Tomorrow we'll ride

We'll be riding tomorrow,

SATURDAY

04-30-2011

Roll out from Red's at

6:30 AM!!!

Winds: 8 MPH SSE

Temperatures: Low 60's

Chances of rain: 0 %

How a Vittoria Tubular is made

Vittoria expanded their Thailand manufacturing facility in 2010,
they were expecting to be producing 7 million premium road race and MTB tires,
and 1 million tubulars annually.

Lisa Guillory heads to St. Croix

Happy Birthday Lisa Guillory and best of luck this weekend while taking on
The Beast at the St. Croix 70.3 Half Ironman.
Have a great day out there and enjoy your birthday-week.

Coming: Campagnolo 80mm Profile Bora Wheelset

Campagnolo will be adding a 80 mm profile Bora Ultra wheelset to their high profile model line. 16 spokes front/21 spokes rear.
Weight 1,540 grams (715 + 825). Note "Dark" logo.
Ceramic bearings.
etc.

Bianchi

This is a vintage Bianchi, with a new fabulous paint job,
build up with Campagnolo Athena 10 speed.

Checking out the Texas Ironman course

Pictured above is Donald Cleveland,
who with Mark Miller is checking out the Texas Ironman bike-course.

Contador On Monte Crostis Descent, Zoncolan Ascent

Alberto Contandor has been on undertaking the recon of several Giro d'Italia stages. In this video, Contador is studying the Monte Crostis climb and descent, and the Zoncolan climb of stage 14 of May 21st. Of Monte Crostis, Contador says, "It gives me fear". The announcer describes the descent as impressive. The video ends with clips of the ascent of Zoncolan.

Paris-Roubaix - Mavic at the heart of the action

This video shows just how insane it is in the peloton for the Mavic motorcycle tech support crew, followed by some decent race footage from this years Paris-Roubaix.
Watch the front driver lock it up about 53 seconds in!

Tomorrow we'll ride

We'll be riding tomorrow,

Good Friday

04-22-2011

Roll out from Red's at

6:30 AM!!!

Winds: 6 MPH SSE

Temperatures: Mid 70's

Chances of rain: 0 %

Happy Easter!!!

Precision Bikes will be closed for Good Friday,
but will be open from 10:00 AM till 3:00 PM on Saturday.

Wishing everybody a Happy Easter!!

Chris Corbin: "Cell phones don’t work in Lafayette!"

This is a post on Chris Corbin's site, sharing his "Lafayette experience"
Thanks Chris for your kind words!!

Thanks to my wife, I had the fortunate opportunity to spend the last 48 hours in Lafayette, Louisiana. The food was in a league of its own, the hospitality exceeded expectations, and the authenticity of this Cajun community won my heart. One observation I appreciated most was cell phones don’t work in Lafayette. Yes, Layfatte has cell phone service. But, in comparison to a personal conversation, cell phones don’t stand a chance. Answering that “critical call”, texting, facebooking, tweeting, and checking emails take a backseat to the company you keep. Linsey and I attended multiple social outings and not once did I see someone pull out their cell phone–other than to show pictures of their loved ones (dogs included). This experience reminded me, once again, the importance of personal communication. To many times I believe we worry about the little buzz in our pocket instead of engaging in the conversation. In reality, we are missing out on a much larger opportunity: the person next to us, even if they’re a stranger. Talking. Listening. Expressing. Creating a bond. Making a friend.

I’m guilty of this very act. But after visiting Lafayette, I’m going to work on it. I’m will start leaving my phone in the car–and definitely in my pocket–so I can focus on the greatest form of communication: listening and talking to other people, in person. Thanks for everything Lafayette. Your food and community are amazing.

p.s. Did I mention how good the food is in Lafayette? Wow!

To visit Chris Corbin's site, please click here.

Linsey Corbin; Du-ing it up in New Orleans!

Over the weekend I made my third trip to the New Orleans 70.3. The event is such a great one that I've come back each year to do it again. How come? Well, I love to go fast—and the flat and furious race course provides just the opportunity. I'm also a fan of Southern Hospitality, Cajun cooking, racing in the heat, and great post-race parties. Plus, the finish in the famous Jackson Square is unparalleled.

Chris and I arrived in New Orleans on Friday. The race organizers did a great job treating the professionals right and provided us with accommodation near the Mississippi River (thanks, Ochsner!). This was a great opportunity to catch up with the competition, share some meals, squeeze in some last bits of training, and get ready for the day. With the new points system and a large prize purse on the line, Sunday's race was going to be a stacked one. At the pro meeting on Saturday they mentioned the possibility of the race being a duathlon due to the windy conditions.

To read full article, please click here.

Kenya's Mutai wins Boston Marathon in record 2:03:02

Kenya's Geoffrey Mutai won the Boston Marathon in
2 hours, 3 minutes, 2 seconds!!
The fastest anyone has ever run the 26.2 mile distance.

The previous best of 2:03:59 was by Haile Gebrselassie in Berlin 2008.
Because Monday's race had a strong tailwind on a downhill course,
Mutai's run is not recognized by track's international governing body as a record.

For the full story, click here.

20 km in Paris-Roubaix without bike seat !!

The Norwegian Kurt Asle Arvesen must be the hero of the day!
He rode 20 km without his bike seat in this years Paris-Roubaix.....

Linsey Corbin at Precision Bikes

Linsey and Chris are now headed to New Orleans for Ironman 70.3 New Orleans.
Last year Linsey finished 2nd and we are hoping for a 1st place finish this year .
After being around this couple for the past few days only thing I can say in that they are first class. Very accommodating and willing to promote the sport of Triathlon.
We were very lucky to have them in town and will welcome them back next year.
Linsey have a great NOLA race.
Thanks to Red Lerille for the use of his club!
Also a big thanks to Frank Camalo and Peggy Connick for a wonderful dinner,
great Italian food.

Mississippi Grand Prix Brookhaven

Good luck and safe travels to everyone racing the
Mississippi Grand Prix this weekend in Brookhaven, MS.

Tomorrow we'll ride

We'll be riding tomorrow,

Saturday 04-16-2011

Roll out from Red's at

6:30 AM!!!

Winds: 6 MPH WNW

Temperatures: Low 60's

Chances of rain: 10 %

IronWoman Linsey Corbin at Precision Bikes

Linsey Corbin will be available at Precision Bikes today, from 4:00-5:30 PM.
Please stop in and meet this incredible nice and very accomplished IronWoman.
To read more about Linsey, please click here.

Precision Bikes Racing Team

The Precision Bikes Racing Team's website has gotten a face-lift!
Please click here and check it out.

IronWoman Linsey Corbin at Precision Bikes

Proven IronWoman Linsey Corbin is making a stop in Lafayette,
in preparation for the New Orleans 70.3 Ironman.
You'll have a chance to meet her tomorrow,
Thursday 4-14-2011
at Precision Bikes, between 4:00 - 5:30 PM.

Paris-Roubaix Up-Close, in Slow-Motion

Sean Schnur 3rd place Amateur Galveston 70.3

4TH Dimension Sean Schnur captured the 3rd place overall in the Amateurs,
Galveston 70.3!!
Congrats for all of us to Sean and all participants!!!

Paris-Roubaix 2011, Johan Van Summeren takes the Victory!

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Team Garmin-Cervelo's Johan van Summeren (Belgium), won the 2011 Paris-Roubaix classic for the first time after breaking away in the closing kilometers and holding on for an unexpected victory.

Two-time winner Fabian Cancellara of Switzerland and Team Leopard-Trek finished in second place, but was unable to catch Van Summeren despite a powerful late charge. Dutchman Maarten Tjallingii (Team Rabobank) was third.

Paris Roubaix

Sunday afternoon on Versus, Paris Roubaix will air at 6 pm.
If you have never watched this race you must tune in.
It is one of the best and toughest one day classics out there.

Galveston 70.3 on Sunday

We have a good group racing the Galveston 70.3 Half Ironman tomorrow.
Good luck to all those racing, we will be tracking you.
Safe travels and enjoy the journey.

Tomorrow we'll ride

We'll be riding tomorrow,

Saturday 04-09-2011

Roll out from Red's at

7:00 AM

Winds: 6 MPH SSE

Temperatures: Low 70's

Chances of rain: 10%

Happy Birthday, Emma!!

Happy Birthday Emma (Mongoose 2.0)!!

Have a GREAT day!

Precision Bikes Saw Mill Road TT Photographed

Photo Credit: Jon Derise

USA Cycling Webinars

USA Cycling is hosting two webinars. Both will be facilitated by Kristin Dieffenbach, PhD and USA Cycling Level 1 Coach. The webinars are tailored educate riders and help grow the sport of cycling! There will be time allotted for questions and answers, and we will post the completed webinars to the USAC website. Please share this information with your local clubs and riders via e-mail and your websites

April 19 4pm MDT “My First Bike Race”

This webinar is geared to those new to competitive racing (especially those who have never raced before). More details and the link to register is below:

https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/984267521

May 26 4pm MDT. “Getting a Friend into Racing”

This webinar will be applicable to all members The aim of the webinar is to give racers some tips on luring their friends into racing. More details and the link to register is below:

https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/582034945

Cavendish racked up 3rd victory in the Scheldeprijs Classic

- 6th April, 2011 -
A powerful sprint saw HTC-Highroad's Mark Cavendish rack up the third victory of his career in the Scheldeprijs Classic. Cavendish outgunned Russian Denis Galimzyanov and Yauheni Hutarovich of Belarus to claim the victory in the 200 kilometre one-day race in Belgium.
The HTC-Highroad rider has now taken three victories in the Scheldeprijs Classic, the first in 2007 and the second in 2008.
"The team did a perfect job, chasing down the break and then getting me to the front as they always do," a delighted Cavendish said afterwards.
"[Team-mate] Leigh Howard worked very hard in the last few kilometers, then I came past him and went for the win."
"I'm racing a lot this season, and I've had some bad luck, so it's good I can get the wins in, too."
"My next race will be Paris-Roubaix and then I'll build up for the Tour de France, with the Tour of Italy and the Tour de Suisse before then as well."
Following Cavendish's latest win, HTC-Highroad men's team have now taken 20 victories this season. It is Cavendish's second victory of the 2011 season and the 64th road win of his professional career.
HTC-Highroad for Scheldeprijs - Mark Cavendish (GB) Bernhard Eisel (Aut) Leigh Howard (Aus) Martin Velits (Svk) Gatis Smukulis (Lat) Frantisek Rabon (CR) Alex Rasmussen (Den) Matt Brammeier (Ire)

Roubaix Recce: Hors Course

WORDS: Phil Deeker | PHOTOS: Joe Hall

To watch a Grand Tour champion escape from the pack and up a mountain is to witness grace, beauty and perfection on a bike. To watch a Classics champion float over the cobbles evokes very different emotions. Riders of the former variety have earned such nicknames as ‘Eagle’ and ‘Angel’, whereas the latter rarely bring out the Romantic poets in their admirers as they pound the cobbles with extraordinary power and determination. The term ‘Raging Bull’ came to my mind after my own baptism of fire in the flames of the ‘Hell of the North’ last weekend.
For full story and pictures, please click here

Precision Bikes Sawmill Road Time Trial Results

Name	Actual Time		Average Speed
	Minute	Second
Jed Darby	22	35	26.56826568
Glenn Richard	22	40	26.47058824
John Fell	23	2	26.04920405
Cole Leblanc	23	45	25.26315789
Will Jones	23	54	25.10460251
Mitch Evans	24	0	25
Eric Bernard	24	1	24.98265094
David Leblanc	24	9	24.8447205
Randy Domingue	24	15	24.74226804
William Collins	24	42	24.29149798
Johnathan Falgout	24	44	24.25876011
John Hebert	24	58	24.03204272
Robert House	24	58	24.03204272
Alex Habbit	25	1	23.98401066
Derrick Bordelon	25	15	23.76237624
Craig Pugliese	25	17	23.73104812
Johnathan Derise	25	25	23.60655738
Troy Roussel	25	56	23.13624679
Dylan Hebert	25	58	23.10654685
Ryan Foster	26	2	23.04737516
Stephen Strojny	26	6	22.98850575
Paul Howard	26	9	22.94455067
Bo Deal	26	19	22.79924003
Matt Reid	26	53	22.31866088
Tim Provost	27	40	21.68674699
Steve Howard	27	42	21.66064982
Brett House	29	0	20.68965517
Dennis Baillargeon	30	7	19.92252352
Kevin Dugas	30	23	19.74766868
Debbie Howard	31	0	19.35483871
Darryl Dartez	31	14	19.21024546
Michael Ohene	31	19	19.1591272
Hillary Bordelon	32	19	18.56627127

Thanks to all for coming out and making the 1st TT of the season such a success !
Also a heartfelt thanks to Marcus, Tony and Ruud for volunteering their time and energy.
Hope to see you guys and gals next month;)