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Cycle Races

Five times pro riders used a spectator’s bike during a race
5 Nov 2022

Five times pro riders used a spectator’s bike during a race

by Timothy J Basham | posted in: Cycle Races | 0

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
24 Jul 2022

Essex Paris Essex : Le Tour

by Timothy J Basham | posted in: Cycle Races, Cycling, Essex Paris Essex 2022, Europe, France, Holidays & Bike Packing | 0

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
9 Apr 2022

Toerversie Amstel Gold Race

by Timothy J Basham | posted in: Cycle Races, Cycling, Europe, Netherlands, Ribble Sportive 7046 | 0

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
8 Apr 2022

From Roubaix to the Cauberg

by Timothy J Basham | posted in: Cycle Races, Cycling, Europe, France, Netherlands, Ribble Sportive 7046 | 0

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

Trip to the Tour 2018 Day Three: Caravans & Champions
29 Jul 2018

Trip to the Tour 2018 Day Three: Caravans & Champions

by Timothy J Basham | posted in: A Weekend in Paris 2018, Cycle Races, Cycling, France, Holidays & Bike Packing, Sport | 0

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
9 Jun 2018

Mr Porter Nocturne

by Timothy J Basham | posted in: Cycle Races, Cycling, England, United Kingdom | 0

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

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