Slowbee Posted February 10, 2015 Share My kinda thread baby yeah!! Let's see how much is shown on Dstv.Otherwise, I'll be streaming.Love the one-day races.streaming details ...pls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombeej Posted February 11, 2015 Share First up on the Classics calendar:Omloop Het Nieuwsblad Date:Saturday 28th February. Total distance: ±200 km. Defending champ: Ian Stannard (Sky). He beat Greg Van Avermaet in the final sprint - pic below. Brief summary:Omloop Het Nieuwsblad (previously known as Omloop Het Volk) is a Flanders Classics single day cycle race held in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The Omloop, with the start and finish in Ghent, uses many of the climbs in the Tour of Flanders, and is for that reason often used in preparation for the bigger event. Key climbs on the route: 1. Oud Kruisberg2. Taaienberg (the 'Boonenberg')3. Eikenberg4. Wolvenberg5. Molenberg (the final climb 39 km from the finish) Our MTN-Qhubeka boys will be at the start line, with a real chance of making something happen so early in the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bob Posted February 11, 2015 Share Wow, forgot how awesome the classics are! Anyone got a place to buy online streaming for a month? usually have a go via steep hill.tv and you can usually find Sean Kelly mumbling away as guys bury themselves in mud and grime! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottCM Posted February 18, 2015 Share SuperSport goes international to support MTN-Qhubeka p/b SamsungAhead of arguably the most important season in the history of South African cycling, SuperSport has secured the rights to a number of international tours and classics, many of which will feature our very own Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung. The team will be using a number of these events to fine-tune its preparation for its debut – the first by a SA team - in the biggest race of them all, the Tour de France. These include Paris-Roubaix, the one-day race famous for how tough it is, thanks to its rough terrain, much of it on cobblestones. This is followed by La Flèche Wallonne, the Belgian cycling classic, which the team is hopeful of competing in. Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung will also contest the Tour of California, which will feature on SuperSport, and, a month later, the Criterium du Dauphine, renowned for its massive climbs on a parcours often similar to roads used in the Tour de France. Team Principal, Douglas Ryders, was delighted that South Africans would be able to watch the team go through its paces ahead of the Tour de France. “SuperSport does an amazing job in building sports in South Africa and across Africa through the exposure and hours of broadcast they dedicate on their channels. Cycling has benefited significantly which has helped grow the sport across the African continent." “More importantly, Team MTN-Qhubeka powered by Samsung is able to connect with its roots and fans in South Africa while the team is racing abroad. The amount of events that SuperSport has acquired rights for in support of the team’s race programme is incredible and has helped motivate our riders to greater achievements knowing that their performances will be seen back home. The Tour de France invitation this year is the biggest motivator of them all.” Indeed, Brandon Foot, Acting CEO of SuperSport, said that the SA team’s participation had proved integral to the acquisitions. “Cycling is enjoying unprecedented growth both in South Africa and across the continent. With a number of riders from both SA and the continent on this team, it is an opportunity to showcase our cycling excellence. SuperSport is only too happy to go along for the ride, so to say.” International Cycling Broadcast DetailsTour of Andalucia: Wednesday to Sunday (SS7 – check listings for times).Paris-Nice: March 8-15 (SS6 - check listings for times).Paris-Raubaix: April 12 (SS6, 1pm).La Flèche Wallonne: April 22 (SS6, 3-5pm).Liege-Bastogne-Liege: April 26 (SS6, 2.15-5pm).Tour of California: May 10-16 (SS6, 11pm); stage 8 (SS6, 6pm).Giro d’Italia: May 9-31 (check listings for times and channels).Criterium Du Dauphine: June 8-15 (check listings for times and channels).Tour de France: Team prologue and race presentation, followed by first stage, July 1-26 (SS6, check listings for times). NOw if only they would broadcast SS6 on the Walka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted February 18, 2015 Share SuperSport goes international to support MTN-Qhubeka p/b SamsungAhead of arguably the most important season in the history of South African cycling, SuperSport has secured the rights to a number of international tours and classics, many of which will feature our very own Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung. The team will be using a number of these events to fine-tune its preparation for its debut – the first by a SA team - in the biggest race of them all, the Tour de France. These include Paris-Roubaix, the one-day race famous for how tough it is, thanks to its rough terrain, much of it on cobblestones. This is followed by La Flèche Wallonne, the Belgian cycling classic, which the team is hopeful of competing in. Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung will also contest the Tour of California, which will feature on SuperSport, and, a month later, the Criterium du Dauphine, renowned for its massive climbs on a parcours often similar to roads used in the Tour de France. Team Principal, Douglas Ryders, was delighted that South Africans would be able to watch the team go through its paces ahead of the Tour de France. “SuperSport does an amazing job in building sports in South Africa and across Africa through the exposure and hours of broadcast they dedicate on their channels. Cycling has benefited significantly which has helped grow the sport across the African continent." “More importantly, Team MTN-Qhubeka powered by Samsung is able to connect with its roots and fans in South Africa while the team is racing abroad. The amount of events that SuperSport has acquired rights for in support of the team’s race programme is incredible and has helped motivate our riders to greater achievements knowing that their performances will be seen back home. The Tour de France invitation this year is the biggest motivator of them all.” Indeed, Brandon Foot, Acting CEO of SuperSport, said that the SA team’s participation had proved integral to the acquisitions. “Cycling is enjoying unprecedented growth both in South Africa and across the continent. With a number of riders from both SA and the continent on this team, it is an opportunity to showcase our cycling excellence. SuperSport is only too happy to go along for the ride, so to say.” International Cycling Broadcast DetailsTour of Andalucia: Wednesday to Sunday (SS7 – check listings for times).Paris-Nice: March 8-15 (SS6 - check listings for times).Paris-Raubaix: April 12 (SS6, 1pm).La Flèche Wallonne: April 22 (SS6, 3-5pm).Liege-Bastogne-Liege: April 26 (SS6, 2.15-5pm).Tour of California: May 10-16 (SS6, 11pm); stage 8 (SS6, 6pm).Giro d’Italia: May 9-31 (check listings for times and channels).Criterium Du Dauphine: June 8-15 (check listings for times and channels).Tour de France: Team prologue and race presentation, followed by first stage, July 1-26 (SS6, check listings for times). NOw if only they would broadcast SS6 on the Walka Super Stoked.I hope the Giro cover is Live though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombeej Posted February 20, 2015 Share Super Stoked.I hope the Giro cover is Live though. Much of it was last year if I recall (final 2 hrs of each stage, with at least 4hrs on the big mountain stages being held on the weekends). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted February 20, 2015 Share Much of it was last year if I recall (final 2 hrs of each stage, with at least 4hrs on the big mountain stages being held on the weekends).Yeah I remember now was thinking prior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombeej Posted February 24, 2015 Share E3 Harelbeke advert causes controversy (From Cycling Weekly UK) The organiser of the E3 Harelbeke classic has courted controversy with its advertisement for the 2015 race, which attempts to poke fun at Peter Sagan’s podium antics from the 2013 editon of that race and at the Tour of Flanders in the same year. Now, the organiser has decided to use the controversial moments as an advertising strategy, but was met by a barage of criticism when the image was posted on social media on Monday morning, being described as ‘misogynistic’ and ‘demeaning’. Read more at Cycling Weekly UK (link above). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bob Posted February 24, 2015 Share didn't take long... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted February 24, 2015 Share didn't take long... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bob Posted February 24, 2015 Share Up this weekend is Omloop Het Nieuwsblad. Any predictions? Full start list here: http://www.procyclingstats.com/race/Omloop_Het_nieuwsblad_Elite_2015-startlist Mens- 200.2km- Last Years Winner: Ian Stannard Womens- 122kms- Last Years Winner: Amy Pieters And this is what the guys have in store: http://www.pelotonwatch.com/images/profiles/2015/2015-omloop-het-nieuwsblad-profile.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jensie Posted February 24, 2015 Share Up this weekend is Omloop Het Nieuwsblad. Any predictions? Full start list here: http://www.procyclingstats.com/race/Omloop_Het_nieuwsblad_Elite_2015-startlist Mens- 200.2km- Last Years Winner: Ian Stannard Womens- 122kms- Last Years Winner: Amy Pieters And this is what the guys have in store: http://www.pelotonwatch.com/images/profiles/2015/2015-omloop-het-nieuwsblad-profile.jpgWishlist- Gilbert - Sagan - BoonenPrediction: Degenkolb - Boasen Hagen - Gilbert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted February 24, 2015 Share My top 5 for the men: CiolekVan AvermaetKristoffBoonen Degenkolb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibali Posted February 24, 2015 Share Degenkolb looking in fine form at the moment, so firm favourite I would say. My top 3: (Because 5 is waaayyy to difficult) DegenkolbBoonenEBH Huez, do you think MTN are going to ride for Ciolek? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gen Posted February 24, 2015 Share I didn't see Tinkoff on that start list. Also I don't see Degenkolb on the team list for Giant. Or am I blind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted February 24, 2015 Share I didn't see Tinkoff on that start list. Also I don't see Degenkolb on the team list for Giant.Or am I blind?I definitely didn't see Tinkoff'Surely they'll be there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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