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News
June 18, 2008
Kalas kitted team wins
the RAAM - Worlds longest race
 The
all rookie Utag Yamaha.com team from the UK won 4
person team RAAM on Tuesday evening with a time of
6:02:12 and average speed of 20.62 mph. They
finished more than 16 hours behind the winning 8
person team. Their competition Ireland’s Navan
Avonmore Team led them until the KS/MO state line
after which Utag pulled away finishing 2 hours, 5
minutes ahead of Ireland. A rider on the Utag team
on the finishing stage said, “We were going to do
the Tour de France, but decided to see America.”
Utag is personal information worn in a neck strap to
save lives in case of emergency. Another Utag rider
said, “Riding 3,000 miles across America was the
easy part, the crew had to do all the hard work.” A
rider said, “Get rid of the bike” when they were
making room on stage for their crew to come up. The
used the classic 4 person team strategy of 2 man
rotations for 8 hour shifts, but one pair did 5 mile
pulls while the other pair did 10. Utag rider Julian
Jenkinson has ridden a 100 mile TT in the UK in
3:49. A former pro triathlete, he holds the British
Ironman record of 8:15:23, and has done the Hawaii
Ironman 4 times finishing as high as 20th place.
RAAM Website
June 17, 2008
BIGFOOT AT BRISTOL
BIKEFEST
 The
weather was great and the conditions dry and dusty
but our new jerseys kept us cool. We also hit the
mark on getting a design that would standout from
the other teams - essential with nearly 1000 riders
doing the 12 hour event on Saturday!
After lying third
for most of the day our Mens Fun team suffered three
punctures and a chain snapping which dropped us to
6th place out of 105.
Our Competitive
Mixed team just missed out on 3rd place - by less
than a minute! And our Fun Mixed team held a steady
6th out of 22 other teams.
See more photos
Link to full report
www.bigfootmbc.co.uk
June 10, 2008
Team UTag Yamaha are competing in the Raam
 The
Southampton based Team UTag Yamaha are competing in
the Raam (Race Across America) the world’s longest
cycle race just short of 3000 miles a true test for
the riders and the kit.
The Race Across America is one of the most respected
and longest running annual endurance events holding
legendary stature the world over. It is one of the
pinnacles of sporting accomplishment, globally seen
as the highest rung of the ultra-endurance sports
ladder. Since 1982, RAAM has a rich and storied
history standing as a monument to human endeavors.
Good luck from Kalas!
RAAM Website
The 1000 mile ride for
life for leukaemia research
They're cycling 100 miles around
the UK. Watch the movie on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EHk23p4ErM
Kalas Cup Two Day Promoted by Team Tor 2000
 Bright
sunshine welcomed cyclists from across the country
to Somerset for the Kalas Cup two day stage race and
support races promoted by Team Tor 2000. The first
of the 3 stages plus the support races were based at
Merryfield Airfield, a Second World War base for the
RAF bombers.
The action kicked off with a
time trial, the one-mile course is fairly flat the
head wind on the back straight made it a tough test.
It was last years overall winner Pete Kench, ‘Comp 1
Team’ that set the fastest time in th early stages
with a 2.10 one second faster than is time last
year. KFS – Special Vehicles James Stewart
then set a time of 2.08 that was not going to be
challenged and took the first yellow jersey. Stage
two was a circuit races based around the perimeter
of the airfield this was fast from the gun and with
a sprint every other lap for the point’s competition
it made the race very competitive and tough with
lots of riders going out the back. But it was once
again the KFS Team that was dominating the race.
 Though
there were many attacks throughout the race it was a
bunch of thirty plus riders that charged for the
finish line. The top two places was a repeat of the
prologue time trial with James Stewart out sprinting
Peter Kench with George Richardson finishing in
third. With a couple of hours before the final stage
of the day a couple of support race were promoted.
The Trike race, which is a part of the national
series, was won by Geoff Booker from Steve Avery who
both had travelled form Oxfordshire. For the 3rd
and 4th category circuit race it was
Taunton’s Simon Cole who continued his recent form
is by taking a the win after escaping the main bunch
with 3 other riders and in the Women’s race which
ran alongside this Greta Junker, also from Taunton
finished first. With the youth races having taken
place early in the day it was time for the final
stage of the day for the Kalas cup a 20 km team time
trial. The composite 1 team set the early lead but
once again it was the KFS team that stormed over the
line completing the course in 26.08 although they
dropped two of their riders in the early stages. At
the end of the first day even though KFS had taken a
clean sweep the time difference between the top 10
was small and so the race was not over. Sunday’s
stage was base on road around the Somerton.
As the race rolled out of the
ancient capital of Wessex there was comments from
the local church that it was making the congregation
late as they stopped to watch the spectacle. As the
race was de neutralised there was attack by Team Tor
2000’s Steve Noyce but he was soon brought back.
There were a few further attacks but nobody was able
to get away due to the high speed. It was once again
KFS the dominated the intermediate sprints along
with Dave Sinclair riding as a guest for Chippenham
Wheelers.
 On
the last lap Mid Devon’s national level rider Jon
Tiernan-Locke attacked staying clear and riding to
the stage victory and 5 seconds later John Vernes
followed leading the main bunch home. Last years
winner, Peter Kench crossed the line 33 second after
the winner which meant the he lost his second place
overall and left KFS taking the top three place
overall plus the team, best under 23 and the points
jersey. Dave Sinclair took the George Drewell prize
for the most aggressive rider and second place in th
epoints competition.
The prize presentation took
place at the Butter Cross in the centre of Somerton
where the winners were presented with the winners
jersey’s trophies and prizes generously donated by
local companies Hecks Cider, White Lake Cheese, Will
Mepham Torq and of course Kalas Sportswear Ltd.
Team Tor 2000 would like to thank all the helpers
and officials, sponsors and the general public for
the patience which made this event a true memorable
occasion for the club and riders.
Andrew Crocker
June 10, 2008
Busy Bees staff get busy to support British Heart
Foun dation
 Employees
of a Lichfield based company are doing their bit for
charity, they plan to raise money for the British
Heart Foundation.
Eight employees from Busy Bees
Childcare Vouchers are riding the London to Brighton
Cycle Ride, a staggering 54 miles long, to bring in
the cash! The event takes place on Sunday 15th
June. It’s currently the largest charity bike ride
in the UK and since it began in 1980 it has raised
over 40 million pounds for the charity.
This year the bike ride is fully subscribed, with
27,000 riders cycling in the event. Taking part from
Busy Bees are Howard Johnson, Michelle Roffey, Ian
Stanley, Linda Phillips, Gemma Turner, Dave Watchorn,
Parish Pravin, Adam Joyce and Dave Thackray all
based at the Trent Park site in Lichfield. Their
friends and family will be there to support them,
cheering them on and will be on standby with the
water to keep them fully hydrated!
Dave Thackray,
National Accounts Director, Busy Bees Childcare
Vouchers said; “We always encourage staff to do
their bit – even I have been roped into this one!
The British Heart Foundation is a fantastic cause.”
If you would like
to sponsor Busy Bees to raise money for the British
Heart Foundation please contact Howard Johnson on
07789 512 651 Or
howard.johnson@busybeesvouchers.com.
May 16, 2008
George
Wainwright first lady in Tour of Ireland
Kalas equipped
George Wainwright (Team Tor 2000) finished the
gruelling 4 day 800Km Tour of Ireland as the first
lady. Months of preparation have paid off for the
Team Tor 2000 lady who is only in her second season
after taking up the sport two years ago. George “
everything was perfect the bike, the clothing, the
training”. Well done from all at Kalas Sportswear
Ltd and good luck for your future targets.
See video on
Cyclosport.org
May 15, 2008
Kalas Cup - Two Day Stage
Race Plus Support Events
 With
prizes, jerseys and cups up for grabs there is still
time to enter the Kalas Cup based in Somerset.
This event is open to
teams of 3 to 5 riders (E/1/2/3), though individuals
are more than welcome to enter and they will be
placed with a suitable team.
Saturday's racing is
based on the Merryfield Airfield in Ilton near
Ilminster starting off with a flat 1km prologue. The
day continues with an hour plus a lap circuit race
and to close the day's proceedings there is a 20km
team time trial. There are also support circuit
races for 34, youth, women and trikes.
Sunday is a 100km
road race based on roads around Somerton. For more
information go to
www.tor2000.co.uk
or phone Andrew/Anna on 01458 272242 or email
mail@tor2000.co.uk
Read more at British Cycling
Website
May 14, 2008
 A
team of Isle of Wight firefighters cycling 1,400
miles each from St. Thomas’ Square, Newport, Isle of
Wight, Great Britain to St. Peter’s Square, Vatican,
Italy in September 2008 in aid of the Wessex Cancer
Trust for the provision of equipment for St Mary’s
Hospital, Newport, Isle of Wight for the diagnosis,
treatment and care of Isle of Wight cancer and
leukemia patients. Kalas are of course among the
sponsors.
Read more
April 3, 2008
Yet another Race Team chooses Kalas
Danny Axford, Jon Dayus, Jody Crawforth, Andy
Profitt, James Dobbin, Darren Barclay, Jon-Kris
Mason, Matt Holmes, Alistair Tulett, Simon Wilson,
Tim Bayley, David Law and Dave McGaw.
The Arctic-Premier Race Team
was presented to a packed house of press, sponsors
and friends in north
London.
Whilst the paparazzi were kept out by hotel
security, official photographers jostled for
position and optimum exposure levels whilst Mick
Clarke of Sport & Publicity presented the riders and
their new top-notch team kit from clothing supplier
Kalas Sportswear.
March 5, 2008
Yet another National Team goes for Kalas!
After a hard competition Kalas once more won over
their competitors. This time it was the Qatar
National Cycling Team that chose Kalas as their
supplier of cyclewear.
High quality in both fabric and
design, a full range of garments and reasonable
prices was the deciding factors for Qatars’
choice.
Million kroner contract!
Swedish Cycling Associations chooses Kalas
February 17. 2008
 
A 3 year, million kroner (approx £80,000), deal was
signed between the Swedish Cycling Associations
(SCF) and Kalas. Swedish National team and elite
riders will wear Kalas at international
competitions, the European and World championships
and the Olympics in Beijing 2008.
Secretary general of SCF Anders Karlsson – “We chose
Kalas because we needed a specialist in the
production of cycle wear. They also fulfil our
requirements for high quality, a wide selection of
products for both male and female and of course
sensible prices. For many years they have been
a dependable supplier to the Norwegian Cycling
Association and elite teams. We have found the
perfect partner to work with.”
Sweden Sales manager Jonas
Gunnasson - “This is a milestone for us and it
strengthens our position and our possibilities to
expand in the Swedish market. Now everyone will know
the Kalas brand. We benefit from than 20 years of
experience in the international field, and there is
great interest in our products here in
Sweden. I know the
National team will be proud to wear the new and
modern designed teamwear. We will also introduce the
same design on the supporter garments. I am really
looking forward to contribute to develop the Swedish
cycle sport, and be an active partner for everyone
who needs team wear.”
UK
Sales Manager Andrew Crocker – “This is not only
fantastic news for Sweden but also for the UK. One of the top Swedish cyclists,
Magnus Backstedt (Team Slipstream, winner of the
Paris Roubaix and an ex Swedish National Champion),
is a UK resident and rides UK races as training in
the Swedish National Colours, a rider as popular,
approachable and respected as Magnus will give the
brand a great image and kudos here in the UK.”
December 3. 2007
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Improved
cut on the NoWind jacket
The latest addition in
the Kalas collection is a NoWind jacket in
Raglan-cut.
Their finest feature is
that they can also be used as a gillet due
to the removable arms. The arm zipper starts
at the neck, passes diagonally across the
chest, goes under the arm and back up to the
neck. This new design offers several
advantages. The angled Raglan cut optimises
your upper body movement and makes it easier
and faster to take the arms on and off. It
also offers enhanced and uniformed design
possibilities, as the cut is the same as the
Raglan cut jersey.
This new
jacket has all the high qualities one
expects from a Kalas garment. It is designed
with a looser fit than our jerseys, and the
Roubaix side panels increase flexibility. It
comes equipped with a full length zipper
with inner storm flap preventing water from
seeping in, and a high comfortable
Technopilfleece collar. The long back design
and generous arm length gives greater
protection from the elements.
Developed in Italy, the
NoWind material offers a variety of
functions. Its unique breathing membrane
construction secures continuous moisture
transport away from your body, hour after
hour, ride after ride.
The jacket is available
in men’s and ladies cut.
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September 17. 2007
Better zip!
As of October all NoWind-jackets will be delivered
with a new and improved detail on the YKK front
zipper: The zipper-handle is slightly larger than
before and is now cast in one piece, prolonged with
a generous grab-tag. This improvement will make it
easier to use the zipper when the rider is hindered
by cold fingers or gloves..
August 24, 2007
 British
Junior National Championships 2000m Pursuit
The track squad of Team Chance had proved their
capabilities in training and now it was time for
their junior members to shine at the national
championships of Great Britain. And shine they did !
And with a
nail biting ride - off for gold & silver between two
team members, it was not until the end 500m that
Hannah Mayho increased her pace enough to take the
gold medal and Great Britain national title with
Lucy Martin, after a personal best time, to take the
silver medal.
August 2, 2007
The UK cycle team - Team Chance - has just accomplished something quite outstanding in cycle racing. They have won not only a Great Britain national title but also silver and bronze in the same category. We believe this is a unique result in cycling and especially a first in the UK and possibly the world. Needless to say Team Chance use Kalas cycle clothing!
April 3, 2007
Team Tor – Thruxton Circuit Race – 1st Aprilextend leadership for best team in South West
Once again Team Tor 2000 were in action at the wind swept Thruxton motor racing circuit near Andover. Although warm the high winds made for a tough race. Top speeds of over 50km/h and in the windy sections barely 15km/h !
Simon Breakwell, sprinting to the line
As the previous weeks race the 3rd category race was filled drama with a series of attacks from the gun. Eventually, when a group succeeded in getting away there were no Team Tor involved. With 3 laps to go Simon Breakwell showed a hard winters work has paid off and put the gas on down and easily powered his way to the lead group dropping all of the main bunch and riders caught in between the main bunch and the break in the process, with Team Tor team-mates Tom Finnimore and Craig Broadway mixing it up in the bunch. Unknown to Simon the lead group had split with three riders off the front. Simon once again showed his turn of speed to win the sprint for 4th place.
The E12 race found the in form Stu Dodd once again in the winning break. The second cat rider showed he is able to mix with the cream of the South. Back in the main bunch South West’s top junior Doug Dewie showed his worth along with Phil Finnemore by defending the escapees. With a 3 laps to go last weeks winner Marcin Bialoblocki, the ex-professional once again showed his class by splitting the break away group up and ride onto victory. Unfortunately by this point Stu’s activeness had paid a toll and just did not have the legs when hammer was put down for the final time, but the Tor rider gritted his teeth and stayed clear of the main field to finish a creditable 8th place.
Tor’s Stu Dodd leads eventual winner Bialoblocki
A few more points to add the tally and cementing the Team Tor 2000 as lead Southwest team in the National rankings.
March 19, 2007
Kalas is proud to supply TatraFitness.
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reflects the way we feel about life and being active. We cater for all levels of people, from families with small children up to the most dedicated racing sportsmen. The Tatra mountains are situated in Poland and Slovakia, anyone who has visited the region knows that it is a stunning area. However, this venture is not just limited to the Tatra Mountains, its about taking you to places that you have not been to. We run, ski, snowboard, mountain bike, road bike and hike. We have fun, drink beer and eat cake........... http://www.tatrafitness.com/
February 28, 2007
Wider Elastic on legs of all shorts.
We will start using a wider and better elastic on legs of shorts. This is the same as in our standard collection, a little more expensive, gives more grip, and will wear a lot better.
February 26, 2007
Team Tor 2000 snatch a 1st and 2nd place in the Frome 10 mile 2-up time trial
Team Tor 2000 managed a 1st and 2nd placings in the Frome Trial Trial. The Frome time trial is the opening time trial of the season in the South West and boasted a very competitive field. The course was held on the Frome Road and A361, the course that was undulating and the conditions though mild were windy and not ideal for a fast time. The time trial is held over ten miles and each team has two riders, requiring tight bike handling and great teamwork.
Simon Breakwell and Stu Dodd rode to first place with a time of 21:49. Graeme Lackford and Doub Dewey rode in second place with a time of 23:00. All riders are pictured below:
Pictured left to right : Stu Dodd, Graeme Lackford, Simon Breakwell, Doug Dewey
Minus 28 °C -No problem with NoWind!
One nice thing about the Kalas Collection is that they supply cyclewear even for the really cold days. This prolongs the season radically. Norwegians don’t let a little snow and minus 28°C get in the way of a nice ride.... Try our NoWind Jacket!
 
February 10, 2007
Team Tor 2000 with their new kit from Kalas Sportswear Ltd. Congratulations!
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