inside the Sky bus (a.k.a. "Death Star")

[mvrider]

Pretty luxurious. I especially like the built-in washer & dryer!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cycling/23358351

[avalonracing]

Anyone else looking for one of those red "Sharps/Biohazard" containers that you see in hospitals hanging on the wall? ;)

[MattTuck]

Given that they don't stay in the same hotel for more than one night (except for the rest days) the bus is pretty nice as a sort of second home.

Curious if this is on par with other team buses or significantly nicer.

I do like that darkish grey that it is painted. Like it much better actually than their black kit.

[gavingould]

most of the WorldTour/ProTeam (whatever UCI is calling top level these days) buses are pretty similar from the photos i've seen, all pretty nice.

[cfox]

looks nice, but I bet it smells bad

[dave thompson]

Maybe I should refurb the interior of my motor home to look like that.

[evo111@comcast.net]

A few links from Global Cycling Network on Youtube

Europcar’s Dining truck
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASaxlKI4MmA&list=TLw0xqnVcBMDI

Astana team bus
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PjoGyxIHEo

Orica Green Edge Bus
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVzoXNgYjps

They also have a few videos of mechanics trucks and other tidbits about the tour

[Dave B]

Anyone notice the "meeting room" had the thickest blinds and a place to lie down for...recouping I bet! ;)

Not that I am implying anything.

[67-59]

I'll bet the AC works better than in the Orica Green Edge bus....:rolleyes:

[joep2517]

I heard that Orica had a spare million dollar bus waiting - as a spare, and was used after the stage 1 incident.

OT: I'd love to find a pair of those light blue Sidi Wire that Froome had.

[jlwdm]

Most teams have impressive busses, but Sky takes care of every detail in all areas - AMG - aggregation of marginal gains.

Replacing the hotel mattresses and pillows with specific mattresses and pillows for each rider at every hotel is impressive.

Jeff

[Louis]

Replacing the hotel mattresses and pillows with specific mattresses and pillows for each rider at every hotel is impressive.


I bet Merckx didn't require that sort of coddling.

[firerescuefin]

I bet Merckx didn't require that sort of coddling.

If your guy gets a good nights sleep and his rival doesn't ...advantage wouldn't you say.

[maunahaole]

IIRC, there was some reporting last year that Sky was bringing portable a/c units to the hotels as well. I bet the a/c made a bigger difference than the mattresses.

[Louis]

Given the amount of riding they do per stage I'd be amazed if they had any trouble getting to sleep and staying asleep.

A related story:

Once last year I was really, really beat after a hot ride. I took off my shorts and jersey, replaced them with boxers and a t-shirt, ate supper, brushed my teeth, then took a dirty sheet from the hamper, put it on the floor next to my bed (carpeted area), took a pillowcase from the hamper, stuffed some dirty clothes in, and fell asleep in about 10 seconds. I didn't wake up until my cats started to pester me for breakfast the next morning.

[don compton]

In today's day of well paid sports stars, this is relatively low end transportation. i.e. golf or tennis.:rolleyes:

[Ithadan]

Anyone else looking for one of those red "Sharps/Biohazard" containers that you see in hospitals hanging on the wall? ;)

http://i.imgur.com/AwusI.gif

[ORMojo]

I heard that Orica had a spare million dollar bus waiting - as a spare, and was used after the stage 1 incident.

These days, a million dollar bus is likely a spare for these guys.

Marathon Coach has its world headquarters about a mile from my home. Over the years I've wandered through several in-production and completed coaches. $2 million and up. Extremely impressive products, with every detail of every one built custom to order.

One of the fun features:
http://www.marathoncoach.com/images2/1197%20bay%20BBQ-3.jpg%22

[Ithadan]

These days, a million dollar bus is likely a spare for these guys.

Marathon Coach has its world headquarters about a mile from my home. Over the years I've wandered through several in-production and completed coaches. $2 million and up. Extremely impressive products, with every detail of every one built custom to order.

One of the fun features:
http://www.marathoncoach.com/images2/1197%20bay%20BBQ-3.jpg%22

Pfft.

http://i.imgur.com/KhcMFCY.jpg

:D

[Louis]

Pfft.

That RV comes with a little kid stuffed under the main living area? Hmmm...