When Magnus Backstedt broke his clavicle during the Tour of Qatar, few were those who thought he could come back to full fitness in time for the Spring Classics, and more importantly, Paris-Roubaix. However, the Swedish champion has built his career and reputation around looking on each hardship to fuel his inner strength.
Backstedt returned to […]

Velonews.com interviews Director Sportif Johnny Weltz on Slipstream/Chipotle’s hopes for the Tour of Flanders and Roubaix.
“For Maggy, the bad weather is good for him…With the bad weather, it’s all about the mentality,” said Weltz. “A lot of guys give up the fight when they see it’s bad weather. That’s where Maggy can be strong.”

The International Herald Tribune reported on the success of Davis Phinney’s initial brain surgery to help alleviate his Parkinson’s symptoms. This great news came the same day that the UCI confirmed that his son, Taylor Phinney would be representing the U.S. Olympic team in Beijing this summer.

Yesterday the VMG/Felt U23 guys really earned their keep and showed they are more than ready to bump elbows with the pros. DS Chann McRae gave them all tough jobs today and they stepped up to the plate and performed like seasoned vets.
By just putting on a Slipstream jersey, we are expected to play […]

L’équipe à très bien couru aujourd’hui, à chaque moment important les coureurs de l’équipe était présent. Le départ à été très rapide sur un circuit très difficile avec plusieurs montées. C’est après 25 km de course que la première échappée se dessine. A ce moment là de la course, je sens que tout le […]

The Argyle Armada lit up today’s 185.3 km Adèlie de Vitrè road race from the beginning, flying the blue and orange in break after break. About 30 km into the race, Christophe Laurent was the first one to go off with fellow Frenchman Christophe Moreau.
The next big break came when Dan Martin, Danny Pate […]

In its 22nd year, the Route Adèlie de Vitrè is a single day road race held in the Vitré region of France. The route is 185.3 km long and includes two circuits:
The long circuit is 23.3 km long and is completed five times.

The short circuit is 8.6 km long and is completed eight times.

Slipstream Squad
Lucas […]

Stage 1 is a 138 km circuit race that includes a 3230 foot climb through Bogart County Park.
The men will start at 10:00.
Slipstream Squad
Blake Caldwell
Kirk Carlsen
Tom Danielson
Walker Savidge
Peter Stetina
Danny Summerhill