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The Cervélo TestTeam riders will be rolling up their sleeves to take on the challenge of E3 Prijs Vlaanderen and Ghent-Wevelgem this weekend. Before things get underway, we’ll have a short look at the two races. Saturday 27 March, 53rd E3 Prijs Vlaanderen Traditionally, a rider trying to peak for Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix took part in E3 Prijs Vlaanderen. The 210 kilometers single day semi-classic race starts and finishes in the town of Harelbeke. The first half of the course is mostly flat before tackling many of the same climbs that the riders will see at Flanders. The twelve climbs in the last half of the race usually make sure that only a small group of riders will compete in the final kilometers. Thor Hushovd, who finished fouth last year, will be Cervélo’s man for Saturday. Sunday 28 March, 72nd Ghent-Wevelgem Ghent-Wevelgem which is known to favor the sprinters more than any of the other Spring Classics. The course sandwiched between Flanders and Roubaix, it has been toughened up, with 16 climbs, including a double passage up the Mont des Cats en Mont Noir. The distance isn’t quite “classics” length, but at 219km, and the famously harsh Belgian ...

With the spring upon us, it’s time to dress lighter, doing big rides and getting ready for racing. The new stunning Castelli  Spring / Summer collection will be there for every mile of the journey. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSwoePuVeXw[/youtube] Glimpse of the Men’s Collection. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZWvuSe18UY[/youtube] Glimpse of the Women’s Collection.

Considered the true start to the spring classics and at 298 kilometres, the single longest one-day race in the UCI calendar, the 101st edition of Milan-Sanremo was won by Oscar Freire (ESP-Rabobank) who captured his third victory in this historic race. Best result for Cervélo TestTeam was Thor Hushovd (NOR) crossing the line in sixth position. “I was strong today and last week when I did Tirreno I was happy with my performance improving day by day,” said Thor Hushovd. “Today I think I showed my form, in the last 14 km I missed the sprint and I should have been on the podium but that’s my own fault in the end. I’m looking ahead now. I did a good job all winter training well, except when I was sick and now I think my performance is getting better and better.” “Overall we saw an impressive final from Thor. We can see he’s in the right shape, he came to the final but needed some help to bring him up there.” said sporting director Jean-Paul van Poppel. ” In the last 14 km he was pushed back and couldn’t find his position anymore, it was a shame and unfortunately he ...

Cervélo TestTeam rider Heinrich Haussler will be out of competition until he fully recovers from the knee problem that has plagued him since a crash in the Volta ao Algarve. After initial treatment and recovery, he crashed again in Paris-Nice, suffering another contusion of the same knee. “Heinrich has a contusion of the left knee, with injury of the quadriceps tendon,” said Dr. Andreas Goesele, the team’s Chief Medical Officer. “We are performing intensive treatments every day, involving both physiotherapy and osteopathy. At the moment, we do not know when he will return to racing, but the most important thing is that he heals completely. In elite sport you have to be completely fit to perform well.” “I am glad that we know what the problem is and that it can be fixed. The classics time is the most important part of my season, and I am very disappointed, but I will come back when I am fully recovered–and I will come back stronger. This is just making me more focused,” said Haussler. “We will miss Heinrich, but we still have a very strong classics team, and we will maintain our focus on these races,” said Sports Director Jean-Paul van ...

This weekend saw the launch and start to a successful 2010 road racing season for the newly formed Felt Colbornes Cycling Team. The existing Felt Bicycles road team of five riders have been one of the most competitive small teams on the UK circuit in 2009. The Felt Bicycles road team will form the basis of the new Felt Colbornes Cycling Team. The new partnership and increased support will allow the team to flourish in the UK. The Felt Colbornes cycling team riders have been well equipped for the job, Colbornes Group have supplied brand new Skoda Octavia team car’s. Saddleback Ltd has supplied the team with aero Castelli clothing,  Felt AR1 carbon road bikes equipped with SRAM Force, Zipp wheels, Vredestein tubular tyres and Ritchey components. The team line-up consists of: Justin Hoy – Elite, John Wager – Elite, Tim Elverson – Elite, Lee Smith – Elite, Tom Smith – Elite, Ian Legg – Elite, Duncan Jamieson – 1st, Pete Wager – 1st, Richard Mardle – 1st, James Taylor – 1st, David Curtis-Whitfield – 2nd, Gary Clark – 2nd. For more information: Felt Colbornes Team