Tag: fast
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Why Stop Dreaming?
When they don’t Down Under! Last year The Sun Chasers laid down some serious rubber for children’s charities around the world. The result? A mind-numbing $193,000 AUD (£104,154) was raised on this one ride. Inspiring! Fellow Baroudeur, Craig Shipton and the growing team of 25000Spins are once again organising this ride of the Great Ocean Road. With over 100 cycling participants…
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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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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 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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Tour de Suisse – Coming ‘atcha
If the Dauphine heralds the arrival of the true contenders for the Tour de France throne, then surely the Tour de Suisse (TdS) is the calm before this storm. With the advancement of onboard-camera technology, coupled with alliances between teams and officials, our viewing pleasure is about to be notched up by a factor of 10. We always…
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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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The Great Getaway
The Ride of the Falling Leaves (ROTFL), is normally as it’s name suggests a commemorative ride set in the romantic times of Autumn. Only today, Kirsten, Rob and Justin are taking me on a different route, for a Great Getaway. Brixton-Massive We start on familiar roads, from Vauxhall Bridge, to Cyrstal Palace, that eventually…
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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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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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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,…
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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…