Las Bicicletas de los Mexicanos

En Mexico hay muchos fabricantes de bicicletas casi desconocidos en el extranjero, y muchos con nombres (y historia) Italianos.

In Messico ci sono molti costruttori di bici, sconosciuti da noi in europa, molti con nomi e stroria Italiani.

MAGISTRONI

Magistroni  S.A. de C.V. fue fundada en la ciudad de México en el año de 1970 por el Sr. Alfio Alessi, originario de Bologna, Italia, bajo la denominación social de Distribuciones y Representaciones ALFA S.A. de C.V., dedicando en un inicio su giro a la comercialización de artículos varios entre los que se encontraban bicicletas, motocicletas y sus partes, así como diferentes accesorios y equipos especiales para éstas.

MERCURIO

El Grupo Mercurio, se fundó en 1964, para fabricar bicicletas de ejercicio, carga y recreación. En 1989, se hace una alianza estratégica con BH Fitness Europa, para fundar BH EXERCYCLE DE MEXICO, empresa especializada en la fabricación y comercialización de aparatos de nivel profesional y familiar En 1994, se funda ALUBIKE, empresa especializada en bicicletas de altas características con cuadro de aluminio y componentes de marcas líderes a nivel mundial, enfocada a un nicho de poder adquisitivo medio y alto. En 2001, se adquiere WINDSOR CICLISMO, una marca con más de 50 años en el mercado nacional. En 2002, se instala una planta productiva en Mérida, Yucatán, para atender el mercado de triciclos de carga en el sureste y cubrir el mercado de exportación. Desde 2003, se inicio con un proceso de desincorporación de procesos internos, creando pequeñas unidades independientes de negocio. En 2004 se comienza la fabricación de motocicletas de carga de 250 cc con la marca windsor y en 2006 se inicia la construcción de una planta en Mérida Yucatán. Ahora Grupo Mercurio, es el principal fabricante en México, y exporta a Estados Unidos, Canadá, España, Holanda, Centroamérica, Sudamérica, y recientemente a CHINA.

ALUBIKE

Alubike, S.A. de C.V. nace en Junio de 1994 como parte del grupo de Bicicletas Mercurio. La idea surge a finales de 1993 al darse cuenta de que la tendencia de la bicicleta en el mundo estaba yéndose del acero al aluminio. La idea era la de exportar cuadros de aluminio a los fabricantes de equipo original principalmente en Estados Unidos y en Canadá además de despertar la inquietud del consumidor Mexicano de bicicletas fabricadas con cuadros de este material. Grupo Mercurio crea esta empresa con la idea de manejar productos confiables, de alta calidad a precios competitivos, invertiendo siempre en la mas alta tecnología. Una flotilla de personal fue enviada a Europa a principios de 1994 con el objetivo de aprender la forma en que este material debía ser manejado. Fue nuestra compañía la primera empresa Mexicana que fabricó y ofreció en el mercado más de 4 tallas diferentes en los modelos de montaña y más de 6 en la línea de cuadros de ruta. Además de estos, se han fabricado cuadros de cross o BMX, freestyle, de turismo, híbridos, tandem, recubent, etc.

NAHEL

Grupo Empresarial NAHEL S.A. de C.V. es una empresa orgullosamente Duranguense formada hace 12 años, en Marzo de 1990 y cuya naturaleza es la fabricación y la comercialización de bicicletas y refacciones. Con un área de producción de 8,000 mts² en la ciudad de Durango,  y con una planta productiva de 350 obreros. La producción anual en los últimos 3 años ha promediado las 140,000 unidades. Toda la estructura del cuadro es fabricada en nuestra planta y las partes de ensamble son importadas de diferentes países como Taiwán, India, Tailandia e Indonesia, todas ellas de fábricas de reconocida calidad internacional y con las cuales tenemos más de 8 años trabajando en forma directa. Estos son tiempos de grandes retos Y de grandes oportunidades. Son tiempos de invertir y apostarle a la industria Mexicana. C.P. Jorge Herrera Caldera Director General

BENOTTO

BENOTTO fue creada en 1931 por Giacinto Benotto, un joven corredor de 24 años, en Torino, Italia. Al poco tiempo producía 500 bicicletas diarias, un número record para los años 30. Después de 20 años, el Sr. Benotto en compañía de su esposa y sus hijas decide probar nuevos horizontes en América. Es así como el 21 de agosto de 1952 llega a Guadalajara, México; iniciando así una de las páginas más relevantes en la historia de la industria de la bicicleta y del ciclismo mexicano. En 1953 se va a la Ciudad de México donde decide radicar definitivamente para continuar la labor de posicionamiento de una de las marcas de bicicletas más reconocidas en el mundo entero. BENOTTO, ganadora de 11 campeonatos mundiales, ha apoyado a cientos de corredores amateurs y profesionales, entre los que destacan: Antonio Bevilacqua, Francesco Moser, Eddy Merckx, Greg Lemond, Ole Ritter, Gregor Braun, Raúl Alcalá, Martín Rodriguez, Elia Frosio, Alfio Ferrari, Fabio Lana, Rebecca Twigg, Silvio Martinello e Isabel León entre muchos otros. Miles de profesionales en todo el mundo confían en la calidad y seguridad de las Bicicletas, partes y accesorios BENOTTO.
Sin duda, la clave del éxito se basa en el empeño que BENOTTO pone en la calidad de sus productos y en la búsqueda constante de innovaciones que le permita permanecer siempre a la vanguardia dentro de la industria bicicletera mundial. Su catálogo de productos es el más amplio en el mercado, cercano a los 100 modelos de bicicletas para niños, jóvenes y adultos de Ruta, Montaña, Cross, Paseo y Trabajo. En la actualidad Bicicletas BENOTTO cuenta con una planta de ensamblaje que produce cerca de medio millón de bicicletas al año y posee una red, en expansión, con 17 tiendas en el territorio Mexicano. Con más de 500 empleados que día a día ponen su esfuerzo y dedicación en continuar la labor empezada hace 75 años, BENOTTO sigue creciendo y cultivando éxitos deportivos y empresariales, siempre comprometidos con el bienestar de sus clientes y consumidores.

ESPRESSOCYCLES

Espresso Cycles es mas ni menos que la nueva marca mexicana de ciclismo urbano, la cual Recoge la vanguardia, estética y tecnología de las capitales del ciclismo urbano como Nueva York, Chicago, Milán, Londres y Tokio. Espresso Cycles consiste en piezas de diseño impecable e ingeniería de altísima calidad. Su construcción destaca la simpleza y funcionalidad: Esbeltas, mínimas, armónicas, sin cables ó palancas. El objetivo es alcanzar la eficiencia máxima, durabilidad y armonía estética en la expresión mínima de la bicicleta. Los cuadros de acero de Espresso Cycles están pintados a manos y tienen garantía de por vida, mientras que sus piezas y componentes tienen garantía limitada por dos años. Esta nueva marca de ciclismo mexicana lanza su nueva colección de diseños únicos y hechos a mano.

TURBO

OZEKI

BIMEX

Mas informaciones:

ANAFABI Asociación Nacional de Fabricantes de Bicicletas de Mexico

Federacion Mexicana Ciclismo

Fomentando en Mexico el Ciclismo

ZigZagueando

Ruedalibre

Mexicofixed

Pantani’s Alpe d’Huez ascent Record still up.

Looking at the chart below its possible to see that, although Fausto Coppi rode his bike in a completely different generation to the rest of these champions he is still up there with the best in ascents of Alpe d’Huez. That is why he is the “champion of champions”.

Fastest Alpe d’Huez ascents
The climb has been timed since 1994 so earlier times are subject to discussion. From 1994 to 1997 the climb was timed from 14.5 km from the finish. Since 1999 photo-finish has been used from 14 km. Other times have been taken 13.8 km from the summit, which is the start of the climb. Others have been taken from the junction 700m from the start.
These variations have led to a debate. Pantani’s 37m 35s has been cited by Procycling and World Cycling Productions, publisher of Tour de France DVDs, and by Cycle Sport.

In a biography of Pantani, Matt Rendell notes Pantani at: 1994 – 38m 0s; 1995 – 38m 4s; 1997 – 37m 35s.

The Alpe tourist association describes the climb as 14.454 km and lists Pantani’s 37m 35s (23.08 km/h) as the record.

Other sources give Pantani’s times from 1994, 1995 and 1997 as the fastest, based on timings adjusted for the 13.8 km. Such sources list Pantani’s time in 1995 as the record at 36m 40s. In Blazing Saddles, Rendell has changed his view and listed it as 36m 50s as does CyclingNews. Second, third, and fourth fastest are Pantani in 1997 (36m 5s), Pantani in 1994 (37m 15s) and Jan Ullrich in 1997 (37m 30s). Armstrong’s time in 2004 (37m 36s) makes him fifth fastest, highlighting how the 1990s had faster ascents than other eras.
A number of cycling publications cite times prior to 1994, although distances are typically not included, making comparisons difficult. Coppi has been listed with 45m 22s for 1952.
In the 1980s Gert-Jan Theunisse, Pedro Delgado, Luis Herrera, and Laurent Fignon rode in times stated to be faster than Coppi’s, but still not breaking 40m. Greg Lemond and Bernard Hinault have been reported as having the times of 48m 0s in 1986.
It was not until Gianni Bugno and Miguel Indurain in 1991, that times faster than 40m were reported, including in the 39m range for Bjarne Riis in 1995 and Richard Virenque in 1997. For 2006, Floyd Landis was listed at 38’34″ and Andreas Kloden at 38m 35s.
Procycling listed Fränk Schleck in 2006 as 40m 46s, the first in more than 40 minutes since 1994.

Annotations: Fausto Coppi rodes a Bianchi steel bicycle on difficult streets paths. Pantani rodes a Bianchi alloy bicycle, after 1995 all bikes were made in carbon fiber.

Rank	Time	Name	Year	Nationality
1	37′ 35″	Marco Pantani	1997	Italy
2*	37′ 36″	Lance Armstrong	2004	United States
3	38′ 00″	Marco Pantani	1994	Italy
4	38′ 01″	Lance Armstrong	2001	United States
5	38′ 04″	Marco Pantani	1995	Italy
6	38′ 23″	Jan Ullrich	1997	Germany
7	38′ 34″	Floyd Landis**	2006	United States
8	38′ 35″	Andreas Klöden	2006	Germany
9*	38′ 37″	Jan Ullrich	2004	Germany
10	39′ 02″	Richard Virenque	1997	France
11	39′ 06″	Iban Mayo	2003	Spain
12*	39′ 17″	Andreas Klöden	2004	Germany
13*	39′ 21″	Jose Azevedo	2004	Portugal
14	39′ 28″	Miguel Induráin	1995	Spain
15	39′ 28″	Alex Zülle	1995	Switzerland
16	39′ 30″	Bjarne Riis	1995	Denmark
17	39′ 31″	Carlos Sastre	2008	Spain
18	39′ 44″	Gianni Bugno	1991	Italy
19	39′ 45″	Miguel Induráin	1991	Spain
20	40′ 00″	Jan Ullrich	2001	Germany
21	40′ 46″	Fränk Schleck	2006	Luxembourg
22	40′ 51″	Alexander Vinokourov	2003	Kazakhstan
23	41′ 18″	Lance Armstrong	2003	United States
24	41′ 50″	Laurent Fignon	1989	France
25	41′ 50″	Luis Herrera	1986	Colombia
26	42′ 15″	Pedro Delgado	1989	Spain
27	45′ 20″	Gert-Jan Theunisse	1989	Netherlands
28	45′ 22″	Fausto Coppi	1952	Italy
29	48′ 00″	Greg Lemond	1986	United States
30	48′ 00″	Bernard Hinault	1986	France

* The 2004 stage was an individual time trial.
** Convicted of doping in that particular Tour de France.

Ma noi Italiani quando iniziamo ?

Sottotitolo: Questi ci faranno il mazzo

Recentemente ho letto del nuovo Team di Ciclismo Inglese: Hanno messo su una bella squadra e un sistema di selezione nazionale che parte sino dai Giovanissimi. In Italia stanno nascendo alcune realtà come http://emiliaromagnagroup.wordpress.com/ (vedi post) ma gli Inglesi hanno cercato di mettere giù le basi a partire dalla Federazione Nazionale, da noi come al solito, tutto viene lasciato all’iniziativa volontaria di alcuni privati che ci mettono molto della loro passione. Spero che ciò serva a tutti per fare alcune riflessioni a livello di investimenti sul ciclismo nazionale.

Ho raccolto in giro alcune informazioni che pubblico così come le ho trovate:

Nasce il team BSkyB. Obiettivo: vincere il Tour

Dal 2010 la nuova squadra prenderà ufficialmente parte alle corse. Con sede a Manchester sarà composta da 25 corridori: Mark Cavendish (forse) probabile capitano. In 5 anni si punterà alla conquista della Grande Boucle.

Nella squadra si parlera’ inglese, ma le bici saranno italiane

(ANSA) – ROMA, 9 OTT – Sara’ probabilmente uno dei team protagonisti della prossima stagione ciclistica il Team Sky costituito da James Murdoch, figlio del tycoon delle tv Rupert. Sono 16 finora i nomi rivelati dei ciclisti della nuova squadra, gli altri saranno annunciati in futuro. Ai sei corridori britannici – Geraint Thomas, Steve Cummings, Pete Kennaugh, Chris Froome, Ian Standard e Russel Downing – si sono aggiunti dieci ciclisti internazionali: Edvald Boasson Hagen, Thomas Lovkvist, Kurt Arvesen, Simon Gerrans, Juan Antonio Flecha, Kjell Carlstrom, John Lee Augustyn, Greg Henderson, Lars Setter Nordhaug e Morris Possoni. La squadra iniziale di 25 uomini verra’ seguita da un team di allenatori, tecnici e staff di supporto, che provengono dal mondo del ciclismo, molti dei quali lavorano per tutto l’anno con ciclisti britannici d’elite ed emergenti.

Il Team Sky gareggera’ dall’inizio del 2010, iniziando con il Tour Down Under, e spera di guadagnare il diritto di partecipare al Tour de France del prossimo anno. Ma se la lingua ufficiale sara’ l’inglese, non manchera’ qualcosa di italiano nella neonata squadra di ciclismo professionistico. Saranno infatti prodotte dalla Pinarello le biciclette che useranno.

Il Team Sky ha annunciato oggi a Londra di aver raggiunto un accordo per una collaborazione tecnica triennale con la Cicli Pinarello di Treviso, 8 volte vincitrice del Tour con le sue biciclette. L’annuncio segue di pochi giorni quello del riconoscimento ufficiale della licenza Pro Tour UCI alla squadra.

British Cycling move to aid GB cycling team

Guardate che roba!

Prompted by its unprecedented growth, British Cycling is temporarily moving some of its operations out of the Manchester Velodrome to a nearby business park – so the GB cycling team can concentrate on vital preparations for London 2012.

All departments apart from the GB Cycling Team will relocate to a temporary office for 18 months, enabling GB Cycling Team coaches, athletes and support staff to optimize the space within at the Manchester Velodrome and create a world-class environment for elite performance (Ambiente e infrastrutture Internazionali d’elite) as they prepare for the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The entire British Cycling operation will be reunited in 2011 when the National Indoor BMX Centre (Centro Indoor di BMX Nazionale !) is completed next to the Manchester Velodrome, with new purpose built British Cycling offices linking the two venues.

This improved National Cycling Centre will benefit from new public spaces and outdoor freestyle cycling areas to form one of the UK’s first Veloparks. (Programma nazionale dei Veloparks pubblici).

When complete, the National Indoor BMX Centre, the world’s first purpose built indoor BMX track(prima pista mondiale coperta BMX) , will help further integrate the GB Cycling Team and improve preparations for London 2012.

Capable of seating 2,000 spectators, it will help bring major cycling events to the city and open its doors to local schools, clubs and community. Subject to funding and planning approval, work on the scheme will start at the beginning of 2010.

To help the transition, the following British Cycling departments will be temporarily relocated: Cycle Sport and Membership; Coaching, Education and Development; Recreation and Partnerships; Marketing and Communications; Corporate Services and Facilities.

Ian Drake, CEO at British Cycling said: “This temporary move will enable the GB Cycling Team to expand within the Manchester Velodrome and take full advantage of this superb training facility, aiding athlete preparations for London 2012.

“Today we employ over 200 staff and the organisation is continuing to grow as we expand into new areas such as recreational cycling. The move will enable us to meet the needs of our staff and ensure that we can operate effectively until our new offices are built at the heart of the National Cycling Centre.

“The National Indoor BMX Centre is yet another ambitious project that will help assert Britain as the number one cycling nation in the world. Its development will be possible thanks to the exceptional support of our partners – Manchester City Council, New East Manchester and Sport England – who share our vision to turn Britain into a cycling nation.”

There will be no change of address for British Cycling, as all post will be re-directed to the nearby office and all phone numbers will remain the same. Some disruption to e-mail and phone lines may occur on Friday 16 October. For full contact details visit www.britishcycling.org.uk.

Great Britain Cycling Team Olympic Programmes

The Programmes

Olympic Podium Programme - Riders in this programme are expected to be seasoned world-class performers with a track record of success at the highest level. Athletes are full-time on the programme and generally based near the team’s Manchester HQ. Athletes may also be members of professional (trade) teams, receiving additional support from the programme. More Information

Olympic Academy Programme - riders aged typically 18 to 23 and exceptional athletes with the clear potential to become world-class performers. The programme aims to add the final technical polish, whilst building up training loads to those likely to be experienced by the senior elite athletes. More Information

Olympic Development Programme – riders aged typically 16 to 18, who are already experienced and focused on a career in professional cycling. The programme aims to add technical experience, including experience of preparing for major (junior) championships, plus conditioning. Athletes are typically still in education and focus on intense training camps, whilst still living at home. More Information

Olympic Talent Team - a regionally based programme aimed at finding talented young riders, typically aged 14-16 and preparing them for transition to the higher programmes. More Information

Paralympic Team – athletes competing in four disability categories, primarily in Track, Road Race and Time Trial disciplines.More Information

Olympic Talent Team Programme

If you are a youth rider ambitious for success in any Olympic discipline in the sport of cycling, and you think you have what it takes to make it to the Olympic podium, then the Olympic Talent Programme would like to hear from you.

The Talent Programme is regionally based for both coaches and riders. Talent Programme riders are typically aged from 13 to 17 years old, and they all have the ambition of making it onto an Olympic podium . The Talent Programme’s coaches have the skill, enthusiasm, imagination and commitment to help to develop riders with the goal of making them ready for the next step of the pathway; the Olympic Development Programme.

What does the Talent Programme offer?
The Talent Programme coaches are amongst the best in the country, with the skills and experience to be able to identify the areas where a young rider most needs to improve to challenge for the top. The Talent Programme coaches are well placed to provide opportunities and coaching support for riders to then develop in those areas.

The Talent Programme coaches know exactly what the coaches in the older age group programmes (Olympic Development Programme, Olympic Academy Programme) are looking for from a young rider and are well placed to assist a rider in gaining the skills & fitness required to compete for a place in the next step to the Olympic podium.

Talent Programme riders are identifed through talent spotting at regional and national competition (Selezione Nazionale a partire sino dai 13 ANNI !), and via referral through our excellent Go-Ride clubs and qualified club coaches – visit the Club Finder section of this site, and click on the Go-Ride button for your local Go-Ride club.

For further queries please contact Alison Johnson (AlisonJohnson or 0161 274 2092)

Becoming a Member of the GB Cycling Team

Applications to become a member of the GB Cycling Team – Olympic Podium, Olympic Academy, Olympic Development & Paralympic Programmes – should all be directed through the team’s Administration Manager, Alison Johnson.

Contact Alison at:
British Cycling
National Cycling Centre
Stuart St
Manchester
M11 4DQ

0161 274 2092
email alisonjohnson

Great Britain Cycling Team FAQs
What does being in one of the Squads involve?
The answer to this is very much age dependant.

In the Talent Programme from 13 to 16 years old, you will be assigned a coach who will prescribe training and racing to fit around your education. You’ll need to commit to completing and returning a training diary and attending approximately 4 camps of 4 to 7 days during the year (in school holiday time). Opportunities may also arise to race overseas. (…pure all’estero !).

In the Olympic Development Programme for junior riders, 16 to 18 years old, you will be coached by a discipline specific coach, again you’ll have a training and racing schedule set around your educational needs, and need to commit to completing and returning regular training diaries. Residential camps are held in school holidays, and there are opportunities to represent Great Britain internationally

In the U23 Academy Programme riders normally commit to full time residential focussed training. Many of the disciplines have their base in Manchester, with the men’s road riders also having a summer base in Italy. Riders still completing A levels can be considered, and a non-residential programme can in some circumstances be put in place by the Academy coach.

In the Podium Programme, riders receive all the coaching, equipment, clothing needed to be a professional rider, racing predominantly internationally, but living independently and responsible for their own training programmes.

I was wondering if there was a junior GB team and how I could join?
The Olympic Development Programme aims to develop junior riders to the level where they will be competitive internationally. Each year European Championships and / or World Championships teams are selected to represent Great Britain on merit. Selection for such teams is carried out looking at riders prowess in competition – National series events, Revolution events etc.

Il pirata è sempre con noi

14 Febbraio 2009