Style is the name of the game when it comes to the upgraded BMC Pro Cycling Team. I attended this years camp, which is being held in Santa Rosa, wearing two hats: that of Speedplay Team tech and assistant team director. I started the weekend as the official Speedplay tech rep for the pro teams. We had a nice meeting explaining the pedal system, and I addressed some issues some of the new riders had.

The next two days I took my place as assistant director. I spent most of the day working with the crew of riders headed to the Tour of Qatar. I rode the Tour last year, and so I have a pretty good idea of what is needed for prep. We worked on some leadouts and sprints. The guys really busted their humps for me and showed the professionalism that BMC requires in its riders.

Let me say how impressed I was with the whole BMC set up. Most of my old teammates have gotten even stronger than they were last season, and you can really see how much experience the guys gained from all the Euro racing they have done over the last two seasons.

So my second camp for Speedplay was great and it was great to be back in the BMC family. Look for big things from these guys this year. And look to see what kind of pedals they are on.

Mike