Tag: cool

  • Super Steel

    Super Steel

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    This lovely film from Rapha showcases the work of Dario Pegoretti, TIG weld pioneer and builder of bikes for Marco Pantani and Big Mig amongst others…

  • Vorsprung…The Invisible Helmet

    Vorsprung…The Invisible Helmet

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    Yes, you know how this one should go: ‘Vorsprung Durch Technik’, the German phrase popularised by the Audi car manufacturer.  It can be roughly translated into English as ‘progress through technology’.  Although, a more literal translation would be ‘advancement through technology’.  So far it seems, there is no single English word which is an exact rendering of ‘vorsprung’; ‘to leap ahead’ comes…

  • Ulysses

    Ulysses

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    It little profits that an idle king, By this still hearth, among these barren crags, Match’d with an aged wife, I mete and dole Unequal laws unto a savage race, That hoard, and sleep, and feed, and know not me. I cannot rest from travel: I will drink Life to the lees: all times I…

  • 27

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    St Christope En Oisans, France – the fast way.  27 minutes without music.  This should be interesting.  007 and Mario Cipollini watch out!

  • Glenn, Baroudeur, Singapore

    Glenn, Baroudeur, Singapore

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    First real ride as a Baroudeur & already tarnishing the cc’s name! Thought we’d head into Gardens By The Bay for a coffee. Unbeknown to me, you can’t ride your bike around there! I was chased around by a local woman wielding her camera tripod at me (and I quote) for “breaking the law!” Not…

  • The Lion King does Bond

    The Lion King does Bond

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    The Lion King – Mario Cipollini, doing what he does best

  • Crash

    Crash

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    It is a sad truth, known to everyone who watches the Tour de France each year, that occasionally, despite the best will in the world, riders fall off. When this happens, there are unavoidable consequences. These may take the form of injuries and wounds. Sometimes, these are sufficient to force the rider to abandon the…

  • AGM

    AGM

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    Not for us the stuffy boardroom, the pitiful sandwiches and corporate backstabbing of the boardroom, no the 2012 Baroudeurs AGM took place in more conducive style at the one-trick menu, french (Italian) maid served, queue round the corner, license to print money, second helpings deliciousness that is Relais de Venise in Marylebone. The nearest we…

  • Ghost

    Ghost

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    Tru-able and replaceable full carbon tub wheels by Dutch firm, FastForward.  Only 12 spokes on both front and rear!  

  • Ride of the Falling Leaves

    Ride of the Falling Leaves

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    Taking on the Ride Of The Falling Leaves (ROTFL) is an ever popular event that takes in some of the best Kent has on offer.  It commences a week on from the legendary ‘Giro di Lombardia’ of northern Italy.  This British escapade is a tribute to that ride.  Organised by the friendly parish of the…

  • Falling Leaves

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    As single-day races go, the Giro di Lombardia comes at a peculiar time of the year.  It hints to a finale of a very long season of cycling: what with 3 scorching summer classics back-to-back, followed by this year’s unprecedented Olympic’s, followed hot on its heels by the world championships, you could ask yourself, is…

  • It’s not all about cycling

    It’s not all about cycling

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    This morning reminded me that what we do is not all about cycling.  Yes, we get together and we ride.  And more often than not, we ride a lot and dare I say it, we have craaaaaaaaaaaaaaazy fun!  But it’s not always on a bike.  Some of my favourite moments are sitting on top of…

  • Amazonia Woman

    Amazonia Woman

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    We’re enjoying a cuppa after Poncherello and Big-Chase have led us on a crazy loop of Hertford, and out of the heath, like a Jaguar, comes a familiar runner who happens to be one of our friendly Baroudeurs… Ed: “Hey Liz, what are you up to?” Liz: “For my next adventure I am heading to the Amazon to run, wade and probably…

  • Britain’s not so secret race

    Britain’s not so secret race

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    Earlier this year our good friend and fellow rider, Debbie M. revealed that an extraordinary documentary is being considered for production.  Dubbed ‘Britain’s Secret Race’, it aims to chart the history of what was once popularly known as the ‘Milk Race’, and what we fondly recognise today as the ‘Tour of Britain’ (ToB). What makes this…

  • Kenyan Sporting Dreams

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    In the spirit of being part of what makes champions; be it academic success or gold medal superheroes, I’m making an appeal for a young man called Alex.  It’s his first time in London and I was honoured to be asked to help him around during the start of the Paralympics. As you can imagine…

  • Hi Galibier!

    Hi Galibier!

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    RS and Big Chase showing how to get down on Col du G.      

  • Prelude to a Tour – 2012

    Prelude to a Tour – 2012

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    “Howdy!” comes the warm greeting from the cheery man in flip-flops.  Alex and Rob are beaming as we rendezvous on this fine Friday afternoon.  It’s the start of summer, which must mean a Tour for the Baroudeurs. Try as we may to avoid an exhausting road-trip like last year’s; wouldn’t you know it, we’re off to…

  • Gold

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    I’m on foot and it feels very alien.  My normal mode of transportation is nestling back at home and I’m on my way to pick up a new steed from the master craftsmen – Rob S.  I have great expectations. R.S. recently returned from his epic, and yes it is epic: sailing across the Atlantic,…

  • Toby ‘T-Bay’ Oliver

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    Do you have a cycling name? If so, who gave it to you and why? I don’t have cycling name but I’ve been called a few unsavoury ones on my commute. My philosophy of vehicular cycling isn’t appreciated by all! Never my fault of course! What do you do when you’re not riding a bike?…

  • Glen ‘CHRONOS’ Thomson

    Glen ‘CHRONOS’ Thomson

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    What is your name? Glen What do you do when you’re not riding a bike? Look at bikes on the internet, advise others to look at and buy bikes from the internet; this does not pay very well so as a side-line I offer young people advice and guidance What bicycles do you own and,…

  • How to make your super bike even lighter

    How to make your super bike even lighter

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    Imagine being able to make your bike lighter and faster.  Simply separate your bike into three parts, or more, and see the kilos fade away!  Disclaimer: however riding a bike in this state, or its individual pieces, is not good for your health, nor is it recommended.  Faster?  In this case, a privilege to ride…