Update: Download the Public Beta here.

While you've been enjoying the 2013 DB Preview Edition that we released in January, we've been working hard on improving and adding more stuff to this year's PCM.daily Database.

Now we've reached a point where it's about time to show you the result. Later today, we will be releasing the Public Beta of the 2013 DB - and next weekend, it's time for the final version.

In the Public Beta you will find 91 teams with updated rosters - 44 of these have 2013 graphics. We've been adding lots of new equipment, new race routes for nine more races (bringing the total to 19) - and there's also nine more races to fool around in.

Some of you will be surprised to see that we've finally decided to abandon the old flags that's been a part of the PCM.daily DB for a lifetime and instead went with Zecha's flags. And speaking of graphics, you will also find 1.000 new rider pictures, most of which are from 2013.

Lastly, we have also done some minor, yet important DB-work. Some AI race programs have been rewritten to make AI teams smarter when choosing their preparation races. This is especially relevant for the Vuelta which many members have dubbed 'the easiest GT to win'. It may still be, but not to the same extent as before this release.

We have more up in the sleeve for the final V1 which, as said, will be released in about a week from now. However, we'd appreciate if you gave this Public Beta a try, so we can get rid of any bugs that may have found its way to the DB.

The Public Beta is being packed now and will then be uploaded to several mirrors. We expect to release the links tonight.

You have waited, waited - and perhaps waited a bit more than you should. But now, we're ready to announce the creme de la creme of PCM.daily Members in the year of 2012.

We had 26 awards this year, divided into three categories: Cycling Awards, Management Game Awards and Site Awards. In total, you pressed the vote button no less than 2,416 times - but despite that, some awards ended up very close with several being a tie.

With those facts, it's time to reveal the winners. Drum roll, please... (and click Read More to find out who won).

Thanks to emmea90 for the award bars

Can't wait to see what life is like with Katusha as a Pro Continental team and Argos among the big boys? Wondering whether Wiggins is capable of defending his Tour de France title with Contador and Schleck back in the field - on a route that suits him worse?

Well, while this is far from the final release, PCM.daily's first edition of its 2013 DB, the so-called Preview, gives you the possibility of playing with the new teams and riders on 10 new 2013 race routes.

A lot of work is still going on behind the scenes, but we thought you'd appreciate a sneak peak of what's coming. This Preview Edition contains the following:

- 2013 graphics for 25 teams
- 2013 profiles for 10 races - most notably the Giro, Tour de France, Tour de Romandie and Tour Down Under
- Updated Palmares for WT and HC races of 2012
- Real profiles for more races

... among all the other features you know from the PCM.daily Databases. However, you're missing out on updated stats (minor corrections have been done, but a major stat update is planned for later), equipment (has barely been touched since latest release) and obviously all the great shirts and stages that's going to be released in the coming days.

That will all be a part of the final V1 of the 2013 DB which is expected to be released at the end of this month or the beginning of February. Until then, enjoy this release (yes, I'm hiding the download link here).

It's the first day of the new year, but we're not completely ready to let go of 2012. In fact, we're going to use the first seven days of 2013 to look back and praise the good and the great of last year.

You have helped us picking the right nominees for the PCM.daily Awards, and it's now time to single out the best of 2012. We have 26 awards lined up, and all that's left is your vote.

You have until Tuesday the 8th of January 23:59 CET to cast your vote. You can find all the nominees and threads here, and discussion is allowed in every thread.

After yet another eventful year here at PCM.daily, it's about time to take the leap into next year. We still don't know much about what it will bring, but I don't think I'm revealing too much by saying that Cyanide will release PCM13, and that we will be releasing a database or two (in fact, one might just be a few days away...)

Anyway - from everyone at the crew, we wish you a Happy New Year.