Latest news with #LucClaessen
The Herald Scotland
26-06-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Sean Flynn has ridden the Classics, next he'd like a British title
And what's even more telling about Flynn and his rapidly increasing expectations of himself is that he's not satisfied with merely being on the start line of the biggest races in the sport; rather, he's somewhat frustrated that he couldn't make more of an impact this year in terms of his results. "This season has been really positive and I've had the chance to do races that I've always dreamed about doing, so that's been exciting and I've gained a lot of experience. Some of my performances have been very good and so I was disappointed not to come away with more of a top level result in some of the Classics,' Flynn says. 'It's obviously encouraging to race well - it's just a pity I've not come away with a result on paper that I can sited and stare at and admire. With cycling, there's just so many variables and sometimes it'll go your way and sometimes it won't.' Flynn, who rides for Team Picnic PostNL, acknowledges that he's being disproportionately hard on himself. Given he's still only 25 years old and has been in the professional ranks for only two full seasons so far, his progression to the top level has been impressive, to say the least, and he admits racing in the sport's top races against the world's best riders, has been both a steep learning curve and the thrill of a lifetime. 'People do tell me I'm too tough on myself and sometimes I need to take a step back,' the Edinburgh native says. 'In these huge races, I'm racing the biggest stars of the sport who are just incredible riders and so I do need to put into perspective who I'm up against. 'When you watch the Classics on television it can look easy, but there's so much that goes into doing well in terms of positioning, knowing the moments that are important and knowing what to expect. 'And the Monument races, which are 250km or longer, are a whole different ball game so I was happy that I've been able to do races of that length and get through them okay. 'This year has been a really good learning experience for me, and also it's also been really cool to do these iconic races. When I was riding the cobbles section in Roubaix, the fan inside of me couldn't believe it.' (Image: Luc Claessen/ Getty Images) The coming days will see Flynn's focus turn to the National Championships, which take place in Ceredigion, Wales with the time trial today before tomorrow's circuit race and the road race on Sunday, in which Flynn will line-up. There will be a number of Flynn's fellow Scots also in action including, on the men's side, Olympic medallist on the track, Mark Stewart, plus Callum Thornley and Calum Johnson while on the women's side, the Scots worth watching out for are Flynn's girlfriend, Lauren Dickson, as well as Kate Richardson, Neah Evans, Eilidh Shaw and Arianne Holland. For Flynn, given the form he's in, it's unsurprising he's hopeful of challenging for a podium place. 'Nationals is always tough to predict but I want to try and win it. That's how I'll be racing and so it really just depends how it goes on the day,' he says. 'But given the standard of the riders, I could finish outside the top 10 and still be pretty satisfied with how I've ridden. I'm excited for it and I'll just see what I can get from it but I'll be aiming for the top, for sure.' For Flynn, there remains a few more months of racing this year, during which he hopes to continue to raise the profile of road racing within Scotland. His success, alongside the success of the likes of Tour de France rider Oscar Onley and a number of other Scots who are making an impact in Europe, Flynn is hopeful the success of this group of young Scottish men can go some way in persuading more Scottish kids that becoming a professional road racer is a viable career goal. 'It's really nice to be flying the flag at this level for Scotland,' he says. 'The first couple of years of my career, I was just in my own little bubble but now I feel like I'm getting on top of the racing and so I'd like to do a bit more to encourage and inspire more people to get onto their bike. 'When I was younger, there weren't any obvious role models from Scotland at the top level of road racing but now we have quite a few Scottish guys at the top level. 'I know that when I was coming through, if I'd had a connection with anyone doing these huge races I would have found it really cool so I hope I can keep riding these big races for that reason.'
The National
26-06-2025
- Sport
- The National
Sean Flynn has ridden the Classics, next he'd like a British title
Flynn's rise has meant that this season he's already ridden some of the most iconic races on the cycling calendar including Milan-Sanremo, the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix, to add to his appearance at the La Vuelta a España in 2023. And what's even more telling about Flynn and his rapidly increasing expectations of himself is that he's not satisfied with merely being on the start line of the biggest races in the sport; rather, he's somewhat frustrated that he couldn't make more of an impact this year in terms of his results. "This season has been really positive and I've had the chance to do races that I've always dreamed about doing, so that's been exciting and I've gained a lot of experience. Some of my performances have been very good and so I was disappointed not to come away with more of a top level result in some of the Classics,' Flynn says. 'It's obviously encouraging to race well - it's just a pity I've not come away with a result on paper that I can sited and stare at and admire. With cycling, there's just so many variables and sometimes it'll go your way and sometimes it won't.' Flynn, who rides for Team Picnic PostNL, acknowledges that he's being disproportionately hard on himself. Given he's still only 25 years old and has been in the professional ranks for only two full seasons so far, his progression to the top level has been impressive, to say the least, and he admits racing in the sport's top races against the world's best riders, has been both a steep learning curve and the thrill of a lifetime. 'People do tell me I'm too tough on myself and sometimes I need to take a step back,' the Edinburgh native says. 'In these huge races, I'm racing the biggest stars of the sport who are just incredible riders and so I do need to put into perspective who I'm up against. 'When you watch the Classics on television it can look easy, but there's so much that goes into doing well in terms of positioning, knowing the moments that are important and knowing what to expect. 'And the Monument races, which are 250km or longer, are a whole different ball game so I was happy that I've been able to do races of that length and get through them okay. 'This year has been a really good learning experience for me, and also it's also been really cool to do these iconic races. When I was riding the cobbles section in Roubaix, the fan inside of me couldn't believe it.' (Image: Luc Claessen/ Getty Images) The coming days will see Flynn's focus turn to the National Championships, which take place in Ceredigion, Wales with the time trial today before tomorrow's circuit race and the road race on Sunday, in which Flynn will line-up. There will be a number of Flynn's fellow Scots also in action including, on the men's side, Olympic medallist on the track, Mark Stewart, plus Callum Thornley and Calum Johnson while on the women's side, the Scots worth watching out for are Flynn's girlfriend, Lauren Dickson, as well as Kate Richardson, Neah Evans, Eilidh Shaw and Arianne Holland. For Flynn, given the form he's in, it's unsurprising he's hopeful of challenging for a podium place. 'Nationals is always tough to predict but I want to try and win it. That's how I'll be racing and so it really just depends how it goes on the day,' he says. 'But given the standard of the riders, I could finish outside the top 10 and still be pretty satisfied with how I've ridden. I'm excited for it and I'll just see what I can get from it but I'll be aiming for the top, for sure.' For Flynn, there remains a few more months of racing this year, during which he hopes to continue to raise the profile of road racing within Scotland. His success, alongside the success of the likes of Tour de France rider Oscar Onley and a number of other Scots who are making an impact in Europe, Flynn is hopeful the success of this group of young Scottish men can go some way in persuading more Scottish kids that becoming a professional road racer is a viable career goal. 'It's really nice to be flying the flag at this level for Scotland,' he says. 'The first couple of years of my career, I was just in my own little bubble but now I feel like I'm getting on top of the racing and so I'd like to do a bit more to encourage and inspire more people to get onto their bike. 'When I was younger, there weren't any obvious role models from Scotland at the top level of road racing but now we have quite a few Scottish guys at the top level. 'I know that when I was coming through, if I'd had a connection with anyone doing these huge races I would have found it really cool so I hope I can keep riding these big races for that reason.'
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
La Flèche Wallonne 2025 live stream: Watch WorldTour cycling online from anywhere
If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission. Pricing and availability subject to change. When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Luc Claessen Since it was first added to the route in 1985 it's the famous climb of the 'Mur de Huy' that has decided winner of La Flèche Wallonne each year. After a tough day in the hills of the Ardenne and a total of four ascents of this dreaded ascent it takes a mix of brute force and perfect timing to land the killer blow to defeat your rivals. Advertisement This midweek Belgian classic is all about the final ascent up the brutal 26% slopes of the legendary Mur de Huy. No other race is so dominated by a single stretch of tarmac. Flèche and the Mur are inseparable. Victory comes down to energy management, positioning on the final climb, and launching your attack at just the right moment with legs of steel. Returning for more in 2025 is 2023 champion Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates – XRG), the clear favourite. But even the greats can get it wrong on the Mur. Hoping to catch him off guard: Tom Pidcock (Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team), Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step), Ben O'Connor (Team Jayco AlUla), Oscar Onley (Team Picnic PostNL), and last year's winner Stephen Williams (Israel – Premier Tech). Read on and we'll explain how to watch La Flèche Wallonne 2025 live streams from anywhere with a VPN, and potentially for FREE. How to watch La Flèche Wallonne 2025 live stream for FREE online Cycling fans in Belgium, France, Australia and the Netherlands will get to watch a FREE La Flèche Wallonne 2025 live stream as they can tune in for free on either Sporza, or RTBF in Belgium, FranceTVin France, SBSin Australia or NOS in the Netherlands Advertisement If you're a resident of Belgium, France, Australia or the Netherlands and you're abroad right now, don't worry about missing the action - all you need to do is download a VPN to re-connect to your home streaming coverage. Details above. Watch a 2025 La Flèche Wallonne live stream from abroad The La Flèche Wallonne is streaming on lots of platforms around the world, but what if you're abroad and don't want to take out a new subscription just to watch the race, or you want your familiar, favorite commentary? This is where a VPN can help. It's a handy piece of software that can make your device appear to be back home, so you can unlock your usual service or subscription from wherever you find yourself. The best VPN right now? We recommend NordVPN – it does everything you want it to do at great speeds and for a good price. NordVPN – try risk-free Advertisement There's a good reason you've heard of NordVPN. We specialize in testing and reviewing VPN services and NordVPN is the one we rate as the best VPN. It's outstanding at unblocking streaming services, it's fast and it has top-level security features too. With over 7,000 servers, across 110+ countries, and at a great price too, it's easy to recommend. Get 70% off with this NordVPN dealView Deal How to watch La Flèche Wallonne 2025 live streams in the US Credit: Other Cycling fans in the US can watch the 2025 La Flèche Wallonne on FloBikes. A subscription will set you back US$149.99 for the year or US$29.99 on a monthly basis. Advertisement And if you're currently out of the US but still want to watch the race, then don't forget to explore the VPN route set out above, which will help you access your Flo subscription from anywhere. How to watch La Flèche Wallonne live streams in the UK UK flag With Eurosport no longer available in the U.K. the only place to catch the cycling action is now on TNT Sports. Coverage will be on TNT Sports 2 on TV. To access TNT Sports, you'll either need to add it to your TV package, or you can take out a standalone subscription via Discovery+ which will set you back £30.99 per month, though BT Broadband customers can get a discounted rate. You will also have access to the Premier League, Champions League and Europa League football plus rugby, wrestling, UFC, and MotoGP. Advertisement If you're currently traveling overseas, don't worry, as you can use NordVPN to watch your usual service from abroad. How to watch La Flèche Wallonne live streams in Canada Credit: Other Cycling fans in Canada can watch the 2025 La Flèche Wallonne on FloBikes. A subscription will set you back CAN$150 for the year or CAN$29.99 on a monthly basis. Not at home right now? Use NordVPN or another VPN service to make your device think you're still in Canada. How to watch 2025 La Flèche Wallonne live streams in Australia Australian flag As mentioned above, cycling fans in Australia can watch the 2025 La Flèche Wallonne on SBS for FREE. Outside Australia this weekend? If you want to watch the Tour of Flanders on SBS on Demand whilst traveling abroad you'll need to download NordVPN, as detailed above.
