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  • Summer BBR 2015

    Summer BBR 2015

      Fact 1: Riding with a club is more fun than riding alone. Fact 2: You make this club what it is. Fact 3: It’s on tomorrow!   What is the BBR? Don’t let riding alone drive you up the wall. Come and join us on a Baroudeur Big Ride (BBR). The BBR  is a socially-paced 50…

  • Cobbles to that!

    Cobbles to that!

    We love you really, Roubaix *None of this would be possible without the belief and tireless understanding of the Baroudeur Family.  Thank you!    

  • The Icemen Cometh

    The Icemen Cometh

      Keeping the Winter at bay Riding to King’s Lynn is an fascinating journey.  A mix of: suburbs; sharp-climbs through north London; open roads, seemingly used only by cyclists; quintessential English villages; emptiness and gales that want to knock you off your bike. Add to this freezing conditions that create snowflakes to your eyelashes.  Icing up your…

  • Access your city

    Access your city

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    I drove the car on the weekend and loved it. It shrunk the distance to our destination, kept us together, keeping warm, and was convenient for getting us back from the party. So what’s the problem with having a car in London? Perhaps there isn’t one, but there is a growing concern about sharing the…

  • December BBR

    December BBR

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    It’s here. The final BBR of 2014.  Sunday 14 December at 0800. Be there, or be another victim of the Sunday morning lie-in!   Don’t let riding alone drive you up the wall Come and join us on a Baroudeur Big Ride, an open invite, sociably paced with a stop for cake.  The next Baroudeur Big Ride…

  • Falling Leaves BBR 2014

    Falling Leaves BBR 2014

      Besides the excellent autumn conditions, we had plenty to smile about: the monthly BBR rolling around; our first BBR to Kent and conditions barely mild enough to get away with a short sleeve jersey (SSJ).  Hence the funky overstocks on display, but more so, because of the terrific company.  The biggest BBR turnout yet, and how suitable…

  • BBR Information

    BBR Information

      Fact 1: Riding with a club is more fun than riding alone. Fact 2: We are not Gorilla’s.  The Winter is! Fact 3: We wish we could do this more often… What’s this all about? Don’t let riding alone drive you up the wall. Come and join us on a Baroudeur Big Ride (BBR). The BBR…

  • A Gorilla Winter

    A Gorilla Winter

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        Fact 1: Riding with a club is more fun than riding alone. Fact 2: We are not Gorilla’s.  The Winter is! Fact 3: We wish we could do this more often. Don’t let riding alone drive you up the wall. Come and join us on a Baroudeur Big Ride, an open invite, sociably paced with a…

  • Don’t get bored

    Don’t get bored

    After all, ’tis the season is to be hunting… It’s those little moments. You know. Those little nuggets you look for in life. You’re in the moment.  You can’t not be in the moment when you’re on your bike. – Miguel Crawford ‘El Chapulin’ http://vimeo.com/100774318 Team ‘Deux North‘ have teamed up with Special*zed for their new wheels.…

  • Cameron Highlands – Preview

    Cameron Highlands – Preview

    Big Chase and SG-Glen at the height of the Highlands Va Va Voom The roar of a finely tuned motorcycle motions to my side.  As we both pause at the junction, the rider enquires about my bike.  I turn to return the compliment and from learning a thing or two about motorcycling, particularly about BMW touring-bikes, we talk…

  • The Ride of the Falling Leaves – BBR

    The Ride of the Falling Leaves – BBR

      Baroudeur Big Ride: No drop, rolling hills! In honour of ‪Lombaridia‬ which officially was raced last week in Italy, and won beautifully by Dan Martin, the Baroudeurs will roll out in the the lovely roads of Kent – ‘The Garden of England’. This Sunday – An open ride. No membership needed. Just lots of good cycling…

  • Going Long

    Going Long

      Congratulations to the first group of riders to make the ‘Baroudeur Big Ride’ and extend themselves to the distance of 73miles: Paola, Andrew, Rupert, Mark, and with Jonny and Muz joining us at the Hill.  What was created to be a tribute-ride for the ToB and the Vuelta, inadvertadely the group set a new…

  • ToB and Vuelta BBR

    ToB and Vuelta BBR

    Sunday 14 September: Casual (No-Drop) / Rolling Hills Meet Up Spot Roehampton Cafe, Richmond Park @ 0830.  Riding to Box Hill. It will be all together, for  a Medium-Box Ride at 66 miles, with the option of a Long Box at 73 miles.  Average pace will be around 15-18mph. Then, all meeting at the top for refreshments. What you…

  • The Feel Good BBR

    The Feel Good BBR

    Le Tour has been sensational so far,  and this weekend sees the Women’s Elite ride ‘La Course‘. A crit-race on the Champs El’ysees in Paris! In honour of the Women’s Stage and the Le Tour, the following week we will be holding our Baroudeur Big Ride (BBR).   The Baroudeur Big Ride is our friendly-paced club ride…

  • Le Tour Big Ride

    Le Tour Big Ride

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    In honour of Le Tour, we will be riding the  Baroudeur Big Ride (BBR) this weekend. The Baroudeur Big Ride is our friendly-paced club ride from London to Surrey.  It’s a great way to explore and see what you can achieve on a bike with people, and there’s cake on top of Box Hill too!  …

  • The Spring Classic – BBR

    The Spring Classic – BBR

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    Sahara Sands? Smog? Sunshine? And now rain on Sunday’s Baroudeur Big Ride! So what! Alfred Wainwright said it all when he proclaimed, “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing!” The BBR , is our friendly-paced club ride from London to Surrey.  It’s a great way to explore and see what you can…

  • Valentine’s Ride

    Valentine’s Ride

      A hot date The Baroudeur Big Ride is like a hot date that keeps coming back for more. Created for new riders, seasoned athletes, or simply the curious; the BBR is a great way of enjoying a chilled Sunday on your bicycle.  February’s BBR is the first of many for 2014.  It brings together a cheery…

  • You Me Bike Ride Now

    You Me Bike Ride Now

    Quite simply, the sweetest five words you could say to a cyclist.  Add a few more people to this and it becomes a party well worth celebrating.  Welcome to a ride with the Baroudeurs! Please note, the rides are currently only for Road Cycling. Like all good parties, there are some basic ground rules for group riding…