After his original travel plans were foiled by a third collarbone break in less than 18 months, Sarvesh finally touched down in Brussels earlier this month to begin another racing block in the heartland of European road cycling. Words: Sarvesh Sangarya It s been nearly three weeks since I arrived here in Belgium and when … Read more

It seems that whenever mainstream media talks about road bikes, Italian brands feature frequently as the ultimate representation of our aspirations while, in contrast, those from Taiwan are suggested as affordable stepping stones to something better. But despite powerful brand narratives, virtually all famous Italian brands have pivoted to Taiwan (or further afield in Asia) … Read more

Sarvesh Sangarya s second diary entry here at Cycling iQ is a little overdue though, as he writes, it s not without good reason. In his latest installment, Sarvesh describes the fallout from an encounter with a car in his home city of Bangalore. This is probably what my face would have looked like if … Read more

Though tales of aspiring young road cyclists facing down challenges as they chase their pro dreams are not new, such journeys generally don t emanate from India. But as 21-year old Sarvesh Sangarya from Bangalore writes, despite any differences in the route taken, all such journeys inevitably lead to Europe. Words: Sarvesh Sangarya TV broadcasts … Read more

Cycling iQ has undergone a few subtle design changes over the years, but has always remained locked firmly within its scope: the sport and business of cycling in the Asia-Pacific region. Nothing lasts forever though, so I d like to make sure readers are well-informed about what to expect in future. I ve never conducted … Read more

This week: Indonesia s tight deadline for new Asian Games velodrome; Oil prices impact Astana Pro Cycling Team; Netherlands the EU s largest bicycle exporter in 2015; Giant planning to go direct in India?; Trek Bicycle s NZ subsidiary now official. Market Talk is a collection of market intelligence from across the Asia-Pacific selected to … Read more

Yes, the Asia Tour is still in Indonesia and, after the weekend s commotion, everyone is no doubt looking forward to an entertaining, but uneventful, five days of racing. Does that make sense? BACKGROUNDER The Tour de Flores is a brand new race on the Asia Tour calendar, yet somehow it seems familiar. Is it … Read more

Singha Infinite rider Peter Pouly was stripped of a third successive GC victory in Banyuwangi yesterday after race officials discovered the French-born resident of Chiang Rai had violated the UCI s 6.8kg weight limit rule on the race s final stage. But plenty of questions remain that may never be properly answered. Image: Mokhriz Aziz … Read more

As one Asia Tour race draws to a close in Southeast Asia, another one starts 8 000 kilometres to the northwest and it doesn t take long to realise the Tour of Banyuwangi Ijen and Tour of Iran are as different as they are far apart. OFF THE BACK By the time this post goes … Read more

Evidence of deliberate tampering of results by race officials at this week s Tour de Banyuwangi Ijen is the latest episode lending weight to cynics contentions that unethical behaviour in the Asia Tour is far more widespread than reported. As the UCI in recent years has continued to busy itself with cleaning up and regulating … Read more