The Sticky Bidon – June 14, 2011

Interesting cycling items from across the Internet, June 14, 2011

• The Curious Case of Osymetric Chainrings – Competitive Cyclist
• Garmin power meters: They’re coming…
• Five teams in the running for Gilbert

Breaking Away – Will Garmin’s Breakthrough Spring Continue?

There is still much discussion (criticism, praise, etc.) of Garmin-Cervelo’s tactics and results in the Ronde and Paris-Roubaix.  A forward-looking question is whether their breakthrough spring season will continue as we switch gears to the Ardennes.  This season’s infusion of talent, notably the heads of state from the former Cervelo TestTeam, arguably has strengthened their squad significantly.  Add to this Ryder Hesjedal’s 2nd place finish in Amstel Gold Race last year, and the team may have a legitimate contender.  Will their Ardennes warrior match the accomplishment of their cobbled gladiators?

The cobbled classics of the last few weeks are notable for...Continue Reading

The Sticky Bidon – January 3, 2011

Interesting and/or amusing cycling items from across the Internet, January 3, 2011

• Breschel thought he had won Worlds road race
• Slipstream Sports announces 2011 team roster
• 2010 Review: Newcomers of the Year
• Gilbert looking to reach top form by Tour of Flanders
• Movistar’s Amador attacked by thugs on training ride
• A Tale of Ultimate Survival and Human Kindness
• 2011 Saison: Le maillot et le velo de la katusha (2011 Season: The Katusha Jersey and Bike)
• Garmin-Cervelo: New Year, new team, new kit
• The eagle is back (2011 Saxobank Kit)

The Pegasus Paddock

• Bobbie Traksel to Landbouwkrediet

Seen any cool links we missed? Share ‘em in the comments below!

Garmin/Pearl Izumi – Much Ado About a Skinsuit?

So Garmin are in a little bit of hot water with Pearl Izumi as it looks like the now infamous “winged” skinsuit prototypes have not been returned. (I’m bet this was just an error in the laundry department; they are probably “lost in the wash”—no doubt to make a reappearance soon.) Obviously, with the announcement that Castelli will be providing the team with apparel for the next three years, it looks like Pearl Izumi put 2 and 2 together, and—well, you get the picture. It’s a funny chain of events as I know that many clothing manufacturers have recently backwards engineered...Continue Reading

Monday Musette – Emilia, Tours, Equipment, & A Question or Two

Here’s the week’s Musette:

1. On Saturday Rabobank’s Robert Gesink successfully defended his title at the Giro dell Emilia, breaking free from a lead group of 14 on the uphill finish to take the win from Garmin’s Dan Martin.  Unfortunately for Gesink, the win was likely his last of the season.  He’ll miss Saturday’s Tour of Lombardy to be at the side of his father, who is in bad shape following an accident while mountain biking.

2. For Martin, Saturday was yet another impressive result in what has become somewhat of a breakout season for the young Irishman.  Next year he’ll certainly...Continue Reading