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 ;)

D O W N L O A D   L I N K - SELF INSTALLER

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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".

I've been receiving a lot of private messages about more screenshots of the DB. As the Final Beta is being tested, we've made some screenshots for you to enjoy. These primarily show osme of the new equipment in use, and you also get a feel of what the peloton looks like with all the new shirts.

The screenshots are, as always, available from the PCM.daily DB Screenshots section.

I can also reveal that the tests have been very positive so far. We haven't experienced any major problems, and we hope and expect that this will mean that we keep the deadline (start of February).

In an interview with the recently launched French site, PCM Club, Clément Pinget reveals a few more details about the upcoming Pro Cycling Manager 2009. It's not a lot, but for those who like track cycling, there's good news: Individual Scratch, Points Race, 200 meters with flying start (is that a discipline? I'm not much into track cycling) and a yet to be announced event have been implented in the game.

Another interesting feature is the possibility of creating your own team at the start of a career - something that has been very requested by the community. Other than that, there's not much news in the interview.

You can read it in French at PCM Club. There's an English Google translation of the interview here. PCM.daily is currently working on a full English translation of it.

We've been pretty silent about the progress of the PCM.daily 2009 DB V2 for a while, mainly due to the intensive work we've been doing on the DB. However, with the Final Beta having been released today, it's time to lean back, watch the bug reports, and in about 1 week's time, fix them ;)

I'm not going to go into depth with the exact features of the DB just yet. However, main features are: 88 fully updated (roster-wise) 2009 teams, 68 new races, new 2009 profiles for Australian TT Championship, Tour Down Under, Tour de Langkawi, Vuelta al Tachira, GP di Lugano, GP de Marseille, the World Championship RR and TT - and the Giro d'Italia! You also get a very expanded equipment part with 77 frames, 67 wheels and 68 helmets. These have been linked to the teams, meaning that teams use the same equipment in PCM as they do in real life -- as far as possible. No more All-Cervelo ;) Of main features, we've also managed to implent 104 track riders to the DB, all with photos and realistic skills.

We've done far more than that, but as said, let's wait with the full feature list until later. Please keep in mind that all specific details might change before the final release -- I'm convinced they will, but only for the better ;)

I've been receiving some private messages about screenshots. With the Final Beta out, we'll make sure to publish some screenshots as soon as possible, probably tomorrow. This should give you an insight to what it looks like at the moment.

If you've any questions, don't hesitate with asking them in the forum. We're also still interested in accessory makers, and I'm sure we can always use a beta tester or two more ;) PM me if interested.