What does GC stand for in the Tour de France?
general classification
The general classification (or the GC) in road bicycle racing is the category that tracks overall times for riders in multi-stage races. Each stage will have a stage winner, but the overall winner in the GC is the rider who has the fastest cumulative time across all stages.
What kind of rider is Peter Sagan?
Puncheur Sprinter Classics specialist
Following his win at the 2017 UCI World Road Race Championships, Sagan wore the rainbow jersey for the duration of 2018 for an unprecedented third consecutive season….Peter Sagan.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Current team | Bora–Hansgrohe |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Rider type | Puncheur Sprinter Classics specialist |
What does parcours mean in cycling?
Parcours. The ‘course’ or route the race is taking.
What does the pink jersey mean in cycling?
Giro d’Italia jerseys: Pink – overall classification leader This is worn by the leader of the race, the rider who has got around the route faster than everyone else. The race first took place in 1909, but the pink jersey was first awarded in 1931 to Learco Guerra after he won the first stage of that year’s race.
Who won Tour de France stage2?
Mathieu Van der Poel
Mathieu Van der Poel accelerated in the final ascent and pulled off a stunning and emotional win in Stage 2 of the 2021 Tour de France, picking up eight bonus seconds to take the yellow jersey from Julian Alaphilippe.
Is Sagan still in the Tour de France?
Peter Sagan has abandoned the Tour de France 2021 after struggling with knee pain that has developed due to bursitis. The Bora-Hansgrohe star has been almost anonymous during this year’s race ever since his heavy crash with Caleb Ewan (Lotto-Soudal) on stage three of the race where he picked up the injury.
Is Peter Sagan retired?
In his Instagram post the Slovakian star said: “Today, I would like to announce that a cycle is closing in my professional career and that I will not renew my contract with Bora-Hansgrohe beyond the end of the 2021 season.
How old is Luke Rowe now?
Luke Rowe. Luke Rowe (born 10 March 1990) is a Welsh racing cyclist, who rides for UCI WorldTeam Ineos Grenadiers.
When did Rowe join Team Sky?
Rowe joined Team Sky for the 2012 season as a neo-pro, having signed a two-year deal. He took his first professional victory in September 2012 by winning the opening stage of the Tour of Britain.
Who is Tom Rowe?
Born in Cardiff, Rowe began racing at a young age, initially riding with his parents on a tandem. He began to enjoy cycling and became a member of the Maindy Flyers, based at Maindy Centre.
Who is Luke Rothery?
With Courtney as coach, Luke progressed through various UK clubs and teams in the UK, namely; Cardiff Ajax CC, Maindy Flyers, Glendene CC, Recycling.co.uk and Rapha Condor where he won European and National titles on the track and road.