Tag: bike
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Thanks for the feedback
We’ve been given the green light – Image by Baroudeur, Hernan Gonzalez Clot. All Change, Please. All Change. Thanks for the feedback. Having discussed with team members and consulting with stakeholders, we have decided to go ahead with the club name change and ethos. The team will now be known as the London Baroudeurs Pedalbus…
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Mike Hall Tribute
Described as a quietly inspirational man and phenomenal endurance rider, Mike Hall sadly passed away today doing what he loved most outside his family – riding his bike fast. Fellow cyclist, Chris Shue was so inspired by Mike’s adventures, that he put it this way: “By all accounts, he (Mike) was just a ridiculously fast…
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Bicycles that can save the world
Hello March! We are delighted to turn the page on the calendar and welcome March 2017. The London Baroudeurs calendar is designed to celebrate team achievements and motivate us for the year ahead. This month the designer Grant Petersen, shares his wisdom with us: “Think of bicycles as ridable that can just about save the…
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International Women’s Day 2017
Smoke and Arriba, giving it a ‘V’ for the weekend! “Let me tell you what I think of bicycling. I think it has done more to emancipate women than anything else in the world. It gives women a feeling of freedom and self-reliance. I stand and rejoice every time I see a woman ride by…
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The Mumbai Mess
One hot country, two slick wheels, and three of the best bike messengers in the world. It can only be lunch time in Mumbai: Video © of WeLoveCycling Films – funny how the team car manages to find a cinematic free-road Three Baroudeurs With three of our very own Baroudeurs returning from a recce in India, it’s…
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Like a Bat out of Hell
Who’s idea was this?! An alarm going off before 7am is barely a pleasant thing on weekday, but when it went off on Sunday 19th Feb, it meant only one thing – a journey through Hell. I won’t let you down The “Hell of the Ashdown” sportive is an annual test of the legs through…
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Long Box in the Snow
“Mate, it’s just another day of sun” – DC Long-Box, February 2017 Winter and smashing it on the hack-bike. That’s Daddy Cool’s (DC) idea of a good time. Throw in 100+km and a hefty bike-rack, to rub it in, and you’ve got the ideal Sunday morning for these mad men. Mesmerised We sneak through the…
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Meet your PC
Regents Park Cyclists meeting our local Police Constable, Rebecca England Meet your Police Constable Ever since it’s inception, the collaboration of clubs that make up the Regent’s Park Cyclists has sought to not just be present within the community, but very much part of it. From raising funds for 100 new cherry trees, to supporting ‘Kidical-Mass‘,…
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Emancipation for women
Hello February! We are delighted to turn the page on the calendar and welcome February 2017. The London Baroudeurs calendar is designed to celebrate the team achievements and motivate us for the year ahead. This month the formidable civil rights leader, Susan B. Anthony, shares her wisdom with us: “The bicycle has done more for…
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SKS Raceblade Pro
The SKS sometimes thinks it can double as a Slush-Puppie space Narrowing the selection Delaying the addition of mudguards is admittedly and usually for stylistic reasons – not wanting to let go of summer and conceding the fact that without the right kit, I am no match for the weather. So when I eventually look for a sensible solution, it is bewildering that many of the…
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Kent – One Two
Crazy Legs letting the juniors choose what next Bent on Kent We had bludgeoned Windsor and Box Hill to death this winter, having gone there so often, and we were in no mood for doing laps in the park either. With the sun reluctant to make an appearance, our patience was wearing thin, and we were…
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countryside, exercise and companionship
‘So cool, we gotta wear shades.’ All images and video © of British Transport Films. space Those Were The Days ‘Countryside, exercise and companionship’ – Those, the modern cyclist is often tempted to think, were the days. But riding your bicycle isn’t a new pastime at all. It just happens to be somewhat rediscovered these…
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January – It doesn’t get any easier
Hello 2017! We are delighted to flip the cover and welcome January 2017. The London Baroudeurs calendar is designed to celebrate the team achievements and motivate us for the year ahead. This month the mighty legend, Greg LeMond, shares his wisdom with these words: “It doesn’t get any easier, you just get faster.” …
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Bike Fitting – CycleFit
Debs being very Barouderus Bike Fitting: This is a series of bike fit reviews from members of the club. We hope it will give sound and independent insight so you can enjoy more time on the bike. Third in this series we ask Debs of her experience of the CycleFit, London. space CycleFit, London: Who…
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Annual Awards 2017
Welcome to the Party! space A very different kind of ‘Ride London’ To celebrate another fine year of camaraderie and community, we bring the celebrations of the London Baroudeurs’ Annual Awards closer to home, and race the streets of London. Glen (Chronos) never disappoints when he organises a party. After all, he was the brains behind…
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Calendar 2017
Here’s a sneak look at the Baroudeurs Calendar for 2017. Designed to celebrate our achievements and motivate us for the year ahead. But 2016 isn’t over just yet, and there are many more adventures to look forward to. We hope to see you on a ride soon! …
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Full Flava – Breakfast Club
Whilst most of the city sleeps, we get together for a different kind of Breakfast Club… It’s always a great way to start the day. Thank you, Baroudeurs.
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Livin’ La Vida Vuelta
Tom’s looking for something ‘proper’ – we like his style. Livin’ What better way to take comfort from these cold winter nights, than to take a fond look at some of our favourite summer adventures? Tom, the ‘Gecko‘, takes us on a breathtaking endeavour through ‘la Vuelta’ to remind us that there is a glowing…
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Thomas ‘Gecko’
Gecko Power space Name? Thomas space Do you have a cycling name and if so, what is it and why? Gecko; it sounds better than Toad. space Unlosing my religion space What do you do when you’re not riding a bike? Run, Read, Roulette. space space What’s your cycling history? When I was a boy my…
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Bike Fitting – Pearsons, Sheen
Paola, Becks, and Lauren on their audacious Audax This is a series of bike fit reviews from members of the club. We hope it will give sound and independent insight so you can enjoy more time on the bike. Second in this series we ask Becks of her experience of the Pearson store in Sheen,…
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Simon ‘Van der Vader’
Simon’s that kind of B – strength, fist-pumps and smiles Cycling name? Van der Vader. Something to do with Belgium and carbon fiber related injuries (as well as being an intergalactic badass….?) “Join me and I will complete your training. With our combined strength, we can end this destructive conflict and bring order to the…