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Wilier at Eurobike on www.bikeradar.com

Keith — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:15:36 +0000

Watch the latest video from Wilier at Eurobike including the 2011 Gran Turismo…

http://eurobike.bikeradar.com/video/eurobike2009-wilier-#player

Petacchi beats the young guns again…………..

Keith — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:03:30 +0000

“Alessandro Petacchi has added a Vuelta a España stage victory to his two stage wins and green jersey at this year’s Tour de France to prove he is still one of the world’s best sprinters at the age of 36″. – Cycling News.

“Getting twenty wins in a grand tour isn’t an easy. My 52 stage wins in the three grand tours at the age of 36 shows young riders that you can have a long and successful career but it also requires a lot of sacrifices.” – Alessandro Petacchi

Alejet Superleggera in the shop window of Cycle Sport

Keith — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:18:18 +0000

2011 Wilier Gran Turismo hits the pages of Cycling Weekly

Keith — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:36:46 +0000

Wilier Cento Uno Super Leggera on the Cover of Cycling Weekly.

Keith — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:30:57 +0000

Wilier Bigmaggys Prendas Winning Style Continues

Keith — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 07:52:36 +0000

As we pedal towards the latter stages of the season, the winning ways of the Wilier Bigmaggys Prendas team has not failed to make an impression on the cycling world. The 2009/2010 season has been their most successful yet since the team began in 2008 under the directive of team rider/manager Ben Luckwell. Ben speaks highly of his team: “I am extremely proud of what the team has achieved this year and it’s not over yet. There have been some great performances so far”.

Much of the team’s success is owed to Marcin Bialoblocki. With 23 individual wins to his name, breaking his own record of 22 wins in a season; he is currently leading the national rankings, where he has been placed for much of the year. Most recently, some inspiring rides in the Premier Calendar races that have been blighted by badly timed punctures have resulted in an impressive 6th for Marcin in the series overall. Marcin is now on a short holiday in Poland, but promises to finish the season in winning form.

Ian Rees has also been in fine sprinting form this season with a total of eight wins this year. The powerhouse of the team is currently ranked 8th in the national rankings and hoping to remain in the top 10 by the end of the season. Overall, the team currently has five riders in the top 20, with Grant Bayton, Ben Luckwell and Will Bergfelt making up the other places in 12th, 14th and 19th respectively, which is more than any other team.

The team are clearly performing well together with a total of 49 wins and many top three positions. Highlights in the last few weeks have included the complete domination of the overall standings in the Team Tor 2000 Crit Series at Merryfield where Marcin Bialoblocki came 1st, Ian Rees 2nd and Will Bergfelt took 3rd. Similarly, in the overall standings in the Castle Coombe series, team Wilier Bigmaggys Prendas won 12 out of the 15 races with Mark Perry taking the overall title, Ian Rees came 2nd, Grant Bayton 3rd, Ben Luckwell 4th and Marcin Bialoblocki came in 5th.

Most recently at the 88 mile Python road race in Windsor, Ben Luckwell placed 3rd with Ian Rees close behind in 5th. The team finished 4th in the National rankings last season and are hoping to improve on that this year. Currently placed 4th, they are hoping to make a top three finish. Watch this space!

http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/road/article/roa20100819-Team-News–Winning-Style-Continues-for-Wilier-Team-0

Watch Luke Smith race in the Rollapaluza Urban Hill Climb………

Keith — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:50:31 +0000

http://www.urbanhillclimb.com

http://vimeo.com/13732247

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Wilier Escape Xenon with Bike Radar…………………….

Keith — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:33:36 +0000

Wilier Escape Xenon with Bike Radar……………………………

Wilier / Lampre Tour de France team bike on www.bikeradar.com

Keith — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:55:24 +0000

Read all about the Wilier Super Leggera Lampre team bike on www.bikeradar.com

http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/race-tech-lampre-katusha-omega-pharma-rabobank-bikes-27182

Alessandro Petacchi wins the Green Jersey……

Keith — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:04:20 +0000

Following immense power in the sprints, determination to battle for points and courage in the mountains, Alessandro Petacchi has won the TDF Green Jersey. Fighting off Thor Hushovd and Cav an emotional Petacchi accepted the Green Jersey after 3 weeks of epic racing.

Congratulations from all at Wilier UK for an amazing Tour.

Petacchi’s Super Leggera, resplendent in green…………