Posted on 16/10/2011
by Sheree
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It’s official Autumn has arrived, I’m now wearing my 3/4 bib shorts and long sleeved jersey. This year I’ve not even transitioned leg and arm warmers. No, I’ve gone straight for the comfort and warmth of roubaix fleece. Internet service was magically restored late yesterday evening after… Continue Reading “Sheree’s sporting snippets”
Category: Cycling, Football, MotoGPTags: Alex de Angelis, AVFC, Ben Spies, Casey Stoner, Chrono des Nations, Dan Martin, Gustav Larssen, Johann Zarco, Jorge Lorenzo, Marc Marquez, Nico Terol, OGCN, Oliver Zaugg, Sandro Cortese, Stefan Bradl, Tony Martin, Tour of Lombardy, Yoann Gourcuff
Posted on 31/08/2011
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I’m a MotoGP novice, on a very steep learning curve. As I watched Sunday’s races in America’s so-called “Rust Belt, at the Brickyard, Indianapolis, home of Indy 500 and NASCAR 400, the main issue seemed to be tyre management. No, it’s not about choice because,… Continue Reading “It’s not about the tyres”
Posted on 09/06/2011
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Bereft of the internet and L’Equipe for a few days at my parents’, I feel seriously out of the loop. It’s as if the pillars of my daily existence have gone walk about, leaving me floundering. That, combined with the work involved pre-and- post Kivilev, means I’ve not had… Continue Reading “Happily back home again for a few days”
Category: Cycling, Football, MotoGPTags: Alberto Contador, Alexandre Vinokourov, Andrea Iannone, Ashley Young, AVFC, Ben Spies, Ben Spiess, British GP, CP Catalunya, Criterium du Dauphine, French Open, Gerard Houllier, Giro d'Italia, Johann Zarco, John Degenkolb, Jonas Folger, Jorge Lorenzo, Li Na, Maverick Vinales, Monaco, Nico Terol, Novak Djokavic, OGCN, Paris Hilton, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Simone Corsi, Stefan Bradl, Tony Martin
Posted on 04/04/2011
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Part I of my marathon viewing session over, I replenished the refreshments before settling back to watch Part II, the Spanish Moto GP from Jerez which must be in a plain as it was raining. The damp, slippery track was to provide plenty of spills and thrills,… Continue Reading “Hung out to dry”
Category: CyclingTags: Andrea Iannone, Ben Spies, Casey Stoner, Dani Pedrosa, Ducati, Hector Faubel, Johann Zarco, Jonas Folger, Jorge Lorenzo, Jules Cluzel, Julian English, Marc Marquez, Marco Simoncelli, Nicky Hayden, Nicolas Terol, Simone Corsi, Spanish MotoGP, Stefan Bradl, Thomas Luthi, Tony Moody, Valentino Rossi
Posted on 08/11/2010
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The weather this week end was bike friendly, enabling me to enjoy lengthy rides on both days. I rode on my own on Saturday as my beloved was still in the UK. Sunday, I teamed up with a couple of my clubmates to ride to the pointage in… Continue Reading “Spanish conquistadors”
Category: Cycle Club Events, CyclingTags: Ben Spies, Bradley Smith, Casey Stoner, Dani Pedrosa, Fabio Quartararo, Jorge Lorenzo, Marc Marquez, Marco Simoncelli, Moto GP, Moto2, Nico Terol, Toni Elias, Valencia GP, Valentino Rossi
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