Handlebar is a principal components on a roadbike, especially bike racing. Many of the riders spend a lot of time to find appropriate settings for the position of bicycle racing handlebar on which they are mounted.
The Pro Tour rider is also very concerned that, each track conditions greatly affect the position of handlebar. Comfort and safety factors when the tour is the most absolute attention.
There are several types of Roadbike Handlebar, three among the most popular is:
1. Drop handlebars Coventional
2. Track drop bars
3. Drop ("ergo the" or "anatomic") handlebars
Tips and Tricks:
There is no fixed rule about the position of the handle bar, the yellow line in the above image is only a comparison between the pro tour riders, various forms and types of handlebar used the pro tour riders.
Position the handlebar that is most comfortable in your opinion, adjust to the conditions on the road, if more positions more often the upper hand handlebar shifter hoods alakah good position tends to rise (convenience factor), if more hand positions under dropbar (position pursuing aero / sprint) to position the shifter and brake lever for easy reach.
The following video is very helpful for Roadbiker especially who want comfort and safety when riding:
Handlebar Position Tips Tricks Roadbike
New Tires MTB Michelin
Good news for fans especially those who wrestle MTB Free Ride (Downhill) and Ekstream XC (Cross Country). Tyre manufacturer Michelin launched variant known their latest product line-up for 2011.
Michelin show off their latest products in event Other Sea Classic 2010, which took place in Monterey California, USA. The event with the main sponsor SRAM is also lively addition to the exhibition by some good competition and Roadrace MTB race.
Tyre manufacturer Michelin as both road and MTB did not want to miss showing their latest products. One of the significant interest is the latest new line-up of the popular Wild Grip'r Descent with comp 16 with completion of casing and Compond.
Wild Grip'r Michelin tires Descent is an official product for the year 2011. For the rider who has been frequently used for Downhill Compond 16 Michelin, the tire texture looks familiar from the old model.
2.5 "rigid casing with a weight of 1300gr as suitable for the aggressive rider.
In addition Grip'r Wild Descent, Michelin also released Wild type Rock'R Descent. Terrain tire specifically for Downhill and Race in the heavy offroad terrain (hard terrain).
Extra soft compound Michelin Wild Rock'R Descent with new tekture guarantees comfort and safety when ridding in extreme terrain. Wild Rock'R Descent version is present in two options ie tread width 2:25 "and 2.5". Two types remain the same size rigidnya and continue to function even though the maximum tire pressure is low.
In addition to Michelin Wild type Grip'r Descent has variant type Michelin Wild Wild Grip'r Grip'r and Advanced, Advanced type is compatible with the rims tubbles without the addition of sealant (no sealant required).
Philippe Gilbert surprises Amstel Gold 2010
Philippe Gilbert Rider of omega pharma belgium lotto, managed to surprise diajang One Day Race 2010 Amstel Gold Race. Rider 27 years old as Lotto and no.2 driver as a tandem only Evans lisp, when Cadel goes to BMC, Philepe Gilbert became the mainstay Belgian team.
Philippe Gilbert Wins Amstel Gold 2010
Race which provides tight battle between the climbers until the end of the race. Gilbert Philepe conquer the track as far as 258 km with 31 climbs in a time 6:22:54. Gilbert conquer Garmin rider Ryder Hesjedal and Enrico Gasparotto (Astana) in the sprint toward the finish line contest.
Gilbert Attack - Foto Bettini
Attack made extraordinary Belgian rider, 11 km before the finish himself as having more power than the other riders, only 4 riders are able to answer these attacks are: Frank Schleck, Damiano Cunego, Alexandre Kolobnev and last year's champion Serguei Ivanov.
Here's Amstel Gold Race Results 2010:
1 Philippe Gilbert (Bel) 6:22:54 Omega Pharma-Lotto
2 Ryder Hesjedal (Can) Garmin - Transitions 0:00:02
3 Enrico Gasparotto (Ita) Astana
4 Bert De Waele (Bel) Landbouwkrediet 0:00:05
5 Roman Kreuziger (CZE), Liquigas-Doimo
6 Damiano Cunego (Ita) Lampre-Farnese Vini
7 Frank Schleck (Lux) Team Saxo Bank 0:00:07
8 Marco Marcato (Ita) Pro Cycling Team 0:00:09 Vacansoleil
9 Karsten Kroon (Ned) BMC Racing Team 0:00:11
10 Chris Horner (USA) Team RadioShack
11 Paul Martens (Ger) Rabobank
12 Sergie Ivanov (Rus) Team Katusha
13 lisp Evans (Aus) BMC Racing Team
14 Oscar Freire Gomez (spa) Rabobank 0:00:17
15 Eduard Vorganov (Rus) Team Katusha
16 Sylvain Chavanel (Fra) Quick Step 0:00:19
17 Haimar Zubeldia Aguirre (Spa) Euskaltel - Euskadi 0:00:21
18 Andy Schleck (Lux) Team Saxo Bank 0:00:25
19 Carlos Barredo Llamazales (Spa) Quick Step 0:00:37
20 Jurgen Vandenbroeck (Bel) 0:00:46 Omega Pharma-Lotto
Classic Race Amstel became proof for Philipe Gilbert, that he is still there and worth the watch out, the next classic Race which is the oldest classic race Liège-Bastogne-Liege which will take place on 25 April 2010.
Gilbert Philepe that failed years ago and must admit Andy Schleck (Saxo Bank) is the strongest moment. Both the more exciting battle diprekdisikan, Andy who failed in Amstel Gold this time certainly will try to defend his title in the Liege-Bastogne-Liege next week.
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Amstel Gold Race 2010
Amstel Gold. One Day Classic Race, held since 1966. Amstel Gold Included in the UCI Road World Cup on (1989-2004), then UCI ProTour (2005-present) and points gained in the countdown in the UCI World Ranking.
Peloton Amstel Gold Race 2009
Sergei Ivanov (Katusha) - Foto Sirotti
Amstel Gold is known as "Beer Race", the French racer Jean Stablinski became the first champion at the 1966 Race.
Frank Schleck - Foto Sirotti
Amstel Gold Classic Racenya practically represents the climbers, the track as far as 258 to 31 slope derivatives and colored with sharp curves and dangerous.
But that's the interesting part of the Amstel Gold Race, is a pride for the rider climbs specialists can gain the victory in the race.
Robert Gesink (Rabobank) - Foto Sirotti
Amstel Gold Race and the outcome of the year 2009:
2 Karsten Kroon (Ned) Team Saxo Bank
3 Robert Gesink (Ned) Rabobank
4 Philippe Gilbert (Bel) Silence-Lotto
5 Damiano Cunego (Ita) Lampre N.G.C.
6 Alexandr Kolobnev (Rus) Team Saxo Bank
7 Simon Gerrans (Aus) Cervelo Test Team
8 Nick Nuyens (Bel) Rabobank
9 Christian Pfannberger (Aut) Team Katusha
10 Andy Schleck (Lux) Team Saxo Bank
Amstel Gold Race in 2010 to be warming up and reading the opponent's strength ahead of Giro d'Italia in May, who are the favorites to win the race in 2010.
Andy Schleck (Saxo Bank) in the predicted could also write a surprise, he returned this year with better conditions, rival Alberto Contador in this year's TDF continues to hone his abilities. "Compared to last season, this time my condition better, and want to surprise the Amstel Gold Race Classic" Velonews interview with Andy. Andy Schleck, of course not alone, his brother Frank Schleck ready to be a tandem for him.
Andy's desire to become a champion is not easy, last year's champion Sergey Ivanov (Katusha) and ranked 3rd last year Robert Gesink (Rabobank) dipredisikan will also provide surprises.
Route Amstel Gold Race 2010
Total 24 Team will compete to conquer the track 258 km in 2010 Amstel Gold Race.Cervelo TestTeam, BMC Racing Team, Topsport Vlaanderen, Landbouwkrediet, skill-Shimano and Vacansoleil wildcards are 6 teams taking part in the race this time.18 Pro Tour teams are part of the equation is Rabobank, AG2R-La Mondiale, Euskaltel-Euskadi, Footon-Servetto, La Francaise des Jeux, Katusha,-Doimo Liquigas, Milram, Omega Pharma-Lotto, Quickstep-Ennergetic, Radio Shack, Saxo Bank , Astana, Garmin-Transitions, HTC-Columbia, Caisse d'Epargne, Sky Team, Lampre, VacansTopsport Vlaanderen and Landbouwkrediet-Colnago.
Tour of Flanders 2010
Race One Day Classic Tour Of Flanders 2010, bike racing classic that lasted only one day. Crossing a very challenging, the riders faced with the Cobble Stone or known by the rocky path. Race did not lose prestige with other Stone Cobble namely the Paris-Roubaix, the Tour Of Flanders has a special place for the rider who managed to win the Race.
Tour of Flanders in 2010 will take place tomorrow, 4 April 2010, Race as far as 262 km with some sectors Cobble stone is almost identical with the Paris-Roubaix. What is interesting and differentiate with paris-Roubaix Flanders is, the rider not only conquered the Cobble Stone but short uphill path to the field Cobble Stone.
reconnaissance ride Tour Flanders 2010 - Foto Sirotti
Cobble hill with Flanders that must be faced at this time consisted of 15 flights. Some of the Pro Team and Pro Continental Team has started to take reconnaissance ride (introduction and preparation for the race).
AG2R-La Mondiale (FRA)
Astana (KAZ)
Caisse d'Epargne (ESP)
Euskaltel-Euskadi (ESP)
Footon-Servetto (ESP)
Française des Jeux (FRA)
Garmin-Transitions (USA)
HTC-Columbia (USA)
Katusha (Rus)
Farnese Vini-Lampre (ITA)
Doimomo Liquigas (ITA)
Milram (GER)
Omega Pharma-Lotto (BEL)
Quick Step (BEL)
Rabobank (NED)
RadioShackck (USA)
Saxo Bank (AND)
Sky (GBR)
Continental Pro Teams:
BBox Bouygues Telecom (FRA)
BMC Racing Team (USA)
Cervélo TestTeam (SUI)
Landbouwkrediet (BEL)
Skill-Shimano (NED)
Topsport Vlaanderen - Mercator (BEL)
Vacansoleil Pro Cycling Team (NED)
George Hincapie - Foto Sirotti
Took place in Belgium, is a cage of Team Quick Step. Subscriptions Cobble Stone Champion Tom Boonen (Belgium) certainly reinforce the team is now using Eddie Merckx bike.
Special Equipment For Cobble Stone - Foto Sirotti
Champion Tour Of Flanders in 2008 and 2009, Stijn Devolder even received criticism from local press regarding his appearance at the Pro Tour season in 2010 also appear determined to stay and try to defend his title.
Some riders also use the Flanders for the preparations for the Paris-Roubaix in 2010 which will take place on April 11, 2010.
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Pro Team Participant in the 2010 Tour De France Announce
Grand Tour bike racing's most coveted phenomenal and the earth will be held from 3 until July 25, 2010. Tour de France 2010 will be followed 22 Team merebutkan biggest prize in world cycling competition.
There are sixteen-Pro Team is determined to be present following the Grand Tour de France in 2010. Winner of the Tour de France 7 times is also a cycling legend Lance Armstrong's life, determined to defend Team USA comes back to RadioShack. Lance along with RadioShack is one of the new team was invited by the organizer of the Tour will be an all-out attempt to deliver the highest Podium Lance Armstrong to Tour de France.
Six non-Pro Team Team were invited including RadioShack (USA), Sky (GBR), Katusha (Rus), Garmin_Transitions (USA) Cervelo (SUI) and BMC (USA).
Tour de France director Christian Prudhomme were satisfied with the results of the selection of the 22 teams for Tour de France this year, Prudhome also explained, choose No. 6 team Pro Tour Team is a very difficult thing, he tried sesubyektif may choose the teams in the present legislation follow the Tour de France this year.
Sky Team from England who was also present release of this year, ranked 4th last year's Tour de France Bradley Wiggins certainly become Captain Britan memimpih these squads.
Alberto Contador of Spayol rider, Tour de France champion 2 times in 2007 and 2009 that is still defending Team Astana Kazakhstan. Contador will also be a market leader commanding troops finish Astana Stage 21 Tour de France this year.
Team List of participants following the Tour de France in 2010 with several key drivers:
AG2R-La Mondiale (France) Efimkin, Roche, Valjavec
Astana (Kazakhstan), Contador, Vinokourov
BBOX Bouygues Telecom (France) Fedrigo, Voeckler
Caisse d'Epargne (Spain) LL Sanchez, Moreau
Cofidis (France) Dumoulin, Moncoutie, Moinard, Taaramae
Euskaltel-Euskadi (Spain), S Sanchez
Française des Jeux (France) Casar, Di Gregorio, Le Mevel
Footon-Servetto (Spain) Cardoso
HTC-Columbia (USA) Cavendish, Rogers
Lampre (Italy) Cunego, Petacchi
Liquigas (Italy) Basso, Nibali, Kreuziger, Bennati
Milram (Germany) Gerdemann, Ciolek
Omega Pharma-Lotto (Belgium) Gilbert
Quick Step (Belgium) Boonen, Chavanel
Rabobank (Netherlands) Menchov, Gesink, Freire
Saxo Bank (Danish) A Schleck, F Schleck, Cancellara
6 teams wildcard
RadioShack (USA) Armstrong, Leipheimer, Kloden, Brajkovic
Team Sky (the Great Britain) Wiggins, Lofkvist, Gerrans, Boasson Hagen
Katusha (Russia), Pozzato, Kirchen, McEwen, Karpets, Rodriguez
Garmin-Transitions (USA) Farrar, Vande Velde, Millar, Martin
Cervélo (Switzerland) Hushovd, Sastre
BMC Racing (USA) Evans, Hincapie
Two great team who have poor transverse dibalapan not invited by the Pro Tour is a skills-Shimano Prodome and Vacansoleil
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