Well after a bit of a break, including a move to a new city, we're back in the blogosphere. There has been lots going on in Trek land, including the launch and arrival in the country of the 2011 Trek bikes. You can see them all now over at TrekBikes.com.au
The Trek World Racing team finished off the racing season very strongly with an overall World Cup win for Mathias Flukiger and a World Championship for Mathias in the U23 mens XC and for Tracey Moseley in the Womens DH. You can see the latest episode of the In Pursuit series here:
Meanwhile, Bart Brentjens is out here in Australia competing in the Crocodile Trophy, "the worlds hardest, longest, hottest and most adventutous MTB race in the world."
Photo courtesy CyclingNews.com
As of last night he had ridden his Trek SuperFly to victory in the last 3 stages, and sat in 2nd overall, 4.22 behind the current leader Urs Huber, with 3 stages to go.
Over on the road, Lance Armstrong has announced that the Tour Down Under will be his last professional race outside of the US. No doubt this event will be up to it's normal high standard and will be a fantastic week of cycling and racing in Adelaide. With this being Lance's last time to the event, make sure you take the opportunity to see one of the worlds greatest sportsmen in action. Keep an eye on the blog and our Twitter for details of some exciting things Trek has planned for the week.
Of course next year Trek will also be sponsoring the new Luxembourg cycling team that will have Andy and Frank Schleck riding for them. The team will also include cycling legends Stuart O'Grady and Jens Voight. This is an exciting new development in the world of Pro cycling, and you'll have to keep an eye on the worlds cycling media for further news about signings and sponsors for the team.
In triathlon news, Chris Lieto put in a strong challenge again at the Hawaii Ironman, posting a fastest bike time on his Speed Concept 9.9, but didn't get the final result he was hoping for.
Photo courtesy TriRig.com
Fellow Trek/K•Swiss team member and Hawaii first-timer Julie Dibens set a womens course record on the bike leg on her way to a strong 3rd place. Check out TriRig.com for some coverage of 'the fastest bikes of Kona' and a full review of the Speed Concept 9.9.
If you're up at the Noosa triathlon festival, check in to the Trek stand at the Expo to see the Speed Concept in the flesh and purchase a limited edition 'SPEED IS HERE' t-shirt. You can also test ride a Madone or a Speed Concept at Venture Cycles in Noosa.
That's it from me for now. Now that we have settled in here in Canberra you can expect some more regular updates to the blog here, and don't forget to follow us @TrekBikesAust to get the latest news as it breaks, and to find out about other Demo events and exclusives. Speaking of Canberra, it is fantastic to be in a city that caters for cyclists. Bike paths everywhere that make cycling places that much easier, calmer and safer, great road bunches for training, crit racing, and plenty of MTB trails. See you out there!
