Tour de France stage 3 video

Here's the video of stage 3 of the Tour de France with Tyler Farrar winning!

Tyler Farrar wins 3rd stage of Tour de France

Happy 4th of July!

To celebrate Tyler Farrar of Wenatchee, Washington won the 3rd stage of the Tour de France. He's my favorite rider and this was so awesome following the day after Team Garmin Cervelo won the team time trial.

As he crossed the finish line Farrar held up his hands to make a "W" with his fingers to honor his friend Wouter Weylandt. Weylandt died in a crash during the Giro d'Italia in May.


“It’s a dream to win today. I was close the past few Tours, second, third, second, so to win a stage is incredible,” Farrar said.

“To have the world champion and yellow jersey leading you out is amazing. Our team was perfect today, with Millar and Dean and Hushovd. The first objectives were to win the team time trial and to win a stage. Now we’ll what the rest of the Tour brings.”

Garmin-Cervélo proudly rode at the front of the peloton to protect the leader’s jersey held by Hushovd. Five riders peeled off the front early and methodically built up a seven-minute, but it was all for naught as Garmin kept up steady to pressure to assure that Hushovd would arrive to the line with chances to defend his yellow jersey as well as challenge for the stage victory.

“The objective today was to win with Tyler and keep the jersey,” Hushovd said. “After winning yesterday and having the jersey, now we win a stage, it’s perfect. We’ll see tomorrow if we can keep the streak going.”

Dave Zabriskie, Ramunas Navardauskas and Tom Danielson took turns setting tempo on the front of the peloton to keep the pressure. Strong crosswinds became a factor, especially over the day’s lone climb at a bridge over the Loire at Saint-Nazaire. The team rode perfectly to set up Farrar. Millar took a long pull in the closing 500 meters, before Hushovd then long-time leadout man Dean finishing off the work to set up Farrar. French rider Romain Feillu came through second and JJ Rojas was third, but Farrar won with style in his first-career Tour de France stage victory.

Farrar also becomes the first American to win a Tour stage on the Fourth of July.

Congrats Tyler! Way to represent not only your country but also Washington!

Impact of loss won't stop Tyler Farrar

Here is a great article by Bonnie D. Ford of ESPN on Wenatchee's Tyler Farrar.

TIFFAUGES, France -- Tyler Farrar is a sprinter disguised as a gentleman. He has all of the drive and passion but none of the abrasiveness often associated with the specialty. At 27, he is one of the most good-natured, composed presences in the peloton, and he is not one to wear his emotions on his jersey sleeve.

That was partly why it was so heartbreaking to see him grieve publicly. Farrar's dear friend Wouter Weylandt, a Belgian from the American rider's adopted home in Ghent, died after crashing in the Giro d'Italia on May 9, leaving behind a pregnant partner. Farrar learned the news in the most jarring manner possible, from a reporter at the team bus. His Garmin-Cervelo teammate David Millar tried his best to console an inconsolable young man that night.

The next morning, Farrar set off with the rest of the field, riding 134 miles at a deliberately neutralized pace to pay homage to Weylandt. It took more than six hours. A short distance from the finish, Weylandt's Leopard-Trek teammates went to the front and beckoned Farrar to join them. They wrapped their arms around each other's shoulders. The images of Farrar inclining his head slightly, making no effort to hide his raw, stricken face, are not easily forgotten.

You can read the rest of her article over on ESPN.

Here's to a great Tour for Farrar!

Happy Tour de France day!

Today the Tour de France started! 10 Americans in it. Including Tyler Farrar of Wenatchee, Washington.

New Team Garmin-Cervélo kit features return of argyle

Team Garmin-Cervélo unveiled their new Tour de France kit today.

And I love it.

I was very disappointed in their kits this season when they got rid of the argyle. You can't be the Argyle Armada without argyle!

But the Team Garmin-Cervélo 2011 Tour de France kit brings the argyle back! It also switches the dominate color from black to white on the jersey. Which will be much cooler for the hot weather of the Tour de France.


The new jersey and shorts retain the distinctive Garmin and Cervélo logos, but reverse white with black on the jersey. The signature Slipstream Sports argyle is prominently displayed.

“We’re really excited about the Tour de France kit,” said Jonathan Vaughters, CEO of Slipstream Sports and Director Sportif, Team Garmin-Cervélo. “The lighter color is perfect for hot weather and our signature argyle is more prominent.”

This is the third time Castelli have introduced new clothing at the Tour de France. “We consider the Tour de France a very special event that deserves a special design,” said Steve Smith, Castelli Brand Manager.

“This team is rider-centric, and Castelli has done its part to make sure the riders have the most comfortable and technically advanced clothing for this big event. Racing in hot weather is physically demanding, that’s a given, and despite the fact that Castelli makes some of the lightest and coolest fabrics in existence, wearing a lighter colour will make a big difference, both psychologically and physically, to a rider’s well being,” explained Steve Smith.

2011 Tour de France Garmin Cervelo jersey

It's official. Today Team Garmin Cervelo announced that they would have a brand new jersey for the 2011 Tour de France that starts on July 2nd.

Today they released a blurry "teaser" photo with the real thing coming tomorrow.

I can only hope that there is more argyle then their current jersey.

2011 Garmin-Cervélo team jersey design

Today Slipstream Sports, LLC released a sneak peak of Team Garmin-Cervélo jerseys. Earlier this year Team Garmin-Transitions and Cervélo SA joined forces for the 2011 season to create a new team that is known as Garmin-Cervélo.

Check out the team jersey:

What do you think of the new look?

I think the black is pretty cool. A much tougher look than the white of last year.

However I really hope that there is more argyle on the jersey than just the sleeve. The argyle is what really sets the Garmin jerseys apart from other cycling teams.

I guess we'll see once the team releases views of the full kit.

And here's what this year's jersey looked like in case you forgot:

Tyler Farrar interview in Portland

Tyler Farrar, of Wenatchee, Washington, was in Upper Echelon Fitness in Portland. Here's a video from the interview:

Farrar's season will start in January 2011 with the Tour Down Under. Which is the opening event of the 2011 ProTour season.

Farrar, who is with Garmin Transitions, was a stage winner in the Giro d'Italia and Spanish Vuelta last season. The event runs from Jan. 16-23.

Farrar joins Lance Armstrong in the field. The seven-time Tour de France winner will compete in the event for the third straight year.

The race will be Armstrong's last professional event outside the United States.

History of American Cycling: Part 8

Versus has been running an awesome series of videos throughout the Tour de France on the history of American cycling. Today's feature was very touching even if you know about the story of Fabio Casartelli.

Here's Part 8:

History of American Cycling: Part 7

Versus has been running an awesome series of videos throughout the Tour de France on the history of American cycling.

Here's Part 7:

History of American Cycling: Part 6

Versus has been running an awesome series of videos throughout the Tour de France on the history of American cycling.

Here's Part 6:

Cavendish wins 2nd stage in a row

With today's win Mark Cavendish won not only his second Tour de France stage in a row, but that was his 12th total stage victory.

But Tyler Farrar came in second, even with his fractured wrist and all. Not too shabby.

2010 Tour de France preview

The Tour de France starts tomorrow. The countdown begins. Check out this awesome preview from Versus. If this doesn't get you pumped up for the Tour then I don't know what will. But one thing is for sure, the yellow jersey is up for grabs this year.

Team Garmin using technology to train

The field is set. The riders are in. The Tour de France starts in two days. But see how Team Garmin-Transitions used technology to help them with their training.

Farrar sprint training

Tyler Farrar works on his top-end speed. Think you could keep up with him? His top speed was 78 km/h. That's 48.47 miles per hour. Fast!

Team Garmin-Transitions announces Tour de France roster

Tyler Farrar of Wenatchee, Washington will be making his 2nd appearance in the Tour de France this week. Farrar rides for Team Garmin Transitions. And today Team Garmin Transitions made the official announcement of the team.

Here's the Team Garmin-Transitions 2010 Tour de France roster:

Tyler Farrar (USA)
Christian Vande Velde (USA)
Julian Dean (NZL)
David Millar (GB)
David Zabriskie (USA)
Ryder Hesjedal (CAN)
Robbie Hunter (SA)
Martijn Maaskant (NED)
Johan Van Summeren (BEL)

Farrar has been having a great year so far with two stage wins in the Giro de Italia and is looking for his first stage win in the elite Tour de France.

Not bad for a kid from Washington. I'll keep you updated on how Farrar's Tour goes throughout the race.

Tyler Farrar Versus interview

Washington's very own professional cyclist, Tyler Farrar, sat down for an interview with Versus' Brian Pinelli. It's a pretty good read.

Rookie sprinters don't win stages at the Tour de France. It just doesn't happen. Too many experienced riders, too much pressure, too many variables - the reasons are endless.

Last July, American Tyler Farrar came painfully close - twice! And he was in contention for a handful more. Needless to say, the 26-year-old rider's debut at last year's Tour de France sufficiently exceeded expectations.

"The Tour is kind of its own beast - it's the biggest race in the world and no other race is quite like it," said Farrar during an interview while training in Girona, Spain. "Last year I rode in the Giro, but it's not quite the same and I didn't really know what I was in for (at the Tour). It ended up going pretty well."

At stage two in Brignole, Farrar turned some heads finishing second, three bike-lengths behind Britain's Mark Cavendish. Despite a crash four days later, which resulted in bruised ribs, the American continued to challenge for wins. Come stage 11, Farrar was second yet again to Cavendish, this time narrowly being edged to the line by less than a bike's length.

Read the rest of the article on the versus cycling site.

Argyle Armada finishes with two 1st places

Today proved to be a good day for Team Garmin-Transitions. Two big races. Two big wins.

Let's start with the Giro d'Italia.

American Tyler Farrar sprinted to his second stage victory in this year's Giro d'Italia on Tuesday to thwart a rare Italian attempt for home glory.

Astana's Alexandre Vinokourov kept hold of the leader's pink jersey after the 10th stage, still one minute 12 seconds ahead of Australian world champion Cadel Evans on his BMC.

The win extends Farrar's lead in the red jersey points competition and is his second stage victory in this year's Giro. Not bad for a kid from Washington.

Now heading back to North America for the Tour of California.

Dave Zabriskie ended a long streak of almosts at the 2010 Tour of California with a breakthrough victory on Stage 3.

The Garmin-Transitions rider outsprinted his elite breakaway mates Levi Leipheimer (RadioShack) and Michael Rogers (HTC-Columbia) to take not only the stage win, but the leader's gold jersey as well.

That's right, Zabriskie is now the overall leader.

What a great day for Garmin-Transitions. Go Argyle!

Tyler Farrar wins Giro Stage

Keeping with bicycle month let's take a look at how Wenatchee, Washington native Tyler Farrar is doing.

Yesterday, early in the second stage of the Giro d'Italia Tyler Farrar was involved in an crash. However, he was able to bounce back and make a late charge during the final sprint to win the stage.

He covered the 130-mile stage in 4 hours 56 minutes 46 seconds. Over all Farrar sits in second place one second back of Cadel Evans of Australia.

Check out the video from the second stage on Universal Sports.

Today in Stage Three, Farrar's Garmin-Transitions teammate Christian Vande Velde had to withdraw after a serious crash which injured his right shoulder.

Farrar got caught up in the crowd after Vande Velde's crash and finished 33rd. He currently sits at 25th 0ver all.

Tyler Farrar profile

May is National Bike Month and I celebrated by buying a new bike, but I'll post more about that later.

For now, check out this awesome profile of Washington native Tyler Farrar with his team Garmin-Transitions.



We'll be featuring a lot of bike posts not only to celebrate National Bike month, but also since I am still training for the People's Coast Classic.