Thanks to Bottlesport.com for some sample bottles

The great people at Bottlesport fantastically sent us a box of sample water bottles for the team to use and test with the view to putting in an order with them as we're looking at sorting some team water bottles.

The waterbottles from bottlestore look great and we're enjoying using them.

The screw cap of a bottlesport.com water bottle

Samcycling Race Team at the East Midlands Division Championships

Last weekend saw the East Midlands Division Road Race Championships and Support Race. It also bought together Liam and Alex to race together for the first time.

Liam and Alex from the samcycling.com race team read to race

Below are a slection of photo's of Alex and Liam from the race 

All images are thanks to Mark Atkins of Atkins and Hallam Photography and a full event gallery is available on their website

A cheeky smile from Alex in the peloton

Alex in the bunch with his C Originals SV888 helmet

Samcycling.com Race Team at Victoria Park Crits April 2012

Our C Originals SV888 helmets take centre stage and look good

A selection of photographs from the recent Victoria Park Crits at Leamington Spa with Liam racing in the 3rd Cat races and finishing comfortably in the bunch on his first races of the season.

All photo's are thanks to Mark Atkins of A and H Photography and there are large galleries from the Victoria Park Crits on their webpage.

Waiting for the start at Leamington Spa

Liam Ready for the start in his Sam's Bike Wear Kit and awesome Union Jack Cover Socks

Liam In the peloton at Victoria Park

The Victoria Park Peloton

All photo's are thanks to Mark Atkins of A and H Photography and the

Samcycling.com Team to appear in Cycling Weekly

Great news for the Samcycling.com Team

We're going to be in Cycling Weekly magazine!

We've just spent the day in Derbyshire and the Peak District putting the finishing touches to a ride which will feature in the magazine in the next couple of months.

Keep your eyes out for Samcycling in Cyclingweekly.

Samcycling.com Race Team Jersey thanks to Sam's Bike Wear

Sam's Bike Wear have provided the www.samcycling.com Race Team kit for 2012

The Jersey is inspired by the Saeco Team of Mario Cipollini and the more recent Drapac-Porsche team from Australia. Both jerseys were a simple yet classy red in colour while being instantly recognisable within a moving peloton.

samcycling.com Race Team Jersey for 2012

Sam's Bike Wear have provided the full team jersey, matching red shorts, socks and black arm warmers to the team for 2012.

C Originals SV888 Helmets for the Samcycling.com team

Team sponsor C Originals have recently sent us their latest top of the range SV888 helmet for the team to use. We're looking forward to testing them out as they look to be a light and airy road bike helmet.

The C Originals name is fairly new to the UK however the company already produces products for other leading companies including Limar.

SV888 Helmet from C Originals for the Samcycling.com Race Team

C Originals SV888 Helmet Specifications

• Available in sizes- S/M 55-58 cm and M/L 58-61 cm
• Helmet Weight (claimed) S/M 240g and M/L 260g
• Comfort Padding System
• One hand dial operation rear retention system.
• In-mould production
• CE EN1078 safety certification

The side view of the C Originals SV888 Helmet

Looking for more info on the SV888?-C Originals SV888 Performance Cycling Helmet Review. 

C Originals SV888 Cycling Helmet

A Big Thanks To Scame And Zero3 For Their Support Of The Team

The Samcycling Race Team would like to say a big Thank You to Scame Electrical Solutions and Zero3 Srl for their support.

Boxes have arrived from Scame Electrical Solutions and Worik/ Oxburn

Zero3 Srl have have sent the team their Oxyburn sleeveless base layers which look and feel a fantastic which we will all get a lot of use of during the season. We're sure they will make a fantastic base layer for any active person for cycling, running, walking, skiing etc.

Their Worik workwear brand is new to the UK however with the quality of their products we're sure they will quickly establish a strong spot in the UK marketplace.

Worik Oxyburn sleeveless base layers for the Samcycling Race Team

More details and photos on Worik and Oxybyrn products to follow in future.