Competition: The Hub Tour de France Fantasy Tour

The annual The Hub Tour de France Fantasy Tour is back with R70,000 worth of cycling gear to give away.

It’s simple. Be the team boss. Pick your riders to represent you in the 2015 Tour de France. Each rider is then allocated a score after every stage according to our scoring system. The team with the most points at the end of the Tour de France is the winner. This year there will also be daily prizes for the best performing team manager on each stage.

To stay up to date with the latest on the Fantasy Tour follow the official discussion here.

Grand Prize

The winner of the Fantasy Tour will pedal away with a Stages Powermeter.

Stages Powermeters

The Stages Power meter is primed to bring power-based training to all disciplines of performance cycling. With advanced technology and simple elegant design, the Stages Power meter is perfect for any cyclist whether looking for their first power meter or a savvy power-training expert wanting to add power measurement to a second MTB, ‘cross or DH bike. Regardless of what piqued your interest in power measurement, you’ll find the Stages Power meter to be the lightest, smallest, most technologically advanced unit available today. No matter your cycling passion — we have a Stages Power meter for you.

RRP: R 11,500.00

More info: www.stagescycling.com

Daily Prizes

The daily prizes go to the team manager with the highest score or with the winning pick on the day.

Giro Synthe

The Synthe™ is the pinnacle of road helmet design. It offers impressive cooling power, minimal weight, supreme fit and streamlined aerodynamic efficiency. It is a true synthesis of all features a modern rider wants in a high performance road racing helmet. The difference is clear in the wind tunnel—our extensive testing reveals that the Synthe is nearly as efficient as the fastest time trial helmets. But the Synthe’s greatest attributes are comfort and ventilation.

RRP: R 3,795.00

More info: www.giro.com

Giro Empire SLX

At just 175 grams (size 42.5), the Empire™ SLX sets a new standard for light weight cycling footwear. Yet it doesn’t compromise the structure or stiffness needed to put full power to the pedals thanks to a combination of exceptional fit, a new Evofiber™ SL one-piece upper, and the Easton® EC90™ SLX2 high-modulus outsole. And with replaceable heel pads, full titanium hardware and our adjustable SuperNatural Fit Kit, these are full-featured shoes built to win, and built to last.

RRP: R3,500.00

More info: www.giro.com

Bell Star Pro

A full commitment to speed and efficiency means never having to compromise. That’s the idea behind the Star Pro, a game-changing aero road helmet that gives riders the power to optimize performance on the fly in ever-changing race situations. Switch from full ventilation on climbs to wind-slicing aerodynamics in the sprints and flats. With its groundbreaking Active Aero technology, which can be engaged with the simple slide of a button, the Star Pro is engineered to be super fast AND super comfortable.

RRP: R2,795

More info: www.bellhelmets.com

Fabric Scoop

The Scoop is a multi-discipline saddle designed to provide flexibility and great ergonomic feel for all genres of modern cycling. Starting with our unique flexible base, vacuum bonded upper and custom design rail, the Fabric Scoop is proven to be the perfect balance of comfort, performance and simplicity. Available now in three saddle profiles, a large selection of colours and a wide range of build specifications – the Fabric Scoop, designed for everyone.

RRP: TBC

More info: fabric.cc

Sigma Rox 10.0

The ROX®10.0 GPS is the first SIGMA bike computer with GPS – The features you need, the price you want from the brand you trust. The ROX®10.0 GPS comes equipped with a GPS receiver, route navigation and ANT+ wireless transmission technology. With the included Data Centre evaluation, planning and mapping software, the ROX®10.0 GPS is the perfect companion for any professional athlete in training.

RRP: R 2,995.00

More info: www.sigma-rox.com

GoPro Hero

HERO makes it easy to capture and share your world. Featuring high-quality 1080p30 and 720p60 video, and 5MP photos up to 5 fps, HERO captures the same immersive footage that’s made GoPro one of the best-selling cameras in the world. Wearable, gear-mountable and integrated into a rugged, waterproof housing, HERO helps you capture photos and videos that make you look like just that: a HERO.

RRP: R 1,999.00

More info: www.gopro.com

Blackburn

Camber Cage: Built tough to withstand MTB abuse, yet elegant enough to pop on your road bike. Our CAMBER Cage pulls double duty, and looks good doing it.

Airstick SL: The Airstick SL is designed so the inner shaft of the pump doubles as an air chamber and increases air volume per stroke by 37% over competitor pumps of the same size.

SuperFlea Front: Usable vision beam in an Ultra compact package.

SuperFlea Rear: Large capacity battery and collimating lens enhance visibility for hours of riding.

Value: R 2,555.00

More info: www.blackburndesign.com

Rest Day Prizes

On the rest days (13 July and 21 July) your team goes into a random draw to win a Cadence Nutrition hamper.

Cadence Nutrition

Cadence Nutrition’s range of nutritional supplements are formulated and designed by Science to Sport. These formulation have been developed in accordance to strict peer reviewed science. There is no ingredient within any Cadence Nutrition energy or recovery product that can be contested with regards to proven efficacy.

Understanding the stresses and physiological requirements of various forms of endurance exercise, they consider the various factors such as gastro-intestinal blood flow, substrate utilisation and numerous other factors that affect the suitability of any substance prior to its inclusion in Cadence Nutrition products.

Value: R 2,140.00

More info: www.cadencenutrition.com