Five times pro riders used a spectator’s bike during a race
There are strict rules about where a pro rider can get assistance from after a mechanical. It doesn’t technically extend to borrowing a spectator’s bike. Sometimes, however needs must…
Essex Paris Essex : Le Tour
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Having arrived in Paris yesterday evening, today was the day of two tours. We set off in to the heat to try and view at least one of them.
Toerversie Amstel Gold Race
Our 4 am wake up call came after a long day of travelling and cycling based procrastination to Valkenburg for the start of Toerversie Amstel Gold Race. Although, the night before, we had prepared our bidons with concoctions of water, … Continued
From Roubaix to the Cauberg
The Toerversie Amstel Gold Race somewhat sneaked up on me. Not only because time flies, but also, I didn’t really think it would ever happen. In fact, right up to the point we were sitting on the start line at … Continued
Time Trial Part Two: From boxes to bicycle
The call to N+1 was too great and I succumbed to getting a TT bike in preparation for the new season. To justify it to myself and make it feel as if I deserved it more, I took the decision to build it up myself.
Time Trial
In the time trial world, everywhere you look, you will find the synonymous phrase ‘the race of truth’ to describe an event that places each competitor in complete control of the destiny of their own race. There is no hiding … Continued
Trip to the Tour 2018 Day Three: Caravans & Champions
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When I first went to see the final stage of the Tour de France in 2010 it was to witness the end of an eventful Tour. Team Sky brought with them more hype than baskets, only to find their solitary … Continued
Mr Porter Nocturne
Waiting for the off Get to the corner first Picking the line Brompton Race Brompton Back Markers Santander City Bike Race Penny for your thoughts