Training Camps Conclude
Training camps have concluded as Team RadioShack riders departed Calpe, Spain and Scottsdale, Arizona. With the holidays around the corner, riders and staff will spend time with family and friends before the Tour Down Under kicks off the season, January 16 - 23, 2011.
The final night of Calpe camp proved particularly memorable when Chechu Rubiera, his wife Laura and son Noah joined everyone for team dinner. The directors treated the riders and staff to a final meal at a seafood restaurant on the beach. The team gifted Chechu with a signed picture of him in his typical style - pulling the peloton uphill with longtime teammate and Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong in tow. Chechu also received the last race bike of his career...A small token of appreciation for his dedication and friendship over the years. After 16 years in the sport, Chechu completed his final professional race at the Criterium in Oviedo on October 30, 2010.
Meanwhile in Scottsdale, Arizona...Lance and crew concluded camp with a 50-mile ride. Riders took in the blue skies and cactus lining the roads - especially Bjorn Selander who appreciated the absence of snow - a typical view on his Wisconsin training rides. Towards the end of the ride, the guys took a detour to a local mountain biking track. The loop was once home to the Arizona Cactus Cup mountain bike race. The riders enjoyed the change of pace as Jason and Levi raced a lap and others attempted a few technical tricks - not the easiest feat on road bikes!
Both camps were blessed with excellent training weather - the cherry on top of a week of valuable team-building. Thanks for sharing the experiences with us. Happy Holidays from Team RadioShack...We look forward to bringing you along in the New Year.
Photo Credits: Glenn Kasin, Philippe Maertens and Viatcheslav Ekimov
Chechu, like always, brightening everyone's day. Seated next to Haimar Zubeldia and Andreas Kloden.
Having directed him since 2000, Johan presents Chechu with a cake - Gracias Chechu...for 10 great years!
Klodi presents Chechu with a gift from the team.
Chechu, best known for being Lance Armstrong's mountain lieutenant for five Tour de France victories, is pictured pulling teammates Armstrong and Andreas Kloden in 2010.
Always smiling, Chechu gratefully receives his last career race bike.
Ben King and crew on the roads of Arizona.
Chris Horner (left) and Levi Leipheimer (right) sit on the back chatting.
Scottsdale training ride
Hello from Matthew Busche
Jason McCartney rides with Trek Bikes team liaison, Matt Shriver
Jason McCartney hits the pump track.
Bjorn Selander puts his years of cyclocross to the test.
JMac drops in.
Levi chases JMac.
JMac (left) and Levi - competitive when it comes to everything.
After years of riding, Levi still enjoying genuine fun on the bike.
Photo Credits: Glenn Kasin, Philippe Maertens and Viatcheslav Ekimov
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