Showing posts with label Wiggins. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wiggins. Show all posts

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Tony Martin wins TT world Championship for third time; Wiggins distant second

Real Cyclists

From Herald Sun Sports | September 26, 2013

 Tony Martin

Tony Martin  of Germany won the time trial competition of world cycling championship in Italy.  Martin covered the 57.2 km route from Montecatini Terme to Florence in l hour 5 minutes, 36.65 seconds.  Wiggins of UK was behind 46.09 while Fabian Cancellara 48.34.

Cancellara won the event in a record of 4 wins:   06, 07, 09 and 10.    Michael Roger of Australia won the event 3x 2003-2005.

Martin has now won the 9 out of 12 Time Trial competition this year, including Tour de France.

They say winning the Time Trial is a sign of true bike champion.  There are no tactics and strategies, no drafting, no slingshot sprint, no team mates working hard for you covering you with his draft, or tiring the opponent -  it is only you and time, the road and the wind.

Is Tony Martin the true cycling champ this year?
               

Sunday, June 9, 2013

She's on top of the world!


From: Tom Crampton <tomc@wattbike.com>
Date: Mon, Jun 3, 2013 at 11:11 PM
Subject: She's on top of the world!



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Monday 3 June 2013

In This Issue

Non is off to a flyer!
Deano's back!
It's gone global!
Over the border
It's sportive season
British Cycling
Favourites from the blog
Wiggins pulls out of the Tour de France
Spotted


Non is off to a flyer!

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Since the last newsletter Wattbike Ambassador Non Stanford has kept up her excellent early season form. Following her win in Portugal on the European Tour, Non took a brilliant second place in San Diego at the ITU World Triathlon Series and followed it up this weekend with her first senior win on the ITU World Triathlon Series in Madrid. Watch the video here
Non was amongst the leaders after the bike leg and then ran away from the field eventually winning by over 40 seconds. This represented Non's best result on the senior stage and confirms that this season she is really going to be one to watch. 
Since San Diego, Non has also won the opening French Grand Prix of 2013 in Dunkerque which set her up for an incredible win in Madrid. 
You can keep up with the rising star of British Triathlon by following her on twitter...but of course we'll keep you up to speed too!
There is also more about how the Wattbike can help improve your triathlon performance on the Wattbike website

Deano's back!

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After a quiet 2012 season, Wattbike Ambassador Dean Downing has been on great form so far at the Tour Series this year. Dean sprinted to two second places finishes in Stoke and Torquay and has rarely been out of the top 10.
Dean's new team, Madison-Genesis have caused quite a stir this year, not only with their strong performances but also with the fact they are bucking the trend of riding carbon frames, instead opting for steel! 
It's safe to say that Dean and his team mates are more than happy with their new frames, but can steel really rival the super-light carbon frames?  If you want to get to a Tour Series event this year, there's still time. Check the website to see if there is a round near you or you can catch Tour Series on ITV4 in the UK. 

It's gone global!

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Many of you will be reading this from far flung places many miles from our HQ in Nottingham, England. There are Wattbike distributors springing up across the world as the demand grows and grows. 
We now have distributors in Australia, Brazil, Columbia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Holland, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Norway, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden and Taiwan. 
If you would like to know more about getting your hands on a Wattbike in your country, please visit the distributor section on the Wattbike website or email us at info@wattbike.com for local contact details.

Over the border

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Last month we were at the brand new Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome in Glasgow at the Scottish Bike Show. It was the first time we have taken our roadshow to Scotland and the response was fantastic.
A highlight of the weekend was watching various members Team Wattbike take to the boards for some fun on the velodrome. If you ever have the chance to get on a velodrome, we can all recommend it! 

It's sportive season

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Here at Wattbike HQ we are well in to our training and I am sure lots of you will be getting ready for one (or many) of the fantastic sportives available in the UK and around the world this summer. If you haven't started your planning yet, it's about time you did!
This year we have partnered with both The Wiggle Etape Cymru and The Wiggle Dragon Ride as the Official Training Partner. To help riders get ready for these tough events, Wattbike Sport Scientist Eddie Fletcher has devised two brand new sportive plans. 
Both new plans and our generic sportive plans are all free to download from the training section on Wattbike.com.  

British Cycling

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British Cycling's Insight Zone gives you the essential knowledge on all cycling techniques from the world's best cycling coaches and technical staff. However you ride your bike and whatever your ability, you will find comprehensive advice to help improve your riding. Whether you need tips on how to warm up like Wiggo, a little understanding on good training food, or the ins and outs of riding in a group, British Cycling can help. 
Members have full access to the Insight Zone, but some of the great videos, tips and know-how is available for all cyclists. Try the techniques home page to learn more. 

Favourites from the blog


South African development rider Nicholas Dlamini will be riding for Wattbike at this year's London-Paris HotChillee event. Read more about this fantastic young rider here
Wattbike has been adopted by rugby teams across the UK, find out what Wigan Warriors' Captain Sean O'Loughlin and Director of Performance Mark Bitcon think of the Wattbike here

Wattbike Shorts


Wiggins pulls out of the Tour de France

Who is your pick for the podium at the Tour de France with Sir Brad unable to take part? Leave us your top 3 on our Facebook page.

Spotted

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Jorgeus George


Sunday, May 19, 2013

Tour de France champion Sir Wiggins and Giro champ Ryder Hesjedal withdraw from Giro de Italia

Real Cyclists

Repost from USA Today | May 17, 2013

Two defending champs:   Sir Bradley Wiggins (UK) for Tour de France and Ryder Hesjedal (Can) for Giro both withdrew (DNF) from Giro de Italia because of health conditions.  Wiggins had chest problems, and Ryder was said to have "deteriorating health conditions"

They both withdrew just before the 13th leg - the longest though mostly flat course.

The race ends on May 26, 2013