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  • Sam – ‘Ronin’

    Sam – ‘Ronin’

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    Sam aka ‘Ronin’ is a Baroudeur and a proud Texan family man. Check out what he thinks about cycling and the LBCC. Zanshin, brother!

  • Povilas – ‘Mean Machine’

    Povilas – ‘Mean Machine’

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    Povilas aka ‘Mean Machine/Terminator’ is a Baroudeur and a proud family man. Check out what he thinks about cycling and being part of the LBCC. Zanshin, brother!

  • Mark – ‘Obi-Wan’

    Mark – ‘Obi-Wan’

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    Cycling name? Obi-Wan. Skywalker probably rides a carbon frame but everyone knows Obi-wan rides steel! Why do you ride your bike? I really respect and love several things about cycling:1) I am definitely addicted to the endorphins but it’s more than that.2) Bikes are the last holdout in mechanical transportation that is truly efficient. Not…

  • 2019 Calendar

    2019 Calendar

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    It’s fun. It’s cool. And it’s live. Club events listings are up on the website now. Keep up to date with the latest rides, celebrations and adventures at: http://baroudeurs.cc/events/ What’s New? A comprehensive line-up of events include: ITT inter-club race | Saturday 30 March Beast of Box (BoB) recce | Saturday 30 March (after ITT)…

  • 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.

  • Don’t call it a comeback

    Don’t call it a comeback

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    Simon aka Van der Vader – racing to the line at Hillingdon Don’t call it a comeback – What happens when you’re having an incredible year and suddenly you’re in a crash?  We talk with Baroudeur, Simon ‘Van der Vader’ about training, the fall and coming back in style. Race Results: RideLondon 100 – 7th…

  • 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…

  • Karolis ‘Orca’

    Karolis ‘Orca’

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    space Cycling name? Orca. Why do you ride your bike? I enjoy it.  I cycle to work and even on holiday I try to cycle.   I enjoy the freedom. SPACE Favourite place to ride? I haven’t been to many European places yet, yet Mallorca stands out for me.  Pollenca to the lighthouse at Formentor is…

  • 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…

  • Tobias ‘Spiderman’

    Tobias ‘Spiderman’

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    Smiles for miles Cycling name? Spiderman. Why do you ride your bike? What started out to be hobby, with an occasional solo ride here and there, is now something that I miss if I’m not riding more than once a week.  It’s not just getting from A to B, but seeing and enjoying everything in…

  • 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…

  • Nick ‘Sicario’

    Nick ‘Sicario’

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     Deer, Sicario Cycling name? Sicario. Why do you ride your bike? Freedom.  Liberation.  And a sense of speed.  Ultimately, it makes one feel like a kid again whilst keeping fit and sane. SPACE Favourite place to ride? Torture chamber?  Regent’s Park aka RePa.   Up or down mountains?  Down SPACE Best moments? The Thames Valley…

  • Give Change a Chance

    Give Change a Chance

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    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

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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…

  • Saturday Social Ride – 26 May 2018

    Saturday Social Ride – 26 May 2018

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    Stuck for a ride this Bank Holiday?  Come on, you’re too sexy for your car! Let’s go for a social spin on Saturday 26 May 2018 at Richmond Park. Please get in touch by email if you’d like to know more. … … … … … …

  • 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!    

  • Mallorca 312 – 2018

    Mallorca 312 – 2018

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    Here’s to Arriba taking on here 3rd Mallorca 312.  Bon Velo! When she recovers we’ll ask her nicely to share her experience.  Watch this space.  

  • Saturday Social Ride – 27 Apr 2018

    Saturday Social Ride – 27 Apr 2018

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    Club rides don’t get much better than this We are delighted to welcome people to the Saturday Social Rides. Designed to give you the opportunity to have a wider variety of riding and newcomers the chance to enjoy a chilled morning with the B’s.  Thanks to Stu for leading! Next ride is Saturday 27 April. …