VeloNews: Farrar ‘keeping the ball rolling’
VeloNews’ European correspondent Andrew Hood speaks with the speedy Tyler Farrar about last season’s breakthroughs and what to look forward to in 2010.
Tyler Farrar was one of the break-out riders in 2009. With 11 victories and a constant threat in the sprints, the 25-year-old vaulted into the elite pro ranks.
For 2010, Farrar will enjoy even [...]
Race preview: Eroica and Paris-Nice
Team Garmin-Transitions director Matt White gives his take on last weekend’s first foray into the European schedule and a look ahead to both the Italy swing of races for the Classics crew, as well as the stage race Paris-Nice for the climbers.
I’m happy with how last weekend went, especially with the conditions. It started around [...]
Farrar on podium – Omloop Het Nieuwusblad
Director’s report from Matt White:
So not a bad way to start the Classics campaign — third place in the first Belgium Classic of the season!
We had two options going into the day. Plan A was Martijn and if it came back together then we had Tyler. As things turned out Tyler was the plan where [...]
Farrar: Bring on the Classics
Tyler Farrar is Garmin-Transitions’ main man for the sprints and one of the leaders for the Spring Classics campaign, which kicks-off with Omloop Het Neiuwsblad and Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne. He recaps the racing in the Middle East and looks ahead to European racing.
“The season has gotten off to a pretty good start,” Farrar said about the [...]
Farrar extends green jersey lead – Tour of Oman, stage 5
Director’s report from Johnny Weltz:
A fast start for the day as some team’s lack of presentation yesterday brought them to the front to try to catch up on lack of success. So it went very fast for some 20 km, but as the circuit had little to offer it boiled down to three riders getting [...]
Farrar in points jersey – Tour of Oman, stage 4
Director’s report from Johnny Weltz:
A long day started out with a 7:30 a.m. bus transfer to the airport and an hour flight to an airport 128 km away from the start town. We finally got there with the start delayed an hour.
But still right from the start there was an attack, as six [...]
Farrar moves up to second on GC – Tour of Oman, stage 3
Director’s report from Johnny Weltz:
Another big day for Tyler who wore the sprinter’s jersey today — he finished third after a day that was dominated by a four man breakaway which never was close to success.
We had a relatively easy day until 20 km from the finish where we had to climb for 2 [...]
Farrar close again! – Tour of Oman, stage 2
Director’s report from Johnny Weltz:
A pretty flat stage with a slightly uphill finish — it was a stage made for Tyler!
After a few kilometers and several attacks a group of four riders took off. They gained up to six minutes, all the time with the leader’s team doing the work in the bunch. [...]
Under the lights – Tour of Oman, stage 1
Director’s report from Johnny Weltz:
Not much to say from the opening stage in Oman. The Sultan decided to make an appearance at the opening ceremony and it pushed the start back an hour. It got dark much earlier into the race which made it hard to race in, so the riders decided not to race [...]
Farrar so close – Tour of Qatar, stage 6
Director’s report from Johnny Weltz:
The GC was pretty settled so a stage win was the goal. The riders was very motivated to finish up the best possible. Right at the start four riders took off and as all of them were far down on the GC the leader’s team didn’t ride too hard. They [...]
Farrar tries the breakaway – Tour of Qatar, stage 5
Director’s report from Johnny Weltz:
It was a nervous start today due to another cross/tailwind. After 23 km a group of three riders got off the front — we had Svein Tuft in it. A couple of kilometers later another three riders joined the group so six riders were off the front. They gained up to [...]
Cyclingnews: Farrar flummoxed by four flats in Qatari finale
Team Garmin-Transitions’ luck has not gone the right way at the Tour of Qatar, with two riders crashing out of the race so far. Cyclingnews interviewed team leader Tyler Farrar about his run of bad luck from stage 4.
The Garmin-Transitions team avoided the crashes and finished stage four at the Tour of Qatar with [...]
Windy and dangerous: Tour of Qatar, stage 2
Director’s report from Johnny Weltz:
A dramatic day in the desert! It was a very windy day that started at the camel track. We rolled out easy and after 2 km two minor riders took off, so no one chased. The leader jersey’s team let the gap grow and grow until it came to 22 [...]
Team rolls to a second place in Qatar TTT, Farrar in place
Director’s report from Johnny Weltz:
The team time trial was only 8.2 km and for sure we were very motivated as the course fit us well, and after some practice at our training camp we had a good order set. It was very windy so it made for a rocky ride. The boys all rode [...]
Meet Tyler Farrar and Christian Vande Velde in person!
Team Garmin-Transitions riders Tyler Farrar and Christian Vande Velde will be making appearances in the coming weeks — Farrar in Portland and Vande Velde in his hometown of Chicago.
Tyler Farrar:
Saturday, December 19, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
River City Bicycles 706 SE MLK Blvd. Portland, Oregon 97214
Pro Racer Tyler Farrar of Team Garmin-Transitions will be at [...]
Farrar featured in hometown event
Team Garmin-Slipstream’s speedster Tyler Farrar spent some of his off-season downtime back home in Washington state, speaking at a fundraiser for the Cascade Bicycle Club. He was also featured on Seattle’s KING 5 news.
Cyclingnews: Farrar’s time
Team Garmin-Slipstream’s sprinting ace Tyler Farrar reflected on his very successful season, and what he hopes to accomplish next season, with Cyclingnews’ Gregor Brown.
American sprinter turns a new page on his career
Tyler Farrar began reaping the rewards of his labour this season, with wins in the Vattenfall Cyclassics and a stage of the Vuelta [...]
Crashes keep Farrar’s form from showing
Race report from Johnny Weltz:
Things started right away today with attacks after only 1km! We wanted a group to take off but not too big — yet after 25km a group of 10 riders was off the front. Several teams chased hard to bring it back as the group was a bit too [...]
Race preview: Paris-Tours
Preview by Johnny Weltz:
The team has the biggest favorite in the race in Tyler Farrar, who after an overall win in Circuit Franco-Belge and a solid Vuelta a Espana is in top shape. He has as a right-hand man in Martijn Maaskant who is also in top shape to help him crown a year where [...]
Farrar wraps up Circuit Franco-Belge
Team Garmin-Slipstream’s Tyler Farrar sealed the victory at the Circuit Franco-Belge on Sunday, despite puncturing in the final five kilometers. But after a quick change and some hard chasing Farrar finished with the peloton to take the final overall, sprint and best young rider classifications.
Photos courtesy Chris De Vos
Farrar retains overall lead: Circuit Franco-Belge, stage 3
Director’s report from Lionel Marie:
Wow, only one word: RESPECT!
A strong cross wind was present all day, and after another fast start 13 guys made it into a break with Boonen and Martijn. The peloton chased hard for 40km keeping it at 20 seconds.
At kilometer 60, four guys made a new break and an impressive Garmin-Slipstream [...]
Farrar two-for-two: Circuit Franco-Belge, stage 2
Director’s report from Lionel Marie:
Tyler has the number 111 in this race, so it could mean three times getting a “1″ — and he was on his way to that as he won again for the second time today!
The stage was a long one, 225km, but the weather was not bad except for 90% of [...]
Farrar wins again – Circuit Franco-Belge, stage 1
Director’s report from Lionel Marie:
A classic 212 kilometers in October, started fast and a fast break with three guys.
We started chasing with Quick Step when the gap was up to 12 minutes, using Kilian Patour and Ricardo Van der Velde first and then Tom Peterson in the final 50km.
It was all together in the first [...]
