Tag: racing

  • Crazy, CX-y, Cool

    Crazy, CX-y, Cool

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    If you can’t get what you want, you might as well build it yourself. It was only a matter of time that Rob would start putting his hand at crafting and brazing his own build.  This is the exquisite result: Sourcing just the right materials and components for the job, he has created the ideal bike for…

  • Super Steel

    Super Steel

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    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…

  • The Lion King does Bond

    The Lion King does Bond

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    The Lion King – Mario Cipollini, doing what he does best

  • AGM

    AGM

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    Not for us the stuffy boardroom, the pitiful sandwiches and corporate backstabbing of the boardroom, no the 2012 Baroudeurs AGM took place in more conducive style at the one-trick menu, french (Italian) maid served, queue round the corner, license to print money, second helpings deliciousness that is Relais de Venise in Marylebone. The nearest we…

  • Ghost

    Ghost

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    Tru-able and replaceable full carbon tub wheels by Dutch firm, FastForward.  Only 12 spokes on both front and rear!  

  • Lance Man Standing

    Lance Man Standing

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    Southern France, Thursday 23 July, 2009.  Stu spreads a local map on the dinner table and invites us to share in his revelation: that we could actually fit in an extra stage of  the Tour de France, in addition to the penultimate stage on top of Mount Ventoux.  That’s two stages of Le Tour in…

  • Falling Leaves

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    As single-day races go, the Giro di Lombardia comes at a peculiar time of the year.  It hints to a finale of a very long season of cycling: what with 3 scorching summer classics back-to-back, followed by this year’s unprecedented Olympic’s, followed hot on its heels by the world championships, you could ask yourself, is…

  • It’s not all about cycling

    It’s not all about cycling

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    This morning reminded me that what we do is not all about cycling.  Yes, we get together and we ride.  And more often than not, we ride a lot and dare I say it, we have craaaaaaaaaaaaaaazy fun!  But it’s not always on a bike.  Some of my favourite moments are sitting on top of…

  • Amazonia Woman

    Amazonia Woman

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    We’re enjoying a cuppa after Poncherello and Big-Chase have led us on a crazy loop of Hertford, and out of the heath, like a Jaguar, comes a familiar runner who happens to be one of our friendly Baroudeurs… Ed: “Hey Liz, what are you up to?” Liz: “For my next adventure I am heading to the Amazon to run, wade and probably…

  • Britain’s not so secret race

    Britain’s not so secret race

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    Earlier this year our good friend and fellow rider, Debbie M. revealed that an extraordinary documentary is being considered for production.  Dubbed ‘Britain’s Secret Race’, it aims to chart the history of what was once popularly known as the ‘Milk Race’, and what we fondly recognise today as the ‘Tour of Britain’ (ToB). What makes this…

  • Moonstruck London

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    It’s a sunny afternoon and Smithfield’s market is packed, and not because it’s market day either.  The crowds are out in eager anticipation of a racing spectacular imbedded in the heart of the capital, The IG London Nocturne. …enthralling entertainment. Smart organising means that on a Saturday night even non-enthusiasts can’t help but take a…

  • Riding in the shadows of Legends

    Riding in the shadows of Legends

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    space Headliners Only en velo do you get to score at Wembley, headline Glastonbury or walk on the moon. The velodrome at Herne Hill, South London is 120 years old this year and in its day was a cycling equivalent of Wembley, hosting the 1948 Olympics and cycling legends like Jacques Anquetil, Fausto Coppi and…

  • The Price of a Bike

    The Price of a Bike

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    Let me explain. It’s a racing bike* It’s built from very lightweight steel, alloy or carbon fibre and is extremely stiff – through the middle, down the frame – so there’s no flex. On bikes that are not designed to go very fast, there is always flex, on all but the strongest of mountain bikes. This…

  • Dixon steps up for the B boys

    Dixon steps up for the B boys

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    I think I finished in the top 20. It was really windy and you got hammered if you weren’t nestled in the bunch, even at the edge of the peleton was like trying twice as hard. The 50 minutes went quickly, especially as I had no computer and didnt know how long had elapsed. With…