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Eddy Merckx Cycles and Lexus Testing New Prototype Time Trial Bike
Following the news about Eddy Merckx Holding tapping new sources of funds to the tune of 7.4 million euros, we hear that the R&D department has also been busy. Apparently Eddy Merckx Cycles plans to explore new materials and improved cycle aerodynamics. Its inspiration in this effort will be Lexus automobiles. Work has already started [...]
GreenEDGE Granted WorldTour License
GreenEDGE Cycling is proud to announce that the UCI has approved its license application for WorldTour status. On the basis of the documentation submitted to the UCI License Commission, GreenEDGE has been granted a UCI World Tour license for the 2012-2013 period. This announcement gives Australia its first team in the WorldTour with a roster [...]
Andy Schleck throws down the gauntlet to Cadel Evans in the Tour de France
Dr Ross Tucker from Science of Sport writes mainly about cycling and running. Here he analyses last nights Tour de France stage and looks at where things may head tonight. It is always a good read and there is loads of information to digest and help you with your knnowledge at the pub tonight before the stage starts.
Saving your Knees from the Woodchopper
How many times have you been riding with your training partners or behind someone and notice their knees popping out at the top of the stroke? In fact we’ve all seen the woodchopper pedal stroke, a common problem, easily identified and when resolved with a systematic approach correct mechanics can be attained to increase power and reduce stress and injury.
Maximising Cycling Power Mechanics – The Three Essentials you need to do
Imagine trying to hit a ball with a flexible bat, you lose energy and have to put in more effort compared to a rigid bat for the same result. If you use a rigid bat you can transfer more energy to the ball and it travels further. Your foot is a flexible system with an inbuilt arch and foot angulation that designed to absorb and return energy specifically for efficiency and reduced injury mechanics.
Faster Bike Splits for 20km to 40km Triathlons or Time Trials
As we all know riding a triathlon or time trial is very different to cycling racing. Kevin Hancett shares what he learnt many years ago from a New Zealand Olympic 100km time trial team cyclist named Stephen Cox. It’s not about speed he said but more about your average speed.
Alberto Contador and The Transfusion Theory – The Science of Sport
The transfusion theory, which says that Contador used clenbuterol NOT during the Tour but many weeks/months before, and then removed blood to re-infuse later, has been gaining momentum. A few high profile experts have suggested, including Rasmus Damsgard. If this were the case, it would partly help to explain why the level is so low – because of dilution, the re-infusion of a very small blood volume/mass containing clenbuterol would produce a very low total clenbuterol intake.
Grape Ride Australia – Mudgee Wine Region November 13, 2010
The Mudgee wine region; most commonly attracts wine enthusiasts, and those attempting to escape the city grind. But what better way to experience the vineyards of the Mudgee wine region than cycling through them. On the 13th of November, cyclists will descend on the NSW wine region to take part in the inaugural Grape Ride Australia. Win one of two Merida road bikes on the day.
Trek Bikes prepares assault on Australian Triathlon market
Trek, the largest bike manufacturer in the world, announced its latest assault on the Australian Triathlon market in Canberra with a dealers convention held in September, in what they heralded as the largest event of its type in the Southern hemisphere. The event was launched by the President of Trek Bikes John Burke, and featured legendry bike designer Gary Fisher. While there was the usual plethora of Mountain Bikes, Trek also used the opportunity to raise their profile in the Australian Triathlon market, with the assault being led by Olympian Simon Thompson.
2010 Ride For Life Supporting the Prince of Wales Hospital Cancer Unit
Ride For Life is a fun day for everyone of all ages. Whether you are there to compete, cheer on the cyclists, provide support for your corporate team, join in with the fun ride or to check out the latest cycling equipment with the bicycle trade show it is a day to mark in your calendar.
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