Tag: baroudeur

  • Miguel ‘Migas’

    Miguel ‘Migas’

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    Miguel aka ‘Migas’ is a Baroudeur and a proud Spaniard. Check out what he thinks about cycling and the LBCC. Vamos, brother!

  • 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.

  • Jeroen ‘Neo’

    Jeroen ‘Neo’

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    Jeroen aka ‘Ronin’ is a Baroudeur and a proud Belgian. Check out what he thinks about cycling and the LBCC. Aller, brother!

  • Den Store Styrkeprøven – The Great Trial of Strength

    Den Store Styrkeprøven – The Great Trial of Strength

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    Den Store Styrkeprøven 2019 – The Great Trial of Strength. Trondheim to Oslo, Norway. Baroudeurs go on tour in Norway!

  • 100% S2

    100% S2

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

  • Brussels for le Tour

    Brussels for le Tour

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

  • 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!

  • 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?

  • 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!

  • 100% Speedcraft

    100% Speedcraft

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    A review on 100% Speedcraft.

  • 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…

  • 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…