Cyclist Magazine

Hero to zero to Giro

In this topsy-turvy year practically the only race not to shift seasons was the World Championships, which maintained its September slot, although Covid did force a venue change from Switzerland to Italy.

An outstanding Anna van der Breggen did the double for the women, winning both the road race and time-trial, while Wout van Aert did a double of sorts for the men – the Best Rider Since Coronavirus™ going home with two silver medals but no silver lining. To be fair, the Belgian with the Best Hair In The Peloton™ was outclassed by

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