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Christian Knees: Super- Domestique and Unsung Hero

With 13 grand tours under his belt, Christian Knees is one of Team Sky’s strongest domestiques. His tireless work has contributed to 14 race victories, including, most notably, the yellow jersey won by Brad Wiggins in the 2012 Tour de France, Christian’s seventh consecutive Tour. His personal palmarès includes victory in the German national road race championship in 2010 before joining Team Sky. When Christian was a young cyclist watching pro races on television, he was intrigued by the sacrifice of the domestiques and their selfless devotion to their team leader. They’d give up wheels when key riders punctured, collect food and bottles from the team car for teammates, chase down early attacks and keep breakaways in check, ensure that the riders they were looking after were well positioned heading into key sections of races, and provide shelter for them to make sure they conserved their energy for as long as possible. In other sports, it’s rare to see athletes completely sacrificing themselves like this to help another athlete win. OFF-SEASON During the off-season, Christian enjoys spending time at home with his wife and two daughters near Cologne, Germany. With today’s long race calendar, professional cyclists have only a few ...

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Boa® Glove – A necessity in the nastiest conditions

The idea for this glove came in the ridiculously cold and rain-soaked 2014 Milan–San Remo. Our pro riders had numb hands and couldn’t get their gloves on or off to eat, or to change jackets or gloves. So we worked with Boa to make a glove that’s easier to open up and thus easier to get on and off. We built it with OutDry technology for waterproofness and made it come high up the wrist so your sleeve can completely cover it. The easy on/off is also handy when you have to interrupt your ride for an urgent phone call or text message.

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Race Rain Bag

The pro’s choice for race day essentials. Bottom zipped vented shoe compartment. Shoe compartment can be separated. Internal mesh pockets. Flip open top pockets. Reflective accents. Name panels. Size: 30 x 25 x 20cm

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Rolling Travel Bag

Water and stain resistant materials Semi rigid bottom for support and protection Molded bottom skid plates Low density wheels Telescoping handle 2 main compartments Front and top carry handles Multiple internal pockets Fleece lined electronics pocket Easy access laptop sleeve ID window Reflective accents Size: 35 x 54 x 25cm – Capacity: 43 liter

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Rolling Travel Bag XL

Water and stain resistant materials Semi rigid bottom for support and protection Moulded botom skid plates Low density wheels Telescoping handle Internal laptop sleeve 2 main compartiments Front and top carry handles Multiple internal pockets Fleece lined electronics pocket ID window Reflective accents Size: 40 x 74 x 29cm – Capacity: 80 LITER

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