Stradalli Cycles were taking wins in several states this weekend, but the Raw Revolution Miami Criterium Classic Sunday saw a podium sweep from Stradalli - Safetti Team in the Pro/1/2 category.

Stradalli - Safetti started a team of 4 of their top riders, two of which found the podium the previous weekend at the Florida State Criterium Championships.

Akil Campbell, young rider for Stradalli - Safetti, worked for the team throughout the race. Campbell was constantly covering attacks and flying off the front of the race. Campbell worked well with Enrique Lopez to drive the pace of the race and ensure other teams had to work hard in order to stay in contention.

Jose Frank Rodriguez raced a masters race early in the day and immediately followed his first race with the Pro/1/2 race. Rodriguez also worked for the team throughout the duration of the Pro/1/2 race chasing and riding in breakaways.

Despite other teams doing their best to get away from the field, Stradalli - Safetti controlled the race and set up the finish for a field sprint. A small group of 4 would get away from the field in the closing meters which included Stradalli - Safetti rider Alex Mclaughlin

Mclaughlin would sprint from that group to take 1st place. Campbell and Lopez would lead the charge from the field sprint to pass Mclaughlin's late breakaway companions to take 2nd and 3rd places making for Stradalli - Safetti's first podium sweep in 2016. Despite having raced two races, Rodriguez would still finish top 10 in the race.

Filming Continues In Everglades For Stradalli Cycle TV Show

Filming of the new Stradalli Cycle reality TV show for the German television station RTL continues today in the Everglades. That didn’t stop the Stradalli-Bike Aid riders from continuing their training however as they rode to the Everglades and back for the shoot.

The day began with filming at the warehouse where the pro cyclists got a chance to check out some new MTB’s. Later they were joined by German celebrity Metisha Schafer for a shoot down in Miami in 363 Photopia, an impressive studio.

Then it was on to the Everglades to meet the alligators. The weather was perfect, sunny with a slight breeze but most of the film crew managed to avoid getting sun burnt thanks to plenty of sun screen. The team and German visitors were blown away by the sudden change in scenery going from an elite studio in Miami to the Everglades with water, alligators and beautiful scenery all around.

Finally they ended the day with some filming in Boca Raton with shots at the beach. You may see a few surprise guest celebrities in the show and plenty of other South Florida locations including Markham Park where the team filmed some racing footage with Stradalli Cycle mountain bike rider Bob McCarty. They showed off their skills and a few tricks on the 650b full carbon full suspension mountain bikes.

There will be plenty more updates and exciting news about the show coming up from Stradalli Cycle. 

Video of the Stradalli Cycle - Bike Aid Conti Team Training In South Florida

The Stradalli Cycle - Bike Aid team is currently visiting South Florida to meet with officials and train in preparation for the 2016 UCI racing season. The German men's pro team has been enjoying the sites of South Florida including Fort Lauderdale Beach, Miami, Boca Raton and more.

It also is an opportunity for the team to test out and review the Stradalli Cycle full carbon fiber Aversa road bikes that they will be using next season.

Stradalli Cycle/Bike Conti Team Aid Visiting South Florida To Train

The newly created Stadalli Cycle/Bike Aid Conti Team is in South Florida visiting from German. The team is training 6 hours a day and testing out the full carbon Aversa road bikes that they will be riding in the UCI 2016 season. They have also been enjoying the sights of Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Boca Raton and even taken a couple of rides out to the Everglades. It hasn't been all work as they have enjoyed plenty of sites including sitting court side at a Miami Heat game and checking out the giant snowman on Ft. Lauderdale Beach on A1A.

"Stradalli Cycle has a great reputation when it comes to their bikes and we know how well their USA crits team did last year as well as how the Colombian National Team did on the full carbon fiber road bikes at Richmond 2015 UCI Road World Championships this past September as well. We were excited to try them out and they are awesome. We cannot wait to ride them next year in competition." Nikodemus Holler

Joining the team for their ride down A1A was Stradalli Cycle pro racer Ruben Companioni as well as CEO Tom Steinbacher. 

The Ultimate Bike for South Florida from Stradalli Cycle

South Florida is quickly becoming one of the top cycling communities in the country, but what is the best bike to have? When you say Miami people think about the beaches and the night life. But when you say South Florida you are talking about much more than that. Ft. Lauderdale, , West Palm Beach, Miami, Key West, Boca Raton, Orlando, Tampa, the Everglades and more. These all make up one of the most diverse communities in the world and every year millions of tourists come to visit. Biking is a major recreational activity here and people have been wondering what the best bike to use is? The debate is because if you are biking in Boca Raton you may take a completely different type of route than you would if you were in the Everglades.

So what is the best bike to get? Should you get a road bike or a mountain one? What about the cheap ones you can get at retail stores? Here’s the problem, if you get a cheap one from a retail store you have no way of knowing how reliable it can be. The South Florida terrain and weather can be tough on a cycle and you want something that is not only going to survive, but is lightweight and durable. Remember, for a lot of people their bicycle is more than just a recreational toy, it is a way to get to and from work, it is a way for them to spend time with their family and a form of exercise. Cycles are more than just toys and you need to put thought into it just like when you are purchasing a car. Go cheap and you get what you paid for, but you do not have to pay over the top either.

Carbon fiber bikes are great because they are affordable, durable and light weight. Again we mention light weight because of the importance that can have if you are cycling in South Florida whether it be Miami, the keys or anywhere else. Imagine having to carry your bike up a flight of stairs when you get to work or loading it up in your car as you head out to the Everglades for a fun weekend ride? That’s when you want to have a bike that is light weight and easy to carry. The irony is and what pushes a lot of people away from carbon cycles is that they believe because the bicycle weighs less it is not as durable. The opposite is the case when it comes to bicycles. The heavier the bike, the more it is going to be a burden when you ride and the less durable it is. Carbon fiber is stronger than aluminum; it lasts longer and can take more of a pounding.

So now you know that the best bicycle to get for South Florida are carbon fiber ones but what is the best model to get? There are multiple to choose from and you have so many uses for it that you need one that is versatile. That would be a Cyclocross bike. These bikes are awesome because they have the right size and design to fit almost any need, especially when you are using it in the multiple terrains of South Florida. You can take them up a mountain (not that you have to worry about that here), take them on a trail in the Everglades, ride to work, ride down to the beach and everything else you can think of to do on a cycle. The term “Cyclocross” literally means a cross between multiple types of cycles and that’s what makes this the perfect bike to get.

Here is another thing to keep in mind if you are one of those “a bike is just a bike” types of people. If you are attempting to get healthier and lose weight there is no better exercise equipment you can have than a bike. The reason is because cycling eliminates the “excuses” we create to get out of exercising. The number 1 reason people skip workout’s is because they do not have time or they are too tired. That’s fine, you can be busy but what if instead of trying to find time to work out you just ride your bike to work and back? All of a sudden your busy schedule works in your favor as you are using your new carbon fiber bike to get to work, spend time with your family, get exercise, have some fun around town and more.  

Finally, let’s be honest, carbon fiber bikes look awesome and they are the exact bike you want to be riding when you are cruising down A1A. Do you really need more of a reason than that?

Tennis Pro Brie Whitehead Enjoying Coaching and Cycling Life In Miami

Former Tennis Pro Brie Whitehead is now coaching tennis and using cycling to stay in shape in Miami. Brie has become one of the top tennis coaches in South Florida and has found a way to combine exercise and expanding her business all with the help of cycling.

She currently owns 2 bikes and is working on her real estate license. You can read more about Brie Whitehead at the Stradalli Cycle Blog