Blue Competiton Cycles is well known for their hi-end competition road bikes and tri bikes. Here are two new 2010 aero carbon models, the AC1 and the AC1 SL. The AC1 is priced slightly higher than the RC8 (for frameset) and the AC1 SL is about $1100 more than the RC8.

In this video, Chance Regina (National Sales and Marketing Manager) shows us the highlights of the all new AC1 and the AC1 SL:

More info about the AC1 and the AC1 SL will be available on the RideBlue.com website soon. Also look for coming info about the new 2010 Norcross cyclocross bike and the new Triad SL.

More AC1 photos:

Blue AC1 SL:

(Read about the full carbon, full suspension mountain bike from Blue, the Ryno.)

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LifeSport Coaching, the Official Coaches of Ironman worldwide, is pleased to announce its partnership with Blue Competition Cycles, an industry leading bike manufacturer known for its expertise in crafting high-end bicycle frames out of aerospace quality carbon fibre.

“I have been closely watching Blue Competition Cycles and their products for a number of years now.” said Lance Watson, Olympic Gold Medal triathlon coach and President of LifeSport, “Blue listens carefully to athletes, coaches and sport experts, coupling that feedback with their own expertise to continually create and refine new generations of unparalleled performance bicycles. This is clearly demonstrated with their Triad time trial frame. LifeSport shares that same spirit and passion for helping athletes go fast. We are really excited to be partnering with Blue, and putting our athletes on Blue Bikes to give
them an competitive edge on the race course.”

Blue Competition Cycles are the official bike sponsor for the USA Triathlon, which is the governing body for triathlon, duathlon and other multi-sport disciplines in the United States. Leading cyclists and multisport athletes have ridden Blue bicycles to victory in a variety of events including time trials, road races, elite triathlons, and cyclocross. LifeSport’s Pro Team Member, Brent McMahon, recently won the New Orleans Ironman 70.3 on a Blue Competition bike.

“LifeSport is recognized as the worldwide leader in triathlon coaching and we are thrilled that they have chosen to endorse our product,” said Chance Regina, Product Manager at Blue Competition Cycles. “We look forward to working with LifeSport at events, camps, and in wind tunnel testing with the athletes.”

3rd fastest bike split for the day leads to course record

Norcross, Georgia –Brent McMahon announced his presence to the Half-Ironman world in grand fashion on Sunday April 5th by storming to victory at the New Orleans 70.3 triathlon. Finishing in Jackson Square, located deep in the heart of the New Orleans French Quarter, on the unofficial opening weekend for the Triathlon season, McMahon faced a stacked international field including former Ironman World Champions Chris McCormack and Luc Van Lierde.

At the completion of the 1.2 mile swim McMahon was one of the leaders. From there McMahon rode Blue Competitions Cycles’ state of the art, wind-tunnel tested carbon Triad to the third fastest bike split amongst all competitors, including a lead during the first portion of the 56 mile bike leg, returning to transition in 3rd position. During the 13.1 mile run McMahon used his second fastest run split of the day to take the lead, and he eventually broke the finish tape with a lead of more than two minutes.

“I’m really stoked to take my first 70.3 win of my career and win my first race of the season with such a strong field,” said McMahon, the former Canadian Olympian. “This is my first season to really commit to the non-draft and longer distance races, and my preparation has started well. I really enjoyed the crowd and the course” continued McMahon. “The Blue Triad is perfect. The fit is exceptional and I know that while I am on the Triad it allows me to be as fast I can while being as efficient as possible because, just like all the age groupers who buy a Triad, I got to go to the A2 Wind-tunnel to test and dial in my aero position.”

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McMahon rides Blue to Canadian National Championship and Haskins grabs 11th place in Beijing

Norcross, Georgia – On Sunday, August 17, 2008. Elite triathletes sponsored by Blue Competition Cycles raced to success on two continents. In Kelowna, British Columbia, Brent McMahon was crowned 2008 Canadian National Champion. Later that same day (August 18 in China), Sarah Haskins rode Blue’s new TriadTM multisport/time trial bike to 11th place at the Olympic Games in Beijing, China, finishing less than three minutes behind gold medalist Emma Snowsill of Australia.

“We are extremely proud of our sponsored athletes,” said Chance Regina of Blue Competition Cycles. “Sarah and Brent are incredibly dedicated and talented professionals and these results prove it. We’re also gratified to see our new all-carbon multisport bike perform so well in its debut at the Olympics.”

The Olympic Women’s Triathlon marked the first time Blue’s new bike was ridden in competition. “Normally, you wouldn’t ride a new bike in an event like the Olympics,” said Haskins. “But when I rode the Triad in training, I knew I had to have it for this event. I’m glad I did, because the cycling segment was much faster and more difficult than our team expected. The Triad helped me stay in the lead group, putting me in a great position to start the run,” concluded Haskins.

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Canadian triathletes to ride Blue’s latest multisport bike following its Olympic debut

Norcross, Georgia – Blue Competition Cycles announced they are sponsoring the Canadian husband and wife triathlon team of Heather and Trevor Wurtele. Heather made a big splash on June 22, 2008 when she came from relative obscurity to dominate the Ford Ironman Coeur d’Alene with a winning margin of more than 11 minutes and taking the fastest bike split by more than 10 minutes. On the same day, Trevor Wurtele placed second at Lifesport Victoria International Half Iron. In 2007, he placed first in the 25-29 age group at the 2007 Ironman Canada. Heather turned professional in 2007 and Trevor in 2008.

“We are very pleased to sponsor Trevor and Heather as they continue what can only be described as an incredible first year as professionals,” said Chance Regina of Blue Competition Cycles. “As amazing as Heather’s bike split at Coeur d’Alene was, we know she’ll ride even faster at the Hawaii Ironman on our new full carbon multisport bike, the TriadTM . We have Heather and Trevor working in the A2 wind tunnel to optimize their riding positions,” Regina concluded.

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