From Saturday May 5th to Sunday May 27th 2012,
the 95th edition of Giro d'Italia will start from Herning (Denmark) and will arrive in Milan.
the 95th edition of Giro d'Italia will start from Herning (Denmark) and will arrive in Milan.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Hutchinson - Pillars of French Cycling
Filmed during the 2011 Paris-Roubaix Classic.
Features Europcar and Française des Jeux professional cycling teams preparing for the classic with Hutchinson Tires and day of the race footage.
Features Europcar and Française des Jeux professional cycling teams preparing for the classic with Hutchinson Tires and day of the race footage.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Saturday, November 26, 2011
New Desoto Clothing
Just arrived are some of the Desoto cycling and running clothing. Pictured above is the 400 Mile Bib Short- $170, Desoto Bike Jersey -$110, and Desoto Running shorts-$54
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Closed Friday
Just a heads up that we will be closed Friday, hope you enjoy your Thanksgiving Holidays. We will be back in the shop on Saturday.
Campagnolo EPS in detail
Head engineer Flavio Cracco talks us round Campag's new electronic groupset.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Monday, November 21, 2011
Sean Schnur Representing
Just got this picture from Lindsey Corbin who was at the awards today in Tempe, AZ. Sean placed second in his age group with a time of 9:02 and is headed back to Kona next year. Congrats and thanks for the support! Lindsey Corbin was the second place Pro female with a PR time under 9 hours.On the mens side Paul Amey who visits Lafayette, placed second overall in the mens Pro field.
Ironman Arizona
Congrats to first time Ironman Cole Leblanc!!!
| Leblanc, Cole | 31/29/54 | 25/M25-29 | 01:06:09 | 05:24:45 | 04:44:22 | 11:24:06 |
Also congratulations to Sean, Jamie, Jim, Jason, Lisa and Neil!
Great job!!!
Great job!!!
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Large Selection of Winter Gear is Now Availabl!e!!!
Come check out the new winter riding gear in the store! From long-sleeve shirts to thermal compression pants and tops. gloves. shoe and face covers available for all types of riding
Check out the New 2012 Pinarello
This just in! 2012 Pina Pinarello. Full Sram Rival componetry with the double-tap Sram shifting. Retails $2.800.
Friday, November 18, 2011
Cervelo S5
Was lucky enough to get the new S5 frame in the shop, Stop by for a peak at this beauty. Size on this one is a 54 cm.
Ironman Arizona
Dream Crusher Jamie Scott and Jim Winter already making their presence know with Tres Courdin at the QR booth in Arizona.
The race will be held on Sunday.
Be sure and track the athletes @ ironmanlive.com
The race will be held on Sunday.
Be sure and track the athletes @ ironmanlive.com
Tomorrow we'll ride
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Monday, November 14, 2011
Ironman Arizona this Sunday
We have a few guys and girls headed to Arizona this week, a solid group of veterans and one IM Virgin. In the veteran group is Jim Winter, Jamie Scott, Lisa Guillory, Jason Ray, Chris Boggs and first timer Cole Leblanc who is also the youngest. Good Luck to all of you and safe travels. Also headed to Arizona are a couple of good friends, Neil Rome and Sean Schnur. Will Jones of 4th Dimension Fitness has a good size group headed there out of Baton Rouge also. If you see these guys this week, wish them luck.
Specialized Accelerates Carbon Fiber Recycling Program
PRESS RELEASE: Thousands of carbon fiber bicycles end up in landfills each year, and Specialized wants to change that.
Based on existing carbon fiber recycling programs used by the aerospace industry, Specialized is steering bikes away from the landfills and back into usable goods. The California bicycle company will be doing this by working with bike shops to collect damaged carbon frames and transport them to a U.S. recycler. The program will expand to its EU operations as soon as appropriate resources are identified.
The process of recycling carbon fiber consists of chopping the frame into smaller sections, then burning off the epoxy that holds the fibers together in an oxygen-free environment. This results in shorter fibers with the same properties as the original material that can be used in a variety of ways.
“You’re probably not going to make a bike from recycled carbon, but you can make a range of products with the shorter fibers. For example, Boeing recycles its stabilizer fins into armrests,” said Bryant Bainbridge, Specialized’s Sustainability Strategist. “Besides keeping these frames out of the landfill, you’re recovering carbon with significantly less energy than it took to make virgin material.”
“Specialized is committed to addressing what happens to our bikes at end of life because it’s the right thing to do. But this program isn’t about being brand exclusive,” Bainbridge said. “Trek is also doing good work here and every company in the industry that produces carbon products is encouraged to join in the effort.”
Going forward, participating Specialized dealers will accept carbon frames (from any brand) which will be picked up by Specialized and shipped to Materials Innovation Technology for recycling. Specialized will report back to the industry at the 2012 Eurobike and Interbike shows on the number of frames recycled, the amount of carbon fiber recovered, and what has been learned.
“At that time we will make a formal call for an industry coalition to recycle carbon fiber,” Bainbridge said. “This is a shared industry problem and one we all need to address. We are going to pick up the tab now, but we want everyone on board. This is about collaboration, not egos. Come Eurobike, we’ll share everything we’ve learned.”
Specialized recently joined the Outdoor Industry Association Eco-Index working group, and is an active participant in the creation of a comprehensive system for evaluating and improving a product’s environmental footprint.
Specialized will contact its dealers in January about the specifics of how to handle carbon frame returns and the start date for the take back program.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Tomorrow we'll ride
Thursday, November 10, 2011
New Sufferfest Training Video: Hell Hath No Fury
Given the title, we should have seen this coming.
No it’s not a women’s specific training vid.
It’s a collection of women’s pro racing with coverage of ladies that would rip your legs off and send you home crying and totally chicked.
And, per usual, it appears to be done in The Sufferfest’s incredibly re-watchable style.
No it’s not a women’s specific training vid.
It’s a collection of women’s pro racing with coverage of ladies that would rip your legs off and send you home crying and totally chicked.
And, per usual, it appears to be done in The Sufferfest’s incredibly re-watchable style.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
GUMBO RIDE DETAILS
Who: Everyone who rides any kind of bicycle in Acadiana
What: Group bicycle rides for all interests and ability levels, followed by food and talk
When: Sunday, November 13, 2011
Why: Three cyclists were killed by cars in a single week this October, in New Iberia, Lafayette and Grand Coteau. A fourth was killed in Broussard in August. Regardless of the type of cycling we favor – road biking on country roads, commuting or cruising in town, triathlons, time trials, BMX, fixie, fitness, or other – safety is a universal concern. This ride and gumbo is an opportunity to meet, share and unite with other cyclists to increase safety awareness and brainstorm about how we can make Acadiana safer and more friendly to cyclists.
Sponsored by Bike Lafayette, Cajun Cyclists, and T.R.A.I.L.
What: Group bicycle rides for all interests and ability levels, followed by food and talk
When: Sunday, November 13, 2011
- 9:30 a.m. start for 40 mile ride outside Lafayette at moderate pace (16-18 mph)
- 10:00 a.m. start for 10-15 mile ride inside Lafayette at cruiser pace (12-14 mph)
- of cycling safety issues
Why: Three cyclists were killed by cars in a single week this October, in New Iberia, Lafayette and Grand Coteau. A fourth was killed in Broussard in August. Regardless of the type of cycling we favor – road biking on country roads, commuting or cruising in town, triathlons, time trials, BMX, fixie, fitness, or other – safety is a universal concern. This ride and gumbo is an opportunity to meet, share and unite with other cyclists to increase safety awareness and brainstorm about how we can make Acadiana safer and more friendly to cyclists.
Sponsored by Bike Lafayette, Cajun Cyclists, and T.R.A.I.L.
Campagnolo Unveils EPS Electronic Drivetrains for Record & Super Record!
Uploaded from BIKERUMOR
After two decades in development and many prototypes, Campagnolo’s EPS electronic component group has finally been made official, and they’ve launched not one but two complete groups.
Sure, they’re both at the very top end, but Record EPS and Super Record EPS get distinct electronic components, both for 11-speed only. The acronym stands for Electronic Power Shift, and the brains of the operation gets another one: DTI for Digital Tech Intelligence.
From what we’ve read Campagnolo says the electronics provide faster, more precise shifting than their mechanical groups, but that button feel offers a more mechanical tactile and audible impression than Shimano’s feathery and ninja-quiet Di2 buttons. It also claims to have better multi-shift capability than their mechanical systems, letting you run through the entire cassette by simply holding down the button. Rather than require multiple taps to shift multiple gears, its DTI measures how long you hold the button to determine how many gears it should shift, and it only takes a 1.5 second depression to run through the entire 11-speed cassette.
To read full article on Bike Rumor, please click here
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Friday, November 4, 2011
Oilman 70.3 Half Ironman
Conroe Texas will host a 70.3 Half Ironman this Sunday. Good Luck to all the guys and gals headed to Texas this weekend. Weather conditions will be great for some PR's. Have a great day out there! Should be able to track your favorites from the 70.3 area on Ironmanlive.com.
Ironman Florida Today
Best wishes to all from Acadiana who are competing in Panama City Beach Florida IRONMAN this morning. Several first timers and Lafayette has sent a great group of veterans. You can track your favorites on the Ironman website www.ironmanlive.com.
Tomorrow we'll ride
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Texas A&M Windtunnel
Mark active in the windtunnel with John Cobb.
First pic Mark's Pinarello, second pic Texas A&M student with John Cobb.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Happy Birthday Eric (KOPL) Bernard
Eric thanks for your friendship, we hope you have a great Birthday and a great race this weekend. Enjoy you special day.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
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