Tag: crazy
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Baroudeurs aren’t always liked
“Baroudeurs aren’t always liked. ‘Again!’ the peloton says to itself when they attack. It is the Baroudeur who hand out the leg ache. Deadly accelerations are their standard. There is no set format for a Baroudeur. Neither a true sprinter, nor a true climber, nor exactly a rouleur, the Baroudeur is all those at once.…
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100 Things to do when it’s raining
– Ride a century around Regent’s Park. The outer-circle of this Royal Park is said to be 2.8 miles. Even on busy workdays, it’s still possible to put down some decent mileage in the quiet season. Supposedly 19 laps will get you a simulated ride to Brighton; just without the worry of a…
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Champion of Cows
Jude – Oxford – Cows – London With determination and sheer ‘Ox-Power’, our Jude, at the mighty age of 8 years, rides from the university city of Oxford, to the very centre of our fine capital in London. A total 62 miles! Early on a sleepy Sunday morning our hero climbs upon the statue of…
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Cross, but not angry birds
It’s September. The leaves are brown, whilst the mud underneath is soaked like a squishy upside-down cake. So what do you do? As for Ben and Jude, they successfully introduce what their rugged bikes to what they were created for – off-off-road cycling! …
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Singapore Slingers
Call it spontaneity, or a moment of madness; whatever it was, I take a plane to Singapore (SG). Without the bike. Ever since meeting Glenn, the latest member of the Baroudeurs team, I’ve been wanting to go riding around Singapore, Baroudeur style! Perhaps what attracts me is a change to heat, the combination of…
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Bon Anniversaire Le Tour!
Le Tour on the big screen, friends and barbecue. What more could you ask for? The climax to the 100th Tour de France would end for the pros in Parisian twilight. As for us, it is to be a celebration at London’s ‘Look Mum No Hands’ cycling cafe. We almost, almost, almost get side tracked with…
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A Night At The Races
Tuesday nights are racing nights at Hillingdon and the Baroudeurs are coming to the party. I can only imagine that it must be a pretty strange spectacle – a race track in suburban London. For many would-be racers coming in from town, or further afield, it can mean: navigating through the busy streets of Ealing,…
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Alp d’Huez – Twice As Nice
Today sees the Tour take onone of the most majestic mountains in the Alps, le Alp d’Huez. This alone should get cyclists excited. For organisers, ASO, to plan a double bonananza; now that’s got to be a recipe for something extraordinary. We hope. Yesterday’s Time-Trial proved that there’s still a lot to play for. No one seems…
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First Time Ventoux
Today is the one we’ve been waiting for: Stage 15 of the 100th Tour! For the London Baroudeurs it is part of the race we have been quietly anticipating. Nearly 5 years ago an intrepid band of brothers set out to southern France in search for this infamous mountain. Tales of Tom Simpson, and of…
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The Main Event
The first three stages of this year’s TdF took place on the stunning island of Corsica. Three Baroudeurs were fortunate enough to be there and witness the thrill of the 100th Tour and it’s Grand Depart! So when Glenn, one of our overseas brother’s followed this with a trip to England, we simply had to give him…
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In The Air Tonight
Only Moments To Go It’s just gone midnight and to quote Phil Collins, “I can feel it coming in the air tonight, Oh Lord!” He may not have been singing about the Tour, but it sure is what I’m thinking right now, and I know I’m not alone. With only a few hours to go…
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Cake
The Goods One good thing about riding all year round, is well, besides riding all year round, is that when the summer comes, it’s certainly been worth it. If the Spring Classics herald a call to cycle, then the sunshine which hopefully follows, is a call to test oneself and explore new horizons with confidence. Layers…
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Bravo Vincenzo!
A man in comes into shot and my better-half announces it’s “Nibbles!” Yes, the champion of the Giro, Vincenzo Nibali is affectionately called Nibbles in this household. Sun, rain, ice and more dopage; we’ve had it all. And yet Nibali has held onto the Maglia Rosa and even championed on to win the penultimate stage…
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Fade to Pink
Alex reminds me that this isn’t fast; in fact we’ve gone faster before! Toby smiles; it’s his second weekend out in a row, and I suspect he’s enjoying himself! We’ve pulled over on Guilford high-street to wait for the rest of the team and are enjoying a pain-au-chocolat in the unusual, yet altogether welcome sun. …
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The First of the Mohicans
Are you ready for your SHAVE? ‘The Last of the Mohicans’ Copyright © 2009 by Morgan Creek Films. All Rights Reserved. Agreed, there are far more important things that need our attention right now, both around the world and closer to home. However, with the season heating up, and less accessories needed for a ride, …
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I ♡ RBX
It’s official. I’ve got post-Roubaix Blues. And it’s clear, that I’m not the only one. As there’s still many film reels, or in this case gigs of content to go through before making a final-cut, this short video taken by Denis Yeo might serve as a little memory-treat from our extraordinary weekend: Obviously things are…
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Ronde Van Vlaaderen 100
This Sunday we witness not only a pre-cursor to the infamous Paris-Roubaix, but see history unfold as well. For it is the 100th anniversary of the Ronde Van Vlaaderen – the Tour of Flanders. Yes, they ride up the Koppenberg, the picture that takes up much of this page! Classic Royalty As much as the…
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Blooming Marvellous
Walk with me Every now and again I get a cycling revelation that makes a world of difference, boosting my confidence on the bike and demanding respect for those who choose to give it full welly on the pro-peloton. This past fortnight is such a moment. I learn four amazing facts: firstly, there’s no shame in walking. At the…