Posted on 10/07/2011
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Returning from my Sunday morning ride, a bunch of kids, who live in the Domaine, challenged me to a bike race. I would guess that they’re aged between 12 and 14 years and they were riding a motley collection of bikes. I agreed to the… Continue Reading “Carnage”
Category: Cycling, CyclingTags: Alberto Contador, Alexander Vinokourov, Bradley Wiggins, Cadel Evans, Edvald Boassen Hagen, Ivan Basso, Janez Brajkovic, Johnny Hoogerland, Juan Antonio Flecha, Jurgen Van Den Broek, Mark Cavendish, Pavel Brut, Philippe Gilbert, Thomas Voeckler, Thor Hushovd, Tour de France 2011, Vladimir Karpets
Posted on 04/04/2011
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My beloved left for yesterday’s pointage in the early morning fog. I rolled over for another hour’s sleep. Eschewing the ride up Ste Agnes to see one of my favourite one day races, the Tour of Flanders, where Belgian television coverage was starting at midday.… Continue Reading “Gripping stuff”
Category: CyclingTags: Alessandro Ballan, Bjarne Riis, Bjorn Leukemans, BMC, Edvald Boassen Hagen, Euskaltel-Euskadi, Fabian Cancellara, FDJ, Filippo Pozzato, Frederic Guesdon, Garmin-Cervelo, George Hincapie, Geraint Thomas, Greg Van Avermaert, Joaquin Rodriguez, Juan Antonio Flecha, Katusha, Lars Boom, Leopard Trek, Nick Nuyens, Omega Pharma-Lotto, Paris-Roubaix, Philippe Gilbert, Quickstep, Sammy Sanchez, Saxobank-Sungard, Sebastien Langeveld, Staff Schierlinckx, Sylvain Chavanel, Thor Hushovd, Tom Boonen, Tour of Flanders 2011, Vacansoleil-DCM, Veranda Willems, Vuelta Ciclista al Pays Vasco, Wilfred Peeters
Posted on 03/04/2011
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The sun burnt through yesterday’s early fog leaving perfect conditions for riding. My beloved and I decided to head up to La Turbie and lunch at one of our favourite restaurants. The chef used to work in a Michelin-starred establishment but left to run the… Continue Reading “Place your bets please”
Category: Cycling, CyclingTags: Alessandro Ballan, Casey Stoner, Fabian Cancellara, Filippo Pozzato, GP Miguel Indurain, Juan Antonio Flecha, Juergen Roelandts, Nick Nuyens, Peter Sagan, Philippe Gilbert, Sandro Cortese, Stefan Bradl, Stijn Devolder, Sylvain Chavanel, Tom Boonen, Tour of Flanders
Posted on 26/02/2011
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Much as I love spending time with my beloved, I also enjoy my own company when he’s away. Largely because when he’s home he tends to dictate my daily routine, more by accident than intent. Yesterday, having spent the balance of our Amazon gift vouchers, I had another… Continue Reading “Softly whipped”
Category: Cycle Club Events, Cycling, Cycling, Food and Wine, FootballTags: AVFC, Blackburn Rovers, Bradley Wiggins, Juan Antonio Flecha, Matthew Hayman, Michael Barry, OGCN, Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, Rabobank, Sebastian Langeveld, Sky, St Etienne
Posted on 17/07/2010
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If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. This could be Alexandre Vinokourov’s leitmotif. After the disappointment of yesterday’s 3rd place, Vino seized his chance again today and was deservedly rewarded. Today’s 196km stage from Rodez to Revel was probably the last opportunity for… Continue Reading “13, not unlucky for everyone”
Posted on 27/02/2010
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Another gorgeous day and I could hardly wait to get out on the bike for today’s 3hr training ride, with interval sprints. I decided to go through Sophia-Antipolis to Valbonne and then onto Pre du Lac, returning by way of Pont du Loup, Vallon Rouge and La Colle sur… Continue Reading “Finally a bride”
Category: Cycling, Cycling, FootballTags: Cervelo, Edvald Boassen Hagen, Juan Antonio Flecha, Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne, League Cup Final, Omega Pharma-Lotto, Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, Philippe Gilbert, Quick Step, Sky, Tom Boonen