‘It would be nice if my bikes were in order’ - Bora-Hansgrohe rider slams his own team

Cian Uijtdebroeks was not pleased with his equipment at the Chrono des Nations

Cian Uijtdebroeks time trialling at the Vuelta a España 2023
Uijtdebroeks at the 2023 Vuelta a España
(Image credit: Getty Images)

Bora-Hansgrohe rider Cian Uijtdebroeks took aim at his team after Sunday’s Chrono des Nations time trial, saying “there is always something” wrong with equipment. 

The 20-year-old started the event in the hope of improving his record against the clock, and finished 14th, over four minutes behind the winner, Josh Tarling (Ineos Grenadiers). 

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Tom Davidson
Senior News Writer

Tom joined Cycling Weekly as a news and features writer in the summer of 2022, having previously contributed as a freelancer. He is the host of The TT Podcast, which covers both the men's and women's pelotons and has featured a number of prominent British riders.

An enthusiastic cyclist himself, Tom likes it most when the road goes uphill and actively seeks out double-figure gradients on his rides.