Tag: family
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SKS Race Blade Long
NOTE, THERE IS AN UPDATE AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS REVIEW. IN SHORT, DO NOT PURCHASE THE CURRENT MODEL. Once in a while you learn a thing or two from riding your bicycle. Things like the value of family, friends and life’s little wonders – you know what I mean. There’s also the minor lesson of what to do when the…
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ToB and Vuelta BBR
Sunday 14 September: Casual (No-Drop) / Rolling Hills Meet Up Spot Roehampton Cafe, Richmond Park @ 0830. Riding to Box Hill. It will be all together, for a Medium-Box Ride at 66 miles, with the option of a Long Box at 73 miles. Average pace will be around 15-18mph. Then, all meeting at the top for refreshments. What you…
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From Yorkshire with Love
Yorkshire loves Le Tour. Le Tour loves Yorkhsire. And we love them both! This is a different kind of gallery. A day in the life of the fans… Ash and Max get up to Yorkshire nice and early for the first stage. It’s a popular day, and Max proves to be a worthy competitor for Marcel…
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The Feel Good BBR
Le Tour has been sensational so far, and this weekend sees the Women’s Elite ride ‘La Course‘. A crit-race on the Champs El’ysees in Paris! In honour of the Women’s Stage and the Le Tour, the following week we will be holding our Baroudeur Big Ride (BBR). The Baroudeur Big Ride is our friendly-paced club ride…
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A Jersey Is Born
“Here’s a quick story about the development of the SBCC jersey design and a book review all rolled into one!” – Singapore Baroudeurs, Glenn Jeffries. London to Singapore Shortly after returning from a ride and uploading to Strava, it became apparent to Disco that the random group of riders in Singapore with whom he had…
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The Escape Artist
Race Ready It is said that when it matters, “arrive early”. This couldn’t be more apt than for a cycle race. With senses are required to reach dizzy heights later on for that mean-hour of speed on the track; a great way to get ready is to relax in the sunshine with a cup of tea and a team…
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Le Tour Big Ride
In honour of Le Tour, we will be riding the Baroudeur Big Ride (BBR) this weekend. The Baroudeur Big Ride is our friendly-paced club ride from London to Surrey. It’s a great way to explore and see what you can achieve on a bike with people, and there’s cake on top of Box Hill too! …
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vive le tour 101
And it’s here, the 101st Le Tour. We’re in Yorkshire, and wishing everyone a very happy and safe race! Let’s go… Vive Le Tour!
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The Longest Day
60 miles later and still the game-face is on It’s amazing: the day starts north of the city, out into Hertfordshire then back, to west London for some pop-up velodrome racing. It could only be a day in the life of Mr. Chronos! We kick off at the bottom of Swains Lane. Meeting up with…
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Ridiculous
“Those ridiculous men, with their ridiculous legs and their racing machines!” But first some tea… It’s just what the doctor ordered: a leisurely commute to the track, followed by a cup of tea; with plenty of time to prepare for the race, and a catch up with friends. There’s even time to check out groovy brake lights…
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Hey June
A good day for a barbecue? No, a great day for a BBR! Drop the tongs, lose the sauce, and save the salad for later; now is the time to ride! It’s a magnificent day, and it just happens to have 10 magnificent friends, old and new, riding out for June’s Baroudeur Big Ride (BBR) This June’s BBR rolled out…
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The Talented Mr. Talansky
Old Skool vs. Neo Skool Could it have been the skiers on the mountain that inspired Andrew Talansky to knock seconds off ‘Bertie’ Contador? Perhaps not. Last year it was the veterans sweeping the GC board: Chris Horner immediately comes to mind, as the most mature rider to win a Grand Tour at the youthful…
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The Rush Hour
From Jupiter to London We’ve been coming to watch the races at the London Nocturne for as long as we can remember. The only thing I forgot was how popular it has become, and the effort it takes to find each other, but we always do! Smithfields Market is the home of the London Nocturne. A technical…
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Bright Lights London
Just like the NYC Crits, the London’s cycling scene is one highly successful and popular sport for spectators. Attracting some of the very best criterium racers, the newly named ‘Jupiter London Nocturne’ returns tonight: Saturday 7 June! It’s a fantastic way to see the excitement…
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Giving Life The Full Windsor
It’s hot and sticky. No, it’s not the weather, it’s the tea! Having something to look forward to is all that’s needed to get you on the bike. And there’s nothing as good as riding with friends and knowing that at your destination there’s a sweet treat offered at a welcoming place. Windsor is…
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Through The Darkness
“Awoken by the alarm clock at 4am, I went straight into autopilot. Kettle on, cup of tea, toast with marmalade and a banana.” – Glenn, Singapore Baroudeurs In an altogether different kind of ‘Ride Report,’ Glenn Jeffries, Captain of the Singapore Baroudeurs walks us through the team’s first expedition: Barelang Sportive, Batam, Indonesia: 25th May 2014…
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Hey June – BBR
The Baroudeur Big Ride (BBR) , is our friendly-paced club ride from London to Surrey. It’s a great way to explore and see what you can achieve on a bike with people, and there’s cake on top of Box Hill too! It’s all happening on Sunday 08 June, Richmond Park, by the Roehampton Gate Cafe at 8am.…
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Mr Hollywood
Italy, Hollywood, and Hillingdon? It all started off in Ireland, but is now very Italian. This week is Italian week. The Giro is here! Toady’s Stage number 13, may have been unlucky for the usual suspects of sprinters, but it was all skill for a select few. The trio tore through to maintain a highly successful…
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Visible from Space
We often find ourselves asking the question, “What can you do?” Or to be more precise, “What can you really do?! As the club grows, if somewhat slowly and very humbly, so does our appetite for adventure. This year sees members riding for worthy causes across France and Switzerland; others see racing as…
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Revolution Riders
Question: Is the hardest part not knowing what could have happened? “I think with this sport, you kind of learn to not even think of it. I haven’t really asked myself that question. I am completely at peace with it. It is only a bike race, at the end of the day…” Dan Martin, Garmin-Cervelo,…