Tag: baroudeur

  • 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. …

  • Paris Roubaix 2018

    Paris Roubaix 2018

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    “You are an ‘angel’ and a ‘devil’ in the same person,” as described by Swiss Champion, Silvan Dillier.  He continues to remark on the Paris-Roubaix, without you I wouldn’t have made it up there into the velodrome, but it’s hard to beat you in the sprint!  Very happy with my little cobblestone for 2nd place.”   How…

  • Michael Goolaerts tribute

    Michael Goolaerts tribute

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    Lowell
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    Farewell Michael | Image by RTE We are saddened to learn of Michael ‘Goolie’ Gollaerts passing today whilst racing the 116th Paris-Roubaix Classic, but had to share and celebrate his life. Thank you, Michael. Ride in Peace.    

  • Saturday Social Ride

    Saturday Social Ride

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    Hello everybody! We are delighted to announce the first of 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. Kicking off Saturday 31 March.  Please get in touch by email if you’d like to know…

  • Velotec All Weather Jersey

    Velotec All Weather Jersey

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    Velotec’s All Weather Jersey making sun-chasing all the more possible Badass Milan-Sanremo 2013 is a day many cycling folk fondly remember.  It involved three things we all adore: racing, discussing the weather and new kit.  As it happens, it was beset with the most challenging conditions and didn’t let up over the course of the…

  • Baroudeurs on IG

    Baroudeurs on IG

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    Debbie
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    Watch Us Now We’re sharing the fun of cycling on a swanky new IG gallery.  Get in touch to share your funky pictures and share in the adventures of the London Baroudeurs. Thank you!  

  • Annual Awards 2018

    Annual Awards 2018

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    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…

  • Your best indoor training

    Your best indoor training

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    space Hello UCC A few weeks before Christmas I saw an ad on Facebook promoting the Urban Cycle Club (UCC). This ad immediately caught my attention because it was promoting the next generation of indoor cycle training. There were photos of real bikes in stationary position attached to large screens with lots of data. I…

  • Saving Rubber

    Saving Rubber

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    Park Tools TB2 to the rescue It is at this time of the year that punctures happen more than we’d like.  But how do we not let it ruin the day? For many years we’ve experimented with rubber saving innovations: everything from tubeless tyres with sealants, glue on patches, or even folding a £5 note…

  • The Shoe Set To Change Them All – Part 2

    The Shoe Set To Change Them All – Part 2

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    Jack Lee makes custom moulds for the best fit possible, but do they work?  Pure Custom Nile Rodgers is one of the most prolific musicians of our time.  If you take a moment to listen to any of the tracks he has written, or produced, you’ll notice a clever pattern unfold.  Unlike many musicians, Niles…

  • Urban Cycle Club – Raaaaaaar!

    Urban Cycle Club – Raaaaaaar!

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    Debbie
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    Raaaaaaar! The London Baroudeurs would like to thank our very own Kostas for organising our training sessions at the newly opened Urban Cycle Club (UCC) – helping us to close our 2017 season on a high and opening up 2018 with a bang! The UCC Mission is to ‘provide London’s cyclists a more engaging, productive,…

  • Happy 2018

    Happy 2018

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    Thank you for yet another magnificent year. May there always be air in your tyres, the warm sun on your back, and clear roads ahead.  Happy 2018. Let the good times roll, mon amis.  Mon Baroudeurs!    

  • Hernan ‘Buzz’

    Hernan ‘Buzz’

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    Lowell
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    The smile, the enthusiasim, the Buzz Cycling name? SPARTACUS, TORO and Buzz.  I prefer Toro, but Buzz is a super hero, so is not so bad, but Toro is more me – Spanish! Why do you ride your bike? I used to run, a lot… I did some triathlons (sprint distances).  I ran so much…

  • Albi Part 1 – Testify

    Albi Part 1 – Testify

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    Who said cycling could be so much fun?  These three amigos. “Riding with Alex definitely helped, there were some dark times especially towards the end…” Racing.  It’s one of those experiences that never leaves you.  And what could be possibly be more alluring than riding with people from all over the world in the most beautiful…

  • December Hope

    December Hope

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    Lowell
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    Hello December! We are delighted to turn the page on the club calendar and welcome the final month of 2017.  The London Baroudeurs calendar is designed to celebrate team achievements and motivate members each day.  This month we take a moment to reflect on the highlights of the year and the friendships made.  Allez les…

  • Right on Time – Part 2

    Right on Time – Part 2

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    Debbie
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    The cycling factory – warming up for the TTT Time for some action In the second installment of the Team Time Trial (TTT) we talk with Baroudeurs, Steve and Lowell about their training and race day memories at the inaugural TTT of the Tour of Cambridgeshire: Right on Time with Steve ‘Bison’ He can climb…

  • Remember November

    Remember November

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    Debbie
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    Go riding in November! We are delighted to turn the page on the club calendar and welcome November 2017.  The London Baroudeurs calendar is designed to celebrate team achievements and motivate members each day.  This month we look to those short days when the conversation is just as important as the bike ride.   When…