Tag: France
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Tour de Vie
This is a conversation with one of our very own Baroudeurs, Steve Evans aka, ‘Buffalo’. He has since moved from London to Paris, France. Here, we take a moment to catch up and discuss how Steve has made Paris his home and how it has changed his life. If you’re looking to do the same,…
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Everesting
What is Everesting? How do you do this on a bike? And, what does it take to make it happen? We pose this questions to over very own, Michael aka ‘Maverick’. And he has some cracking answers.
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France 2019 – Part 3
The ride back from Col du Galibier is sweet. But it’s not all about cycling in with the Baroudeurs. We take a break when the rest of the gang arrive; kicking back and raising a glass to honour the Crazy Brave
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France 2019 – Part 2
France 2019 – Returning to the country that inspired to chase mountains, ride bikes and raise a glass to cycling. Check out Part 2.
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France 2019 – Part 1
France 2019 – Returning to the country that inspired to chase mountains, ride bikes and raise a glass to cycling. Check out Part 1.
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Give Change a Chance
Pink and Yellow Here’s a round up of the first week of racing at the women’s Giro Rosa and the men’s Tour de France. Whilst the men are known to be chasing the famous yellow jersey of the Tour, the popularity of women’s racing has given rise to 10th edition of the Giro in Italy,…
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Albi Part 1 – Testify
Who said cycling could be so much fun? These three amigos. “Riding with Alex definitely helped, there were some dark times especially towards the end…” Racing. It’s one of those experiences that never leaves you. And what could be possibly be more alluring than riding with people from all over the world in the most beautiful…
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A Road Bike Is Your Lover
Go riding in September! We are delighted to turn the page on the calendar and welcome September 2017. The London Baroudeurs calendar is designed to celebrate team achievements and motivate members each day. This month we look to those great days of when we can simply jump on our bikes and ride to nowhere. When…
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Steve ‘Beethoven’
Slicing Swain’s Lane – UHC 2017 Cycling name? Beethoven. Why do you ride your bike? It gives me the freedom to express myself in which ever way I see fit. It’s my companion; my gateway to adventure and exploration. It’s my source of meditation and how I choose to free my mind. SPACE Favourite place…
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Ride Up Grades
Hello August! We are delighted to turn the page on the calendar and welcome August 2017. The London Baroudeurs calendar is designed to celebrate team achievements and motivate members each day. This month we look to the next generation of Baroudeurs and how we can encourage each other to make a lasting legacy. It can…
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I say shut up legs. Do what I tell you to do.
Hello June! We are delighted to turn the page on the calendar and welcome June 2017. The London Baroudeurs calendar is designed to celebrate team achievements and motivate members for the year ahead. This month’s contributor is a hero whose energy transcends all sports – the man who literally formulated the art of the modern…
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One More Tom
The hardest and the most beautiful Classics Race on the pro-calendar – the Paris-Roubaix, and Tom’s won it 4 times. Here comes the Boonen In the early days there was nowhere to watch live pro-racing . We had very little in the way of choice. So, in the springtime, we’d ride to a little known…
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Livin’ La Vida Vuelta
Tom’s looking for something ‘proper’ – we like his style. Livin’ What better way to take comfort from these cold winter nights, than to take a fond look at some of our favourite summer adventures? Tom, the ‘Gecko‘, takes us on a breathtaking endeavour through ‘la Vuelta’ to remind us that there is a glowing…
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Brexit on Wheels
It’s cycling, not football If you do a quick search you’ll find GB teams listed for both genders in both the junior and under 23’s. Nothing strange here; after all, we’re passionate about supporting young talent. Just a sec, where on earth are our elite teams? Is an elite GB absence the result of…
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StrongHER
Bidons full of bubbly – just the way we like it. Allez StongHer! space space Our very own Paola, the ‘Red Panda,’ made history by being part of the first ever StrongHER ride from London to Paris. Today she shares with us her experience and what it means to be part of the ride that…
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This is what a champion looks like
In 2009 we rode up Ventoux. We’ve never been back since, but for those of us who did, we remember. We remember, we were young, naive, and full of excitement. The pros were coming and they lit up our passion for road cycling and adventure. Seven years on, the whole world is lit up once…
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Vive Le Tour 2016
Today they charge. Vive Le Tour 2016! Vive Le Tour 1962! Le Tour kicks off today and we always like to celebrate our favourite of all bicycle races. ‘Vive Le Tour’ is a short film that brilliantly captures the atmosphere for both the participant and the onlooker. Set in an era where hairnets (leather helmets)…
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Paola ‘Red Panda’ Hernandez
Do you have a cycling name and if so, what is it and why? Red Panda – No Idea how but it stuck. What do you do when you’re not riding a bike? Thinking about riding a bike…I’m not really. My other passion is football What’s your cycling history? I started cycling into work and then in 2014…
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Becks ‘Staffie’ Martin
Name: Becks Martin Do you have a cycling name? If so, who gave it to you and why? The Staffie – because I own a beautiful one, and was born there. What do you do when you’re not riding a bike? I run as much as I can, and care for the health of animals.…
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Foux du fa fa
We’ve always had plenty of motivation to help us look forward to summer riding and the big 3-week races of the Grand Tour. And the Conchords never fail to get us in the right mood… (click on the youtube link on the right, to access video – sorry folks, but it’s worth it) “Come on. It will…