilometres on the highway once more, in Denmark. Now, two weeks later, he’s in Mallorca for a coaching camp.
“After all I hope to begin within the Tour de France,” he stated after his first trip in Denmark. “We don’t know but how my kind will develop and the way my restoration will proceed, however I’m doing the whole lot I can to be in prime kind there.” This 12 months’s Tour de France begins on June 29 in Italy. The opening stage goes from Florence to Rimini and consists of some climbing.
Picture of Jonas Vingegaard coaching in Mallorca from ‘X’ (Twitter):
Mathieu van der Poel Turns His Hand to a Little bit of Golf
Mathieu van der Poel is an avid golfer when he isn’t on his bike and the World champion confirmed his abilities on the inexperienced on the Soudal Open. There Van der Poel took half in an illustration competitors with a number of well-known Flemish individuals.
The Soudal Open is performed on the Rinkven Golf Membership in Schilde, Antwerp. The official event begins on Thursday, however the day earlier than the professionals tee off, it was the flip of some well-known Flemish individuals and residents of Flanders to check the course. Van der Poel performs an occasional match in a crew with former soccer gamers Wesley Sonck (ex-Ajax), Geert De Vlieger and former tennis participant Xavier Malisse.
It isn’t the primary time this 12 months that Van der Poel has been on the golf course. The day after he gained the cyclo-cross World championships, he performed a spherical on the Rinkven Golf Membership. Then the day after Van der Poel gained Paris-Roubaix, he was additionally discovered on the inexperienced. Throughout his vacation in Dubai he additionally made a visit to the golf course, the place he performed a spherical with skilled golfer Alan De Bondt.
MvdP – Eager golfer:
Wout van Aert Prepares for a Tentative Comeback in Tour of Norway
After an absence of greater than eight weeks, Wout van Aert will return to racing subsequent Thursday. The 29-year-old Belgian of Staff Visma | Lease a Bike, who will take part within the Tour of Norway from 23-26 Could, is raring to return to racing. “I’m not in the most effective form; it’s a check. However I’m wanting ahead to it.”
It will likely be Van Aert’s first race since his crash at Dwars door Vlaanderen, through which he broke his collarbone, sternum and 7 ribs. In consequence, the winner of Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne was pressured to drag out of all of the spring classics and his Giro d’Italia debut. An extended rehabilitation adopted. “It hasn’t at all times been simple sitting on the sidelines, however happily, I can now look forward once more”, Van Aert says.
The Tour of Norway will give Van Aert an opportunity to get again into the race rhythm. “I’m wanting ahead to pinning on a race quantity once more. I’ve been capable of practice an increasing number of in current weeks, however it’s nonetheless totally different from racing. So, my fundamental objective is to check myself and see how I do in a race. With none expectations.”
Sportive director Merijn Zeeman additionally factors out that there aren’t any speedy expectations for Van Aert. “It’s nice to have Wout again within the crew after his crash. He begins with none strain to carry out. This can be a good second for him to check himself in competitors once more. We don’t know but what the remainder of his race schedule will seem like. We are going to see within the coming weeks.”
“We’re taking issues one step at a time. That has confirmed to be one of the best ways to recuperate”, concludes Van Aert, who might be joined in Norway by Bart Lemmen, Koen Bouwman, Tijmen Graat, Menno Huising and Per Strand Hagenes.
Van Aert to Norway:
Jan Ullrich Congratulates Former Nephew Georg Steinhauser on His Giro Stage Win
Jan Ullrich could have loved watching stage 17 of the Giro d’Italia. The stage victory went to Georg Steinhauser, who was Jan’s nephew at one time. Ullrich shared his congratulations to 22-year-old Steinhauser on social media.
“My respect and honest congratulations, Georg,” Ullrich wrote on Instagram. He noticed his younger countryman win the Giro mountain stage to the Passo Brocon on Wednesday after a solo of 33 kilometres. “What a superb stage, what a hit! You probably did it and also you deserve this!”
Ullrich was Georg Steinhauser’s uncle for a few years. Georg’s aunt Sara Steinhauser had a relationship with Ullrich till 2017, they have been married for twelve years. The Steinhauser household had much more ties with Ullrich, as a result of Tobias Steinhauser (Georg’s father) was a teammate of Ullrich throughout his time at Telekom and Bianchi.
Congratulations to Steinhauser:
Lizzy Banks Acquitted in Doping Case, however Ends Profession
Lizzy Banks has not raced since July 2023 and there hasn’t been a lot information in regards to the British rider. She wrote on her private weblog that she delivered a constructive doping check final 12 months, after which a protracted authorized battle started. In the end, 33-year-old Banks was acquitted and never suspended, however she won’t resume her biking profession.
Banks obtained notification from the British anti-doping authority UKAD on July 28, 2023 that she had examined constructive for 2 substances. “First, formoterol, a medicine I’ve been taking for my bronchial asthma for 4 years in a focus that corresponds to how I’m prescribed it. The second substance was chloralidone, a diuretic. This substance was present in such a low focus that it indicated a contamination. The low contamination degree of the diuretic signifies that my bronchial asthma drug formoterol, which is often permitted, had provoked a second constructive check.”
After the constructive check, Banks spent greater than 9 months ‘investigating, investigating and writing explanations for a way the contamination occurred’. Initially she had no success. “UKAD continued to insist that I ought to be suspended for 2 years, although each the focus and the substance indicated a kind of contamination that anti-doping authorities have recognized about for greater than a decade.”
The case was ultimately referred to court docket. Nonetheless, 5 days earlier than the listening to, UKAD withdrew. They now concluded that Banks had made no mistake in any case, nor might he be accused of negligence. In consequence, the rider was not given a suspension or different punishment.
Banks stated that the method has price her lots. “My husband and I’ve spent all our financial savings and the good psychological strain has left deep scars,” she stated. “However someway, regardless of the whole lot, I knew I needed to combat. From the start, I discovered that different athletes had been in related conditions with chlortalidone contamination. Their lives and careers have been additionally torn aside.”
Banks claims her life was turned the wrong way up by the anti-doping authorities for nothing, taking intention at UKAD and world anti-doping company WADA. “No occasion thought that I had consciously ‘consumed’ chlortalidone, however that is how the system works,” she stated in her in depth rationalization.
Banks was knowledgeable from 2018 to 2023. She gained two phases within the Giro d’Italia for girls and rode her last seasons for EF Schooling-TIBCO-SVB. There might be no return to the peloton. “I already knew that skilled biking was over for me. Even when I wished to return, I don’t assume I might as a result of this complete course of has been so damaging. It destroyed my husband and me. I couldn’t danger going by means of one thing like that once more.”
Lizzy Banks harmless however retires:
Riejanne Markus Strikes from Visma | Lease a Bike to Lidl-Trek
Riejanne Markus is racing for Visma | Lease a Bike for the fourth season, however based on Algemeen Dagblad, she might be shifting on subsequent 12 months. 29-year-old Markus is claimed to be on her option to Lidl-Trek.
A number of sources verify to AD that Markus will transfer to the American formation. Her contract with Visma | Lease a Bike ends this 12 months and she or he has had curiosity from varied groups. Her present employer additionally wished to proceed, however Markus has opted for a brand new begin with Lidl-Trek.
In response to the AD, the selection for Lidl-Trek didn’t come out of the blue. The crew of Shirin van Anrooij, Ellen van Dijk, Elisa Longo Borghini and Elisa Balsamo has been investing closely in girls’s biking for years. Within the first months of 2024, Lidl-Trek might compete with SD Worx, the crew that has dominated girls’s biking for years. Lidl-Trek can also be a crew that has been critical about time trials, a self-discipline through which Markus excels and desires to specialise additional. Two years in the past, the crew determined to completely assist Ellen van Dijk in her profitable new World Hour Report.
Markus joined Jumbo-Visma Girls in 2021 and has achieved appreciable success in current seasons. She grew to become Dutch champion on the highway and in time trial, gained a stage within the Simac Women Tour and was the strongest in Veenendaal-Veenendaal final week. She has additionally had prime rankings in La Vuelta Femenina, 4th in 2023 and 2nd in 2024.
Riejanne Markus going to Lidl-Trek:
New Danish Sponsor on the Visma | Lease a Bike Tour de France Package
Visma | Lease a Bike has introduced a brand new partnership with Bygma, a Danish firm that gives services and products to professionals within the development sector. The Bygma brand might be featured on the jerseys and shorts of the Dutch crew throughout the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes. It isn’t but recognized the place precisely the emblem might be printed on the package.
With two-time Tour winner Jonas Vingegaard, Visma | Lease a Bike has a Danish chief, however the crew had no Danish sponsors till now. “At Bygma we’re proud to be the primary Danish companion of Visma | Lease a Bike and be a part of a hit story,” says Klaus Hadsbjerg, CEO of Bygma. “Like hundreds of Danes, Bygma has shared the success of Visma | Lease a Bike adopted over a protracted time period. So when the chance to assist got here up, we didn’t wish to miss it.”
Sander Kruis, business director of Staff Visma | Lease a Bike can also be enthusiastic in regards to the new partnership. “We particularly regarded for Danish companions. That’s the reason we’re happy to welcome Bygma as our first Danish companion, who enthusiastically helps us in our ambition to develop. Collectively we try to remain forward. We sit up for working collectively to grasp our shared imaginative and prescient.”
New sponsor for Visma | Lease a Bike:
The Subsequent Races for Staff dsm-firmenich PostNL
Alpes Isère Tour – MAY 22 – 26
Joey van Rhee – Staff dsm-firmenich PostNL coach: “Alpes Isère Tour is our subsequent stage race with our Improvement program. It’s a lovely race across the space of Lyon, with the final stage within the Alps. The primary days embody numerous undulating roads with quick ascents and climbs which can be fairly manageable. The final stage is a correct queen stage with 4 mountains and a end on the backside of Alpe d’Huez. We’ve got 5 climbers with us and one puncher so we are able to search for totally different choices within the phases relying on how the race unfolds, however crucial factor for us right here is to make the subsequent steps in improvement and never a deal with outcomes.”
Line-up:
Vincent Bodet (FRA)
Jacob Bush (GBR)
Robbe Dhondt (BEL)
Ryan Gal (NED)
Oliver Peace (GBR)
Frank Aron Ragilo (EST).
Tour of Norway – MAY 23 – 26
Callum Ferguson – Staff dsm-firmenich PostNL coach: “The parcours on the Tour of Norway this 12 months favours attacking racing, and that is what we are going to intention to do as a crew. We are going to search for day outcomes, particularly within the first two phases by means of the breakaways and assaults, when the peloton will tackle some more durable terrain and a few robust climbs to the road. Then within the last two phases, which on paper usually tend to finish in dash finishes, we are going to look to arrange Pavel as our finisher.”
Line-up:
Pavel Bittner (CZE)
Romain Combaud (FRA)
Sean Flynn (GBR)
Tim Naberman (NED)
Timo Roosen (NED)
Martijn Tusveld (NED).
RideLondon Classique – MAY 24 – 26
Phil West – Staff dsm-firmenich PostNL coach: “We’re wanting ahead to coming again to the RideLondon Classique. Traditionally we now have been capable of carry out properly at this race so the motivation is excessive to keep up our good report right here. We could have Charlotte as our sprinter finisher, the place she’ll be backed up and supported by a robust group which incorporates our British Champion, Pfeiffer. Whereas we anticipate being aggressive within the sprints, we additionally don’t take with no consideration that the racing will at all times come right down to a straight dash every day, so we’re going to be ready with the mindset to race arduous as a unit, and get caught into the motion every day because it unfolds.”
Line-up:
Rachele Barbieri (ITA)
Pfeiffer Georgi (GBR)
Daniek Hengeveld (NED)
Megan Jastrab (USA)
Franziska Koch (GER)
Charlotte Kool (NED).
Rund um Köln – MAY 26
Bennie Lambregts – Staff dsm-firmenich PostNL coach: “Rund um Köln is a good looking and historic race with a different course which features a flat early half, then a hilly zone and a few flatter roads as we head again to Köln. If the racing is quick within the hilly zone, then the peloton might be thinned out significantly and it is going to be tough for the sprinters to outlive, so we must be sharp there. Nonetheless, our objective for the race is to maintain our finisher, Casper, within the lowered peloton in order that we are able to go for a dash end result with him within the last. For this we are going to want good teamwork all through the day, however we’re prepared for the battle.”
Line-up:
Patrick Eddy (AUS)
Milan Kadlec (CZE)
Axel Källberg (FIN)
Enzo Leijnse (NED)
Emils Liepiņś (LAT)
Niklas Märkl (GER)
Casper van Uden (NED).
Omloop Het Nieuwsblad U23 – MAY 26
Rudi Kemna – Staff dsm-firmenich PostNL coach: “We as soon as once more crew up with Dutch Meals Valley Biking Staff for the subsequent race within the U23 Highway Collection at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad U23. The riders can count on a difficult time out with some tough cobbled sections and like most races on this a part of the world, the wind power and path can have an enormous final result on how issues are raced. Benjamin and Adam will look to realize expertise using on a route like this and dealing along with the riders from Dutch Meals Valley Biking Staff, we are going to intention to get probably the most out of the day.”
Line-up:
Benjamin Peatfield (GBR)
Adam Seeman (CZE).
Pfeiffer Georgi to the RideLondon Classique:
Matthew Brennan Strikes As much as the WorldTour
First-year U23 rider Matthew Brennan is ready to make the transfer to the WorldTour subsequent season. The 18-year-old Brit, presently using for Staff Visma | Lease a Bike Improvement, signed a contract till 2027. With Brennan on board, Staff Visma | Lease a Bike could have eight riders from their very own improvement crew below contract in 2025.
“I’m clearly tremendous glad about this,” Matthew Brennan responds. “Signing a primary professional contract is an enormous deal. It’s one thing you dream of, in fact, once you are available in as an U23 rider with a crew like Staff Visma | Lease a Bike. However when that provide comes, and so shortly too, it’s actually cool. I’m wanting ahead to racing the races I used to look at on TV myself now.”
Brennan (18) solely joined Staff Visma | Lease a Bike Improvement this winter and made a direct impression. Not solely by successful his first two races (Umag Trophy and Porec Trophy) and later touchdown on the rostrum in his first skilled race (Circuit de Wallonie), but in addition by his strategy to the game. “Aside from his bodily qualities – which we’re extraordinarily impressed by – we consider that Matthew is an ideal match for us in all different elements,” stated head of improvement Robbert de Groot. “For his age, he’s fairly mature. Matthew exhibits management qualities, communicates properly, integrates properly with the group, and may be very desirous to study. He excels in all areas and due to that total bundle, he’s an extremely attention-grabbing athlete. We noticed that shortly, which is why we shortly sat down with him to increase his contract.”
Sporting director Merijn Zeeman agrees: “Matthew demonstrates distinctive qualities each bodily and when it comes to character. That’s why we now have confidence in a profitable future collectively. We’re very glad he’s staying with us longer.”
Brennan will make the transition to the WorldTour crew in 2025, and his coaching and racing calendar will progressively be modified. “Like all riders on our Improvement Staff, Matthew has entry to all of the amenities that the WorldTour riders have,” says Zeeman. “We’ve got a long-term plan for him and can progressively enhance his program. He’ll nonetheless race with the Improvement Staff subsequent 12 months as properly.”
“The subsequent three years are essential for my additional improvement,” Brennan acknowledges. “Because it was this 12 months, my improvement ought to be the precedence. Outcomes are much less essential. I don’t wish to put strain on myself or rush issues. Right here, I can study from the most effective riders and specialists on the earth. That’s tremendous attention-grabbing to me, and I’m open to anybody on the crew who can educate me one thing. I’m actually wanting ahead to the continuation of that studying course of.”
Matthew Brennan strikes as much as the WorldTour:
Newbie Rider Flees After Suspicions of Mechanical Doping and Drags Race Director on his Automobile
It seems there was a case of mechanical doping within the Route de l’Oise, a French stage race for amateurs. One of many individuals fled when the organisers wished to verify his bike for mechanical doping. He received into his automotive and drove into the race director, who tried to cease him.
The verify for mechanical doping befell on Monday, previous to the final stage of the Route de l’Oise. The organisers had good cause to check the individuals’ bikes, particularly the bike of third total, Giovambattista Iera.
“We had suspicions of potential foul play,” race director Frédéric Lenormand explains to Le Parisien. “On Saturday, within the stage from Beauvais to Maignelay-Montigny, he closed the hole to the main group extremely shortly. And on Sunday, a number of individuals stated there was an uncommon noise as he raced by.”
Once they wished to verify Iera’s bike, he fled to his automotive. “I wished to cease him, however he ran away,” stated Lenormand, who chased the rider. “He hit me together with his automotive and I lay on the entrance for nearly 100 metres. It might have been a lot worse.”
AC Bellaingeoise, the Iera crew, was not allowed to begin the ultimate stage. Lenormand, who was unhurt, reported the incident to the gendarmerie and an investigation is now underway.
Mechanical doping in a French beginner race:
RTVE and Miss Caffeina Current ‘Cuando acabe el Verano’, The Official Music of La Vuelta’24
RTVE and Miss Caffeina have offered the official tune of La Vuelta 24: Cuando acabe el verano. The general public TV station’s headquarters at Torrespaña hosted the launch of the melody that may accompany La Vuelta’s peloton from the Grand Departure in Lisbon, Oeiras and Cascais, on the seventeenth of August, proper up till the Grand Finale in Madrid on the eighth of September.
‘For us, it’s an honour to grow to be part of La Vuelta’s official tune historical past. We’ve got recollections hooked up to a lot of them and to some summers specifically. It’s essential, it’s one thing that lives on in your reminiscence and that’s what we’ve at all times wished for our music,’ stated the members of Miss Caffeina. Talking about Cuando acabe el verano, they affirmed that: ‘It’s a really direct, very energetic tune, we understood the sensation that the race wished to convey in addition to what was anticipated of us so we determined to fill our tune with power, guitars and slightly little bit of nostalgia. The tune talks about summer season recollections, when La Vuelta was taking part in in our houses as we have been rising up, evolving and studying to grasp the world round us.’
Fashioned in 2005, this band has an enormous musical historical past behind it, having already launched six studio albums. Its members, Alberto Jiménez, Sergio Sastre and Antonio Poza, know what it’s wish to attend a few of Spain’s most well-known music festivals, akin to Sonorama Ribera, FIB, Low Pageant and Arenal Sound. In 2024, additionally they participated in Benidorm Fest, even reaching the ultimate with their tune Bla bla bla. Now, the choice pop band from Madrid will set the rhythm for La Vuelta.
From Madrid to Portugal, the band has a particular relationship with our neighbouring nation that may host the race’s Grand Departure. Miss Caffeina was one among solely two Spanish bands that performed on the Rock In Río competition in Lisbon in 2022 and one among its hottest songs, Reina, has been re-recorded in Portuguese by the band itself.
‘Miss Caffeina is a band that’s brimming with power and vitality, one thing that coincides completely with the spirit of the race,’ says Charles Ojalvo, La Vuelta’s Director of Sponsorship and Public Relations. ‘In an version that includes such a particular Grand Departure as this one, it’s nice to have a band that hyperlinks Spain to our neighbouring nation, simply as our race does,’ he added.
🎶 @rtve and @misscaffeina current ‘Cuando acabe el verano’, the official tune of #LaVuelta24
🎶 RTVE y Miss Caffeina presentan ‘Cuando acabe el verano’, la sintonía oficial de La Vuelta 24 pic.twitter.com/O1CNZPY2H4
— La Vuelta (@lavuelta) Could 21, 2024
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