This week we uncover the real reason for the US government shutdown and then we get stuck into recapping all the amazing racing that happened at worlds. The Junior Women’s race and the Elite Women’s race. It was epic and there’s lot to enjoy and discuss. From Monique Hanley live-tweeting the junior race through to the amazing range of domestiques and top stars who made the Elite race SO FUCKING EXCITING(!!!), we’re definitely still basking in the afterglow of good race. We also take some time to consider some of Brian Cookson’s recent comments regarding women’s cycling and the level of internal attention and support it currently receives from the UCI (HINT: Pick a number and then go lower. Lower. Lower. Still lower. Ok, now divide that number by 2.). But then we resolve to finish on a good note so we celebrate Tracey Gaudry being appointed as a Vice-President of the UCI and being on the road commission. Enjoy! (1:26:08 MIN / 82.68 MB)
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Things we talked about this week:
THE 2013 ROAD CYCLING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
- The Junior women’s road race – videos and links – and make sure you all follow Monique Hanley on twitter! And here’s Monique’s article about the highs and lows of reporting from the World Championships
- The elite women’s road race – Chris Fontecchio’s article on Podium Café, and all the videos and links
- We especially loved Wei Yuet‘s photos from the races – all those great “backstage” and intimate moments
- Want to congratulate Marianne Vos in person? If you’re in the Netherlands, you can join her to celebrate, and raise money for charity, on 4th October, in Aalburg
- If you prefer your Worlds podcasting without swearing, and with a more sensible approach to the men’s race, Sarah’s also on the latest Velocast Eurosport podcast
- Katie Colclough‘s last race was the Worlds Road Race, as she’s is retiring at age 23
A World team time trial win on Sunday but @KatieColclough1 tells me Saturday’s elite women’s road race will be her last as a procyclist.
— Jill Douglas (@JillADouglas) September 26, 2013
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Things we didn’t talk about that we still like
It’s the end of Pat McQuaid’s rule! We look forward to seeing what Brian Cookson does for women’s cycling, now he’s the UCI president. Did you know that there’s only one third of one person’s job at the UCI dedicated to developing all aspects of women’s cycling worldwide? Cookson says he’s going to change that
We especially liked that Cookson has appointed Tracey Gaudry as UCI Vice President! Congratulations Tracey! Find out more about her in this interview from December.
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The women’s road cycling calendar for 2014
Sarah’s post about it on Podium Café, and this video explaining the changes to the Road World Cup:
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Things from the USA
- If you’re a woman in the USA who races bikes, at any level, please fill in the USA Cycling survey, whether you’re a member or not
- Find out more about Team USA riders, how they got into cycling, why they ride, how Carmen Small murdered her goldfish on a bike and more…
- The dangers of google translate – Katerina Nash did NOT announce her retirement!
- Colavita – the oldest continuous women’s team in the USA
- Helen Wyman‘s latest video diary from the USA
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Other things
Have you ever thought about trying track racing?
Sarah’s added even more videos and links to her post about the 2013 Leogang dh MTB World Cup and Four Cross World Champs. And it you’ve seen those, and are suffering from a MTB video addiction that needs more, more, MORE… this and these
