Insync sponsored Team Viking ramps up training

Team Viking has been powering on with training after an event they entered in Belgium was cancelled due to the pandemic.

The cycling team sponsored by Insync Bikes took on a weekend of training rides in Northumberland recently to prepare for when races are given the green light again.

The team, led by Insync graphic designer Emma Cooper, was due to compete in the 104^th edition of the Ronde van Vlaanderen (Tour of Flanders) event in April.

Insync is providing Viking Roadmaster bikes for the cyclists to ride on, a brand unveiled in 1908 and ridden in the professional Tour of Flanders race when it launched five years later, as well as the Tour de France.

The 237km ride, from Antwerp to Ghent, takes place the day before the pros battle it out to enable the public to share the experience of riding the famous cobbles.

Team Viking, which also includes Vincci Fung, brothers Liam Lee and Dale Lee, Anna Lee and Nick Rule, are all members of Chorlton Velo

They rode 100km on the first day and then 48km on the second when they were joined by Dale’s daughter, Rosie.

The team is hoping the Tour of Flanders will run in 2021 as well as considering a challenge in September where they will go self-sufficient bike packing.

The Viking brand was recently thrust into the national spotlight when the Prime Minister Boris Johnson launched the Government's £2billion cycling strategy riding a £700 Viking Pro. The bike was chosen for the PM by Insync bike dealer the Bike Lounge in Nottingham for its strong heritage as a British brand.  View Insync's range of Viking bikes