PCM.daily will in a few days release a fix for the newly released v2 of the PCM.daily 2009 Database. The current expected release date is Monday.

Edit: There is no crucial bugs, just minor ones: 09 DB: Bug reports (V2)

So, here we go again.

As some of you may know, the DB was released earlier today, but unfortunately, the editor messed up at the very last export. Some did get to download the file before I stopped it, and to avoid that you have to download the entire file again, I've made a fixed file (1 MB). Please PM if you downloaded the faulty package.

The full PCM.daily 2009 V2 DB Package will be in c. 40 minutes.

Unfortunately, I discovered a rather serious problem -- that always happens just after releases, especially here at PCM.daily ;)

Sorry, if you're currently downloading, please stop the download. I'll keep you updated.

Update: The problem is that the equipment table, STA_equipment, was deleted somehow in the last export. If you've already finished the download, feel free to install it, but don't use the .cdb file just yet.

I'm currently at work, but will go home now. Once I get home (c. 30 minutes from now) I'll upload two versions: 1 for those people who've already downloaded the entire file, and 1 for those who didn't get to download it.

Sorry about all these problems.

Update: We've now added a Self-Installer. This is especially suited for people with no technical knowledge. Just double click the file after it's been downloaded and follow the instructions. When PCM is launched, make sure to choose OfficialRelease.cdb in Options -> Database.

You don't need both the .zip and the .exe. You only need one of them - choose yourself.

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It's been a month and some weeks since our first version of our 2009 DB. Back then, only very few teams had presented their new shirt, not to mention their rosters. We knew that before-hand, and we hope that you guys enjoyed playing with it to limit the 'waiting time' for the proper 2009 databases.

Either way, it's now time for the V2, bringing even more of the good stuff to you. However, there's still some teams which haven't realised that we're in 2009. Therefore, there's 25 teams in the DB which still use their 2008 jersey. However, as we're adding these to the V3 of the DB whenever they are released, we'll make sure to post them at the forum too with the correct filenames, so you can easily implent them to your game without having to restart. That's a promise from us :)

So, what does the V2 include? We've previously presented the final team list and a list of new races. To that list, you can add the Spanish race Volta da Ascension. Other than that, there's no changes. So, let's go to the specifics!

PCM.daily's 2009 DB V2 Feature List

Teams
88 teams with updated rosters (mainly) according to UCI's lists.
63 teams have 2009 shirts, mini-shirts and accessories
All teams have new, updated objectives
All teams have updated informations (manager, website, etc.)

Riders
2009 stat update
2009 photos for riders of c. 27 teams
2009 national champions
Updated ages for all riders
C. 1600 free agents
Dopers deleted (only riders active in 2009 are in the DB)
Dead rider(s) deleted (rest in peace)

Graphics
New background (rasm)
New race category icons (Lampert)
New calendar 'bars' icons (Lampert)
Race Flag Package (Arnelesaffer)
Rider Skins for c. 200+ riders
Standard UCI World Cup / Pro Tour sponsor kit

Equipment
C. 77 frames
C. 67 wheels
C. 68 helmets
Equipment linked to the teams, so they use their real-life equipment (where possible)

Stages
70 new races
Cancelled races have been deleted
Renamed races have been .. well, renamed ;)
2009 profiles for:
World Championship RR and TT
Tour Down Under Classic
Tour Down Under
Tour de Langkawi
Vuelta al Tachira
Dutch Food Valley Classic
GP di Lugano
Grand Prix Cycliste La Marseillaise
Australian Championship ITT
Norwegian Championship RR
Giro 'd Italia

2009 Startlists for
Tour Down Under
Tour of Qatar
Amgen Tour of California
Grand Prix Cycliste La Marseillaise
GP de Besseges
Tour de Mediterraneen

Other relevant stuff
CQRanking system has replaced Superprestige
UCI World Ranking has replaced UCI Pro Tour ranking (just a new points shema)
New fatigue system (riders gaining fatigue more slowly)
Lots of new secondary sponsors
Larger budgets for secondary sponsors, making them more important
Lots of new staff
Updates to future sponsor goals
New 2010 Tour de France variant

... and probably more, but 1) You're getting tired of this, and 2) I don't quite remember much more than what's listed above ;)

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Mirrors:
Mirror 1 (MegaUpload) - Zip File
Mirror 2 (MegaUpload) - Self Installer
Mirror 3 (Filefront) - Zip File

With the release coming closer and closer, it's time to reveal what teams you can expect in the V2. In total, you will be able to play with 88 teams. Most of these will have 2009 shirts, a few will use their 2008 one since they haven't presented their 2009 shirt yet. However, when they do, you'll be able to download it here from PCM.daily and incorporate it into your game without having to restart your career.

We've also added 69 new races. Pretty much all of these have 2008 profiles since the 09 route is still yet to be revealed, plus it takes a lot of time to make new races -- which you probably already know. However, there's 2009 profiles for the following races: The 2009 World Championship RR and TT (SnelleJus), Tour Down Under Classic (Jaap90), Tour Down Under (Jaap90), Tour de Langkawi (Bilbo Baggins / PCMBenelux), Vuelta al Tachira (Buddy Mulligan), Dutch Food Valley Classic (Jaap90), GP di Lugano (Jaap90), Grand Prix Cycliste La Marseillaise (Jaap90), Australian Championship ITT (Roman_Kreuziger), Norwegian Championship RR (Johan92), and last, but not least, the Giro 'd Italia (Johan92). It's worth noting, though, that the Giro is still yet to be completely finished, but the profiles are correct.

For the list of teams and new races, click "Read More".