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# Luxury Cyclist Support Vehicles
The Jaguar F-TYPE Team Sky is Too Fast for the Tour De France

By Michael Hines | Published 2014-07-27 | Autos
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaguar-ftype-team-sky
References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/jaguar-f-type-tour-de-france/33043/) & [newsroom.jaguarlandrover](http://newsroom.jaguarlandrover.com/en-in/jaguar/news/2014/07/jag_f-type_team_sky_release_210714/)

The [Jaguar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaguar-type-00) F-TYPE Team Sky is easily the most awesome support car in the history of the Tour de France. This special F-TYPE Coupe is actually designed to support Britain's Team Sky during the time trials of stage 20, not just for promotional purposes. As such, it's a bit different than a normal F-TYPE.

For starters, there is no rear window. Instead, there is a [rack for holding bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-electric-mountain-bike). There is also a special battery in the trunk that will power the electrical gear (televisions, radios, horns, etc...) needed to communicate with and assist the riders. Other than that, the Jaguar F-TYPE Team Sky is just a normal luxury sports car. It still sports a [V8](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-concept-skytop) engine kicking out 550 horsepower, which should be good enough to catch even the fastest sprinter.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.5/10
- Popularity: 6% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Europe

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Luxury Support Vehicles:** There is a growing trend of luxury vehicles being customized to serve as support vehicles for professional sports teams or events.
- **Specialized Sports Equipment Racks:** Custom racks designed to hold specific sports equipment are becoming popular in support vehicles, providing convenience and functionality.
- **Integrated Communication Systems:** Support vehicles are incorporating advanced communication systems powered by dedicated batteries to enhance coordination and assistance during sporting events.

### Where This Applies

- **Luxury Automotive:** Luxury car manufacturers have an opportunity to tap into the growing demand for customized support vehicles for sports teams and events.
- **Sports Equipment:** The sports equipment industry can explore the development of specialized racks and storage solutions for support vehicles.
- **Communication Technology:** Companies in the communication technology sector can provide innovative solutions for integrated communication systems in support vehicles.

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