Tag: fast
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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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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…
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Stand up for the Champions
Let’s eat It’s Friday night and my better-half is on an African-tip. (I am told) We have three options: a gig on the South-Bank is out of the running, as its too cold and far to appreciate; option two, is a stage-production of forbidden attraction in the time of Apartheid – interesting, but perhaps a little…
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Blue Steel Smash
Richmond – Guilford – Box Hill – Return Until a reasonable write up is penned, we had this little groove happen… No guitar, 2-by-4; JCB; Concords or ‘fish’ were injured in the making of this cycle ride. Although, pile-drivers and Chinese-burns may have happened away from camera.
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Love the TDU
“Let’s go to Adelaide for dad’s birthday” my wife said. I didn’t dismiss the idea completely. Sure it was going to cost me a silly amount of money to fly myself, wife and 3 kids over to Adelaide, but I had just finished reading the Tour Down Under ride guide and I was sure…
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All I want for Christmas
Alright, there’s more than just sunshine we all want this Christmas, but considering the rainfall we’ve had recently it’s a good start. Baroudeur, Glenn ‘Bond‘ Jeffrey reminds us of the simple pleasures of riding with the sun on your back and the sweet scent of ocean air by your side. Thanks Glenn, and Happy Christmas…
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From Russia With Love
If Daniel Craig forged a new era for 007, then Team Katusha has certainly reshaped the image of Russian Cycling. Repeated triumphs by the team and team leader, Joaquim ‘El Purito’ Rodriguez, has catapulted Katusha to the premier league in what is possibly their most successful year to date. Nonetheless, on Monday 10 December, the…
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Broken Seats
Seat comes off. No broken hearts, thank God. That could very well have been the result if it had come off mid-descent! Thankfully, Big Chase; Dixon and Matt were able to find all the bits and pieces and put me back on the bike again. Whilst the fiddly bits were being taken care of, Dixon shared the…
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Super Steel
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…
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Ulysses
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…
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Glenn, Baroudeur, Singapore
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…
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Crash
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…
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Baroudeur Big Ride – October 2012
The clocks are going back an hour to mark the return of Greenwich Mean Time. Everyone is excited, including the news-readers, as most people in the UK have an extra hour in bed! That is, everyone except me. The Baroudeur Big Ride returns, and despite the nippy weather, the ride is always much fun. I…