Cluj MTB Riders

Maros Bike Marathon 2011

2011-09-29T21:03:00.007+03:00

Bad luck and frustration.This is what I can say about the last important race of the year and one of the best organised races in Romania, not only because it's a UCI race.I planned to race the short distance again and to force again a podium finish. I started pretty slow but I was increasing the pace after the end of the first climb (around 18km from 50). I was gaining time on the descends but I

A shy come back

2011-08-19T19:48:00.005+03:00

As you must be already used too, this will be again a 2 (races) in 1 (post). The major problem is the time that seems that is not enough so I have to plan it really careful. I will start my short report with the Banat Marathon from August 7th, where I've raced the short distance coming back on the bike after a complete 2 week break after a serious flu that kept me in the bed with a lot of

2011 National XC Champs

2011-07-22T18:18:00.007+03:00

After 4 year the National Champs come back to the place that they belong: at Paltinis, Sibiu. It is situated at 1440 m altitude, being the highest resort in Romania. It was founded by an association – Siebenbuergischer Karpatenverein (S.K.V.) – in 1894 and three villas from that period still exist.We arrived there Friday evening but we weren't fast enough to get a ride on the course.Saturday

Surmont MTB Challenge

2011-07-22T17:07:00.007+03:00

I was for the first time in Azuga, a very beautiful resort located at the foot of the Bucegi Mountains, an are that can offer a lot of fun in the summer but also in the winter with the longest ski run in Romania, called Sorica.Arriving there the day before the race, me and my team mates decided to take a run on the last part of the course.Was a bit to hot outside and drinking cold spring water

Duna Maraton 2011

2011-07-07T19:25:00.005+03:00

Together with my team we thought that it's the time to race a bit outside Romania.Duna Maraton, which is the biggest hungarian marathon was a good idea so we've registered and took the chance. It is also included in the "Intersport MTB Marathons" series with Salzkammergut Marathon from Austria and Stupava Trophy in Slovakia. Also for the hungarian riders this race counted for the national

Clujul Pedaleaza - City Night Stage

2011-06-21T10:19:00.004+03:00

Last week end, Saturday to Sunday, happened the Night Stage from the local championship called "Clujul Pedaleaza". For me was something new, because the was my first race on tarmac, in the night and with the mountainbike.I've fitted my Continental Sport Contact tires so the rolling resistance was minimum and I had an awesome grip. Now I am confident that these tires are the best for road riding/

Once again 2 in 1

2011-06-08T17:42:00.006+03:00

Being busy lately with the final exams and training I didn't had the time to post here the news about the latest news.So I am coming back with the review for 2 race in 1 post.I would like the start with the Ardealul Trophy Race. This year the race was managed by my team mate Eli. I've helped a bit to mark the course the day before the race as the budget was really low.I had a good race, being

Another race @ Clujul Pedaleaza

2011-05-17T18:14:00.004+03:00

Last week end I had my first race @ Clujul Pedaleaza, the championship in my hometown. I has several races and even if this is the second one, for me was my first participation. The course was almost the same as @ Cluj Winter Race, but slightly modified, being more difficult and more technical. I was able to ride it a few times before the race and this thing made me faster and more confident on

2 races in 1 weekend

2011-05-09T09:59:00.003+03:00

From the 28th of April until the 1st of May I had a rough weekend. For me was the first weekend with two races in two consecutive days. I had to thing to a new strategy. Saturday was the first race, the Romanian Cup XCO, organised by the Romanian Cycling Federation. It was the same, classic course, but with some nice modifications like: new climbs, new descends, some nice jumps and slopes. The

Maros Bike XCO

2011-04-17T18:26:00.003+03:00

This year first race for me was the Maros Bike XCO UCI. The home race. Damn ! And a UCI 2nd Class race.As I am a bit behind with my training program and a tired after helping Eli a bit to prepare the race I've started pretty hard but in the 4th lap I could keep the pace after I started to feel tired. So I've decided to push harder on the descends. Finally I was 22nd after competing with the best

2011

2011-04-04T23:19:00.003+03:00

It passed a while since I've posted las time on my blog.Since then I've organized the 5th edition of Cluj Winter Race and some changes happened in my life. One of the most important is changing the bike brand from Cannondale to Focus. It's still hard a bit for me after 3 wonderful years on Cannondale and for this I would like to say a big big thank you to all the guys from Cannondale that were

Martian Race XCO

2010-11-18T11:55:00.006+02:00

I am coming with the report after almost 2 weeks, but organizing the Cluj Winter Race and the school is keeping me very busy.On a lovely day of November, 6th to be more precise, with more than 17-18C we went to Hoia to race a bit. Was more like a friendly race, promoting the races for amateur bikers. First started the girls and after they've finished, the guys, including me and my team mates went

Emmedue Cup UCI C3 Marathon

2010-10-06T12:28:00.005+03:00

I'll be straight and I won't talk too much. I had a bad luck again... another flat tire. The hole was way to big again for the sealant. I've cut the tire and a flat in two consecutive races. I didn't had a flat since August 2009 and now ...I had a good progressive start and I was feeling really good. After 15km the bad luck hit again. I've put a tube really calm and I've started all over. I was

Maros Bike Marathon 2010

2010-09-28T14:41:00.004+03:00

The race was over for me earlier than I've expected.After having a good progressive start and I was feeling better and better on a high speed, gnarly descend, after a jump over a ditch, I've landed in a big piece of glass.The cut was big enough to make me to quit the race as it was to big for the sealant (around 6-8mm)For me is very frustrating, but unfortunately seems like it wasn't my lucky

Stubalpen Marathon - Austria

2010-09-11T17:51:00.003+03:00

Now you will understand me that I comming back so late with my race report, I had yesterday (Friday) an exam and I tried to learn and I had also some luck.Anyway, going to Eurobike we thought that we should race when we come back, even if are pretty tired, because I don't have everyday the occasion and the chance to race in Austria.So after Eurobike, we went near Graz, to Maria Lankovitz (the

After Banat Marathon

2010-08-23T14:45:00.006+03:00

Ok, you can blame me this time for writing so late, but, it's better later than never, right?It's a bag thing to share my feelings with you after a race, but so late, because I might forget some things. Hopefully next time, I'll have time right after the race.For me this was the first participation at the Banat Marathon and because the course was modified I've decided to stick at the medium

Trofeul Tampa - Romanian GP

2010-08-04T17:32:00.006+03:00

I am coming back with a short story from the last race that was included in the Romanian XC Gran Prix.We went there Saturday morning for Poiana Brasov but as our roads are agglomerated we arrived there at 2PM. We had a little snack and we got on the bikes to see the race course. Then I had the first surprise: there where a lot of people having a barbecue... I know that it was Saturday, but it was

National Champs

2010-07-25T11:45:00.006+03:00

I am coming back with the story , it's true, a week after the race.What can I say? We were used to the race course from the last 2 years, but this year due to some problems in my family it was a bit more difficult for me to stay focused on the race. We got there Friday evening so Saturday we had a lot of time to see the course. It wasn't like that because after a short time we saw that almost

Conti Sport Contact - my new road tire

2010-06-25T10:21:00.005+03:00

After training 2 years with my Conti CityRide on the roads, sometimes even offroad, I thought that now is the proper time to change them. So I said: let's give a try to Conti SportContact. Like the CityRide, the SportContact has puncture protection, and it turns any bike into a racer.I have the 26" version witch is suitable also for bike messengers, but there is a 700C line for any fitness bike

Balaton MTB Festival

2010-06-17T14:59:00.006+03:00

Back again,So this is the first time when I post twice in the same day... because my lack of free time.After a few plans my, me team mates Eli and Oli, Luci and Susu from Mures and Dan from Buzau, decided to race at Balaton MTB Festival, a UCI Class 2 Race.We got in the cars and went from Hungary. Everything was great, but was too hot, so I said: damn, what will do there?? We arrived there, again

Concordia Cup

2010-06-16T13:56:00.004+03:00

Hi again folks,I am sorry that I didn't had time to write about my every race but I still have two exams and I had to push hard to keep my scholarship.On the 6th of June I've race near Lugoj, at the Concordia Cup. This was the 14th edition of the race. I always have fun there because there are a lot of nice guys and I really appreciate what they do for local mountain biking.I went to Lugoj with

Lornion Trofe UCI C3 - Chocolate mud

2010-05-12T11:59:00.005+03:00

This race was counting as the 2nd race for the Romanian Gran Prix. I hopped for a nice race, as I really like the course (the dry version). We got in Mures a day before the race. We had enough time to test the course and the tires. The last half of the course was practicable even if it was still a bit muddy. So I told my self that if it won't rain, I will stay on my Conti Mountain King 2.2 tires.

Budapest again

2010-05-06T13:37:00.010+03:00

Sorry I am coming back so late with the race report, but I was so busy. I got back from Budapest where it was the Buda Marthon, as far as I remember the 8th edition.As I am still tired and still not trained as well as I want it, I've went for the short distance, as it was better preparing for the 2nd UCI race in Romania: Lornion Trofe - UCI C3.I am happy that I start to feel my legs better and

2 in 1

2010-04-26T10:39:00.012+03:00

... meaning 2 races in 1 post. I am coming back, posting on my blog, after a short break. I was so busy and tired that I didn't found the necessary time and mood to inform you about my latest... let's say: actions.Due to some medical and family issues I've training only about 60-65% as planned and I am still feeling week, but I try to catch up and be strong in the races that will come, but I

Sapim 2010 catalog

2010-03-24T21:26:00.003+02:00

Recently the 2010 Sapim brochure was finished. I am happy to see that I'm in next to Markus Klausmann, Florian Bondenschatz and Kenny Belaey. So I am really really proud. Thank you guys for that. As I did in the last 2 years, I'll continue using the Sapim spokes and nipples, as there are realllllly realllllly strong, light and durable. If you wanna built awesome wheels, Sapim is the spoke to have

Interview on freerider.ro

2010-03-08T11:48:00.004+02:00

Got an interview from the guys of www.freerider.ro.It's in Romanian, but you can check it hereSee you soon, hope that this cold weather will go away, because it seems that I got a cold. Cheers,Vlad

Early spring .. for a few days

2010-03-02T21:32:00.004+02:00

The last days were pretty sunny and warm and after school I've managed to get a few hours every day off road. I needed something to cheer me up and to motivate me. So the last hours of training were on the muddy trails (yeah, I'mmmm happppyyy).It was also launched the Romanian Weight Weenies web site: www.light-bikes.ro so please pay a visit, register on the forum or check the parts-on-scale

UCI races in Cluj

2010-02-12T12:43:00.005+02:00

If you've searched lately on my blog or on the UCI calendar, you have seen that this year will be more UCI races. I am happy that in my town, Cluj, we'll have two of them: a XCO Race and a Marathon, both organized with the Maros Sport Club (and team of course).So the first race will be the XCO, on the 25th of April, which will be the first stage in the Romanian Grand Prix and an UCI class 2 race.

UCI races in Romania for 2010

2010-02-04T22:33:00.004+02:00

I've found out lately, I admit, with the smile on my face that this year we'll have seven, yes 7, UCI Races in Romania. We didn't had so many UCI races in all our previous history. So this is a good thing. These races and some other (if I know well) will matter for the Romanian Grand Prix, something like the World Cup Series. So we will have our own smaller World Cup. So I am looking forward for

SRAM announce new XG999 cassette

2010-02-01T15:33:00.005+02:00

XX technology coming to 9-speed drivetrainsSRAM has brought the XX group's innovative X-Dome cassette down to the 9-speed level with the introduction of a new XG999 cassette, set for release in mid-March.Like the XX cassette, all but the innermost and outermost cogs on the XG999 model will be milled into a lightweight, do me-like shape from a single chunk of chromoly steel with additional

2011 already?

2010-01-19T13:00:00.004+02:00

We are in January 2010 as far as I know and already there are running on the internet photos with 2011 Sram X.0 and Shimano XTR. Is only sand in the eyes? Shimano copied the Sram with the Orange color in their parts a bit... I don't wanna talk too much, I'll post the photos right away.

New sponsors

2010-01-16T22:42:00.008+02:00

This year Santa came later, but he brought me 2 new sponsors: NOVATEC and ZAKUDO. Zakudo is a bike wear manufacturer, which is looking to have all the products based on quality, comfort and modern design. They are locate in Norwich, England and they are focused on the British and European market.Zakudo is trying to offer a real good product for a competitive price for the costumers. They are

Happy New Year

2010-01-09T23:38:00.005+02:00

I wanna wish you all a happy new year and a lot of success in everything !Under the lyrics of S.O.A.D. "always want to play, but you never want to lose", on the 20th of December I've started the training for this year. Until now everything is going well and I hope that this year to get good results even if I upgraded to Men Elite. No problem. I'll push it harder.Wanna also thanks again to my

Merry Christmas

2009-12-20T21:43:00.003+02:00

Hello guys,Just want it to wish you all Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year as this might be the last post for this year... Thanks a lot for the support to my parents, Simona, my team mates (Eli, Tudor and Oli), to my closest friends and to all the mates that know me, helped me and supported me this year. I also wanna thank you to my sponsors and partners: Cannondale Bikes, Maros Sport, Ashima,

The Copenhagen Wheel

2009-12-17T12:37:00.002+02:00

Smart, responsive and elegant, the Copenhagen Wheel is a new emblem for urban mobility. It transforms ordinary bicycles quickly into hybrid e-bikes that also function as mobile sensing units. The Copenhagen Wheel allows you to capture the energy dissipated while cycling and braking and save it for when you need a bit of a boost. It also maps pollution levels, traffic congestion, and road

Cluj Winter Race 2009

2009-12-09T20:29:00.012+02:00

Cluj Winter Race celebrated the 4th anniversary. I've managed to organize it again, to race it, but not to win it. Well, this is one of the races where I am not disappointed, because I organize it. This year year was even harder for me because I was almost alone. My team mates Eli and Tudor helped me before the race a bit, and in the race morning more riders helped to mark the course, to put the

New helmets - Cratoni

2009-11-30T18:10:00.005+02:00

CRATONI Helmets GmbH is one of the most innovative and biggest safety-helmet manufacturers in the World.HISTORY In 1985 the company was established as a noble forge for bicycles. Since 1990, CRATONI concentrates on the manufacturing and distribution of bicyclehelmets and was the first company in the world to develop the revolutionary HEAD-RING-SYSTEM back in the year 1991, for one helmet size

Thule - my new partner

2009-11-23T19:43:00.006+02:00

Rooted in Sweden. Dedicated to the world. In 1942, Thule was founded by the Thulin family, when Erik Thulin, a true lover of the outdoors, put the Thule name on a Pike Trap that he designed and began to sell to the fisherman of Scandinavia. It wasn’t long before they added belt buckles and other things to his manufacture. Business boomed, gaining profitably year after year

Buff - the original multifunctional headwear

2009-11-18T23:28:00.006+02:00

As a lot of you know that Buff is supporting me since this year, I didn't had the opportunity to make them a short presentation.Buff S.A. is a company established in Igualada, a small city 60km from Barcelona. Its headquarters and production plant occupy facilities of around 8,000m2. Design, production, printing, publicity campaigns and packaging are all carried out on the same site. To achieve

When and how to maintain your chain

2009-11-17T22:45:00.004+02:00

KMC Chain - new sponsor

2009-11-11T00:20:00.005+02:00

From the next season I'll start to ride with KMC chains, because it's one of my new sponsors.KMC was established in 1977, and now is producing 150,000,000 meters of chain per year and the sales has reached over 130 countries in the world with its strong marketing network in more than 10 languages.For the past 30 years, KMC Group has set up a total of 11 plants and 16 sales companies in the world,

Mountainbike Action ... from Canada

2009-10-23T20:45:00.005+03:00

Yesterday my team mate Eli, told me that a friend saw me in the Mountainbike Action Magazine from Canada on an Ad.I got the photo and in a few weeks I'll get the magazine. To be honest I am pretty stoked.Take a look too:I'll come back with more news soon.Cheers,Vlad

Ardealul Trophy a.k.a. Regional Champs.

2009-10-19T10:33:00.006+03:00

Yesterday took part one of the last mountainbike races of the year (excepting the Winter Race at least). To be honest, after seeing the start of the last week, with snow, rain, low temperatures, windy conditions, I was sceptical that the race will not be canceled. But it didn't rained in the last days so Saturday, me, my team mate Eli and some other friends were on the course, cleaning and

Neuzer Bike Party - worst race ever !

2009-10-12T16:29:00.008+03:00

You know how it's gonna be the day when you wake up. And last Saturday, when I woke up, I knew that I won't have my best day. Was 5:30A.M. I took my first breakfast and I've prepared for the race from Targu Mures - Neuzer bike party.The car trip wasn't that fast so my second breakfast was on the way there.We arrived pretty late ... 20 minutes before the start, so the warm-up was almost 0.

Simon says...

2009-10-01T20:55:00.008+03:00

Cannondale debuts groundbreaking Simon suspension conceptCannondale's new Project Simon electronically controlled oil damper has been in development for a full five years – and yet it still isn't available to the public. In fact, it's still just barely out of the proof-of-concept phase and Cannondale won't even offer up a projected release date or target price. But if it's everything it's cracked

Maros MTB Marathon

2009-09-29T12:21:00.006+03:00

After a hard week, helping a bit to organize the race it was time to fight. I was a bit tired but I was confident.I knew the course really good and I want it to make a good impression. I raced the short distance, but with this I didn't had my best start. I didn't push too hard on the first climb because I knew that the second will kill me. And so it was. On the second and the hardest climb of

Rockin' on nails !

2009-09-23T16:43:00.006+03:00

From this season one of my new sponsors is Joe's No Flats. Joe's No Flats is producing the best tire sealant available right now on the market. But is also producing tubeless products, self sealing tubes, lubricants and cleaners. So with this I've decided to run tubeless, using a tubeless kit for my non tubeless rims.Now with tubeless tires I feel a bit more safe, I feel faster and I feel that I

Tusnad MTB Race

2009-09-21T21:56:00.009+03:00

After a long pause from the last race, I've decided to run a race before the Maros MTB Marathon, to prepare the legs, to get fit, to test myself.The race was Sunday but we arrived Saturday in Tusnad Bai. Got the room, and after that we went to register. I've dediced to run the short track because I am not fully recovered after the last fractures. Me and my team mate Tudor had a big suprise when

World Cup Champery course

2009-09-15T20:27:00.004+03:00

Roel Paulissen, one of the Cannondale Factory Racing member posted a nice helmet video from Champery Wold Cup Course. Let the movie speak:

New Sapim Nipples

2009-09-11T17:02:00.003+03:00

Sapim is preparing a new coating treatment for nipples. Coating is the new way to reduce friction on alloy nipples. The coating is the thread on the nipple. Friction between both spoke and nipple and rim and nipple is significantly reduced. Coating also seals the surface reducing corrosion. Now standard Sapim production. Oiled or dry alloy nipples are a thing of the past.Benefits of coated Sapim

Eurobike 2009 - Ride the (R)Evolution

2009-09-06T10:45:00.002+03:00

That's the Cannondale Group motto. Actually I guess that's a good motto for the whole Eurobike. We got there with our team sponsor Tudor Maros and my team mate Eli after almost 20h of driving (including a nap) and after 1350km. I've prepared some photos from the way there and from the city of Friedrichschafen, which I must admit that is a really nice and clean town. CLICK HEREAfter getting a good

My new video

2009-08-30T13:32:00.003+03:00

Even if I posted on my Vimeo Channel earlier, I thought to post it here too.Enjoy,Vlad

Ashima AiRotor Review

2009-08-24T10:34:00.008+03:00

I first saw them in 2007 and in some photos shot at Interbike. From that moment I want it to have them, to race with them. Why? because the design was totally different from any other rotor on the market and they were extremely light.The rotors come in 140, 160, 180, 203mm and soon in 185. They are available only in 6 hole IS... yeah you can't win grams with center lock. These rotors are special

Roel Paulissen defends his Rainbow Jersey

2009-08-23T21:54:00.002+03:00

On Sunday, Roel Paulissen (Cannondale Factory Racing) will race to defend his marathon world championship title in Graz, Austria. He won in 2008 in a tight sprint finish with world cross country champion Christoph Sauser. Both riders were involved in a controversial crash, and after protests were filed and reviewed, Paulissen was awarded the title. "It was a special feeling to ride around in

Continental Race King Review

2009-08-14T11:42:00.006+03:00

Hello,I am coming back with another review. This time I would like tell you a few words about the Continental Race King. I had the chance to run the World Cup and Supersonic, both in 2.2, handmade in Germany, the Black Chili compound.On the Conti web site it's claimed to have 480 grams in 2.2, but seems that I was lucky. Got some lighter models.I must admit that this tire is having a big

Xpedo Twins pedals - Review

2009-08-06T16:36:00.006+03:00

Hello, After a serious crash, I was forced not to race for the last and this week end. So I am coming to you with a review for the Xpedo Twins Ti pedals.For the last 3 months I am using these pedals so I can tell a few words about them. First of all even if they have the cage, there are really light. 276gr claimed and 277 on the scale. The cage makes them really robust and hitting roots and

Maros Team @ NCN tv (Live)

2009-07-26T21:09:00.003+03:00

Me and my crew went on the June 26th at the only live show produced outside Bucharest. It's called "La Uscat", presented by Ovidiu Uscat.For our team was a good opportunity to talk about us, about our passion and for me was a great opportunity to present my bike, to have some highlights with my parts, a really good advertising.Hope that in the future to have more live appearances.Bellow you can

After the National XC Championships

2009-07-15T10:29:00.009+03:00

Hello to all of you,I am coming back with a report from the National Championships. They were Sunday, but we went Friday to get used with the course and everything to be prepared really good. I got my dad's car and went for Izovru Muresului. Everything was fine until the car started to had some problems and couldn't go further. I was very angry but with the help from a truck driver and a hammer (

Cannondale 2010 - The "Flash"

2009-07-05T16:15:00.005+03:00

A new hardtail from Cannondale. The aim was to product the lightest, but stiffest hardtail frame. The Flash is the first carbon frame to receive a stiffness to weight ration of over 100 (102 to be exact…). While winning the feather-weight title at 950 grams. And there is no rider weight limit. The Cannondale designers were giddy with excitement over this one.The frame is built using high modulus

SRAM XX - Revealed

2009-07-03T14:29:00.005+03:00

Another mighty WIN - here's a quick'n'dirty weight comparison of XX and XTR, as close to like-for-like as we can manage: SRAM XXShimano XTR Shifters183g255g Cranks/BB754g1770g Cassette185g224g Brakes576g762g Rear mech181g182g Front mech118g129g Chain260g304g Total2,257g2,626 (+16%) 1 Weight for GXP BB - BB30 setup is 694g2,257g is "about 2.3kg" in anyone's book. A direct swap from XTR to XX

Cannondale 2010 - The preview

2009-06-30T22:13:00.007+03:00

Cannondale presented in Utah the new bikes for 2010. As you can see in the photos the bikes are looking awesome The frameset as far as I know will remain almost the same as this year, but with other colors and the Team Replica bike will get some new parts: Sram XX, except the Cannondale Hollowgram SL Crankset. The Cannondale Hollowgram SL still being lighter than a BB30 XX and very stiff,

Medias Marathon

2009-06-24T12:41:00.009+03:00

Hello,I am coming back later again after the race but I had my own reasons.For me this was my 4th time racing here. I know pretty well the course so I though that it will be easier, but wasn't like that. We got up (again) at 5 a.m. and went at Medias. Got earlier so I had time to warm up properly and get at the start line.Had a good start and my legs felt good, even if I was a bit tired. Was

Hermannstadt XC

2009-06-17T13:12:00.006+03:00

This was the 5th race this year but the 4th race in four consecutive week ends. and there are at least another two week ends with races. Pretty hard for me because I can't recover 100%.Now let's talk about the race.We got up at 5 a.m., got in the car and went for Sibiu. I tried to sleep but I couldn't. Another minus for me was that after the road I couldn't eat.... Was pretty bad to start like

Ciuc Marathon

2009-06-07T18:03:00.005+03:00

Hello again,I am coming back with a race update. For me this was the 3rd race in three week-ends. I was (and still am) a bit tired but I am happy. After one year break Ciuc Marathon came back, so I went to ride. As I am preparing for OX races I've decided to ride at the short distance: 41km. We sleep near Miercurea Ciuc, because in the city we haven't found anything... but was really nice and the

Concordia Cup

2009-06-02T14:01:00.005+03:00

Hello to all,I am coming back with a small update from last week end. I've participated at Concordia Cup in Lugoj, to be more specific on the 31st of May.The race was really nice organized and the guys had nice prizes. The track had 8.4km and the "Elite" had to run 4 laps. Was a really fast track, without technical zones, not a course suitable for me. I've finished 2nd behind Razvan Juganaru,

Graduation and Race - both in the same week end

2009-05-26T09:21:00.014+03:00

Hello all,I had a busy week end, but also a happy one. Saturday I graduated the University. If last year i got the University key from the guys that finished this year I had the last speech as I had the highest grade.Now the only thing left is the License Exam. Hope to keep the pace and to finish well.After the graduation, we all got on the car and went at Targu Mures for the Romanian Cup, the

Liman Bike Race - first race for me

2009-05-12T18:31:00.005+03:00

After having some troubles with my knees and I had to recover, I trained hard in the last weeks and prepared for Liman Bike Race. Because it was the first race for me this season I was a bit nervous. I want it to get there the day before the race to have the chance to see a bit the course and to know where I have opportunities to push the limit and win some seconds.Simona, my girlfriend and Eli,

Ashima 2009 catalog - I'm in here too

2009-05-03T12:48:00.003+03:00

Got more great news. I'm in the Ashima 2009 catalog too.I'm really happy to promote this way my sponsors, and I can do some advertise for me too.I hope that my knee will feel better and I hope to race soon and make some good results.Anyway I'll keep you updated. Keep on rockin'.

XPEDO 2009 Catalog - I'm in !

2009-04-29T16:14:00.009+03:00

Just got the PDF copy for the 2009 Xpedo Catalog and... I'm in...It's my first appearance in such a catalog. I'm really glad and I guess that this is a good way to promote Xpedo, my other sponsors and of course me.If you would like a copy please give me a note.Wish you all happy trails and goo weather.Keep on rockin'Vlad

The Lefty Advantage

2009-04-22T21:01:00.003+03:00

Not a lot of you know what advantages bring you a a Lefty fork. Bellow you can see a movie and find out why the Lefty is the BEST FORK IN THE WORLDYou can't go wrong with the Lefty !Stay tuned because soon I will post more movies related to the Cannondale Factory Racing and Cannondale bikes !

MBike No.12

2009-04-15T16:35:00.008+03:00

From 9th of April you can find on the bike shops and boutiques the no.12 of the MBike Magazine. Also there is an article about the Cluj Winter Race (better later than never) wrote by me and with photos made by Simona (but in the last 2 photos you can see me). Cluj Winter Race, until now, is the only Winter Race in Romania, in 2008 was the 3rd edition, was organized by me from the idea of Gabee

Evil Eye saw the SuperNova

2009-04-11T12:01:00.012+03:00

This week I got the pack from Adidas Eyewear, one of my new sponsors, so I was really excited and want it really much to test them a.s.a.p.This year I will run with the Evil Eye and SuperNova. Two models really appreciated by the riders.The Adidas Eyewear comes with a a lot of technologies to optimize your sport performance divided in 4 categories: VISION CONCEPT 1. Vision Advantage (TM) PC Lens

Ashima AiRotor direction

2009-04-07T14:18:00.005+03:00

A few of you asked me about the rotation of the Ashima AiRotor. It was something like: haven't they done a mistake? The answer is NO and here it is explained:It’s all about how “struts” perform under compression/tension loading. In short they perform significantly better under tension as in compression they’re subject to bending. So ideally for light weight rotors you need to ensure the arms are

Training camp in Germany

2009-04-05T18:20:00.003+03:00

You already know that in Germany you can have a better training than in Romania, so together with Gabee and Iustin, have decided to go in Germany for a two weeks training camp. We got in Schweinfurt on the 18th of March after a 24h bus ride.We eat something and after that first thing that we have in mind: trail riding (we have time to sleep when we are older). We got the bikes out of the boxes

Test ride - Continental Cross Country 1.5

2009-03-08T21:54:00.014+02:00

Today, I've decided to have a test ride training, to try a different setup to my bike and to test some new tires (at least for me).As it was raining yesterday and today the snow was falling from the sky (but remember that Friday was a shinny day with 12C) I thought that it's a great idea. Until the first race I have time to test all the models that I have so I can decide correctly what tire is

Sram X.0 Special Edition tested on Cannondale

2009-03-02T18:17:00.006+02:00

Sram presents a Special Edition of the still current top group X.0 this spring. The components are available in five special colors:Cash (green), pinkslip (Pink), redwin (red) and tango (orange) and nugget (gold). The parts will be available in around 8 weeks.Marco Aurelio Fontana is one of the new Cannondale Team Members. He with Roel Paulissen already tested some of the new products, but also

EUROBIKE 2009 and DEMO DAY

2009-02-20T23:02:00.007+02:00