{"id":184146,"date":"2021-07-06T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-06T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/?p=184146"},"modified":"2021-07-07T07:08:57","modified_gmt":"2021-07-07T07:08:57","slug":"inside-the-skoda-shimano-neutral-service-cars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/2021\/07\/06\/inside-the-skoda-shimano-neutral-service-cars\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside the \u0160koda Shimano Neutral Service Cars"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The \u0160koda SUPERB service cars are getting a new paint job for the 2021 Tour de France. They are turning light blue as Shimano takes over from the yellow Mavic. This marks a new era in the neutral service car history. Let\u2019s take a look behind the scenes to see how Shimano is preparing for its first Tour.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Shimano is taking over the \u0160koda SUPERB service cars<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Shimano celebrates its 100th anniversary in style by becoming the next neutral service car operator during the 2021 Tour. This means Shimano will replace Mavic that has been doing the job for the past 43 years. But Shimano is not exactly new to this. They have 20 years of experience providing support at countless races. They are a long-term partner with Tour de France\u2019s organizer Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) and provide neutral service at La Vuelta, which is also held by ASO.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_184432\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-184432\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2021\/07\/Shimano-4-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-184432\" src=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2021\/07\/Shimano-4-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Shimano cars\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-184432\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">There are two people on the board of each vehicle.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-184146 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2021\/07\/Shimano-3.webp'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2021\/07\/Shimano-3.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"The \u0160koda SUPERB service cars are turning light blue at this year\u2019s Tour de France.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2021\/07\/Shimano-3.webp 850w, https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2021\/07\/Shimano-3-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2021\/07\/Shimano-3-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2021\/07\/Shimano-3-272x182.webp 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2021\/07\/Shimano-2.webp'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2021\/07\/Shimano-2.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"If the team cars are unable to intervene quickly enough or at all for any reason, the stranded cyclist can still count on the Shimano neutral fleet.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2021\/07\/Shimano-2.webp 850w, https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2021\/07\/Shimano-2-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2021\/07\/Shimano-2-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2021\/07\/Shimano-2-272x182.webp 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2021\/07\/Shimano-1.webp'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"851\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2021\/07\/Shimano-1.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"The neutral service team sorts out mechanical issues that could take riders out of the competition.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2021\/07\/Shimano-1.webp 851w, https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2021\/07\/Shimano-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2021\/07\/Shimano-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2021\/07\/Shimano-1-272x182.webp 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 851px) 100vw, 851px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h2><strong>Neutral service cars, the unsung heroes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>What exactly are the neutral service cars? Many people watching cycling events such as the Tour de France often don\u2019t realize that the race organizers need the help of these cars. They are moving around the peloton without any fanfare, sorting out mechanical issues that could otherwise take riders out of the competition.<\/p>\n<p>There are eight riders in each Tour de France team but each team only gets two support cars. So, more often than not, the rider\u2019s own mechanics are too far away. Whether it\u2019s cobblestones or mountain stages, whenever there\u2019s an increased chance of mechanicals or breakaways, riders rely on neutral service car support.<\/p>\n<p>Neutral service vehicles may be important for riders but, arguably, they\u2019re even more important for all of us fans because they keep the action going! We had a chance to talk to Bruno Mallet, a coordinator for the Shimano service team. He allowed us to peek behind the curtain of the<a href=\"http:\/\/assistance-sports-medias.com\/lequipe\/\"> neutral service car show.<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_184176\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-184176\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2021\/06\/Shimano-9-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-184176 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2021\/06\/Shimano-9-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Shimano neutral car\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-184176\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">It&#8217;s all about the equpiment.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>How many neutral service cars are there?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>For a typical Tour de France stage, it\u2019s simple. There are three \u0160koda SUPERBs, one motorbike, and one technical truck. But each race has its own unique requirements.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSometimes, we have two races on the same day with one race for men and another for women or the U23 category. In that scenario, we assign a second team made up of two cars and one motorbike to the second race. And the situation is completely different for Paris Roubaix where we have to set up much more substantial support. We provide the men&#8217;s race with four cars, four motorcycles and one relay truck intended to supply the other vehicles. The women\u2019s race requires three cars, two motorcycles and one relay truck,\u201d said Bruno Mallet.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_184161\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-184161\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2021\/06\/Shimano-6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-184161 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2021\/06\/Shimano-6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Shimano service\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-184161\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Shimano neutral team is there to save the day.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>What does the crew operating the service cars look like?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cFor each vehicle, we have two people on board, the motorcyclist or the car driver, and a mechanic,\u201d Bruno explained. The crew in each service car is very lean and you know why? It\u2019s all the equipment! You might be surprised how much the service cars manage to carry.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How many extra bicycles do you bring to support the racers?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cEach car has a roof rack with six bikes of three different frame sizes and three pairs of Shimano wheels. But inside of the car, we also have wheels from competing brands in order to be able to troubleshoot all riders,\u201d says Bruno. One of the challenges the service crew has to deal with is the variety of gear used in the Tour. And the riders also come in all sizes.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How do you know what gear to load into the trunk?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cAt the start of the year, we make an inventory of each team&#8217;s equipment. And we re-check this inventory before each race to be sure that the teams didn\u2019t make any changes to their bikes. We go into all of this trouble just to be more efficient during interventions because they must be done as quickly as possible. It allows the mechanic to get out of the vehicle with the exact equipment the rider&#8217;s bike needs,\u201d Bruno explained.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-184146 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2021\/07\/Shimano-10.webp'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2021\/07\/Shimano-10.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Shimano neutral car in action.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2021\/07\/Shimano-10.webp 850w, https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2021\/07\/Shimano-10-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2021\/07\/Shimano-10-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2021\/07\/Shimano-10-272x182.webp 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2021\/07\/Shimano-9.webp'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2021\/07\/Shimano-9.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"The amount of gear the service cars carry is incredible.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2021\/07\/Shimano-9.webp 850w, https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2021\/07\/Shimano-9-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2021\/07\/Shimano-9-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2021\/07\/Shimano-9-272x182.webp 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>This approach means that the service cars have to be packed with an incredible amount of gear. And they also carry a cooler with bidons and energy bars and gels to support riders\u2019 nutrition if the situation calls for it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEach team has its specifics and with the massive arrival of disc brakes, we have to carry different brake systems with different sizes of discs. It\u2019s another reason why we have so much material in the cars,\u201d Bruno comments.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a typical list of gear for a single service vehicle:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3 bikes with Shimano pedals<\/li>\n<li>3 bikes with competing brand pedals<\/li>\n<li>4 Shimano wheels with rim brakes<\/li>\n<li>8 Shimano wheels with disc brakes (140 &amp; 160 mm discs)<\/li>\n<li>2 discs of each size (140 &amp; 160 mm)<\/li>\n<li>4 rear wheels by competing brands<\/li>\n<li>1 pair of pedals for each brand present in the race\u00a02 chains<\/li>\n<li>2 batteries for Shimano Di2<\/li>\n<li>20 bidons<\/li>\n<li>24 bottles of water 50 cl<\/li>\n<li>30 energy gels<\/li>\n<li>30 energy bars<\/li>\n<li>all the tools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"embed-controller-wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"fr\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83c\udf82 Our partner <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ShimanoROAD?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ShimanoROAD<\/a> is celebrating its 100th birthday in 2021. Congratulations on the longevity and we will see you on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TDF2021?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TDF2021<\/a>! <\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf82 Notre partenaire <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ShimanoROAD?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ShimanoROAD<\/a> f\u00eate ses 100 ans en 2021. F\u00e9licitations pour cette long\u00e9vit\u00e9 et rendez-vous sur le <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TDF2021?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TDF2021<\/a> ! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5GqPBzOo3C\">pic.twitter.com\/5GqPBzOo3C<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Tour de France\u2122 (@LeTour) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LeTour\/status\/1374054577436254214?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 22, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async data-src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<h2><strong>How do you manage to fit all of that inside?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cEvery piece of gear has its place and that\u2019s where it has to go. It\u2019s necessary to have a system like that to be effective during interventions. We are Tetris experts!\u201d Bruno smiles.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_184163\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-184163\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2021\/06\/Shimano-neutral-car.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-184163 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2021\/06\/Shimano-neutral-car-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\u0160koda neutral car\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-184163\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">One more polish before the departure.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>What do you like about the \u0160koda SUPERB?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cOur vehicles must be spacious because of all the gear we carry but they also have to be powerful to allow for quick reactions when we need to change positions to support a new breakaway situation. Thankfully, we have vehicles that fully meet these criteria while being economical thanks to the hybrid version provided,\u201d Bruno says.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Where in the peloton can we expect to see the Shimano service cars?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cOur organization during the race is two cars and one motorcycle at the front of the peloton and one car at the back behind the riders. Each vehicle is equipped with two radios, the first is intended for Radio Tour reception and the other is an internal radio allowing each Shimano vehicle to coordinate for optimal positioning,\u201d Bruno explains.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How do you cover breakaways?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cAs a general rule, when a breakaway forms, it is the Shimano motorcycle that follows the riders first. This happens as soon as the leading riders create a gap of around 20 seconds. When the gap grows to more than 35 seconds, the first Shimano car joins the leading group as well. This means the motorcycle can return to the peloton to be able to act quickly in case a counter attack forms,\u201d Bruno explains.<\/p>\n<div class=\"embed-controller-wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udeb2 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ShimanoROAD?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ShimanoROAD<\/a> for neutral support at Tour de France ! \ud83d\udeb2 <\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udd27 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ShimanoROAD?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ShimanoROAD<\/a> will adorn the neutral support cars in all A.S.O. races, offering all riders assistance to get back on the road as quickly as possible in the event of a crash or mechanical issue.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RideShimano?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RideShimano<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TDF2021?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TDF2021<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wrJEupw71P\">pic.twitter.com\/wrJEupw71P<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Tour de France\u2122 (@LeTour) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LeTour\/status\/1351454935964147715?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 19, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async data-src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<p>\u201cWhen the gap between the leading group and the peloton is around 2,5 minutes, the second Shimano car is positioned in front of the peloton instead of the motorcycle. The motorcycle re-joins the leading group in order to intervene if this group becomes disorganized. This second Shimano car is now in a position to support any further counter attacking groups that decide to pursue the breakaway,\u201d Bruno continues.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe third Shimano car is placed behind the peloton, it\u2019s at the disposal of the President of the Jury and it will have to intervene based on all requests made by the UCI,\u201d Bruno adds.<\/p>\n<p>So, make sure to keep a close eye on every breakaway in this year\u2019s Tour de France and see if you can spot the light blue \u0160koda SUPERB service cars supporting your favourite competitor!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The \u0160koda SUPERB service cars are getting a new paint job for the 2021 Tour de France. 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