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There are many reasons why so many pro riders are based on the Côte d’Azur. It’s fabulously beautiful, with a warm climate, but it also offers world-class climbing within a very short distance from the crowded coast and Monaco. The pros can often be found on the famous cols, such as Col de la Madone, Col de Vence, and Col d’Eze. After meeting up with the riders ahead of the 2018 edition of Milan–San Remo for product feedback and interviews, we follow along in the team car to the finish line in San Remo, and then all the way to their team house along the Moyenne Corniche on the Côte d’Azur. Sneak Peek, behind the scenes with Team Sky. You can find the rider interviews at the end of the blog post. The team house is located on one of the main roads that tumble down the slope into the principality of Monaco. The house is near the town of Beausoleil, on the French side of the border. There are predictably jaw-dropping views from the terrace. The many villas, the enormous Odeon skyscraper, and the Mediterranean sea dotted with white boats here and there take away your breath. The morning ...

COMPETITION: To celebrate the launch of Team Sky’s new 2019 kit we’re giving you the chance to win a jersey and Bib-Short! We’ll be announcing the lucky winner by email on December 19, 2018.

Team Sky and Castelli today unveiled the new kit for the 2019 season and revealed a return to black for the team’s tenth year in the peloton. The kit incorporates a blue to black gradient, with the blue being inspired by the team’s commitment to Sky Ocean Rescue (SOR). The SOR logo is also prominent on the collar of the jersey, as the team continues to raise awareness of Sky’s campaign to help inspire simple, everyday changes to stop our oceans from drowning in plastic. The jersey retains the iconic line on the back, a defining feature that has been ever-present since the team’s inception, while rider names have moved back to the side of the jersey, echoing the team’s previous designs. Team Sky Principal Sir Dave Brailsford said: “We’ve enjoyed another fantastic year of collaboration with Castelli and are delighted with our new look for 2019.” “Castelli share our attitude and outlook in their approach to research and development and we have been continually impressed by their pioneering work from the moment our relationship started. They have played a major role in our success over the past two seasons and are a big part of Team Sky.” “This year’s ...

  Castelli’s single-minded mission is to make the most innovative clothing for the cyclist seeking maximum performance. Just as Team Sky, we leave nothing to chance and share the same drive for results-driven innovation in everything we do. Our speed suit project doesn’t stop here, and we believe that we’re going to continue to see significant gains over the coming years. Team Sky’s Body Paint Speed Suit is the result of CFD modelling followed by extensive pattern engineering and fabric research, then further testing in the wind tunnel and on the road. Discover more: Body Paint 3.3 Speed Suit  

To celebrate Geraint Thomas’s maiden Grand Tour victory, we have decided to give away three Sky Ocean Rescue kits (jersey, cycling cap, socks). Show how well you know Le Grand Boucle for a chance to win. Find rules above.