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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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2022 Tour de France | 2022 Giro d'Italia
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Upcoming racing
- Nov 20: Vlaamse Druivenveldrit Overijse Cross
- Dec 4: Scheldecross Antwerp
- Dec 10: Exact Cross Essen
- Dec 26: Gavere Cyclocross
- Dec 27: Heusden-Zolder Cyclocross
- Dec 29: Diegem Cyclocross
- Dec 30: Azencross-Loenhout
- Jan 1: GP Sven Nys Cyclocross
- Jan 14 - 22: Schwalbe Classic & Tour Down Under
- Jan 22 - 29: Vuelta a San Juan
- Jan 25 - 29: Challenge Illes Balears-Volta Ciclista a Mallorca
- Jan 28 & 29: Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race
Latest completed racing:
- Nov 5 & 6: European Cyclocross Championships
- Nov 1: Trofee Oudenaarde-Koppenbergcross
- Oct 29: Superprestige Ruddervoorde Cyclocross
- Oct 11 - 18: Tour de Langkawi
- Oct 16: Japan Cup
- Oct 16: Veneto Classic
- Oct 16: Chrono des Nations
- Oct 12: Giro del Veneto
Nizzolo's Team Israel-Premier Tech Facebooked this news:
Unfortunately, Giacomo Nizzolo was involved in a crash yesterday while training in Switzerland. X-rays have revealed a non-displaced right collarbone fracture which, fortunately, will not require surgery and can be treated conservatively. Giacomo will rest as required before resuming easy training on the road as soon as possible. The injury is not expected to impact his preparation for the 2023 season.
Speedy recovery, Giacomo!
Giacomo Nizzolo wins 2021 Giro stage 13.
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Team INEOS Grenadiers posted this:
This agreement will see Castore support the team’s wide range of off-bike performance needs as its Official Premium Sportswear Partner.
With both brands committed to the continued search for innovation and performance enhancement, Castore will also take on the role of managing the INEOS Grenadiers’ official E-commerce platform. This will offer fans a greater level of engagement and the opportunity to draw even closer to their favourite team.
The long-term partnership will feature industry-leading innovation as Castore and the INEOS Grenadiers co-develop bespoke training and leisurewear to meet the off-bike demands of one of the world’s toughest sports.
Team INEOS Grenadiers in the first stage of the 2022 Vuelta. Sirotti photo
Tom Beahon, Co-Founder, Castore said: “We are thrilled to be partnering with the INEOS Grenadiers, one of the most iconic cycling teams of modern times. Not only are they an impressive brand but we share the mindset of relentlessly pursuing ways to optimize performance, encapsulated by Castore’s motto ‘Better Never Stops’.
“For professional cyclists, the work continues off the bike - they need the best possible apparel to help achieve their training and recovery goals. We’re delighted to be working with them and helping fulfil their needs.”
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Rod Ellingworth, Deputy Team Principal, INEOS Grenadiers said: “With performance central to everything we do as the INEOS Grenadiers, to have Castore come on board to support and work with the riders and on-race staff as our premium sportswear partner is fantastic.
“Our team competes in a wide range of extreme conditions across the globe during the course of the season and together with Castore we will be able to ensure that we work to the highest levels of performance while at the same time delivering optimum comfort.”
The partnership, due to commence ahead of the 2023 Grand Tour season, will see the team proudly wearing Castore at all the world’s most famous races including the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia and Vuelta a España - as well as the biggest one-day events.
The INEOS Grenadiers joins Castore’s already extensive portfolio of sports partnerships which includes the likes of McLaren F1, England Cricket, Rangers FC, Newcastle United, Harlequins and Sir Andy Murray.
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Here is the story from the French sports paper l'Equipe:
Aged 89 and suffering from memory problems, Henry Anglade died Thursday November 10 at the age of 89. He had been twice champion of France (1959 and 1965) and had finished second in the Tour de France 1959.
Henry Anglade before the start of a stage in the 1960 Tour de France.
Born in Thionville in 1933, he was a professional from 1957 to 1967 when he wore the colors of the Liberia, Pelforth-Sauvage and Mercier-BP teams.
A rider with a strong character, nicknamed "Napoleon" by the peloton during his career and great rival of Jacques Anquetil and Roger Rivière, he distinguished himself in the 1959 Tour de France where he finished second behind the Spaniard Federico Bahamontès. In 1960, he wore the yellow jersey for two days before finishing in 8th place in Paris.
Born in Lorraine but from Lyon at heart, he was also French road champion twice, in 1959 and 1965. He also won the Critérium du Dauphiné in 1959.
Suffering from memory problems for several years and refusing to eat, Henry Anglade had been hospitalized at the beginning of November near Lyon where he lived.
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