Category: Features

  • Moving to Amsterdam

    Moving to Amsterdam

    This is a conversation with one of our very own Baroudeurs, Michael aka, ‘Maverick’. He has since moved from London to Amsterdam, NL. We take a moment to catch up and discuss how Michael has made Amsterdam his home and how it has changed his life. If you’re looking to do the same, we hope…

  • Mallorca Magic

    Mallorca Magic

    We are delighted to share a conversation with one of our very own Baroudeurs, Tom Smale. A Baroudeur since 2017, Tom has since left the London citadel and made the cycling haven of Mallorca his new home. Now a seasoned resident rider, Tom shares insights into how he has made this transition work and his…

  • Tour de Vie

    Tour de Vie

    This is a conversation with one of our very own Baroudeurs, Steve Evans aka, ‘Buffalo’. He has since moved from London to Paris, France. Here, we take a moment to catch up and discuss how Steve has made Paris his home and how it has changed his life. If you’re looking to do the same,…

  • Gravelistas

    Gravelistas

    Gravel riding has exploded on the scene. But is it that new? And what’s so cool about it? The Baroudeurs attempt to answer these questions and more. Find out here…

  • Trans Continental

    Trans Continental

    Gearing up for the Trans Continental Race, we speak with Baroudeur, Jamie, about his preparations for the race that has captured the imagination for self-supported ultra-distance cyclists.

  • Tubeless: Part 1

    Tubeless: Part 1

    Tubeless tyres are all the rage. But are they right for you? Baroudeur members discuss the good and not-so-good affects of going tubeless.

  • Everesting

    Everesting

    What is Everesting? How do you do this on a bike? And, what does it take to make it happen? We pose this questions to over very own, Michael aka ‘Maverick’. And he has some cracking answers.

  • Latex tubes.  What’s the downside?

    Latex tubes. What’s the downside?

    Latex tubes – what’s the downside? Do they puncture more easily? Hard to fit? More expensive? Let’s find out!

  • Breaking the Chain of Loneliness: Riding for a Wheelie Good Cause

    Breaking the Chain of Loneliness: Riding for a Wheelie Good Cause

    Breaking the Chain of Loneliness: Riding for a Wheelie Good Cause Josh – an article originally written for my school newspaper

  • Pleasure Dome 2019

    Pleasure Dome 2019

    Are you in? The message goes out in September: Track at Lee Valley in December.  Are you in? A flurry or replies from the team and soon enough the date is locked in.  Two groups will be bombing around the velodrome to welcome in the new year and impeding decade.  It’s a cracking way to…

  • France 2019 – Part 3

    France 2019 – Part 3

    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

  • Annual Awards 2019

    Annual Awards 2019

    The London Baroudeurs come together for 2019. Celebrating the achievements and challenges of members. Congratulations, Baroudeurs!

  • France 2019 – Part 2

    France 2019 – Part 2

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

  • France 2019 – Part 1

    France 2019 – Part 1

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

  • Brussels for le Tour

    Brussels for le Tour

    London to Brussels for family, friends and the Tour de France.

  • PURSU | An interview with Sanjay Soni

    PURSU | An interview with Sanjay Soni

    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…

  • Mk2 Full Carbon Custom Shoe

    Mk2 Full Carbon Custom Shoe

    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…

  • Give Change a Chance

    Give Change a Chance

    Pink and Yellow Here’s a round up of the first week of racing at the women’s Giro Rosa and the men’s Tour de France.  Whilst the men are known to be chasing the famous yellow jersey of the Tour, the popularity of women’s racing has given rise to 10th edition of the Giro in Italy,…

  • Greg LeMond

    Greg LeMond

    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…

  • Annual Awards 2018

    Annual Awards 2018

    Cos the party’s over here… Thank you A big shout-out to everyone for making this year’s London Baroudeurs Awards Night possible.  Just like the Academy Awards, we wait until the new year to reflect and celebrate  people’s achievements. Celebrate With such an event we couldn’t possibly celebrate at just any old venue.  After almost 10…

  • Urban Hill Climb 2017

    Urban Hill Climb 2017

    And breathe My Year 2017 was my first year of racing and I can tell you first hand that I’ve learned more than I anticipated. I am nothing short of amateur and my racing record isn’t one to brag about but after a crash during the Full Gas criterium series at Lee Valley in June,…