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
Trip to the Tour 2018 Day Three: Caravans & Champions
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
Trip to the Tour 2018 Day Two: Across town on a couple of donkeys
We awoke early(ish) in the morning to the sound of Paris which, despite what we are told, aren’t all that romantic. Unless, of course, the sound of rubbish being collected over the desperate tones of a whirring floor failing miserably … Continued
Trip to the Tour 2018 Day One: Lightning, but not fast
Having been glued to 7pm slot on ITV4 every day since the 7th July, the unbroken run of catching the Tour highlights was about to be smashed on this last Friday in July as my journey under the channel to … Continued