tour de suisse goes virtual with rouvy - introduction YURIY RYASHKO - 25.12.2019 Cycling Unlimited AG, the race event organizer behind the Tour de Suisse and TORTOUR ultra-cycling marathon, teams up with ROUVY to make a unique Swiss cycling experience accessible to all pro riders and cycling enthusiasts around the world. It is a quiet spring evening at a typical Swiss housing complex in the village of Naters and on the balcony of a second floor apartment block, professional cyclist Kilian Frankiny is competing in the Tour de Suisse. The 16.5-mile virtual course featured over 3,600 ft of climbing and descending over the five-day race Tour de Suisse: The virtual cycling race Location: Naters, Switzerland Pro-cyclist Kilian Frankiny is competing on a stationary bike at home among 57 cyclists from 19 teams (SOUNDBITE) (English) SWISS CYCLIST FROM GROUPAMA-FDJ, KILIAN FRANKINY, SAYING: "It's completely different. Raced over nine days, the event covers two weekends in the latter half of June. Sport has taken a backseat in recent weeks with countless events cancelled or postponed as the world tries to stop the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Hosted on the Rouvy virtual cycling platform, riders will use thei… The Digital Swiss 5 consists of five races from Wednesday 22 April to Sunday 26 April. The Swiss Tour begins on Sunday with a time trial in Frauenfeld. They will be represented on the virtual course by avatars in their team uniforms and riding their usual team bikes. The final stage begins in Blenio and it … Since 2011, the event is part of the UCI World Tour, making it the 4th biggest and toughest professional road cycling race globally, coming just after 3 Grand Tours. I think it will be exciting viewing for all the fans.". Deceuninck-Quick-Step look strong with rising star Remco Evenepoel and last year's Tour de France revelation Julian Alaphillipe, taking part in his first virtual event, lining up. (Slideshow route/profile) The route moves through Shangau before the riders rush on a slightly sloping road towards the finish line in Langnau im Emmental. Stage 1, Wednesday 22-4: Moudon-Leukerbad, 26.6 km, elevation gain of 1,192 metres, The race kicks into gear with a tough mountain stage. "In these races, they will go flat out the whole time. The 84th edition of the Tour de Suisse starts on Saturday, June 6 at the Start-Hub Frauenfeld with the popular team presentation and various side events. Meanwhile, the team directors are not sure they will have too much to do during these races other than cheer the riders on. Rohan Dennis and Stefan Küng both won two stages, while Nicolas Roche took one. It’s really nice that we can compete against each other and find a different solution in this difficult situation everyone is in.". Denmark's reigning road race world champion Mads Pedersen is also competing for Trek-Segafredo. I have spent a lot of time riding on the trainer at home in training, but to race on it will be a first. During the races, the riders can track their own data with their speed, power and cadence all on display. The 2nd stage is virtually flat. The virtual Tour de Suisse – officially, The Digital Swiss 5 – took place from 22 April to 26 April 2020. In the case of Rouvy and the Tour de Suisse, all 19 UCI WorldTour pro teams have put forth three riders for each stage. Following 4 kilometres on the flat the route climbs to Erschmatt, which is a steep test of 7 kilometres with gradients mostly hovering around 10%. A rolling section of almost 9 kilometres leads to Albinen before a 3 kilometres climb at 6% makes way to a downhill into Leukerbad. The races may be much shorter than normal races but the effort is much more intense and you have a much smaller window of opportunity to make the difference when it comes to tactics.". : Tour of Switzerland) is an annual cycling stage race in Switzerland. All teams scheduled to race in the real Tour de Suisse were invited to compete with the cyclists putting road bikes on smart roller trainers which are hooked up to the virtual cycling platform ROUVY. Like nearly all sporting events around the world, the annual race has been called off this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. : Tour of Switzerland) is an annual cycling stage race in Switzerland. The Tour de Suisse(in Engl. Raced over nine days, the event covers two weekends in the latter half of June. The routes also vary from day-to day and should suit a range of riders as a result. "I’m happy we are giving fans something to watch while we are not racing on the road. The Schallenberg is 4.5 kilometres long, while the average slope is almost 6%. With the Tour de Suisse canceled amid the coronavirus pandemic, cyclists instead took part in the Digital Swiss 5 which kicked off five days of virtual racing on Wednesday (April 22). The Tour de Suisse is a part of the UCI World Tour and it is the fourth largest professional stage race in the world. Tour de Suisse to Host Five Days of Virtual Racing Races running daily April 22 to 26 at 5 p.m. CET; fan races follow at 7 p.m. CET The 2020 Tour de Suisse, originally scheduled to take place from June 6 to June 14, is among the many races through this summer that have been canceled outright due to the coronavirus pandemic. 22 April 2020. However, there are some notable omissions. The Digital Swiss 5 runs from April 22 to April 26, and could spawn further virtual cycling races. The riders set off from Oberlangenegg and after 5 kilometres the route starts to climb in Oberei. It is a new type of race for me, very different to anything I have done before, but it is great that have something where we can focus and test our condition. Click here to watch and check day-by-day streaming times. Like nearly all sporting events around the world, the annual race has been called off this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Follow live coverage of the 2021 Tour de Suisse, including news, results, stage reports, photos, podcasts and expert analysis - stages Page - Cyclingnews From Wednesday, the BBC is showing the Digital Swiss 5 - the latest virtual cycling race - with 19 teams taking part in a mini-Tour de Suisse. During the first virtual stage of the Tour de Suisse, commentator and former world hour-record holder Alex Dowsett of the U.K. called it the “dawning of a new era for pro racing.” You can watch the action live on Olympic Channel with coverage starting on Wednesday 22nd April. Since 2011, the event is part of the UCI World Tour, making it the 4th biggest and toughest professional road cycling race globally, coming just after 3 Grand Tours. Trek-Segafredo sporting director Gregory Rast to Velon.cc. The 2020 Tour de Suisse was cancelled and the Digital Swiss 5 offers pro cyclists the chance to ride in the race. After Greg Van Avermaet (CCC Team) won the … Cyclists “suffer alone” in virtual Tour de Suisse By Denis Balibouse TAFERS, Switzerland (Reuters) – It is a quiet spring evening at a typical Swiss housing complex in the village of Tafers and on the balcony of a second floor apartment block, professional cyclist Kilian Frankiny is competing in the Tour de Suisse. The interactive Grand Tour of Switzerland web route is sure to awaken the tour fever that lies inside. The 84th edition of the Tour de Suisse starts on Saturday, 6 June at the Frauenfeld start hub with the popular team presentation and various side events. - Greg van Avermaet speaking to Velon.cc, The Digital Swiss 5 ROUVY - Tour de Suisse. Cyclists “suffer alone” in virtual Tour de Suisse. A selection of the world’s best teams will do virtual battle in an online race series by the Tour de Suisse. The races are significantly shorter than what you’d expect to see in the Tour de Suisse, however, but still contain plenty of climbing. However, those riders can change each stage. The route takes in four 11.5 kilometres laps around Frauenfeld, each with an elevation gain of 45 metres. Tour de Suisse 2020 - virtual. Since the first 1.5 kilometres are merely a false flat the climb is actually harder than that statistic suggests. The elevation gain in five days of racing added up to 4,728 meters. The last kilometre runs also uphill, Stage 2, Thursday 23-4: Frauenfeld-Frauenfeld, 46 km, elevation gain of 180 metres. As the profile of the course goes up and down, the trainer automatically reflects that in the resistance it offers to the turning of the pedals. Like the real thing, the Digital Swiss 5 features pro riders and will be run over parts of the same course as the Tour de Suisse, with each race lasting around an hour. Cycling is no exception, with the Spring Classics and Tour de France put back until later in the year, but top teams have joined forces to create innovative virtual events. He told Velon.cc, "Normally, I don’t like to spend time on my home trainer but right now, I actually enjoy it. I think it’s going to be more of an individual effort and that tactics will come from the visual motivation you get, like: ‘Okay, I’m close to this rider, and I can get past him if I just push a bit harder’. The race replaced the 2020 Tour de Suisse, which was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Stage 5, Sunday 26-4: Blenio – Disentis, 36 km, elevation gain of 950 metres. During the Tour de Suisse there will also be a special TdS Digital Cycling Challenge, with great prizes being raffled among the participants. Three riders per team will take part on each of the five days with the option of changing the line-up depending on the stage routes. The total list of ‘available’ riders on the bench to compete in the Digital Swiss 5 is the bulk of the 2020 UCI WorldTour pro field (complete list here), roughly about 200 riders. Reflecting on his virtual Flanders triumph, Van Avermaet said, "Virtual racing is definitely not easy. Stage 3, Friday 24-4: Fiesch – Nufenen Pass, 33.1 km, elevation gain of 1,512 metres. The first 20 kilometers run through the valley and are as good as flat. https://reut.rs/3eKLW9f Multiple Tour de France stage winner Edvald Boasson Hagen could be well suited by this type of racing. The Tour de Suisse(in Engl. 2021 - All rights reserved, Van Avermaet wins gold in Men's Road Race. No fewer than 16 WorldTour outfits have signed up along with two ProContinental teams as well as the Swiss national team for 19 in total. "I can't see how one rider from a team can help another one during a race. It is a quiet spring evening at a typical Swiss housing complex in the village of Naters and on the balcony of a second floor apartment block, professional cyclist Kilian Frankiny is competing in the Tour de Suisse. The elevation gain in five days of racing added up to 4,728 meters. 20 April 2020 9:42 Sport has taken a backseat in recent weeks with countless events cancelled or postponed as the world tries to stop the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. The Lukmanier Pass is roughly 15 kilometres long. It is a quiet spring evening at a typical Swiss housing complex in the village of Naters and on the balcony of a second floor apartment block, professional cyclist Kilian Frankiny is competing in the Tour de Suisse. The start is in Fiesch and the finish on the Nufenen Pass, which is the highest road pass in Switzerland. We’re in for some tough races so I'll give it everything I have to get another virtual win under my belt." 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Three sections at over 10% stand out – after 3, after 6 and after 8 kilometres. They are: AG2R La Mondiale, Bora-hansgrohe, CCC Team, Deceuninck-Quick-Step, EF Pro Cycling, Groupama-FDJ, Israel Start-Up Nation, Lotto Soudal, Mitchelton-Scott, Movistar Team, NTT Pro Cycling, Rally Cycling, Team Bahrain McLaren, Team INEOS, Team Jumbo-Visma, Team Sunweb, Total Direct Energie, Trek-Segafredo, and the Swiss national team. The virtual Tour de Suisse - or, The Digital Swiss 5 - featured five stages with a total distance of 178.5 kilometers. From the section. No words will be needed, if you can watch (while 2019 TdS highlights are here, the overview trailer is from 2018, because all of the 2020 content is to be presented and produ… Oct 6, 2020 The world premiere of the first digital pro-cycling race series organised by Cycling Unlimited AG/Tour de Suisse wins the prestigious Digital Communication Award 2020 of Quadriga University of Applied Sciences. Trek-Segafredo counterpart Gregory Rast said the riders went "flat out for an hour" in the Virtual Tour of Flanders and expects more of the same this week. It’s pure power, it’s entertaining and it’s definitely better than no racing at all." The gradient hovers around 6 to 7% for most of the ascent before it levels out to 4% in the last 4 kilometres. Avermaet's CCC Team is one of several which co-own the Velon business group staging the Digital Swiss 5. TM © Olympic Channel Services S.L. We have selected a good amount of riders who can’t get outside; we are trying to give them some sort of focus and motivation in a difficult time. The final stage begins in Blenio and it starts with a bang. Stage 5, Sunday 26-4: Blenio – Disentis, 36 km, elevation gain of 950 metres. With the Tour de Suisse canceled amid the coronavirus pandemic, cyclists instead took part in the Digital Swiss 5 which kicked off five days of virtual racing on Wednesday (April 22). Following the success of the Virtual Tour of Flanders, Velon, the Tour de Suisse and Rouvy (an Indoor Cycling Reality platform) have partnered to organize the Digital Swiss 5, a five day virtual race. I hope that the fans will enjoy watching what will be some tough days of racing.". Cyclists "suffer alone" in virtual Tour de Suisse. Reigning Olympic road race champion Greg van Avermaet won the Virtual Tour of Flanders just over two weeks ago, and he will face the likes of 2019 Vuelta winner Primoz Roglic and Grand Tour triple crown winner Vincenzo Nibali in the Digital Swiss 5 comprising five daily one-hour stages from the Tour de Suisse. Click here to find the timings of our live streams in your region (not in USA/Canada). With the Tour de Suisse canceled, cyclists instead took part in a virtual cycling race, which kicked off on Wednesday. No words will be needed, if you can watch (while 2019 TdS highlights are here, the overvie… By Denis Balibouse TAFERS, Switzerland (Reuters) – It is a quiet spring evening at a typical Swiss housing complex in the village of Tafers and on the balcony of a second floor apartment block, professional cyclist Kilian Frankiny is competing in the Tour de Suisse. Then the route turns right and the Nufenen Pass awaits the riders. A long descent flies down to Disentis before a short ascent climbs to the finish line of The Digital Swiss 5. EF Pro Cycling's Tom Southam said, "I’d like to be in touch before and after for encouragement’s sake. That last one is the hardest as it is almost 1 kilometre long. The Norwegian NTT Pro Cycling rider told Velon.cc, "Our entire team is excited about this new event. Alaphillipe said, "I am really looking forward to racing The Digital Swiss 5. The climb is 13.3 kilometres long and the average gradient sits at 8.5%. Virtual racing comes to Olympic Channel as cycling's elite take on five one-hour Tour de Suisse stages from their own homes from 22-26 April. The virtual Tour de Suisse - or, The Digital Swiss 5 - featured five stages with a total distance of 178.5 kilometers. The Tour consisting of 8 stages with a total length of 1’300 kilometers and 17’500 meters in altitude difference leads across all parts of Switzerland. Stage 4, Saturday 22-4: Oberlangenegg – Langnau im Emmental, 36.8 km, elevation gain of 444 metres. During the Tour de Suisse, a separate TdS Digital Cycling Challenge will take place, among which great prizes will be raffled off. With the Tour de Suisse canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, cyclists instead took part in a virtual cycling race, which kicked off on Wednesday. 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