Archive for March, 2009

Maaskant sixth in De Panne opener

Maaskant sixth in De Panne opener

Martijn Maaskant sprints on stage 1 Director’s report from Johnny Weltz A sunny day in Belgium without wind opened the Classics week here! It was a very fast start and several times we had a bigger group take off with Friedman in it, but none of them succeeded. Not until 60 km into the race [...]


Cam Meyer finishes track worlds with one gold, two silvers!

Cam Meyer finishes track worlds with one gold, two silvers!

Team Garmin-Slipstream’s Cameron Meyer capped off an impressive week at the track world championships in Pruszkow, Poland with two silver medals — in the Madison and the team pursuit — to go with his world championship gold from the points race. At just 21 years-old, Meyer put up one of the best performances from a [...]


Not to mention Kirk Carlsen …

Not to mention Kirk Carlsen …

Not to mention Kirk Carlsen winning the KOM! We are blessed that the talent pipeline for Garmin-Slipstream is working well. JV


The u23s (Holowesko …

The u23s (Holowesko …

The u23s (Holowesko Partners-Felt) took the final Team Classification at Redlands. This is the first time an amateur team has won. JV


Not to mention Kirk Carlsen winning the KOM! We are blessed …

Not to mention Kirk Carlsen winning the KOM! We are blessed …

Not to mention Kirk Carlsen winning the KOM! We are blessed that the talent pipeline for Garmin-Slipstream is working well. JV.


The u23s (Holowesko Partners-Felt) took the final Team …

The u23s (Holowesko Partners-Felt) took the final Team …

The u23s (Holowesko Partners-Felt) took the final Team Classification at Redlands. This is the first time an amateur team has won. JV.


U23 team wins KOM, team classification at Redlands

U23 team wins KOM, team classification at Redlands

Director’s report from Chann McRae The last stage on Sunset was once again a true test of character. To win the stage, team general classification, and protect Kirk’s KOM jersey was the objective. We accomplished two out of the three – team GC and KOM jersey – narrowly missing out on the stage win with [...]


I mean, the u23s are winning …

I mean, the u23s are winning …

I mean, the u23s are winning the team GC and KOM at Redlands. When’s the last time a u23 squad did that? JV


Gotta say I'm pretty happy …

Gotta say I'm pretty happy …

Gotta say I’m pretty happy about the u23 squad. At Redlands they are showing they are as good as any domestic pro team. Impressive. JV


Cam Meyer finishes track …

Cam Meyer finishes track …

Cam Meyer finishes track worlds with one gold, two silvers!


I mean, the u23s are winning the team GC and KOM at …

I mean, the u23s are winning the team GC and KOM at …

I mean, the u23s are winning the team GC and KOM at Redlands. When’s the last time a u23 squad did that? JV.


Gotta say I'm pretty happy about the u23 squad. At Redlands …

Gotta say I'm pretty happy about the u23 squad. At Redlands …

Gotta say I’m pretty happy about the u23 squad. At Redlands they are showing they are as good as any domestic pro team. Impressive. JV.


Wiggins second in Critérium International TT, Pate third in final overall!

Wiggins second in Critérium International TT, Pate third in final overall!

Team Garmin-Slipstream finished the Critérium International with a strong presence as Bradley Wiggins finished second in the final time trial by only six seconds, while teammate Danny Pate took seventh, making it onto the final podium in third on the overall classification! Team Garmin-Slipstream stage 3 results 1. Tony Martin 10’05 2. Bradley Wiggins +0’06 [...]


Cam Meyer finishes track worlds with one gold, two silvers!

Cam Meyer finishes track worlds with one gold, two silvers!

Cam Meyer finishes track worlds with one gold, two silvers!


Critérium International: …

Critérium International: …

Critérium International: Pate second on stage 2, Wiggins second on stage 3 ITT, Pate second on final GC! http://www.slipstreamsports.com


Pate second in Critérium International stage 2, second overall!

Pate second in Critérium International stage 2, second overall!

Team Garmin-Slipstream’s Danny Pate finished a strong second on the second stage of the Critérium International, chasing down all but one of the remaining breakaway riders on the short but tough stage to Monthermé. Canadian champ Christian Meier led a lot of the chasing of the breakaway in the peloton. Team Garmin-Slipstream, stage 2 results [...]


Well… I guess I was …

Well… I guess I was …

Well… I guess I was wrong…Pate got 2nd. Dammit. Its still great to see him perform so well. JV


Man…. I am nervous… Can …

Man…. I am nervous… Can …

Man…. I am nervous… Can Pate do it?


And now we know that my …

And now we know that my …

And now we know that my prediction was right. Danny, 2nd place to Jens in the mini-mtn stage of Criterium. Danny’s going to win GC now. JV


Well… I guess I was wrong…Pate got 2nd. Dammit. Its …

Well… I guess I was wrong…Pate got 2nd. Dammit. Its …

Well… I guess I was wrong…Pate got 2nd. Dammit. Its still great to see him perform so well. JV.


Man…. I am nervous… Can Pate do it?

Man…. I am nervous… Can Pate do it?

Man…. I am nervous… Can Pate do it?


And now we know that my prediction was right. Danny, 2nd …

And now we know that my prediction was right. Danny, 2nd …

And now we know that my prediction was right. Danny, 2nd place to Jens in the mini-mtn stage of Criterium. Danny’s going to win GC now. JV.


Duggan in break, Dean 8th in Critérium International opener

Duggan in break, Dean 8th in Critérium International opener

Team Garmin-Slipstream began the Critérium International with a strong effort. First, Timmy Duggan was one of only four riders to make it into the day’s main break, which stayed away for most of the stage. Then in the finish, Julian Dean contested the sprint with an eight place result, despite crashing earlier in the stage. [...]


I think Danny Pate is going …

I think Danny Pate is going …

I think Danny Pate is going to have a really solid ride at Criterium International this year. We’ll find out if I’m right, tomorrow. JV