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Cervélo TestTeam 2010 kit unveiled!

Innovative fabrics headline the improved 2010 Cervélo TestTeam kit.  Cervélo TestTeam unveiled its new kit at the team’s first meeting for the 2010 season in Basel, Switzerland. “We’re really happy with the new design of the kit,” said Gerard Vroomen, co-founder of Cervélo. “The Cervélo TestTeam riders are back in black, making it easy to pick them out of the bunch. While Castelli has gone more futuristic in its fabrics, the look is updated with the classic bar across the chest, harking back to the bike industry teams of yesteryear. Finally, the signature ‘e’ logo on the back really stands out.” “We’ve gone a lot further this season than simply making cosmetic changes,” emphasized Steve Smith, Brand Manager, Castelli. “After one year and almost one million kilometers of testing with Cervélo TestTeam riders under all conditions—from the wind tunnel to racing in every kind of weather—the Castelli Tech Labs have made over 60 refinements to the team’s clothing for the 2010 season.” Principal performance improvements were developed based on new Castelli research in aerodynamics and enhanced body-temperature management in all weather conditions. Cervélo TestTeam’s debut kit was cycling’s top selling Pro Team kit last season, according to L’Equipe, (July 26, ...

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Ideas for the missing Christmas Gift!

You’ve had a full summer of big rides and your Castelli Kit was there for every mile of the journey. But with Fall upon us, it’s time to stay even cooler by warming up. Here’re some ideas for the missing Christmas gift for your loved ones, your friends or maybe for yourself. SHOW YOUR LOVE OF CYCLING The Track Jackets are the perfect companion to your cycling wardrobe. This jacket is constructed of soft, distressed cotton for ultimate comfort, and features embroidered logos and flags. Perfect to wear to your next race, to dinner with the family, or to the bar with your buddies. There’s no better way to show your love of cycling. LOADS OF WARMTH TO YOUR FEET. The Quindici Sock has been designed for maximum warmth and comfort on even the coldest days on the bike. It offers improved levels of insulation and wicks sweat effectively away thanks to the thick yarn of Merino wool layer next to your skin. Anatomically designed, it fit perfectly and are very comfy whether you’re riding or running. Lovely. FLEECE AND WARM HAT Made from a 100% polyester fleece warm fabric, a stretchy and lightweight convertible hat doesn’t totally stop the ...

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Behind the scenes with Cervélo TestTeam

Beyond the Peloton is a 14 episodes (really hoping for more) documentary shot by the film makers Joe Finkleman and Booker Sim in High Definition. The series follows the creation and journey of the first racing season for the newly formed Cervélo TestTeam. I just finished watching all the fourteen episodes and was blown away. The films are all about insights and behind the scenes of creating a pro cycling team. I really liked seeing the before the race team meetings, deciding who goes in the breakaway, the strategies that were planned, coffee in the team bus etc. After watching it you get a sense you know the team riders better, and what gives them the extra advantage in races. All the epsiodes are available for view or download: http://www.bartape.net/

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A Little Something Different

Preride Dempsey-challenge

Ted King (Cervélo TestTeam) on Saturday’s VIP ride at Dempsey Challenge.

Week in and week out from February through October, we saddle up and race our bikes. It’s our job, it’s our life, and it’s our passion. Whether it’s a one day classic or a month long stage tour, we’re constantly racing our bikes in order to tally the standard 60 to 100 race-days per year.

Which is why it was an exciting change of pace to be asked to participate in the first annual Dempsey Challenge this past weekend in Lewiston-Auburn, Maine. As the crow flies, L-A (as opposed to “LA” in California) isn’t very far from where my parents live and where I grew up in New Haaaampha’. And since I would be visiting Mom and Dad during the exact same time, it was a worthwhile coincidence for me to participate.

However, it’s no coincidence that the Dempsey Challenge takes place in L-A, because this is where Patrick Dempsey was born and raised. I’ll be perfectly honest here: I knew Patrick Dempsey is an actor, I knew he is on the show Gray’s Anatomy, and I knew his nickname is “Mc”-something (but I had to be reminded that the full moniker is McDreamy). Hanging out with Patrick for the majority of the weekend, I can say he is a genuinely nice guy. I like to say that New Englanders are a great bunch of people, and Patrick definitely maintains this characteristic – despite living in California nowadays.

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Benelux is calling!

Castelli got rave reviews at Eurobike and Interbike for its Bodypaint shorts. It’s called BodyPaint because it feels like it’s, well, you know, painted on. The seat, crotch and legs are made from a single piece of fabric, eliminating all but one seam, which is placed on the front of the short, away from a saddle contact point. Benelux is calling, come and have a look at our innovative and performance-driven winter’09- and summer’10 collection at the 14th edition of the Bike Motion show this weekend. Where: UTRECHT, the Netherlands. Booth: Hall 12, stand E060 (Wolvenberg) Date: Oct. 30th – Nov. 1st For more details visit the official Bike Motion Website .

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