Team Geox-TMC (TMC Transformers is a co-sponsor) was scheduled to begin a one week training camp in Vilaseca, Spain yesterday. Then on January 12th, Menchov and Sastre are expected to attend the presentation of the 2011 Vuelta a España.
Sastre will begin his racing season at the Vuelta a Murcia, March 4 to 6. His objective is the Tour de France which he won in 2008. Menchov had planned to skip the Giro d'Italia to also focus on the Tour de France where he finished 3rd last year.
Geox continues to hope that they will receive an invitation to the Tour.
For the 2011 season Team Geox-TMC will ride Fuji bikes equipped with Shimano Di2.
Geox is footwear is famous for the waterproof yet breathable soles; respira (in above photo) translates to breath or breathable.
Share your story. Write a story about your cycling trip, or an aspect of your trip, in Italy. Or, it can be about a granfondo experience, a special encounter, your favorite ride, etc. The period for story submissions for prizes will be January 1-February 15, 2011. Prizes will be awarded on a random basis, stories will not be judged on which is the "best" one. Nevertheless, it should be a good story for the enjoyment of all readers. Photos accompanying the story are most welcome. If you have any questions email me at veronaman@gmail.com. See photos of prizes here. Prize donated by:
CycleItalia, specializing in cycling tours in Italy
BicycleGifts.com, the premiere site for gifts and merchandise for cyclists
Enzo’s ButtonHole Chamois Cream,chamois cream for the ultimate protection
FreeBirdVelo, Italian themed T-shirts
Strada Hand Built Wheels, custom wheel building
Velo-Retro, all things retro for cycling
La Gazzetta della Bici, massage oils for cyclists
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