Tag: baroudeur
-
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…
-
Last Orders
David Millar, a popular cycling ambassador and former British road race champion leaves pro cycling after celebrating a 17-year career. Not all of it was illustrious. Millar served a two year ban, from 2004, for taking performance enhancing drugs. Thanks to his vocal anti-doping campaigning and a second chance return through a ‘clean team’ approach via Garmin-Cervelo,…
-
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…
-
Space Bike
Three…Two…One…We have lift off! This week’s ground breaking Rosetta probe-landing on a shooting comet is an impressive feat of engineering and human achievement. I’ve always been reminded that as much as we explore outer space, our very planet has still much left undiscovered. Looking closer to home, there is a new space project happening. The knack of making the…
-
The Boulder Body
Boulder, Colorado is ubiquitous with the great outdoors. Naturally, it is home to some of the greatest North American cycle races; often being used as the backdrop for pro-cycling. Ask cyclists who would move to the States, Boulder is top of the list. It’s a place where you could happily bring up a family, ride your bike…
-
ArtCrank in London
By far one of the most compelling bike exhibitions of the year was displayed by ArtCrank in London. I dare you to play their video and find one picture that doesn’t make you want to ride your bike! Back by popular demand Running since 2007 and exhibiting work of artists, from both hear and across the Atlantic, not…
-
Stop At Nothing – Documentary Review
The room seems small and blue. The camera is rolling. You sense everyone needs to exhale and relax. But this is no ordinary day; this is a typical day in the life of Lance Armstrong (LA), and is the opening scene to the Storyville documentary, ‘Stop At Nothing‘, first screened in June 2014, and currently accessible for…
-
A Gorilla Winter
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…
-
This Wool is Cool
Wool is cool, and in so many ways. If you’re an outdoorsy person, you’ll know that once wet, cotton kills, yet wool won’t let you down. Thanks to their popular demand, almost everything is available in wool these days; from: beanies; gloves; base layers; SSJ/LSJ; arm warmers; knee warmers; leg warmers and socks. You get the…
-
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.…
-
Hard as a Belgian
You can’t be made to do this. You’re made for it. Thank you Yes, thank you to all the Baroudeurs (new and seasonsed) who made last night’s gathering a great social event. We are humbled and delighted that you have chosen to ride with this, your team. It’s not easy cycling in these dark months, at London…
-
Bon Anni SBCC
“The RTI is this biiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiig!” The Big Feast Jono is looking refreshed as we sit down for a delicious meal of Roti Prata. I can’t wait. Glenn strides over and claims a table for our feast. As he sits there, I can’t help but notice how unashamedly proud he is of what we have achieved. We’re two…
-
Cosmic Heroes
Big-Chase, with Cosmic going totally aero It feels like the sweet summer is back. With this weekend forecast to be 19 degrees-plus, it’s time to grab the SSJ’s, bare those legs, and get that tan back. Cycling fast is also on the cards. Cosmic Hero We look back at some stunning summer moments for individuals in the…
-
Mi Jersey Su Jersey
Vos, still has more than just an eye for the rainbow jersey On face value, this appears to be your every day friendly celebration of the new Women’s World Road Race Champion receiving her rainbow jersey; but look carefully and there’s another peculiar story unfolding. It looks like Pauline Ferrand-Prevot was handed a new jersey, but Rabobank got…
-
The Windsor Weave
Windsor in the sunshine, and friends on their bikes – what more can you ask for on a Sunday morning What’s so appealing about Windsor? It’s not even our country’s Capital. And yet, according to the local tourist office, 75% of the visiting tourists are of domestic origin: accounting for £98 million worth of spending…
-
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…
-
Keep on Kovers
Caution: These are seriously good accessories. Something Different It’s like something out a Dumas novel; first there was one, now there are four. The Speedplay cleat has grown in popularity amongst the Baroudeurs, essentially because they are a different approach to the cleat mechanism. A review is in the works, but for now we’ll be…
-
A Baroudeur Evening
Thursday 16 October 2014 – Come meet the Baroudeurs! An informal early-evening celebration to welcome new/potential members and old-timers, significant others and first-time roadies, all will be welcome. It’ll be a chance to meet some of you for the first time, for others to catch up, chat over a table rather than side by side at 20mph;…
-
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…
-
Magic Mike
World Champion – yes, you can believe the hype Michał Kwiatkowski. More than any exotic mountain pass, or desirable location, is a name that challenges everyone; from cycling pundit to racing fan alike – we’re all trying to do him proud and pronounce his name correctly. Although, it’s not Michal’s name that is causing all the…