Tag: cycling
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Speedrocker
Speedrocker – a possible solution for those who want to ride where they want without a soggy bottom.
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2019 Calendar
It’s fun. It’s cool. And it’s live. Club events listings are up on the website now. Keep up to date with the latest rides, celebrations and adventures at: http://baroudeurs.cc/events/ What’s New? A comprehensive line-up of events include: ITT inter-club race | Saturday 30 March Beast of Box (BoB) recce | Saturday 30 March (after ITT)…
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London Women’s Racing
London Women’s Racing at LMNH 2018 – discussing the opportunities for women racing in 2019 and beyond.
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Don’t call it a comeback
Simon aka Van der Vader – racing to the line at Hillingdon Don’t call it a comeback – What happens when you’re having an incredible year and suddenly you’re in a crash? We talk with Baroudeur, Simon ‘Van der Vader’ about training, the fall and coming back in style. Race Results: RideLondon 100 – 7th…
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PURSU | An interview with Sanjay Soni
Refuel the natural way – B’s at the Red Bull race On an early autumn day the Baroudeurs meet up with Sanjay Soni to discuss the origins of PURSU – a no-nonsense nutritional selection of bars that naturally fuel active people. We also make time to discuss where he hopes to take the company. We…
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Karolis ‘Orca’
space Cycling name? Orca. Why do you ride your bike? I enjoy it. I cycle to work and even on holiday I try to cycle. I enjoy the freedom. SPACE Favourite place to ride? I haven’t been to many European places yet, yet Mallorca stands out for me. Pollenca to the lighthouse at Formentor is…
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Pedal-Me Crowd Fund
Pedal-Me believes there is a better way for people, services and goods to get from A-to-B. We are happy to announce that Pedal-Me is crowd funding in order to expand thanks to extraordinary demand. We’re also chuffed that co-founder of Pedal Me, Rob, is also a London Baroudeur. Naturally, we support and wish the Pedal-Me…
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Mk2 Full Carbon Custom Shoe
Introducing Jack Lee’s Mk2 fully custom shoe, but is it still better than the rest? It started with a rant I’m annoyed. You see I can get a custom bike-fit. I can even get custom threads and look good riding into the sunset. But I can’t get shoes that fit me. But there are plenty of…
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Urban Hill Climb 2018
‘Pain’ is just a French word for ‘Bread’. More please. Thank you A big thank you to all the partners, children, families and friends who came to cheer at the Urban Hill Climb 2018. It wouldn’t have happened without you. Thank you. The Quick and the Brave – Povilas, 1min 47 – Hernan, 1 min 53…
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Tobias ‘Spiderman’
Smiles for miles Cycling name? Spiderman. Why do you ride your bike? What started out to be hobby, with an occasional solo ride here and there, is now something that I miss if I’m not riding more than once a week. It’s not just getting from A to B, but seeing and enjoying everything in…
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One Hell of a Ride – Ride100
The Prudential Ride 100. There is no other closed-road event like it. Many Baroudeurs and their families have celebrated cycling in the fun and accessible ‘Free Cycle’ ride in central London. Followed by the excitement of watching the world’s best pro-cyclists race in the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey Classic. For those out there with the mind and…
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Hirzl Grippp Tour SF – long term review
Getting a good Grippp Gloves, like helmets aren’t for everyone. Many people like nothing better than the uninterrupted connection with the bike and cockpit; experiencing each bump, every smooth mile of freshly laid tarmac and a cool breeze on the knuckles. I know, I like this too. Of course, there are times when gloves are…
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Nick ‘Sicario’
Deer, Sicario Cycling name? Sicario. Why do you ride your bike? Freedom. Liberation. And a sense of speed. Ultimately, it makes one feel like a kid again whilst keeping fit and sane. SPACE Favourite place to ride? Torture chamber? Regent’s Park aka RePa. Up or down mountains? Down SPACE Best moments? The Thames Valley…
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Greg LeMond
Image by Klass Jan van der Weij taken at Paris-Roubaix 26 years ago Conversations If you ask people who inspired them to ride a bicycle you’re likely to get a fond, albeit a limited response; possibly a family member, best friend, or hero. Ask people who inspired them to go out and actually purchase a…
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London Weekend
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…
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Saturday Social Ride – 26 May 2018
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. … … … … … …
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Congratulations Harry and Meghan
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!
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Saturday Social Ride – 27 Apr 2018
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. …
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Saturday Social Ride
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…
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Velotec All Weather Jersey
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…
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Baroudeurs on IG
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!