The start of the road racing season may herald the return of normality for many of us, but it seems the ‘new normal’ will continue to have an effect on races and teams throughout 2022.Ĭyclingnews reported today that the Australian BikeExchange-Jayco team has withdrawn from the Tour of Valencia after two members of the squad returned positive Covid-19 tests.

“As for a special jersey for Peloton, give me strength! One of the relaxing things about going on Zwift is that one can sling anything on, I wouldn't want to do indoor training that made me feel I had to dress up for it.”īut perhaps we’re all missing the point and Proviz are actually staying loyal to their raison d'être, as one reader observed: “Given the propensity for drivers to hit buildings, maybe the hi-viz will protect you?” They have a USP and do it really well, but as far as I can see their latest offerings don't really offer anything anyone else isn't providing and they are pretty ambitiously priced as well. but Peloton? Has anyone who owns a Peloton ever even exercised outside? (Snark obvs).”Īnother said: “They are definitely trying to position themselves as a sort of Rapha-lite brand for trendies and I agree it's a poor strategy (I speak as one who loves his ProViz jacket). One reader wrote: “Zwift would have been a stretch but vaguely logical. a1wQK5KJLOĪ few of our readers were quick to question why a brand with a USP of visible, outdoor clothing would associate itself with an indoor fitness firm. Always enjoyed the resemblance between Derby Velodrome and Deep Thought. The GB cycling team are moving to Derby for the next few months while Manchester Velodrome is refurbished. The Derby Arena opened in March 2015 and hosted its first major track event, the Revolution Series, in August that year.Ĭycling writer and time trial specialist Michael Hutchinson had some ‘deep thoughts’ about the move: 'The velodrome is a fantastic facility and we are hoping to enhance this further through upgrades of timing systems and further development of the arena's staff.' For us there is a huge opportunity to supercharge the sport in the city and to put down some roots which leave a real legacy to be built upon,” said Tom Stanton, head of performance pathways at Team GB. 'We are really excited to be setting up home in Derby for the coming months. The squad will also use facilities at the University of Derby while it is based in the city. With the Manchester velodrome currently undergoing renovation work, Team GB has upped sticks and moved 63 miles to the Derby Arena, the squad’s home for the next seven months as it prepares for the Commonwealth Games.

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