Cycling: In a cycling race, legs, endurance, and concentration determine victory and defeat. But these are by no means all the demands placed on a professional. Many casual spectators underestimate the importance of tactics in cycling. We attended the Lotto-Kern Haus team meeting before the fourth stage of the Deutschland Tour – and... read more
Cycling: Nutrition is important – especially in cycling. When the pros are in the saddle for several hours, some food and drink are a must. To appreciate the work of these employees, we were able to take a look around the Team Lotto-Kern Haus on the sidelines of the Deutschland Tour. There, physiotherapist Lena also takes care of the... read more
Cycling: Christophe Laporte (Cofidis) has won the first stage of the Tour de la Provence. The 25-year-old Frenchman was unbeatable in the bunch sprint in Istres. However, since there are no time bonuses at the Tour de la Provence, Alexandre Geniez (AG2R La Mondiale) remains in the lead in the overall standings. [gap height="30"] [gap height="30"] Laporte is by far the … read more
Cycling: Today, the Tour de la Provence began with a prologue in Castellet. Frenchman Alexandre Geniez (AG2R La Mondiale) prevailed on the Paul Ricard Formula 1 circuit, ahead of fellow countrymen Sylvain Chavanel (Direct Energie) and Christophe Laporte (Cofidis). Velomotion reports almost exclusively from the road bike after each race day, as our... read more
Cycling: The Tour de l'Avenir is a true highlight of the cycling calendar, especially for young riders in the U23 category. It's not for nothing that the race is considered the Tour de France for the Espoires and is accordingly highly regarded. This is also evident in the fact that Team Sky directly secured the winner of the yellow jersey, the sprint classification, and the... read more
