Tyrell Bicycles Arrive in Van’s Urban Bicycle Co

PETALING JAYA, 8 DEC 2012 - Japan’s Number 1 small wheel bike is now available in Malaysia. Tyrell bicycles was established in 2004 in Japan with the purpose of providing a truly unique riding machine to discerning cyclists. The product launch was officiated by M.Hirose, creator and owner of Tyrell bicycles at Van's Urban Bicycle Co. Hirose explained about the unique range of Tyrell bikes that specifically designed to cater unique individuals.

Design Concept

Tyrell’s design offers a fresh concept. Its design stresses on the highest standard and quality control. The material used for the frames are titanium alloy (Ti-3Al 2.5V) PKZ and PK1 and Si - Scandium alloy which makes it of extremely high grade and light. This combination is perfect in producing a very light yet rigid frame. Both materials are highly corrosion resistant. The frame is joined in 17 places and welded carefully by hand. Heat treatment is added to improve the strength of the frame.

Slant Design

Tyrell’s unique slant frame design with many triangulations provides for solid rigidity via its long front head tube. The design also allows for a low center of gravity creating more stability and road holding for the rider. Flex is almost negligible for these bikes and they are often installed with top end groupsets like SRAM Red and Shimano Dura Ace.

Carbon Yoke (Rear)
The carbon yoke is patent technology to the rear suspension of the Tyrell SZ. With a link structure, the honeycomb carbon yoke wraps the leaf spring with the carbon resin. This yoke absorbs all punishing road surfaces. SZ is undergoing a re-design and availability will be for the new season. 

Tyrell bicycles distinguish themselves from others as they are:

•      ultra light weight (weighing between 6.9kg and 9kg)
•       made from unique titanium and aluminium alloys – (such as scandium)
•      premium 20-inch mini bicycles
•      carbon monocoque fork

Tyrell bicycles are exclusively distributed in South East Asia by Onesport Pte Ltd, a company specialising in retailing premium bicycles and components. Van’s Urban Bicycle Co is the main dealer for Malaysia. Complete Tyrell bicycle starts from RM$7,200 and full accessories range price from RM$50 onwards.

PIERRE ROLLAND RETURNS TO LTDL WITH WINNING AMBITIONS

KUALA LUMPUR, MONDAY (3rd DECEMBER 2012) - Tour de France mountain stage winner and top-10 overall finisher Pierre Rolland will be back in action at Le Tour de Langkawi with Europcar from February 21 to March 2nd. The Frenchman announced his 2013 early season program highlighting the Malaysian event over the races of his country.

“I fell in love with Le Tour de Langkawi when I first took part in it back in 2011”, Rolland said. At the time, he was trying to come out of two quiet seasons with Bouygues Telecom following the immense promises he gave with Credit Agricole as a neo pro in 2008. A King of the Mountain at the Criterium du Dauphine and a member of the French team for the Beijing Olympics, he looked like a climber in the making.

The 2011 LTdL was the re-start of his career. He went on the attack almost every day, even on flat stages when he knew his chances of success were very limited. He rode up to Genting Highland in a solo breakaway until he got caught with 5km to go and finished 12th. “Had I known the climb, I would have acted differently”, he said. “I want to go back to Malaysia and win atop of this legendary climb.”

As he got injured in February last year, he was forced to skip Paris-Nice, a race he thought was a necessity in his lead up to the Spring classics and the Tour de France. As he won the Alpine stage to La Toussuire and finished 8th overall at the 2012 Tour de France, he has changed his mind over Paris-Nice and opted for LTdL instead.

“To have Pierre Rolland back to LTdL is a great honor, his victory as the Best young rider of Tour de France in 2011 was a great achievement, and I’d love to see him as winner in Malaysia as well”, the chief operating officer of Le Tour de Langkawi Emir Abdul Jalal commented. “It’s fantastic to hear that a stage winner at L’Alpe d’Huez also considers Genting Highland as a legendary climb and a prestigious win to be posted on the record book of a champion.”

The line up of Europcar for the 2013 Le Tour de Langkawi shows their strong ambitions. The other big attraction will be Olympic Games silver medallist for omnium Bryan Coquard who is set to become a top sprinter in the coming years. The 2011 Asian champion Yukiya Arashiro from Japan will also return to his favourite Asian race alongside French riders Cyril Gautier, Perrig Quemeneur and Kevin Reza.

The LTdL 2013, which carries the slogan "The Heat is On", will officially begin in Kangar on February 21 and the race comprises 10 stages, covering 1466.6 kilometres.

The race is sanctioned by the International Cycling Union (UCI) as a 2.HC (hors category) race on the UCI Asia Tour calendar, organised by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, via the National Sports Council (NSC) in association with the Malaysian National Cycling Federation (MNCF).
The 18th edition of the race is marked not only by its return to its legendary birthplace, but also a challenging route which features two tough climbs up Cameron Highlands and Genting Highlands.

THE EUROPCAR TEAM FOR THE 2013 LE TOUR DE LANGKAWI:

Yukiya ARASHIRO (JPN), Bryan COQUARD (FRA),  Cyril GAUTIER (FRA), Perrig QUEMENEUR (FRA), Kévin REZA (FRA) and Pierre ROLLAND (FRA)

HOT RIDE PUTRAJAYA, ‘NATURALLY LANGKAWI’ ROUND ISLAND TO WELCOME LTdL 2013

26 November 2012 MONDAY, KUALA LUMPUR: The 18th edition of Asia's biggest cycling race, Le Tour de Langkawi, beckons and it will be welcomed by two pre-event rides for the fans - the Putrajaya Hot Ride on January 27 and the Naturally Langkawi Round Island (NLRI) ride on February 20, 2013.

In meeting the organisers' aims of giving fans a first hand experience of the hype around the race, the Putrajaya Hot Ride on January 27 is geared towards promoting Le Tour de Langkawi in two categories of cycling. The first ride will be a 60 kilometre tour around Putrajaya open to cyclists using road bikes and a 20 kilometres ride for bicycles of all types.

These events are also part of the Youth and Sports Ministry's support of the Healthy Lifestyle Through Cycling campaign, apart from promoting Putrajaya as a destination for cycling and recreation.

Each entry for the Putrajaya Hot Ride will be charged RM60 and will receive a Hot Ride t-shirt, a race number and a certificate of participation for those who complete the ride. A lucky draw will also be held at the end of the event.

LTdL chief operating officer Emir Abdul Jalal said the organisers hope all cycling enthusiasts especially those in the Klang Valley, including national, back-up, Kuala Lumpur and Selangor cyclists participate to make the event, which starts at the Palace of Justice in Precinct 3, a success.

"LTdL belongs to all Malaysians who continue to support the Tour since its inception in 1996, so they should not forgo this opportunity to welcome the arrival of the 18th edition of LTdL," said Emir.

The inaugural Naturally Langkawi Round Island ride is aimed at supporting the 'Naturally Langkawi' promotional campaign recently launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Najib Tun Razak.

"LTdL supports the initiative by the Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) which aims to develop the island into one of the 10 top island destinations in the world by 2015, in line with the Langkawi Tourism Blueprint 2011-2015. We believe that the NLRI can attract cyclists from all over the world to the island.

"The best way to explore the island is obviously by cycling as visitors will get to experience all the island has to offer from wonderful beaches, natural rainforests, flora and fauna and get to know the people and their culture," said Emir.

"NLRI is a golden opportunity for its participants to welcome the 18th edition of LTdL and meet the professional riders who will be competing in the race in a hi-tea gathering held a day before the race begins."

Each entry for the NLRI will be charged RM160 and it is open to cyclists using road bike, who will cover a distance of 65 kilometres, of which in the final three kilometres they will be joined by the LTdL cyclists in the 3km loop into Dataran Lang in Kuah.

Entries for this ride will also receive a commemorative t-shirt, name-tags, race numbers, medals and certificates for those who complete the ride. A lucky draw will also be held, in which contestants stand to win attractive prizes including flight tickets, holiday packages, electrical and telecommunications goods, such as smartphones and tablets.

Registration forms can be downloaded via the LTdL website or Facebook pages of cycling communities.

The LTdL 2013, which carries the slogan "The Heat is On", will officially begin in Kangar on February 21 and the race comprises 10 stages, covering 1466.6 kilometres.

The 18th edition of the race is marked not only by its return to its legendary birthplace, but also a challenging route which features two tough climbs up Cameron Highlands and Genting Highlands.