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.
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Showing posts with label Team Garmin-Transitions. Show all posts
2011 Amgen Tour of California
Tomorrow, May 15, the 2011 edition of the Amgen Tour of California kicks off and it's sure to be a great eight days of racing.
The Tour of California is the largest cycling event in America. And because of that many of the great riders from around the world will be taking part. And with 18 teams in the race there are bound to be some some great rivalries.
Here are the 2011 teams:
The official site has nice video previews of each of the stages of the race. Unfortunately there wasn't an embed option so you'll have to go to the videos page of the Amgen Tour of California site.
Tomorrow's Stage One starts in South Lake Tahoe and heads to North Lake Tahoe-Northstar at Tahoe Resort.
Miles: 118.7 KM: 191.0
Start: Sun, May 15: South Lake Tahoe
Finish: North Lake Tahoe - Northstar at Tahoe Resort
Start Time: 10:30am Finish ETA: 3:12-3:36pm
Start: Sun, May 15: South Lake Tahoe
Finish: North Lake Tahoe - Northstar at Tahoe Resort
Start Time: 10:30am Finish ETA: 3:12-3:36pm
The question is, what team and/or rider are you rooting for? Me, I'm still all about the argyle.
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:
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:
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:
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.
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!
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.
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 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.
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.
Cancellara, King of the Cobbles!
I told you more bicycle related posts, and I am delivering.
This weekend Fabian Cancellara won the 2010 Paris-Roubaix. And he even had to do it with a complete bike swap during the race.
There were a number of crashes during the race. (Including a number involving Team Garmin-Transitions who happen to have Tyler Farrar on it)
They are my new favorite bicycle team for two reasons: 1) A Washington native is on the team (tune in this week for that profile on him) and 2) They have the COOLEST uniforms. Seriously, blue and orange argyle. Does it get any cooler than that?
But back to Cancellara. It was an amazing win. Here are some of the crashes during the race. I can't understand the announcers, but then again I never could understand John Madden and he was in America.
The Cancellara bike swap happens at 3:07.
This weekend Fabian Cancellara won the 2010 Paris-Roubaix. And he even had to do it with a complete bike swap during the race.
There were a number of crashes during the race. (Including a number involving Team Garmin-Transitions who happen to have Tyler Farrar on it)
They are my new favorite bicycle team for two reasons: 1) A Washington native is on the team (tune in this week for that profile on him) and 2) They have the COOLEST uniforms. Seriously, blue and orange argyle. Does it get any cooler than that?
But back to Cancellara. It was an amazing win. Here are some of the crashes during the race. I can't understand the announcers, but then again I never could understand John Madden and he was in America.
The Cancellara bike swap happens at 3:07.
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