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Crash rues Hushovd’s chance for a podium place.
Thor Hushovd blamed the crash on the final bend in Brignoles for ruining the team’s plan to hijack Colombia and grab the stage win. Specialist sprinter Hushovd was among the contenders for Sunday’s stage until the crash, and he said: “We had our strategy for the sprint to come from behind the Columbia train. They were very strong again today and we decided to wait until the final kilometres. “There was a crash and we lost each other. Some of us went left, others had to brake. The crash lost us everything in the end. “Tomorrow is another day and we will try. It’s very warm, but it was OK for me,” the Norwegian added. “I prefer when it’s 15C cooler, but I had to fight through it.” he commented after yesterday’s stage. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvhXpqMW0e4[/youtube]
Second and third podium spots for Armstrong and Pooley.
The women’s Cervélo TestTeam took the second and third podium spots with Kristin Armstrong (20’53”) and Emma Pooley (21’09”) after the winner Amber Neben (Equipe Nürnberger Versicherung) 20’39” in yesterday’s individual time trail. “We decided to go full power with Armstrong, Pooley, Häusler and Ryan and save the other 4 girls for tomorrow with it’s mountain finish atop Monte Serra, certainly one of the hardest stages we face in this race,” said Manel Lacambra, Sports Director. “So second and third are good results today. Neben was in front of us but we were close behind with our 2 girls. Today’s circuit was better suited to a rider like Neben, with its steep climb about 1 km from the finish. Emma Pooley worked especially hard today and had a great ride, staying in front of the other climbers. For Monday’s stage, we are very focused and motivated and ready to show our team’s strength. The performance of the team will have to be great because I believe it will be the best team, not the best rider that wins here.” DID YOU KNOW? With the bike and wheels being so aerodynamic, the air hitting the feet and lower legs is very ...
Debuting the Tour de France in white!
The Cervélo TestTeam will not only be debuting the Tour de France, it will be the first time in their new white kit as well. In addition to the new color, we have updated the jersey with a new construction and fabrics around the arm and shoulder making it even more aerodynamic. With over 3 years of development and wind tunnel testing, this jersey saves 10 watts (at 40km/h) compared to standard race jerseys. This would be enough to slice about forty seconds from a 40km time trial, so it’s clearly an advantage. Two thirds of the drag from a cyclist comes from the rider, not the bike. So even small gains here can make a big difference. Lets have a quick look at the equipment and race course for tomorrow. The 97th Tour de France will kick-off in Monaco with a moderately technical 15,5km prologue course mixed with a couple of tricky sections. The real ‘killer’ will be the uphill section after the start which takes the riders up to the Casino area, auch! The F1’s make it look almost flat. It isn’t. Anyone who has walked it will tell you it will be a lactate burner right from ...
Cervélo TestTeam lightens up with a new kit!
Black has become white! Though the newest team in the pro peloton, the Cervélo TestTeam has caused quite a stir and notched up some impressive race wins already this season. But it’s not just their riding that has been getting people talking, their striking black kit has had heads turning. For the 2009 Tour de France starting on Saturday 4 July, the Cervélo TestTeam will ditch its black jersey and shorts for a new white strip. “We made the design change because racing during the hot summer temperatures that are normal in Europe is hard on the riders,” said Thomas Campana, Managing Director, Cervélo TestTeam, “and the lighter colour will provide some relief from the heat. All modifications to team kit design must be approved by the UCI and we appreciate their prompt attention in this matter.” “Racing in hot weather is physically demanding, that’s a given, and despite the fact that Castelli makes some of the lightest and coolest fabrics in existence, wearing a lighter colour will make a big difference, both psychologically and physically, to a rider’s well being,” explained Steve Smith, Castelli Products. “UCI agreed that the rider’s health is paramount, and so we instituted the change.” ...
Six podium places, three national titles for the Cervélo TestTeam!
The biggest surprise was Martin Reimer to become German champ. Reimer pulled off a major upset and took the German road title Sunday in Cottbus. A group of some 20 riders got away early in the race and built up a lead of over eight minutes. As the lead group approached the finish line the first lap of the finishing circuit, Reimer (CTT), Dominic Klemme (Saxo Bank) and Roger Kluge (LKT Team Brandenburg) got away. The chase group waited too long to organize itself and chase the three young riders. Reimer won the sprint between the three leaders, with the chasing peloton arriving only a few seconds later. Another first place went to the Cervélo women team with Christiane Soeder from Austria who also won the national title in 2004 and 2006. Soeder was part of a group of two riders and attacked on the climb with almost 50 km to go and was able to solo to the finish line with an impressive lead from 11 minutes on the duo behind her. Austria Christiane Soeder – 1st Women’s Road Germany – Claudia Häusler – 7th Women’s ITT – Sarah Düster – 5th Women’s Road – Martin Reimer – 1st Men’s ...