Corsa N.EXT is the exciting new addition to the Corsa family. Designed to satisfy the requirements of enthusiast cyclists who clock up the miles on long and demanding weekly rides, Corsa N.EXT combines Vittoria’s peerless knowledge of racing performance with the durability of a long-lasting nylon casing that uses a unique Silica and Graphene compound for improved rolling efficiency, grip and longer wear-life. To increase puncture protection, the central section of the casing features 3 layers of nylon as well as an additional puncture protection belt. Corsa N.EXT is the first road racing tire to feature a QR Code – printed on the tire hot patch – for easy access to useful technical information about the tire.

Racing inspired speed and feel, with the everyday durability of nylon construction.

New combination of Silica and Graphene compound for improved rolling efficiency, grip and longer wear-life

Nylon casing provides durability, for daily racers who want to raise the bar of their performance relying on a long-lasting tyre.

Proven tread design used by Vittoria teams in the World Tour

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“I am so happy we can continue to create hope and opportunity through our team and with Qhubeka Charity” Doug Ryder

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The question everyone is asking on the first rest day of the tour, can Team Jumbo-Visma sustain the relentless pace for the rest of the tour. Have they started working too early. Have they playing into the hands of Team INEOS Grenadiers. What about the climbers from Columbia ? Are they also playing a waiting game. And what about Team Movistar ?

The race for the Green Jersey is also lit. Peter Sagan and his Team Bora Hansgrohe took the race to Sam Bennett and his Team Deceuninck QuickStep. Racing from the flag drop. It would be awesome if the Irishman, Sam Bennett could wear the Green Jersey into Paris. The last Irishman to wear the Green Jersey was Sean Kelly.

The Young Riders Jersey is also a nail bitter, with youngster Tadej Pogacar from UAE-TeamEmirates racing his heart out. His been taking the fight to last years Yellow Jersey Winner, Egan Bernal.

The Yellow Jersey fight is too early call. With Bernal, Pogacar, Roglic, Porte, Landa and Yates all still with a chance to claim the biggest prize in cycling. Roglic has looked the strongest in week one of the tour.

A special mention needs to go out to Wout van Aert and the tenacious Julian Alaphilippe. No doubt that these two riders will win one or more stages during the second week of the tour.

Week two of the tour will no doubt keep us on the edge of out seats.

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South Africa’s Willie Smit (Burgos-BH) has completed a 1,000km continuous ride on Zwift, covering the virtual distance in 37 hours, to raise funds to help develop cycling via the South African cycling federation.

Smit broadcasted long parts of his ride live on his YouTube channel and posted his final data on Instagram. It revealed he climbed 8,150 virtual metres and burned a massive 17,081 calories. He began his extreme ride at midnight on Tuesday and hit the 1,000km mark Thursday morning, riding without sleep and only taking occasional rests.

Smit’s ride was made more difficult because it took place at altitude at his European home in Andorra. He rode through the dark but was often joined other riders at a steady pace of between 150-200 watts, with a normalized power of 157 watts. He symbolically raised his arms in a victory celebration when he rode through the 100km mark.

Smit rode for the Katusha-Alpecin team in 2018 and 2019 before joining Spanish ProTeam Burgos-BH. Smit had raced 14 race days before the COVID-19 pandemic sparked a lockdown across Europe and even in the microstate of Andorra.

Before the ride Smit said: “This will by far be one of the most challenging things I’ve ever done, taking into consideration I’m 2,000m above sea level and it’s on an indoor trainer. It will be a grueling two days on the bike.”

Smit hopes to race on the road when the COVID-19 pandemic eases, with another ride at the Vuelta a Espana his next goal.

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