RoadTubeless

Simon Smythe of Cycling Weekly reports, “Tubeless road tyres have been a long time coming but it looks as though 2009 will be their breakthrough year.”

Vicenza, 23 February 2009 – July 3-5 at the Marathon of the Dolomites, Campagnolo will present C11, the Campagnolo 11 Speed Dream Team. 11 Olympic and World champions from different sports disciplines, that share a passion for cycling, side by side facing the famous climbs of the more important “Granfondo” events. C11 The Dream Team will be led by Antonio Rossi – Olympic canoeing champion in Atlanta and flag bearer for Italy at the Olympic Games in Beijing.

The names of the ten other athletes will be revealed each week starting the 23rd of February at www.c11.campagnolo.com, you can find details of each champion from his bicycle to an interview full of curiosities. These champions are all of internationally known and are among the best in their fields. They will participate in the Marathon on bicycles equipped with 11 Speed Record groups and wear a special Campagnolo 11 Speed jersey.

The 107th edition of this mythical race was held Easter Sunday. 259 kilometers over cobblestones and rutted roads.

PARIS-ROUBAIX is a race that challenges spectators and riders alike. Française des Jeux upped the ante this year by taking on another challenge; starting the race on Road Tubeless Intensive clincher tires.

Martial Gayant, Director Sportif of the Française des Jeux team explained why he decided to let his riders race on clinchers. “After our reconnaissance of the course days before the race, we found that the Road Tubeless Intensive clinchers offered a smooth ride on the flat pavé without punctures or rider fatigue.

This is a first in the world of professional bicycle racing; all eight riders of the Française des Jeux team racing on clincher tires in a major cycling event.

Wesley SULZBERGER, Française des Jeux rider related, “a few days before the race, we made a reconnaissance of the race course equipped with Intensive Road Tubeless, the cobblestones were wet, yet the tires performed well. The day of the race, the pavé was dry and again the performance we needed from the tires was there. The grip was good and I didn’t have one flat. It’s a tire that is truly suited to this type of course”

The Intensive is a tire designed as a training, racing and long distance urban riding tire. This version was a slick treaded competitive version with carbon fiber beads that assure that the tire will stay mounted if flatted.

The Française des Jeux riders at Paris-Roubaix were equipped with prototype tires. The 700c x 25mm version that is now available delivers longevity, comfort and safety for cyclists that demand this type of performance.

Norbert Gangloff, responsible for product innovation and team equipment relations followed the race from inside the Française des Jeux team. The results of 2009 Paris-Roubaix were the culmination of six years of work on Road Tubeless. The tires performed as anticipated in this most demanding race. “The race highlighted the performance of Road Tubeless Intensive on the asphalt and comfort on the cobbles.

Tom Boonen won the Paris-Roubaix in 6 hours and 15 minutes.

Frédéric Guesdon of Française des Jeux was the 2nd French rider in 13th place on his Intensive Road Tubeless. The team performed well with five finishers. Thanks to all on the Française des Jeux team for their confidence in Hutchinson during this challenge. “The race was memorable and indescribable,” added Norbert Gangloff.

Française des Jeux is making a cycling first at this prestigious race. Check this link.

VeloNews has put the Hutchinson RT1 wheels t where they belong, the road and to the test. Result? “Impression of this wheelset is quite positive. The ride is fantastic.” Read the full article here.

Test Rider takes a ride on the new Campagnolo 2-Way Fit Shamal wheels. Verdict? Have a look.

Quick mention of the Road Tubeless line at Velonews.com

Welcome to the new Hutchinson Road Tubeless website. Come here often to find all the information you would want on Road Tubeless technology, products and cycling. Also visit our regular website www.hutchinsontires.com to find info on all other Hutchinson cycling related products. Thanks for visiting and come back soon.

[lang_en]As related to Road Tubeless technology, Richard Cunningham of Road Bike Action weighs in on where the real innovation with Campagnolo and Shimano lies for the coming season.[/lang_en][lang_fr]french[/lang_fr]