Has the future of bike racing now been set? We discuss the Hammer Series and what it means for professional cycling.
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We talk about Team Sky and their Tour de France special edition jersey. it has been announced that the 2019 edition will begin in Brussels, to honour the great Eddy Merckx. It will have been 50 years since the Belgian won the first of his five Tours de France.
Spain are attempting to highlight the dangers of disappearing bicycle lanes with the use of a Ghost Bike
Tech Of The week comes courtesy of Trek and what looks to be a new bike for Alberto Contador and BMC who have a new Teammachine. Also spotted is a new offering from Specialized.
It wasn’t all Hammer Series, there was also the Criterium Du Dauphine, Tour of Luxembourg & 4 day Boucles de la Mayenne.
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