Caroline Ryan to ride with Matrix Fitness – Prendas
World Track Championship medalist Caroline Ryan is set to ride with Matrix Fitness – Prendas later this month in the UCI 1.2 ranked road event, Valkenburg Hills Classic. Based around the famous Cauberg climb, used as the finish for the Amstel Gold race, the event is one of toughest one day classics in Holland. [...]
Bedford 2 Day round up
The last few years have seen the Bedford 2 day start with a TTT. Although this is a good way to split the field, in the past there have been big gaps between teams, which have actually contributed to a very negative and defensive race as riders looked to conserve their overall lead. However the [...]
Dani King wins in Sinaai
After getting a kicking in my first few races on the road I’ve finally had a decent weekend. Saturday was Bredene, a UCI 1.2 race, to be honest an hour before the start I was sitting in the car listening to the pouring rain dreading what was to come. Being a racer, as soon as [...]
The Power Files: Penny Rowson
During the opening race of the season, Penny Rowson was given a set of FFWD race Wheels, fitted with a CycleOps PowerTap. As part of the ongoing training and development of our riders, PowerTap data, analysis and subsequent training adjustment is something that we value very highly. Training Data is very easy to get, [...]
Race Report: Cheshire Classic
The first round of the National Series was the Cheshire Classic Road Race. Going into the race with 3 Matrix Fitness-Prendas riders; Penny Rowson, Hannah Walker and Annie Simpson they still rode strong as a unit throughout the race and never left the top15 of the bunch. A lot of early moves went each time [...]
Matrix Fitness – Prendas Racing on 3 fronts
After an impressive performance in the first race of the season, Matrix Fitness – Prendas have a change of gear for the 2nd weekend of events. Jessie Walker will begin affairs in Holland in the Omloop Borsele in the UCI ranked junior event. It’s already her 2nd outing for the Great Britain development set up, [...]
Dave Peck Memorial Race
The first race of the season has been and gone. On a fantastic course in Virginia Water, the peloton were treated to 18 hilly laps and a stunning hill top finish. With a clear plan to animate the race and try to get their racing legs back after the long winter break, the Matrix Fitness [...]
Dani King on Sky Sports
Check out the new Dani King Interview on Sky Sports following her World Championship win Check here to link the video
COMPETITION: Win a signed team cap
COMPETITION: Head over to our twitter page or our Facebook page for a chance to win a team cap which has been signed by all of the team, including world record holders Dani King and Joanna Rowsell
Dani and Joanna break World Record….Again
We’re very proud to bring you the news that Dani King and Joanna Rowsell of Matrix Fitness – Prendas, 2 of the 3 ridersin the British women’s team pursuit squad, broke the world record in the World Championships qualifying round today. They are now in the final against Australia later today. The time was 3 [...]
Velocite – Team Bike for 2012
Our team Velocite bike has been featured on UK Cycle-Sport. You can see the article here. We’ll also bring you a full feature on our site in the next few days
Jessie Walker Interview
There is a new interview with Jessie over at velouk Click here to check it out
Race Round Up
This weekend was the first weekend of racing for the team with 2 riders in action. Jessie Walker started things off when she travelled to Holland with the Great Britain team (ODP) to take part in 2 races. On Saturday she was in the Omloop Strijen where she finished 46th, while team leader and World [...]
Hargroves Cycles sponsor Matrix Fitness – Prendas
In what has been a hugely progressive winter for the Matrix Fitness – Prendas team where new partners have seen the potential of the all female squad, Hargroves Cycles have become the latest addition to the teams list of sponsors. Hargroves Cycles started in Southampton and now have a chain of shops in the South [...]
Retül bike fitting from Vankru
Retül bike fitting is the most accurate bike fit tool around, so when Vankru Performance Cycling became a team partner it was clear we were going to make some huge steps forward this season. Garth Kruger who owns Vankru is not only one of the leading fitters in the UK, he is a former racer [...]
TORQ Fitness Anti-Doping Policy
The team new Nutrition Partner, TORQ Fitness, have a very strict anti-doping Policy. They have an excellent article on their website all about this, showing why we’re so please to be working with TORQ. Check the article out here
Talking Shop with Jessie Walker at Prendas Ciclismo
Jessie Walker has represented the team during the collection of the team kit from Prendas Ciclismo. Eamonn Deane was on hand to meet Jessie, along with team mentor Helen Wyman and manager Stefan Wyman. This is a link to Eamonn’s article.
It’s ‘Girl Power’ on and off the bikes for Matrix Fitness–Prendas
Matrix Fitness–Prendas is delighted to announce a partnership with Cycle Systems Academy for the 2012 season. The link will see Academy trained Alix Howard take on the role of Team Mechanic for key events. “We’re really pleased to be partnering with Cycle Systems Academy. Not only does it ensure we have a top class mechanic [...]
Dani King on the Team Pursuit World Record
Dani King has spoken to British Cyling about the Team Pursuit World Record and how sees it changing over the coming months.
Jessie Walker Interview
The youngest rider on the team, Jessie Walker, has been interviewed on Daily Peloton byt Bart Hazen. Check it out via this link
New look for the 2012 season
Matrix Fitness / Prendas riders will be sporting a new team kit for 2012, designed and produced by Prendas Ciclismo and Santini. The striking red and black colour scheme is a dramatic departure from the blue jerseys of recent seasons, and a nod to new title sponsor, Matrix Fitness. The kit will once again be [...]
Getting to know Joanna Rowsell – Dailey Peloton
Joanna Rowsell has been interviewed for Daily Peloton. You can check it out via this link
Matrix Fitness – Prendas has made the leap to SRAM
Matrix Fitness – Prendas has made the leap to SRAM parts for 2012. These components complete the build of the Velocite Geos bikes and ensure the bike is world class in all areas. “It’s an important switch for us and it’s proved to be well worth while. The product is second to none and with [...]
Sarah Reynolds Joins Matrix Fitness / Prendas
Experienced rider Sarah Reynolds will be joining Matrix Fitness / Prendas with immediate effect. Sarah has raced in Europe for several seasons but has now returned to the UK, where she’ll form a key part of the team taking on a much increased UK program. “I’m thrilled to have Sarah on the team. She’s ridden [...]
