• SELECT 1:1 Power Plate: SELECT Grade Nylon and Composite Fiber plate for lightweight stiffness and durability
• 1:1 Anatomic Buckle Closure: closure follows the natural anatomic shape of the foot to eliminate hot spots and remove pressure from your instep
• SELECT 1:1 Heel Cup: with integrated Molded Power Band for benchmark heel hold and power transfer

Product Description
The Pearl Izumi Race MTB shoe model delivers benchmark off-road performance and comfort in a light and affordable package with top of the line features like our 1:1 Power Plate and Patent Pending 1:1 Anatomic Buckle Closure System. SELECT 1:1 Power Plate: +SELECT Grade Nylon and Composite Fiber plate for lightweight stiffness and durability; Direct-Vent technology for cooling and drainage; concave shaping for enhanced plate stiffness and anatomic support; and built … More >>

Pearl iZUMi Men’s Race MTB Cycling Shoe

Athletes from Europe and the UK will once again congregate in the Canary Islands this spring for the 5th annual Las Tres Islas race.

The event, billed as a ‘quadrathalon’ is a somewhat eclectic twist on the traditional triathlon. It may be the first of its kind in the world. The fact that it is enjoying its fifth year of success indicates that the race has been well received by participants and spectators alike.

Two things that make this race unique:

First, it takes place over three of the seven islands in the Canaries: Lanzarote, La Graciosa and Fuerteventura.

The second distinguishing feature is the fourth element added to the traditional triathlon. The first leg starts with a 2 km swim from La Graciosa to the shores of Lanzarote. Next, participants swap swim suits for running shoes. Athletes must run a 2 km path uphill to the top of a mountain. Next comes a 72 km bike ride that winds through the picturesque mountainous terrain, including Timanfaya National Park. The final destination for the bicycle leg of the race is Playa Blanca.

Here the race diverts from tradition. Contestants pick up their “vehicles” of choice for another sea crossing. This one is 10 km long and will take racers to Fuertaventura. Contestants may choose any vessel for the crossing as long as it is completely wind and man-powered. Past races have seen contestants travel on catamarans, row boats, kayaks, wind surf boards and more.

Organizers are gearing up for the largest race to date this year, despite last year’s challenges. The 2007 Las Tres Islas race saw a few weather-related issues.

In fact, the final leg of the 4th annual race was cancelled due to high winds, at times in excess of 45 knots. Disappointed but undaunted, participants braved the first three legs of the race to a breezy end at Playa Blanca. Racers had to find another way to get to Fueteventura for the wrap-up barbecue and awards ceremony, which took place despite the inclement weather. It was here that seasoned triathlete Richard Hobson took the event with a time of 2:24:10, just over a minute ahead of second place racer Alberto Kremer.

The unique nature of this race with its uncustomary ending attracts both seasoned and amateur athletes alike. It seems that organizers and tourism proponents have hit upon a brilliant, albeit offbeat, way to lure tourists to the Canary Islands. Not only does the event boost tourism, it also exposes visitors to some of the lesser-visited islands in the Canaries.

Most of all, the race benefits Youths United. The organization’s aim is to ‘make partnerships with local communities, tourist boards and businesses through the implementation of innovative events.’

Youths United strives to support charities that promote social and economic development in needy countries. At the same time, events like Las Tres Islas also benefits local sponsors, businesses and donors. Las Tres Islas continues to grow in popularity, revealing a bright future for the organization and its mandate.

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Motobuild – Race paint and Motorcycle Repair Specialists

Motobuild has been involved in the repair and refinishing of motorcycles for over 13 years

operate from purpose built premises near Northwest Ormskirk, Lancashire, with fully skilled members of staff and offer a quick and efficient service to Motorcyclists and top dealerships throughout the North West.

We are approved by many insurance companies and will collect motorbikes anywhere in the UK. We also provide a collect and repair service for motorbike panels anywhere in the UK.

We have low bake oven facilities and a full ‘Standox Letchler’ (Moto colour) paint mixing scheme enabling us to be successfully involved in the refinishing of late model bikes and classic vintage bikes.

Fairing and Plastic Repair

Motobuild specialise in the repair of Motorcycle fairing (or plastic) and also specialise in custom Race Paint.

Custom Race Paint

Motorcycle Custom Race Paint is fantastic for Track days. Motobuild can paint both your road bike and your track bike in Team colours such as Moto GP, WSB or BSB.

Insurance

Motobuild also undertake insurance repair work for a large number of leading insurance companies

Their facilities and equipment include a laser frame jig.

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A top class service. The repair work to my Fazer was done to a high standard .

In fact the paint end looks better than when i bought it new……..

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Bought the salvage,but when it was returned to me the tank,which was previously undamaged,had a massive crease diagonally across it,just behind the filler cap and right on the double curvatured area in front of the rider.

It took five months of hassling the Insurers , but they finally admitted their liability and I had the tank repaired by Motobuild in Burscough…..it came back looking like a groundbreaking new one….faultless…quite awesome,really. How I wish I had a ‘before’ photo to show just what excellent job was done.

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The first time I participated in a multisport event, it was a duathlon. A duathlon event consists of a run, a bike ride, and a run again.

I thought I can end the race in the top half of the group with a mediocre road bike. It was an aluminum bike with 25c wheels, and weighs a grand total of 11.5 kilos. But I didn’t know all that then.

When I arrived at the event, I saw many participants come with fanciful bikes. Their wheels look different and some were so narrow that I wasn’t sure how the rider could maintain his balance on them.

I later learned that those bikes were carbon fiber bikes. Carbon fiber is an extremely light and stiff material that is widely used for manufacturing super quick road bikes. Nearly all the pro racers use carbon fiber bikes. But hey, I thought this was an amateur event. So what’s up with all the aggressiveness?

As it turned out, even a small event can be very competitive. Most of the participants want to do well in the event. Many are there just to try and beat their personal best.

On my cheap aluminum road bike (without clip pedals), I was able to cruise at a speed of 30 kph. But by the end of the bike ride, I had nearly nothing left for the run! Many of the participants in the same age group were able to catch up with me in the final leg.

Being my first event, I didn’t know that the bike ride could take so much energy from me. The more experienced participants had much lighter bikes. Some carbon bikes can be as light as 7.5 kg. That’s 3 kilos lighter than my bicycle. In other words, I’m riding with a 3 kg handicap all along! In addition, some bikes have aerobars on them, which help the riders achieve a more aerodynamic position. They were just putting in half the effort and they could easily beat the speed that I was riding at.

Of course, I learned an dreadful lot from the event. I sold my aluminum bike, and bought a full carbon bike just to try things out for myself. I was surprised to find that instead of cruising at 30 kph, I can easily cruise at 35 kph with the same effort. On top of that, my top speed is now way quicker. The handling feels much more natural, and the pedaling is certainly more efficient. The carbon forks are able to transfer a huge percentage of my energy into the wheels, which results in a forward motion. And that’s what you’re looking for in a excellent bike. You want the maximum power transfer. You can never achieve the same results on a poorly engineered bicycle.

So you want to beat yourself (or beat others)? Then perhaps it’s time to make an investment.

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• SELECT 1:1 Power Plate: SELECT Grade Nylon and Composite Fiber plate for lightweight stiffness and durability
• 1:1 Anatomic Buckle Closure: closure follows the natural anatomic shape of the foot to eliminate hot spots and remove pressure from your instep
• SELECT 1:1 Heel Cup: with integrated Molded Power Band for benchmark heel hold and power transfer

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