We are delighted to announce that the Pinarello Dogma 60.1 has been voted Best Race Bike of the Year by the US-based Bicycling magazine.

It is the fourth year in succession the Italian manufacturers have won the coveted prize, with the Dogma 60.1 taking over from the two-time winning Prince model as the best bike on the block.

In the review, Bicycling's deputy test director Mike Cushionbury noted how the bike "felt fast, comfortable and handled like a dream."

He concluded by stating that the Pinarello Dogma 60.1 is: "The best combination of everything you would expect from a race bike and it still makes an excellent all-day driver. It's a package that could not be beat."

The model was specifically chosen by Team Sky at the start of the season due to its revolutionary asymmetrical frame and state-of-the-art production techniques, Team principal Dave Brailsford saying at the time: "The ways that Pinarello combine their life-long passion for the bike with the latest technology are genuinely inspired. Pinarello are now a fundamental part of the team and help our relentless efforts to have the best possible tools for Team Sky."

Company president Fausto Pinarello was elated with the victory and said: "It's fantastic to win this again. To have all of our hard work validated by the positive feedback from our customers and from professional athletes and awards like this is very satisfying. It's great to get confirmation like this."

The Dogma 60.1 was introduced at the 2009 Tour de France and as well as having the world's first totally asymmetric frame, it is made from Torayca 60HM1K incorporating Nanoally Technology and utilizing Pinarello's exclusive EPS moulding system.

As well as Team Sky, the model is also used by Caisse d'Epargne and the US-based Bissell Professional Cycling team.