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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

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