Known Unknowns: Part 10
The difficulties of Cav To The Tour
Mark Cavendish’s welcome return to victory has led to calls for the Briton to be selected for the Tour de France, including the #CavToTheTour push on Twitter. There is a considerable emotional appeal to him taking part, but is it practical?
Known Unknowns: Part 9
Will Roglič’s race-free preparation secure Tour de France victory?
Earlier this week l’Equipe reported that last year’s Tour runner-up Primož Roglič would have a two month break from racing prior to the French event. That approach goes against the trend of all recent Tour winners, yet Jumbo-Visma believes that this route is the best one to take. Is the team right?
Known Unknowns: Part 8
What will WADA find in British Cycling investigation?
The Richard Freeman investigation may have concluded, but there is a sense that questions about British Cycling may only be multiplying. As WADA begins to delve into the federation’s past, Conquista speaks to one whistleblower about his ongoing concerns and where he believes previous enquiries have fallen short.
Known Unknowns Part 7
Has Mark Cavendish another Grand Tour stage win in him?
It’s very early days yet in the 2021 season but, already, Mark Cavendish has amassed more points than he did in 2019 and 2020 combined. Twice runner-up in races, he’s poised for his first win in years; he also wore the leader’s jersey this week in the Settimana Internazionale Coppi e Bartali. Cavendish’s mentor Brian Holm explains what turned things around and why he believes the rider can still win in the sport’s biggest events.
Known Unknowns: Part 6
Can Sam Bennett win Milan-San Remo?
He was the best sprinter in 2020 and has continued in the same fashion thus far this season. Sam Bennett has four victories to his credit this year and with some solid performances on lumpier terrain too, he heads into Milan-San Remo as one of the favourites. But with a number of explosive, in-form riders set to animate the Poggio, can a sprinter still win the historic Classic?
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Most Liveable Place: Part 5 - Ghent
In part 5 of our Most 'Liveable Place blog', Alex Nurse takes a look at Ghent, which we visited just before lockdown at the end of February 2020 to see the result of their "Circulatieplan'.