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Professional cyclist. Professional cyclist post-doping ban. Fashion designer? David Millar explains Chpt. /// and the third part of his career in cycling. Photos: Castelli Words:  Rouleur.cc David Millar is a man of many parts these days. Just one of them is his role in Chpt.///, the cycle clothing brand whose designs he conceived with VC Rocacorba club-mate Richard Pearce and realised with the production might of his former sponsor Castelli. It’s easy to see why Millar is in demand. Intelligent, loquacious, and a survivor of 18 years at the top tier of professional cycling, with all the good and bad that might bring. He’d fit neatly in to boxes marked ‘elder statesman’ or ‘spokesman’, were it not for the fact that Millar defies compartmentalisation. Professional cyclists, retired or otherwise, are rarely straightforward characters. And this explains the name: Chapter III. Millar’s opening chapter charted his debut and progression in the professional ranks. Chapter two saw our protagonist return from a two year doping ban. Chapter three? That’s the here and now. The future. What comes next. “It was my rebellion.” We start with the Rocka jacket, a garment that Millar describes as “the statement piece for the whole collection”. It’s easy to see why. A ...

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 ...

German Marcel Kittel won the final stage past Saturday and successfully defended his overall title. We would like to thank all participants of our contest. The lucky winner of an original Dubai Tour 2017 blue leader’s jersey is Wouter van den Brink. Please send an email with your size and shipping details (including phone) to: info@castelli-cycling.com Good news for all non-winning fans: The 2017 Dubai Tour collection is available here. Photo Marcel Kittel: ©Tim De Waele

Highlights of the Tour Down Under as Team Sky got the 2017 season underway in Australia (Photographer: Beardy McBeard).  

2017 DUBAI TOUR PROVISIONAL ENTRY LIST IS UNVEILED, NOW IT’S TIME TO COMPETE! PICK THE WINNER OF THE 2017 DUBAI TOUR, AND YOU COULD BE THE LUCKY WINNER OF THE BLUE LEADER’S JERSEY. Some of the world’s best sprinters are ready to race, who will be the winner of  DUBAI TOUR 2017? The last year’s winner or a young outsider? 5 HOT ASPIRANTS FOR THE OVERALL GC:   Elia Viviani (ITA – Team Sky) Viviani, is one of the most accomplished sprinters in the peloton, having claimed 40 victories since turning pro in 2010. The gold medalist in the Omnium at the Rio Olympic Games won the Dubai Tour second stage and wore the Blue Jersey as leader of the GC in 2015 and in 2016. Marcel Kittel (GER – Quick-Step Floors) Kittel’s palmares includes 74 victories, with five stages at the Dubai Tour and the last year’s general classification (Blue Jersey) and point classification (Red Jersey). Mark Cavendish (British Isles – Team Dimension Data) In 2016 Mark won the gold medal with Bradley Wiggins in the Madison at the Track World Championships; on 2 July he took the opening stage of the Tour de France in a sprint finish at Utah Beach and put on the yellow jersey for the first time; ...