Mike Pye- Sprinting to Victory from the start.

Well, it's nice to have some time off after being involved in every multi-day race so far this season, The boys are down cycling round the mediterrenean whilst i sit here relaxed at home, on the one hand i'm jealous because it's always such good fun to be around the squad, but at the same time, after such a hectic start, a week off is never a bad thing.

The team have been amazing for me this season, setting me up and working for me on so many occasions, i hope they feel it was worth it!

I love that photo, and me and Alex were celebrating for a long time after this one! a one-two in our first ever ride together was an amazing result ad since then me and him have been working really well as a team, he works so hard to get me into the perfect position for the last kilometre, and then often shows just how powerful he is by coming along with me. :)

To win the overall at the Etoile was incredible, the guys were amazing all tour, and even though my form slipped a little towards the end, thanks to them, i still did enough to come out on top which is amazing. I'd like to thank everyone here at Youtube-Twitter for the way they've worked so far, and hopefully one day with there help i'll achieve my true dream in life,win the green on that final straight down the champs-elysses!!!

Not quite sure who is next to update, so if there's anyone you would particularly like to hear from, then just post a comment either at the team results page, or as a comment on here :)

Jey-Cy Cavendickx: What a Start!

Wow, i couldn't of predicted the start i've had to this season! Taking both the mountain and GC jerseys in the teams first tour was a dream for me, when the DS came to find me in the second week of January, asking if i would be happy to take on the responsibility of leader, i thank him and jumped at the opportunity.


I'd like to think i did myself proud over the week that followed, 2 stage victories, which would of been 3 if it wasn't for Leiny... he seemed to feel that i didn't deserve all the glory, so the little bugger went and nicked one for himself... ;)  Still, 2 stages and a 2nd isn't bad for us methinks. I was in great shape leading up to the race, and knew i had it in me to take some stages, so when opportunity arose, i took them, and here we are, me with some new jerseys to put on the wall, along with some fond memories to go with them.


So far the Etoile De Besseges hasn't given me much to do, my biggest role this far was playing man 5 in the lead-out train for our sprinters, not exactly what I'd hoped for if I'm honest, but maybe i'll receive an opportunity later on in the tour, rather than just sitting around all day every day in the peloton. Watching Pye over the last two stages has been impressive, the speeds the strong men get up to at the end of a days racing is incredible, and whilst we're winning, I guess I can't get overly upset about not being the name on every ones lips. :P


Anyways i best be off now, but before i go, word in the team is that the rider Alexander Lens will be the next person to update, so get your questions in for him, he'll gladly answer your requests, so just let him know what you want to find out. Personally, I'm off down the pub before tomorrow arrives...

Xou Zheng: New Beginnings

Evening all, Xou here, and i must admit, i'm absolutely ecstatic right now!!! The DS let me have a spot in the team that went to San Luis after the effort i put in during the first bout of pre-season training, and whilst down there, i had a fantastic few days.

The cycling itself went brilliantly, 47th place in the GC was a good result for me, but my attacks on the hills left me in joint second place for the mountain jersey :D I'm really enjoying getting to know the squad, and the chance to help out in Argentina was amazing for me. The DS awarded me his own personal race award, for his rider of the race, the team took me out for a night in Argentina which was great fun, and I'd like to thank him personally, i didn't actually take home any of the jerseys, but he felt my efforts during the race warranted the reward, which really meant a lot to me, what with it being my first ever race.

I think it was important for my own belief, that i got into the season quickly, rather than letting my nerves get the better of me, for that reason, I'm really glad to have been able to get away and attack on a few occasions this year already. Sadly in the GP de Marseillaise, i found myself trapped in the group behind most of the team, and as such was unable to be of much use, i talked to the DS after the race, and he just worked on keeping me thinking positively, rather than allowing myself to get down about things.

The next updating rider is apparently going to be San Luis winner, Jey-Cy Cavendickx, so any questions you may have for him, just leave in the comments box at the base of this post, whether it's about his victory, other objectives for the season, or just what the team is like, we'd love to see your questions arriving. :)

Jakab Zoltan's Update

Morning all, I'm about to head off out for my final day of pre-season training here in Monaco, the weather has been lovely, and I'm really feeling like my condition has been improving. At the start PST I was slightly behind the rest, having had a light second half of the season last year, so it's been a great opportunity to improve my fitness and get to know the lads.

Away from training we've had some fun around Monaco, I shall leave that one with the phrase- Il Cassano, Party Animal. We've been  around for a couple of weeks now so I'll be glad to get home tomorrow, as the training over the last few days has been some pretty intensive work, which whilst effective, isn't the most enjoyable thing in the world.

The next few races are unlikely to feature me too heavily, i'm not  a classics rider, and as such, I'll leave that to the guys who enjoy it, I would be lying @Alexander if i didn't admit i'd love to take home something from the grand tours, i'm no spring chicken, and a win in a GT would be a fantastic achievement for the team, and something i long to provide.

The manager has already made it clear that the Giro, is his big target for the season, and as such, i feel it right to make it a personal target aswell, there are enough hill and mountain stages that I may be able to force some form of a lead, and the team should be able to control breaks, on the flatter stages.

That's all from me for now, I've got to go do yet another day, killing myself in intensive training... Bliss.

Boss says i should let you all know that it's rider Xou Zheng, who will be making the next update by the way, so any questions for Xou, leave in the comment box below, and he'll be able to answer them when he's back from San Luis.

Welcome to the blog!

Heya guys!


Bob Haskins here, Team Youtube Twitter Cycling's manager, the squad would like to say thanks to all involved with the help to start us off, and we hope you're enjoying the current run of form!


Over the last week and a half, we've had a very packed schedule, what with pre-season training in monaco, which the guys really got there teeth into, congratulations to Xuo Zheng on that front, worked really hard in training, earning himself a place in the squad that went to San Luis.


Aswell as that Rory (Druce) had an action packed start with the Australian Championships, where he performed credibly in the road race with a nice attack, aswell as a respectable position overall. In The time trial event Rory was able to gain the side an incredible victory, and himself the title of "Australian Time Trial Champion!"


Currently most of the squad are busy working on there fitness whilst the few lucky members along with me, are currently enjoying the Argentinian sun and performing excellently, we already have multiple victories, and both the Points and GC jersey's are donned by happy Twitter Tube riders.

That's all from me for now, but i hear Jakab (Zoltan) has something he's preparing for a couple of days time, in between his time spent in training. Any questions for Jakab, or another member of the team will be happily received  and the guys look forward to getting to know you all a little better.