The Millar Diaries: Whitey's mythical Giro (stage 2)
I’ve spent most of my career doing the Tour de France/Vuelta España double. Last year I was sold on the Giro d’Italia/Tour de France double for the first time. JV and Whitey were the persuaders and Whitey in particular was a very good salesman: Whitey: ‘Mate, you’ll love it! The Giro’s a three week training [...]
Video: Cruising on stage 2, Giro 2009
The famous saying, ‘When in Rome…’ also seems to apply to other parts of Italy. So when in a beach town for the start of the stage, why not head to the sign-in podium on a beach cruiser? And a Felt, of course! Garmin’s Beach Cruisers at the Giro
Farrar top-five in sprint, sixth overall – Giro 2009, stage 2
A flat finish to the first road stage of the Giro d’Italia meant the likelihood of a field sprint — and team Garmin-Slipstream’s sprinter Tyler Farrar was there in the end to take a top five finish, putting him into sixth overall. “The team put in a great ride for me today,” said Farrar. “Danny, [...]
…And, quite frankly, that fact is due to the efforts of …
…And, quite frankly, that fact is due to the efforts of teams like Colombia-High Road and riders like Mark Cavendish. JV.
The one comment I have about the past few days is …
The one comment I have about the past few days is this:Thank goodness we have a controvesy in cycling that doesn’t have to do with doping.JV.
Millar and Meyer, driving the peloton for Garmin-Slipstream …
Millar and Meyer, driving the peloton for Garmin-Slipstream – Giro, stage 2!
The Millar Diaries: Giro, stage 1
Day one of the Giro completed. I didn’t expect to be back here but falling off my bike and breaking my collarbone were not planned during our scheduling, so after the operation and during my recovery I knew that my best option for returning to racing was the Giro. So here I sit tonight, writing [...]
Giro 2009: So close on stage 1
Team Garmin-Slipstream put forth a valiant effort today in the opening stage of the Giro d’Italia, finishing a close second in the team time trial by only six seconds. As a result, the team has five riders all within six seconds of the overall lead, including team captain Christian Vande Velde. “Today went good for [...]
(When)…he is afraid, one who will be proud and unbending …
(When)…he is afraid, one who will be proud and unbending in honest defeat, and humble and gentle in victory.” Gen Douglas Mcarthur….
"Build me a son, O Lord, who will be strong enough to know …
“Build me a son, O Lord, who will be strong enough to know when he is weak, and brave enough to face himself when…
Well, we lost to the best team in the world. We did our …
Well, we lost to the best team in the world. We did our best. JV.
And they're off! Get your limited edition Garmin-Slipstream …
And they’re off! Get your limited edition Garmin-Slipstream Giro wear available in the Argyle Store! http://tiny.cc/giro_special
Don't worry, the riders are just a few away from starting, …
Don’t worry, the riders are just a few away from starting, so they aren’t reading twitter to know I’m so nervous…jV. Team Garmin-Slipstream’s team car, ready to roll.
I am sweating through my pink and blue argyle sweater I am …
I am sweating through my pink and blue argyle sweater I am so nervous. JV.
Having a nice lunch and some wine in Venice. The boys are …
Having a nice lunch and some wine in Venice. The boys are ready, nothing more for me to do except wish them luck. JV.
‘Twas the Night Before the Giro and all through the Hotel Canarie…
As Team Garmin-Slipstream makes the final preparations for the 2009 Giro d’Italia campaign here in Lido di Jesolo, Italy, riders and directors take a look back at last year’s epic ride and ahead to tomorrow’s start: Christian Vande Velde, the first American to wear the Maglia Rosa since 1988, says: “leading the team across the [...]
Giro d'Italia team presentation
The nine Garmin-Slipstream riders for the 2009 Giro d’Italia, along with directors Jonathan Vaughters and Matt White, made their official appearance today at the race’s team presentation. Julian Dean, striking a pose.
Lucas Euser's Garmin Edge 705 data: Tour de Romandie, stage 2
Here is the data download from Lucas Euser’s Garmin Edge 705 during stage 2 of the Tour de Romandie.
NY Times on CVV: 'Once a Support Cyclist, Now a Pack Leader'
The New York Times’ Juliet Macur profiles Christian Vande Velde days before the start of the Giro d’Italia, discussing his off-season training, family lineage and his transformation into a leader on Team Garmin-Slipstream. Vande Velde finished just off the podium last year in Paris, and his goal this year is to make it into the [...]
Holowesko Partners/Felt U23 team wraps up successful Gila
The Holowesko Partners/Felt U23 team finished the Tour of the Gila stage race in New Mexico with three podiums: two second places, a third place and a top-ten overall finish — showing the US domestic peloton that the young guns of the Slipstream program are a force to be reckoned with. Stage 1: Silver City [...]
NY Times on CVV: ‘Once a Support Cyclist, Now a Pack …
NY Times on CVV: ‘Once a Support Cyclist, Now a Pack Leader’ http://tinyurl.com/CVV-NYT.
Hats off to Matt White and Shayne Bannan of Cycling …
Hats off to Matt White and Shayne Bannan of Cycling Australia for getting this partnership up and running.It gives us a big talent boost. JV.
Obviously I'm excited that super talent Jack Bobridge is …
Obviously I’m excited that super talent Jack Bobridge is joining our team! The partnership with Cycling Australia is going to be huge!JV.
