Tag: london
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Simon ‘Van der Vader’
Simon’s that kind of B – strength, fist-pumps and smiles Cycling name? Van der Vader. Something to do with Belgium and carbon fiber related injuries (as well as being an intergalactic badass….?) “Join me and I will complete your training. With our combined strength, we can end this destructive conflict and bring order to the…
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Urban Hill Climb 2016
Gecko Power | Images kindly shared by Justin McKie space “Swains laps (five at a time) at least once a week for about a month and half before the event. Then I stayed out until about 4am the night before. I find getting that balance between dedicated training and lack of sleep to be crucial.”…
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Belgium Knee Warmers
The invisible knee warmers space We learn a lot through observation. At a local CX race back in 2009, we spotted several combatants giving it beans in the meanest of autumns, and doing it all with their guns out. That’s leg-guns, mind. Research soon led us to discover that these invisible knee warmers are a…
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Bike Fitting – Giant, Camden
Guapo smashing up the cobbles in Flanders After riding to Brighton and dropping some of the boys on Ditchling, whilst on my flat-bar commute bike, I soon found myself cycling more often. It’s then I realised that I was asking a bit more from my body than usual and it wasn’t liking it. After looking…
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I wanna be Free
“Less Donald Trump. More Techno music” space Good Vibes As the rays make way for shorter days, we do a series of Ride Reports that look to toast the good vivbes we’ve accomplished this summer. So here’s the first look – leaving behind the road-bike and opting for shorts over lycra, here’s a chilled ride…
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Cosmic Ash
MC. Cosmic Name? Ash space What’s with the cycling name? I’m known around the club as Cosmic. This is only appropriate in the summer, as I have a set of Cosmic SLS wheels which make a very satisfying thrum… the name’s stuck all year round. space Wanna share your age? Significantly younger when I’m on…
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The Rainbow Jersey 2017
Can you believe it, it’s been a year already and the Rainbow Jersey is back and it’s up for grabs! A mere 12 months ago were jumping for the clouds and cheering our lungs out, as the Lion that is Peter Sagan, broke away and stole the show. No, he didn’t just steal it, he…
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Police helping Cyclists
West Midlands Police raising awareness on what a safe distance really looks like How was your ride in today? For most of us, the commute on the bike can be the most liberating and refreshing start to the day, but every now and again, there is a dangerous brush by a minority of drivers that…
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Race of the Falling Leaves 2016
Also known as ‘Il Lombardia’ it is the quintessential homage to the autumnal season. For us in the northern hemisphere, it is the landmark monument to close an incredible season that we celebrate year with a tribute ride known as the Ride of the Falling Leaves (ROTFL). For now, let’s take in the moment and…
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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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Tailfin
“Lightweight, quick release bike rack & panniers compatible with almost all road bikes.” We come back from a ride on the weekend, and Simon says (literally), “You need to check this out…” So here it is, Tailfin. Created by Nick Broadbent, a passionate cyclist and mechanical engineer, here in the UK, he has put his…
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Mexico, here I come
space Lauren, we’ve just experienced the Olympics in Brasil. What’s this we hear about you going to Mexico? It’s the Amateur World Championships of standard distance triathlons, and I’ve qualified to represent Team GB. All the big names will be there. The likes of Alistair Brownlee will all be there too. What does…
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Edmar – Skate Champ
The top British finisher of the Berlin Skate Marathon, 2014 – This tiger is a champ! space Edmar, what was this race you entered? I entered the London Inline Skate Marathon. It’s an event that our club runs. We hold 4 different races, that include quad (traditional skates with 4 wheels) and inline (all wheels…
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Happily Lost
Hello! Thank you for visiting the LBCC website. We hope you like what you see, but before you send that email to find out more about the club and what the rides are like. Perhaps this will help… space …Yes, we are motivated by buns, dragons, and all sorts. Moreover, we’re motivated by the freedom…
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Lauren ‘Arriba-Arriba!’
“I mean business!” space Cycling name?space Lauren ‘Arriba-Arriba’. The ‘Andale-Andale’ is optional. space Cycling history? Unbeknown to me until recently, it seems cycling runs in the blood – my late Grandfather was a keen cyclist and held the club record for Birmingham to Holyhead. It appears I inherited his passion for covering ground on two…
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Baby, I don’t need dollar bills to have fun tonight
space “It’s Friday night and I won’t be long… till I hit the dance floor… I got all I need…. No, I ain’t got cash… but I got you baby. Baby, I don’t need dollar bills to have fun tonight…” So go the funky-upbeat rhymes of the talented singer-songwriter, Sia. Adapted by the creative mind…
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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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Recover
Recover, and make time for your summer “Every time you work out, balance your system with some recovery so you don’t degrade your performance through burnout or injury.” – Mark Divine, former Navy SEAL It’s summer. There’s three Grand Tours coming; the holidays, and the Olympics. And, don’t forget, the Ride London and the Tour…
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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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John ‘Slick’ Connolly
space Cycling name?space Slick. space Cycling history? After finishing my PGCE I was sitting having a drink with my sister discussing what to do with my first summer as a teacher? She suggested I buy a bike. I suggested We ride to Barcelona. She agreed but only if she stayed in london. Three weeks later…