Tag: Dan Martin
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 14/10/2011
by Sheree
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Although this week’s weather has remained warm and sunny, with temperatures rising to the early 20s by midday, next week’s forecast shows the midday temperatures falling, for the first time in ages, below 20C. Despite struggling with the after effects of my post-Copenhagen cold, I… Continue Reading “Falling temperatures and leaves”
Category: CyclingTags: Dan Martin, Giro Dell'Emilia, GP Berghelli, Greg Van Avermaet, Mark Cavendish, Nico Roche, Philippe Gilbert, Samu Sanchez, Thomas Voeckler, Tour of Lombardy, Tour of Piedmont
Posted on 28/08/2011
by Sheree
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Here’s a few things, in no particular order, that have caught my eye in recent days:- Martial Arts Aged 98, Keiko Fukuda is the first Japanese woman to receive a coveted red belt in Judo. The other seven holders of said belt are male. You wouldn’t… Continue Reading “Sheree’s sporting snippets”
Category: CyclingTags: Alberto Contador, Bradley Wiggins, Dan Martin, GP de Plouay, Grega Bola, Haute Route 2011, Novak Djokavic, Paris-Brest-Paris 2011, Rafael Nadal, Teddy Riner, Thomas Voeckler, Usain Bolt, Vuelta a Espana
Posted on 08/08/2011
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While the Tour is over and many of it’s protagonists take part in a seemingly endless round of criteriums, the racing rolls on. This week I’ve been watching the Tour of Poland generally an opportunity for the young guns to shine, and shine they have. While… Continue Reading “Panacea for post-Tour blues”
Category: Cycle Club Events, CyclingTags: Dan Martin, Daniele Bennati, Euskaltel-Euskadi, Garmin-Cervelo, Joaquim Rodriguez, Katusha, Leopard Trek, Liquigas-Cannondale, Marcel Kittel, OGCN, OL, Peter Sagan, Samu Sanchez, Simon Gerrans, Skil Shimano, Team Sky, Tour of Denmark, Tour of Poland, Vuelta a Burgos, Vuelta a Espana 2011
Posted on 12/02/2011
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This morning’s ride allowed my beloved and I to check out the route for today’s 4th stage of 38th Tour Mediterraneen, 155km from La Londe les Maures to Biot by way of St Tropez. The same stage last year was neutralised thanks to adverse climatic conditions. Today the sun… Continue Reading “Triple honours”
Category: CyclingTags: AVFC, Blackpool, Dan Martin, Daniel Mangeas, David Appolonia, Hugo Lloris, La Kivilev, Le Tour Mediterraneen, Mont Faron, OGCN, Olympique Lyonnais, Rennes, Riccardo Ricco, Romain Feillu, Sky ProCycling, St Etienne, Stephen Roche, Team Garmin-Cervelo, Thomas Voeckler, Vacansoleil-DCM ProCycling Team, Yoan Gourcuff
Posted on 07/08/2010
by Sheree
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Yesterday, I was even busier (is that possible?) than the day before. We were having a BBQ at the club for all the volunteers without whom the club wouldn’t be able to stage any events. Of course, it’s always the same crowd who volunteers… Continue Reading “Positively sizzling”
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