Innehållsförteckning för July 2, 2020 från Cycling Weekly

In the weeks following the death of American George Floyd and the gathering momentum of the Black Lives Matter movement a lot of people, businesses and sports have taken a long hard look at themselves. And that includes us. You don’t have to spend long watching or reading about bike racing to see that it’s not a very diverse sport. While we’re focused on getting magazines on the shelves, British Cycling is focused on administering the sport and winning medals, manufacturers on selling their kit and clubs on providing for their members, it can be hard to not only to find the time, but the drive and knowhow to really change the things we do and the way we work. After all, we’re all creatures of habit and change can…

CORINNE BLACK Corinne Black hit 5,000 miles back on 13 May, a period when she was riding exclusively on the turbo during the early phase of the coronvirus pandemic. “I’m asthmatic and on two inhalers so I shielded for 12 weeks. I started to think, what can I do to give back to those still out there working?” she says. “So I decided on cycling the Tour de France distance over 21 consecutive days on Zwift for the NHS. I ended up cycling 2,218 miles in 125 hours and 20 minutes.” With a brother and sister both working for the NHS, raising money for them was a no-brainer. She ended up raising £1,656 over what she described as “the hardest 21 days of my life!” Not that she is any…

1 Whose statue stands above the banking at the Manchester velodrome? 2 When was the first World Championship men’s sprint? 3 Who holds the most male sprint world titles? 4 The first women’s sprint was in 1958, won by Galina Yermolayeva of the Soviet Union. Soviet riders then won it every year until when? 5 How many Worlds medals did Yermolayeva win during her career? 6 Which British woman won a Worlds bronze five times in a row from 1958 to 1962? 7 Who was the first British woman to win the sprint world title? 8 What year did Britain’s Reg Harris win his first world title? 9 How old was Reg Harris when he won his last national sprint title? 10 Reg rides a..? Which bike manufacturer famously sponsored Reg Harris? 11 How many world…

THE RACE CERAMICSPEED CRIT CITY RACE With categories for every level, this is a classic city centre crit format so expect a very fast final lap. Fri 2 July, 18:00 THE WORKOUT 3R PEDALPLAY INTERVAL RIDE It’s a no-drop affair but it’s not going to be easy, with maximal sprint efforts. Expect to average 3.5-4W/kg. You’ll be a better rider for it, though. Fri 3 July, 17:35 THE CAFE RIDE CYCLIST ALLIANCE COMMUNITY RIDE Ex-pro Abby Mickey is the guest rider on this ride run by the pro’s representative body. Expect a social pace and the chance to chat to some of the stars of the women’s peloton. Mon 6 July, 19:00…

In your last issue (CW June 25, French Greats), I couldn’t help noticing a striking photograph of a young Jacques Anquetil, presumably from the 1950s (p25). The bicycle he has appears to have an unthreaded headset. I was under the impression this was a much more recent design, with Wikipedia informing me that the patent for this is owned by Dia Compe (2010). I thought Pace mountain bikes had used them first in the 1990s, but this is clearly far earlier. Though I don’t profess to have an unhealthy interest in headset spotting, this is surely quite a revolutionary bike in young Master Jacques’s hands? I’d be interested to know a bit more. Richard Coomer Ed - Good spot, Richard. The stem does appear to have two bolts at the…

Cycling brands have recognised the importance of BAME visibility to increase participation. Ger Tierney, associate creative director at Rapha, says: “We have sought to make our campaigns far more diverse in recent years, but we can still go a lot further. We had a positive response to the Women’s New Chamois campaign last year, which featured intimate, honest portraits of a diverse cast of women, shot by Ana Cuba. While we continue to ensure our campaigns are more diverse and representative, it must happen in tandem with doing more to promote diversity at Rapha and within cycling.” Meanwhile, SRAM has been working with BAME riders to address the issue of representation. Kate Powlinson, road brand manager, says: “We are fortunate to partner with athletes like Yewie Adesida, Marty Merritt and…

Like you, we’re adjusting to a new way of life right now, working our way through as best we can. But one thing that will remain part of our lives is riding our bikes. There may be no racing for a while, and our riding is limited, but we’re still cyclists and always will be. Our content will now be focused on helping you through the months ahead with inspiring stories and advice on how to cope in a rapidly changing world. When it’s all over, we look forward to getting out and riding with you once again. Cycling is more than a sport, it’s a way of life Cycling Weekly will be there to help you through the months ahead Subscribe NOW for as litt le as £28.99 or…

The Topeak Prepstand Race is a folding workstand which is ideal for those with limited space, or riders who want to pack a workstand up to take on their travels. We plan to test this one on campervan adventures, as well as over the course of stage races, once lockdown is lifted. The workstand clamps the bike via the front forks (or rear dropout if you’re working on the front brake, for example) and bottom bracket shell. The fork/dropout clamp is compatible with road and mountain bike thru-axle standards as well as QR skewers. The BB can either be held in place with a Velcro strap, or, if the shell is oversized and the strap doesn’t reach (as per the bike we first mounted onto the stand), there’s an adapter…

Sports psychologist Dr Victor Thompson’s tips on how to return to racing with a winning mindset Temper your expectations: Racing may begin sooner, later, or not at all. Don’t put undue pressure on yourself. Don’t compare yourself to others: Experiences in lockdown have varied from person to person. Reflect on what you need for your well-being – structure or a free rein. Have an open mind: Racing may feel strange initially, as you haven’t been in a race situation for a while. This unfamiliarity will bring pre-race nerves, so trust that they will settle. Maintain your mental well-being: Keeping your mind happy will give you the necessary foundation to rebuild racing fitness when the time comes.…

CW’s go-to medical adviser, Dr Nicky Keay, responds to Bethany Taylor’s story with some back-to-basics safety advice The virus is Sars-Cov-2 and the infection is called Covid-19, and there are wide variations in severity of illness. What are the most important points for cyclists, extrapolated from Bethany’s story? Stick to the important fundamentals: if you feel unwell, don’t force yourself to train. The same applies during the recovery phase from any illness. Be aware that even once you are past the acute symptoms, your body is in a vulnerable state. There is no point taking risks either to your health or that of others – and besides, there is currently no racing to rush back for.…

I often get really numb fingers when I’m out on long rides and I worry about it affecting my bike control. Why is this happening and how can I prevent it? This is a really common problem and there are two things to consider. First is bike set-up. Is your reach too long, or your bars set too low? This may be causing increased compression on the wrist area, affecting the neurological pathways running through the hands – which may manifest as numbness in the fingers. You should also be varying your hand positions during your ride in order to offload pressure on the back, wrists, shoulders, and elbows. Sometimes people get stuck in one favoured riding position, but you need to be swapping from the drops, to the tops,…

PETE BENTLEY, ORKNEY CC “The uptake in cycling here in Orkney has been really noticeable” How are you doing? I’m doing good but it all feels just a bit weird up here in the Northern Isles. Although we have not been without a few Covid-19 cases at the start of lockdown, we have been pretty much isolated from the rest of the UK. If you don’t have an essential reason to travel here you can’t book to get on a ferry or a flight to Orkney and if you aren’t a resident then don’t even bother turning up at the ports. Because of this everywhere is eerily quiet. I work as a marine pilot for the local harbour authority and Orkney is, believe it or not, the top cruise liner…

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Trinidad has produced some strong track cyclists such as Nicholas Paul, though not necessarily road racers. Teniel Campbell, with help from the UCI training programme, as well as influence from her family, helped her develop in that direction. Her father races in the USA, while she and her brother started going to the cycle track at their local sports complex when they got bored of watching their mother play netball. She won local and national races, and was spotted by UCI president David Lappartient while racing in Martinique. She was invited to train at the World Cycling Centre and last year she secured her first professional contract, racing for Valcar Travel & Service. Campbell never gave a thought to the fact she was the only person of colour at international…

For now: Don’t go overboard with your training, otherwise you will burn out. Limit Zwift races to twice a week, at most. Over the next few weeks: Set new, tangible goals. Make these interesting and relevant to you to stay motivated. Use spare time to work on other weaknesses normally neglected. Keep yourself mentally healthy and stay relaxed through other activities. Once a race schedule is announced: Remain in ‘maintain’ mode until six weeks out from competition, then begin to sharpen – remember, it is OK to lose some sharpness in the short term. When racing resumes: Accept more pre-race nerves than usual in the lead-up to your first event back. Don’t be put off – nerves are to be expected after such a break.…

If you think you have Covid-19, the government advice is to stay at home and book a drive/walk-through antigen test or order a home test kit via the nhs.uk website. The test must be taken within five days of first showing symptoms. If you’re worried about your symptoms, you should use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service. Those who want to know whether they have had the virus may be keen to take an antibody test. However, this test is currently reserved for NHS and care staff. In relation to purchasing an antibody test privately, the government website cautions: “There is no strong evidence yet to suggest that those who have been proven to have had the virus and to have produced antibodies are immune.”…

Pogačar beats Roglič to Slovenian time trial title Racing at the only National Championships happening at its allotted time, Tadej Pogačar beat Primož Roglič to defend his Slovenian TT title. The UAE Team Emirates rider rode the 15.7km course in a time of 31.10, nine seconds faster than Roglič, with Jan Polanc (UAE Team Emirates) third. Last week Roglič beat Pogačar to the 2020 Slovenian road race title. 60 ….per cent rise in bike sales during lockdown, according to figures compiled by the Bicycle Association (BA). The sale of bikes costing between £400 and £1,000 more than doubled in April 2020 compared to the same period last year but the sale of bikes costing more than £3,000 dropped. That was a turnaround from bike sales being down four per cent…

I took this picture on stage three of the PruTour, from Winchester to Bristol. I was on a motorbike for the whole of this week-long race and as this was the first time I had ever been to Cheddar Gorge I got there a bit earlier to scout out a location. The three-mile-long gorge is a spectacular setting and anyone who has ridden up this iconic climb will recognise this section as the steepest part. It’s a unique place and England’s largest gorge, but I doubt the riders took a second look as they raced through in just a few minutes. Fast-forward to the last decade and I regularly photograph sportives up this climb and I suspect, at least hope, those riders do take a bit more notice of the…

There was much jubilation on the podium at Le Havre and on the streets of Asmara, Eritrea, after stage six of the 2015 Tour de France. Why? Because history was made when Daniel Teklehaimanot, then riding for MTN Qhubeka became the first black African to wear a leader’s jersey – the King of the Mountains polka-dot jersey. Although he lost it to Chris Froome after four days, this was a milestone and a hopeful sign in the move towards a more racially diverse professional peloton. That was a good year as the peloton also included Teklehaimanot’s team-mate and compatriot Merhawi Kudus, as well as Yohann Gène from Guadeloupe, riding for Europcar. Since then, things have evolved steadily but very slowly and we are left asking the perennial question, why is…

YES Lee Prescott, Velo Atelier I face every frame that we send out of Velo Atelier. It’s a false economy not to do it if you’re spending on components to save watts and buying quality parts you want to last. If stuff is faced, tapped and fitted properly, it’ll just last longer. NO Pete Wise, GBCycles.com With modern building techniques, I’d say it’s not necessary most of the time. Some people are ultra-fussy and everything needs to be within the micro-millimetre. But most frames are built within tolerances, so everything is square.…

Testing the Foil during lockdown meant I couldn’t get out for any epic 100-mile plus adventures, so I spent a lot of time on the indoor trainer. As the lockdown was eased, I managed to get out on the roads for some of the longer rides, taking the bike on some speedy jaunts around the local lanes to test its aero capabilities. I was keen to ride a few favourite Strava segments and see how the bike compared with other bikes, including Layhams Road, a mellow climb not far from my flat in South London.…

Before lockdown was imposed, Telecoms engineer Phil Williams, 34, from Liverpool, was targeting podiums at the National 10, 25, and 50-mile time trials Providing solace to Williams is the fact that, so far, his target races have been postponed rather than cancelled. Determined to improve on his second place in the National ‘25’ last year – just 26 seconds behind the winner Chris Fennell – Williams has seized the opportunity to focus on training and working on his position. Without the constraints of a usual working day, he has found it easier to recover, with more time for completing stretching routines and using the foam roller. Although still set on his season’s goals, he has knocked back his training load. “I’ve been having fun riding solo and just blasting around…

It was early March and the coronavirus – not yet declared a pandemic – seemed a relatively distant threat. For most of us, daily life was still largely unaffected. Twenty-two-year-old Bianchi Dama rider Bethany Taylor had just returned from a short stay with a team-mate and was looking forward to the season ahead. “I was in the best form I’ve had in quite a few years,” Taylor tells me over Skype from her home in Newport, Wales. “Three or four days after getting home, I was like, ‘Oh, I don’t feel too well,’ but it just felt like a mild cold, so I kept on training.” For the next week, Taylor carried on riding as usual – and then suddenly her symptoms escalated. “I remember it clearly,” she says. “I’d…

This week we’re looking at the leaderboards for a couple of the older age categories. Ewan Berkeley is currently leading the 60-69 age group with his 1,321-watt effort, giving him a watts per kilo reading of 16.72. “Sprinting is definitely not my forte, but it’s an important part of the Training Peaks sessions,” Berkeley said. “You have to do three five to 10-second sprints as a warm-up before a session.” Noticing the benefit of these efforts, and then seeing the Max Watts Challenge, Berkeley wanted to see how big a number he could hit on his Wattbike. “I got a bit hooked on how high I could go. Set myself a goal of 1,400 but I still can’t get it! “I deliberately started working on my cadence a few months…

My friend Bernard and I have kept in touch through the lockdown. We have not gone for a ride together, but we have a regular video-taunting session, where we make exaggerated claims about how well we’re going at the moment. We could cut down the arguing by just demanding proof via Strava, but I don’t think either of us really wants that. In our last conversation we got on to ‘Everesting’, something that is clearly very silly. But, all the same, I’ve come to ask myself whether it is really any sillier than anything else we do? It’s not like the keirin is an event found in nature. All competitive bike events have been invented by someone. “You’re just saying that to annoy me,” said Bernard. “If you think it’s…

Word reaches us of a conversation between a professional rider and his coach. The rider had latterly been for a ride with a fellow pro, a rider of some considerable ability. “It was a really hard workout,” said the rider. “That guy is a real animal – he can do some amazing numbers. “He’s only 75 kilos, but his 20-minute best power is over 460 watts.” “That’s amazing,” said the coach. “I wish you could do that. He’s going to thrash you when racing starts again.” The rider’s thoughts on this encouraging little pep-talk are not recorded.…

The cycling world was still reeling from Eddy Merckx’s incredible 17-minute victory in the Tour de France weeks earlier. It was the 24-year-old’s first Tour win in which he also won the mountains, points, combination and combativity classifications. His Faema outfit also won the team classification. In the second part of a big interview with Merckx, Marcel de Leener quizzed the Belgian on why he attacked in the Pyrenees on stage 17 when the win was all but secure. “I have discovered that when I go at a pace I want to, when I set the pace, I tire my adversaries more than I tire myself,” Merckx replied. He had ridden away on the Tourmalet on the race’s queen stage through the Pyrenees, lost no time on the flat between…