All articles tagged with #road racing
An immersive profile of the Isle of Man TT, the world’s most dangerous road race, exploring the extreme speeds, fatal accidents, and fraught mindset of riders as veterans and newcomers chase glory in a festival-like atmosphere that attracts global fans and celebrity interest, all while safety talks and studies gain prominence.
Shane van Gisbergen, the inaugural winner of the 2023 Chicago Street Race, returns to the city aiming to improve after an early exit last year. With a background in Australian Supercars, he excels on street circuits and is considered a benchmark in the NASCAR Cup Series, where he has secured a playoff spot and is eager to make more memories at this challenging track.
The article provides an in-depth explanation of how to watch and understand the complexities of the Tour de France, highlighting the strategic elements like wind, terrain, team roles, and race tactics that make cycling uniquely fascinating and unpredictable.
Enve Composites has officially launched The Fray, an endurance bike designed to fill the gap in the American manufacturer's drop bar line-up. Initially planned for a 2023 release, The Fray is the latest addition to Enve's range of custom road bikes, WorldTour-capable road racing bikes, and gravel steeds, aiming to cater to the needs of endurance cyclists.
Paris-Roubaix, known as the Queen of the Classics, is a unique and challenging race that captivates cycling fans. The event is a hotbed for tech discussions, focusing on topics such as tire choices, aerodynamics, specialized bikes, and innovative solutions. With its distinctive course, Paris-Roubaix continues to draw attention and spark excitement among cycling enthusiasts.
Mathieu van der Poel won his sixth cyclocross world title in Tabor but hinted that it could be his last, as his focus increasingly shifts to road racing. Despite being one title away from the record, he feels there's not much left for him to gain in cyclocross. The decision to skip future cyclocross seasons would impact his team and reduce interest in the discipline, but he emphasized that it's not a decision he can make alone. Van der Poel's future in cyclocross remains uncertain as he prepares for the 2024 road racing season.
One of NASCAR's L-R prototypes, developed in the 1980s for road racing, is set to be auctioned off in January. The L-R car was lighter and shorter than existing Cup Series machinery, with the intention of creating a series that raced on road courses and street circuits. Although the series never materialized, the prototype is now up for auction along with other NASCAR memorabilia.
The 2023 USA Cycling Amateur Road National Championships were held in Roanoke, Virginia, with Ama Nsek, Owen Cole, and Enzo Hincapie among the winners. Brandon Feehery won the amateur men's category 1 criterium championship in downtown Roanoke. The Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic took place in New York City, with Emily Singleton and Jamual John winning the women's and men's races, respectively. Gravel Locos Pueblo was cancelled due to a conflict with the nearby Rad Dirt Fest in Trinidad. Team Jayco AlUla will return to the Maryland Cycling Classic, along with two other WorldTour teams and five additional teams.
Rick Hoyt, who competed in over a thousand road races using a wheelchair pushed by his father, Dick Hoyt, has died at the age of 61 due to complications with his respiratory system. The father-son duo competed in nearly every Boston Marathon from 1980 through 2014 and completed more than 1,100 races together, including marathons, triathlons, and duathlons. Rick Hoyt was born with cerebral palsy and the inability to move his limbs or speak, but he communicated through a specialized computer. He graduated from Boston University with a degree in special education in 1993.