Pinarello was the most successful bike supplier of the pro-peloton at the Tour de France 2013. Chris Froome of Team Sky won the yellow jersey, and Nairo Quintana of Movistar team won both polka dot jersey of the KOM (King of the mountains) and white jersey of “the best young rider” classifications on Pinarello Dogma …
Category Archives: Bicycles and Equipment
Colnago 2014 Collection
Colnago has released its 2014 models. This year, there is no CF (Colnago-Ferrari) but the 2014 model bicycles of the famous Italian frame builder are good to look at.
Pinarello Dogma 65.1 Think2 Polka Dot edition
Pinarello, the famous Italian bike manufacturer made another special version of their admiral ship, Pinarello Dogma 65.1 Think2 Polka Dot (King of the Mountains) tribute edition.
LOOK 695 Aerolight 2014
Just before the Tour de France 2013, French company LOOK launched the new 695 Aerolight in Corsica and four Cofidis riders have ridden the bike at the Tour.
Peter Sagan’s Cannondale SuperSix Evo 100th Tour de France Special Edition “The Hulk”
Cannondale prepared a very special bike for Peter Sagan: “The Hulk”. The 23-year-old Slovakian will lead the Italian squad in the 100th edition of the Tour de France. Sagan was “The Tourminator” last year’s Tour de France, and he won the green jersey. He was using another special bike that was prepared for him.
Cannondale SuperSix Evo 2014 100th Tour de France Special Edition
In the Tour de France, Cannondale Pro Cycling Team riders will use the new Cannondale SuperSix Evo 2014, the special 100th TDF edition. Peter Sagan will lead the Italian squad.
Cervélo S5 100th Tour de France Special Edition
Cervélo, the famous Canadian manufacturer of racing bicycle frames, has unveiled a special S5 frame for the 100th edition of the Tour de France. Team Garmin-Sharp will use the new frames in this years’ Tour.
The first bike to win the Tour de France
The first Tour de France was held on in 1903, and the overall winner was Maurice Garin (3 March 1871, Arvier, Aosta Valley, Italy – 19 February 1957, Lens or Haute-Savoie, France). His bicycle, a La Française was the first bike to win the Tour de France.
Top 10 Cycling Innovations
Bicycles were introduced in the 19th century in Europe and now number more than a billion worldwide, twice as many as automobiles. They are the principal means of transportation in many regions. They also provide a popular form of recreation and have been adapted for use as children’s toys, general fitness, military and police applications, …
Campagnolo Gran Sport 1953: The first-ever groupset
The first name of “gruppo” (groupset) came with the Campagnolo Gran Sport rear derailleur in 1953. Rear & front derailleur, hubs, and levers were for the first time sold as part of a unique system.
