I've been receiving quite a lot of private messages about the equipment part of the DB - which is quite understandable since it's something that we've been talking a lot about, but haven't been "proving". Therefore, I've uploaded a teaser showing the current selection of frames.

(Click the screenshot to make it larger -- you can comment it in the screenshot section)

As promised yesterday (or, well, technically, it's two days ago, but since I haven't been to bed yet, let's call it yesterday), I've uploaded some screenshots of the V2. I've based the screenshots on Jaap90's Tour Down Under 2009 with a startlist that I've made myself - getting a total 2009 experience ;)

You can have a look here.

Previously, I've been posting status updates in the forum, but I've decided to move them to the front page / news section instead.

Last week, I mentioned that 15 teams had been added to the DB. In addition to this list (which can be seen here), the Gobernacion del Zulia team has also been added. For those who don't know, it's the team of José Rujano and Manuel Medina. We don't expect to add more than 1-2 teams extra before the final release, but you're free to come with suggestions to which teams the last two spots should go to ;)

We've also added several (26) new races to the DB since the V1. This brings the total number of added races (compared to the Plus Package) up to 61. We're still adding more races to the DB, so you can expect this number to increase before the release of V2. I've "attached" the new set of races to "Read More".

More importantly, the work on STA_objectif_sponsor_futur has also started. This is the table that controls the future sponsor goals given to teams. Unfortunately, this part of the DB was quite bugged in the V1 release, and we're certainly doing our best to improve this part to V2.

I also promised to get back to you about the 2009 GT profiles. As it is at the moment, it seems rather impossible to get all of them ready for the V2. ASO still hasn't released the necessary details for TdF 09, and we've 'staff' missing for the Vuelta. However, it seems likely that Johan92 will be able to finish the Giro 09 before the release.

Among some of the smaller details, I can say that we've decided to use Arnelesaffer's flags instead of the ones used in the V1 (they were made by Ivancin). Also, we've replaced the race category images (those purple and blue ones) with some much cooler looking logos made by Lampert. Thanks a lot to both of them for contributing :)

The first beta release of the V2 is expected within the next week, and if you're interested in getting your hands on this, feel free to contact me.

I'll make sure to post some screenshots (and replace the existing ones) tomorrow. This way, you can get a look on the current 'progress' of the DB and see some of the new and shiny 2009 shirts in-game.

Hello, this has nothing to do at all with cycling, but here at PCM.daily, we have a private league in the browser-based football manager game called "Xpert Eleven". We have just reached the end of our third season concluding with another championship for SportingNonsense's team "The Ospreys".

Now, we like to have many people playing because for two seasons we have been stuck with 18 players. The game only requires your input for 10 minutes once or twice a week, so if you are interested, walk this way and read the Season 4 thread (which is still under construction)

-Waghlon

Public Relations Manager and Community Service Admin, MBE, PHP and DUI of PCM.daily

Hello everyone.

As you know, PCM.daily is currently working on the 2nd version of its (so far) succesful 2009 database. Although we feel that we're covered on all areas, there's always room for more people who'd be interested in becoming a part of the DB team which is working on this DB.

Currently, we're especially interested in graphic artists. We're looking for someone who can do shirt, mini shirts, accessories and team logos - that's the main criteria. If you've time on your hands and are willing to help out, please send me a private message.

As I also mentioned in the Project Development Thread, you're also very much welcome to send me a PM if you feel you can contribute to the project in any other wait.

Lastly, don't forget that we just launched another round of "Picture Searching" ;) A lot of riders have been added to the DB, and we need a photo of as many of them as possible. Take a look here if you want to help out.

Thanks :)