Tag: crazy
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The Roubaix Family
Where do you go for a Bank Holiday weekend? Bournemouth? Sure, a nice beach; just not the right season yet. Brighton? A good ride, and delicious smoked fish, but this weekend happens to be at the height of the Classics Season. And as such, we can have only one answer – Roubaix, France. Fresh…
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Missing Vincenzo
The Women’s Tour of Britain is currently touring the nation with the top 2 riders being Italian: 1. Rossella Ratto (Ita/Estado de MexicoFaren) 3 hrs 02 mins 02 seconds 2. Susanna Zorzi (Ita/Astana) same time 3. Marianne Vos (Ned/Rabo-Liv) +6″ Unfortunately, this thrilling race is bound to be overshadowed by the Giro d’Italia, which will…
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Let the games begin
Hillingdon gets a Cannibal Like a shooting star bursting on the scene, blowing away the competition, our youngest Baroudeur wins gold in his first ever race. At the tender age of 9, Jude is growing into a stronger and smarter racer. As if it couldn’t get any better, the ‘Hillingdon Cannibal‘ does us proud by…
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Roubaix Strikes Back
The Paris-Roubaix 2014 is coming. In honour to this Cycling-Classic, we post some of our favourite images from our 2013 expedition. What does it feel like to ride on the cobbles? A little something like this… It sounds a like this: And romantically looks like this: Thanks to Crazy Legs for catching these moments and letting us hang…
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Memories of Roubaix 4
It’s early, it’s cold, and most of us are feeling a wee bit apprehensive. It’s our first time on the cobbles. Realising this, Chronos breaks the ice and does a wheelie to kick off our Roubaix adventure! The Paris-Roubaix 2014 is coming. In honour to this Cycling-Classic, we post some of our favourite images from our…
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Hello Paul Smith
Looking for something to do over the Easter holidays? Whether it’s a bright sunny day by the river, or a rainy Sunday afternoon, London’s Design Museum is a great place to hang out and imagine. So when we heard that ‘Hello My Name Is Paul Smith’ is still running, we leave our bikes behind for the day,…
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The Spring Classic – BBR
Sahara Sands? Smog? Sunshine? And now rain on Sunday’s Baroudeur Big Ride! So what! Alfred Wainwright said it all when he proclaimed, “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing!” The BBR , is our friendly-paced club ride from London to Surrey. It’s a great way to explore and see what you can…
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Memories of Roubaix 3
We witness the peloton attack the first set of cobbles, and it’s ferocious! As we race back to our coach to catch them on the Arenberg, amongst the tractor tracks are heart-shapes on the hallowed soil. It’s magic! The Paris-Roubaix 2014 is coming. In honour to this Cycling-Classic, we post some of our favourite images from…
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Affliction
Sun’s out, Gun’s out. The mercury is rising as we roll out onto an open road to somewhere. The short and dark rides of Winter are becoming a distant memory. Spring, on the other hand, offers the chance to test the legs on longer-tougher rides. Where freaks get their kicks for affliction. Freaks aren’t born…
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Kings Lynn – The Return
The sun is at it’s zenith as we approach Norfolk – Nelson’s County, but can we make it? We travel from London and through 3 counties of the UK. If you want to see how we started this madness, look away now, and start the journey here. If you’ve read the story so far, here’s what…
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Big Chase to Kings Lynn
Have you ever watched the national weather on TV, and seen Kings Lynn on the map? You can’t help but notice its presence. It clearly stands north-east of London, and directly to the left of the weather forecaster for the evening. Big Chase nominates this as our destination of choice for Sunday’s ride. Why?…
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Mellow Yellow
Another interval sesh and DC adds a splash of colour to warm up an otherwise chilly morning.
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Memories of Roubaix 2
With 4 Weeks to go till the Paris-Roubaix 2014, we post some of our favourite images from our own expedition. Thanks to Denis Yeo for catching this moment before we hit those mad cobbles.
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Benjamin Brutalis
Intervals. The idea is to ride at 80% for 40 seconds. Then 20 seconds off. 10 times. For 3 sets. Oh, and there’s sprint intervals if you want to mix it up too: roll down, race up, repeat! That’s the idea. Crazy as it sounds it is very rewarding, just not right now. Rupert…
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Black Rubber
Black Rubber gloves seem like an oddity. Yet, they are surprisingly useful for wet weather riding, especially when the temperature drops. Folklore suggests that Dennis Cross, creator of the first purpose made wetsuit for surfing crafted his invention in his camper van off the coast of Cornwall. And the international company that is GUL…
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Park Life
Captain, Stu – on the Sufferfest, Daddy Cool, Jack, Rupert, Finn, Liz, and the Disco-Badger out today for intervals in the park at 05.45. Crazy? Sad? Or sick? Whatever we were feeling, we were feeling great by breakfast time, with the sun out to greet us. Very Barouder-us!
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London to the Moon
“Fly me to the moon And let me play among the stars Let me see what spring is like On Jupiter and Mars In other words, hold my hand In other words, baby, kiss me” – Composed by Bart Howard and made famous by Ol’ Blue Eyes himself. It is a classic song that I…
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The Armstrong Lie – A Review
Welcome to the party: We were there, in 2009, on Mount Ventoux. It was the penultimate stage of the Tour de France (Tdf). This was the day Lance Armstrong had to go all out to secure a spot on the podium. It wasn’t what he’d planned for his come back, but it was good…
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95 Miles and No Queen
“This rain, I’m bored of it now,” says Steve, and I nod in agreement. Tough, lean and at 6 foot 3, my physio, Steve, would make an awesome rider. He just looks like he’d smash it on a bike. That’s what I’d like to think. As I sit there waiting for him to return with…