The Cervelo TestTeam has announced today that Joop Alberda will be stepping in to take the reigns of managing director. He will start on January 1st, 2010, and will be taking the place of German Thomas Campana. The 58-year-old Alberda is a former athlete himself, and “is considered one of the most renowned sports managers in the Netherlands,” the team says. He was the coach of the Dutch men’s volleyball team at the Atlanta Olympics in 1996, bringing home the gold medal at “ an event that so galvanized the country that the Dutch consider it the top sports event of the previous century.” “We’re very excited that Joop will join the team. Having introduced innovations to many different sports as a coach and manager, and understanding that all of our goals are equally important, Joop will be able to bring ongoing innovation and success…

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By now, we all know of the huge story of whether or not two-time Tour de France winner Alberto Contador will stay with his current team Astana, and if not, where will he go if he does leave. Well, it has been made clear that Contador will be staying at least another year with Astana, and now he speaks publicly about it for the first time. “I am happy with the solution because it was time to clarify my future. I had already arrived at a preliminary agreement with the team and everything was dependent on the (ProTour) license. In the end, just as we hoped, I will stay with Astana,” says Contador. “I believe we’re going to have a good team, perhaps not as potent, above all in terms of name, but I am fully confident in the work we will do and the big…

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Thomas Neeser diploma project entailed true art that many of us can appreciate and take interest too, taking vintage bicycles and redesigning them to look creative and nothing like you will see on the street. Thomas attended the Zürich’s University of Art and Design, and has since continued his project creating the bikes under Fretsche for other people. When you stop by his website, you will see the different bicycles he has reformed, and if you hover over them you can see the original version.

Source: Copenhagenize…

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PRO just announced a voluntary recall on the Hi-Comp Stem due to a safety issue they have came across. The PRO Hi-Comp Stem is manufactured for road bikes, and were produced between November 2003 to June 2006. Sadly due to fatigue the stems may crack or break, and when flying at high speeds you can loose control which can cause bodily harm. If you have purchased this stem, return right away to the store you have purchased from, and they will give you a refund.
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The Ground Effect Flash Gordon Jacket is a waterproof jacket that will keep you dry and warm while you’re out training in harsh weather. The sleeves can come off of the Ground Effect Flash Gordon Jacket, making it double as a vest. It also features a fleece lined collar, reflective trim, thumb loops, and a zipped rear pocket. It comes in a light green color way, ensuring that motorists can see you at night time. A lightweight 2.5 layer HydroFoil fabric ensures breathability. The Ground Effect Flash Gordon Jacket retails for $149.

Via BikeRadar….

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Don’t be the one to get hit by a tree branch you didn’t see coming just because you wanted to turn around and see what’s behind you. That’s what the Blackburn Mountain Barend Mirror is for. Its a lightweight, adjustable mirror that fits onto the end of your handlebars so you see what’s behind you without smacking into something. Don’t think that a mirror like this just belongs on a car. Cycling, in any form, can be just as dangerous as driving, so having a mirror can minimize some of the risk. You can purchase the Blackburn Mountain Barend Mirror at Chain Reaction Cycles for $1876….

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Alexandr Kolobnev, winner of the silver medal at the road World Championship in Switzerland, is leaving team Saxo Bank for team Katusha. Kolobnev’s former team manager has given his consent for the switching of teams, as he only had one year remaining on his contract. “I think that Kolobnev will be a good rider for our team. He’s a strong climber for the one-day races. He has twice won the silver at the World Championships. I’m sure that he will do well with Katusha,” says Andrei Tchmil.

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