Author: Lowell

  • 2020 Calendar

    2020 Calendar

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    London Baroudeurs 2020 – Keep up to date with the latest rides, celebrations and adventures at: http://baroudeurs.cc/events/

  • France 2019 – Part 3

    France 2019 – Part 3

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    The ride back from Col du Galibier is sweet. But it’s not all about cycling in with the Baroudeurs. We take a break when the rest of the gang arrive; kicking back and raising a glass to honour the Crazy Brave

  • Sportful No-Rain Knee Warmers

    Sportful No-Rain Knee Warmers

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    A product review of Sportful’s No Rain Knee Warmers. Do they work and are they worth it?

  • France 2019 – Part 2

    France 2019 – Part 2

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    France 2019 – Returning to the country that inspired to chase mountains, ride bikes and raise a glass to cycling. Check out Part 2.

  • Speedrocker Review

    Speedrocker Review

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    There’s a time and a place to get wet and muddy. More often than not, it’s not on your daily commute, or club-ride. Enter the Speedrocker by SKS.

  • France 2019 – Part 1

    France 2019 – Part 1

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    France 2019 – Returning to the country that inspired to chase mountains, ride bikes and raise a glass to cycling. Check out Part 1.

  • 100% S2

    100% S2

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    100% S2 Reveiw. Are they as good as the orignal Speedcrafts?

  • Leverage

    Leverage

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    More often than not, we take what we’re given. Take for instance, tyre levers; we’re told how important they are, but how often do we take a moment to check if they’re the right tools for the job?

  • 100% Speedcraft

    100% Speedcraft

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    A review on 100% Speedcraft.

  • Speedrocker

    Speedrocker

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    Speedrocker – a possible solution for those who want to ride where they want without a soggy bottom.

  • Dark Nights Viewing – Sven Nys

    Dark Nights Viewing – Sven Nys

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    Over the spring season, we will be posting a series of programs and events that aim to keep people inspired to ride. First up is a story of meteoric success matched with spiralling demands. It’s muddy; it’s fast; it’s cyclo-cross. There has been a single force of nature in the world of cyclo-cross this past…

  • London Women’s Racing

    London Women’s Racing

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    London Women’s Racing at LMNH 2018 – discussing the opportunities for women racing in 2019 and beyond.

  • PURSU | An interview with Sanjay Soni

    PURSU | An interview with Sanjay Soni

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    Refuel the natural way – B’s at the Red Bull race On an early autumn day the Baroudeurs meet up with Sanjay Soni to discuss the origins of PURSU – a no-nonsense nutritional selection of bars that naturally fuel active people.  We also make time to discuss where he hopes to take the company.  We…

  • Pedal-Me Crowd Fund

    Pedal-Me Crowd Fund

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    Pedal-Me believes there is a better way for people, services and goods to get from A-to-B.  We are happy to announce that Pedal-Me is crowd funding in order to expand thanks to extraordinary demand. We’re also chuffed that co-founder of Pedal Me, Rob, is also a London Baroudeur.  Naturally, we support and wish the Pedal-Me…

  • Mk2 Full Carbon Custom Shoe

    Mk2 Full Carbon Custom Shoe

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    Introducing Jack Lee’s Mk2 fully custom shoe, but is it still better than the rest?  It started with a rant I’m annoyed.  You see I can get a custom bike-fit.  I can even get custom threads and look good riding into the sunset.  But I can’t get shoes that fit me. But there are plenty of…

  • Urban Hill Climb 2018

    Urban Hill Climb 2018

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    ‘Pain’ is just a French word for ‘Bread’.  More please. Thank you A big thank you to all the partners, children, families and friends who came to cheer at the Urban Hill Climb 2018.  It wouldn’t have happened without you.  Thank you. The Quick and the Brave – Povilas, 1min 47 – Hernan, 1 min 53…

  • One Hell of a Ride – Ride100

    One Hell of a Ride – Ride100

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    The Prudential Ride 100.  There is no other closed-road event like it. Many Baroudeurs and their families have celebrated cycling in the fun and accessible  ‘Free Cycle’ ride in central London.  Followed by the excitement of watching the world’s best pro-cyclists race in the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey Classic. For those out there with the mind and…

  • Hirzl Grippp Tour SF – long term review

    Hirzl Grippp Tour SF – long term review

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    Getting a good Grippp Gloves, like helmets aren’t for everyone.  Many people like nothing better than the uninterrupted connection with the bike and cockpit; experiencing each bump, every smooth mile of freshly laid tarmac and a cool breeze on the knuckles.  I know, I like this too. Of course, there are times when gloves are…

  • Greg LeMond

    Greg LeMond

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    Image by Klass Jan van der Weij taken at Paris-Roubaix 26 years ago Conversations If you ask people who inspired them to ride a bicycle you’re likely to get a fond, albeit a limited response; possibly a family member, best friend, or hero.  Ask people who inspired them to go out and actually purchase a…

  • London Weekend

    London Weekend

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    When the sun’s out it’s easy to think the summer is all about the return of the Grand Tours and Sunday rides out to the country. London being London, it offers so much more for the discerning cyclist.  2018 marks the 15th annual World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR).  It’s an event where some Baroudeur members…

  • Congratulations Harry and Meghan

    Congratulations Harry and Meghan

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    Congratulations to the lovely couple.  All the very best from the Baroudeurs. We often ride to Windsor.  It is a stunning and significant part of the country.  We highly recommend the dash from London and back.  Enjoy!