LIENZ (Austria) – The riders of the Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale have been using Van Rysel-designed products for two seasons now. The one developed with the French brand from Lille is a combination capable of working very well, in fact since the beginning of the season the successes achieved by the riders of the WorldTour team are already seven. The latest one arrived recently Tour of the Alps, in which Nicolas Prodhomme and the young man Paul Seixas They put on a show by dominating the final stage of the Euregio stage race.
It is Nicolas Prodhomme himself, with his first success among professionals, which tells us in detail about the products made by Van RyselIn this case, the eye, and it really is the case to say it, falls on the helmet and glasses used by the French WorldTour team.
RCR-F, the fastest helmet
The first product we are going to present is the RCR-F helmet, where the acronym stands for Fast Racer. This is a helmet studied and designed with the aim of perfecting aerodynamics as much as possibleWhen every single watt counts and the races get fast and hard-fought, it's important to have the best possible ally at your side.
The RCR-F helmet is equipped with five air intakes, located in the front part, which serve to regulate the temperature of the shell and offer the right amount of air.
«I often use this model – says Prodhomme – during the season, especially when the weather isn't very hot yet. The RCR-F has a great design and is extremely aerodynamicEven at higher speeds, it responds very well, offering no wind resistance. It remains lightweight and comfortable, even after many hours in the saddle. This is why it is perfect for long stages or the Classics».
RCR Mips, for the heat of the Tour
Van Rysel also provides the athletes of the Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale team with a second model, this time designed for even more ventilation, in fact it is the favourite of climbers. The front air intakes, in this case, are eight.
«Personally – Prodhomme continues to explain – I use the RCR Mips when temperatures get higher. For example, I think it's an excellent helmet for a big stage race like the Tour de France, where the long climbs and the heat make themselves felt. Mips technology allows us to run more calmly and safely because we know we are well protected in case of a fall."
ROADR900 PERF, 3 different lenses
For the Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale team, the glasses supplied are the ROADR900 PERF, a mix of elegance, technique and sporty design. They are extremely covering, with a lens 135 millimetres wide and 1,2 millimetres thickA system that allows the athlete to have a wide field of vision, combined with the protection necessary for those traveling at high speeds. In fact, the thickness of the lenses makes them very resistant.
The choice falls on three types of lenses, always from the NXT rangeDepending on the category, which ranges from zero to three, you have a filter of 11 percent to 85 percent of the light.
«One of the features I like about glasses – concludes Prodhomme – is that they are very comfortable and always guarantee perfect vision. Furthermore, a clip on the helmet allows you to conveniently store your glasses. even when you're racing, it only takes a few moments to hook and unhook everything."
