Oracle, Softbank, and Big Ben have now all splashed their AC50s this week, but it’s the throwback bicycle grinders that has set the mainstream’s tongues wagging all over the world. Will bicycle power make the difference to help ETNZ overcome the obstacles they face in just a few months’ time, and if so, will Oracle or another team have time to catch up to a system the Kiwis have been working on for more than a year? And will Franck Cammas – well experienced with leg-powered racing yachts – uncover his own spinning class on Groupama Team France?
As the unveilings begin, we’re finding ourselves interested again. Watch the excellent launch video above for a look at New Zealand, head over here to listen to Glenn Ashby discuss the new systems with RAdioSportNZ’s D’arcy Waldegrave, and click the player below for Mr. Clean’s take on what is finally an interesting week in AC land, also with RadioSport’s Waldegrave.
The America’s Cup Anarchy forum is heating up as well…chat about any of your favorite teams right over here.
