Maxgear Team Launch: Snow, brand new Kyklos bikes and true northern grit

We had snow, hail, freezing conditions but that didn't stop the tough Maxgear RT getting on their new Kyklos bikes at the team launch!

Riders, sponsors, friends and family started arriving at the spectacular Matfen Hall before 9am ready for the presentation (and coffee/bacon sandwiches!).
The presentation included a brief speech from each team rider including acheivements, goals and the team philosophy. The top class sponsors for 2012 were introduced including; Champion System whose warm clothing proved invaluable on the team ride, Verolli distribution with the Kyklos FW plus framesets and Swiss wheel building experts Edco, Moore & Large with their 4za components, kmc chains, jagwire cables, Lake shoes, Limar helmets and Kenda tyres, YourSportsFuel and last but not least Maxgear who provides the glasses, kit bags and team management.

The snow began to fall as the riders headed out for a couple of hours ride with professional photographer John Picton. The ride was tough and conditions poor, but the riders pushed on showing that the team is build from true Northern Grit.

What was really clear from the team launch was that everyone has the same thing in common - their passion for cycling and pure enjoyment in the sport. The weekend was great fun (see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOzP147o9X4 if you don't believe us). Some fantastic shots were taken, it was a great opportunity to get to know the generous sponsors for this year and a great boost for 2012. Let the wins begin....


Click here to see Velouk's report and blog by sponsor Martin Pounder from Moore & Large (Todays Cyclist). More pictures from the day and riders reports coming soon....

Maxgear win the Revolution Series AGAIN!!!

So ChampionSystems/Maxgear/Kyklos win the series overall for the second year in a row!!! A fantastic
night of racing, displaying teamwork second to none from the Maxgear youth team, resulting in a win for Jake Ragan for the overall series! 

The derny racing proved very exciting racing and was won by Simon Yates after winning the National Madison Champs earlier in the day (yes, Maxgear.. again!) with pro 6 day rider Michael Morkov finishing a close second. Some FAST sprinting from Chris Hoy taking the keirin too!

We can't wait for Revolution series to start again in the autumn!

The new Kyklos/Maxgear team frame also caught a lot of attention at the Maxgear stand!

Next stop Matfen Hall for the team launch... 

Maxgear lead into the final Revolution and reveal the new Kyklos bike

This Saturday Maxgear go into the final round of the Revolution Series in the lead hoping to defend their 2011 title. UK Youth and CHEP are both within 10 points .. so expect sparks to fly!
Also at the Revolution the new Champion System Kyklos bike will be on display so make sure you visit the stand by Reggie!

The weekend after the team head up to the beautiful Matfen Hall in Northumberland for the team launch. Photos, videos and more to follow...

Rider blog update: New rider Lauren blogs about her switch from track sprinter to road racer

Lauren Brown's Blog: Grass track cycling, sprinting and intro to road r...: Lauren blogs about her introduction to cycling through grass track, her strengths as a sprinter and her hard work this winter to enable her to be competitive in her first season racing in the Women's Road Races Series this year!

Rider blog update: Frankie on her two great loves - Outdoors & Food!

Frankie White: My two great loves, the outdoors and food!: Frankie writes about how the Pyrenees got her into cycling and her excitement for the upcoming Maxgear Team Launch at Matfen Hall. 

New riders announced for 2012 season

Maxgear are proud to welcome two new female riders from the North West for the 2012 season. Frances White from the Manchester University Team and Lauren Brown from Border City Wheelers will join riders Eve Dixon, Mel Bury and Nicola Soden.



Frankie has come from a running background and turned to cycling in 2010 when she toured the Pyrenees. She is an extremely strong rider, dabbling in some CDNW races in 2011 as well as the BUCS road race and hill climb events as a student at Manchester University and is a welcome addition to the team (regularly bringing flapjack and other goodies to cycling events!)





Lauren is from a strong track background coming 2nd in the Grass Track Nationals is 2011 and regularly winning races at the Manchester Regional Track League on a Friday night. An awesome sprinter is also something the Maxgear Women's team will benefit from.





Team manager Ian Bury comments ''The riders will add an exciting new edge to the team, with the different backgrounds they come from and strengths they will bring to the table. 2012 will be a great year for the Women's Team and I'm really looking forward to seeing how the team unfolds''

Melissa Bury's 2011 cycling season in pictures

Melissa Bury's Blog: Its the end of 2011 so rather than write lots of w...: Mel posts some of her more fun cycling shots from the year. Plenty more fun times to be had in 2012!