Tag: Nico Terol
Posted on 07/11/2011
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We may only have had 4 days of rain but Noah and his Ark could have been pressed into service to rescue the aquatic life in Marineland and a whole host of villagers whose houses have been flooded thanks to a number of local rivers bursting their… Continue Reading “Sodden Sheree’s sporting snippets”
Category: Cycling, Football, MotoGPTags: Alberto Contador, Astana, AVFC, Casey Stoner, Loic Remy, Marcel Kittel, Marco Simoncelli, Nico Terol, OGCN, Sir Alex Ferguson, Sir Chris Hoy, Stefan Bradll
Posted on 16/10/2011
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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 04/10/2011
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Records were set at Sunday’s Velocio, but not by me. In the Men’s over 80 category, a rider from the largest club in Nice ascended the 13km in 66 minutes 40 seconds. Furthermore a gentleman, just a few years younger, from the same club set… Continue Reading “Sheree’s sporting slingshots”
Category: Cycle Club Events, Cycling, Football, MotoGPTags: Andrea Iannone, AVFC, Casey Stoner, Dani Pedrosa, Johann Zarco, Jorge Lorenzo, Marc Marquez, Nico Terol, OGCN, Robbie McEwen, Sebastien Loeb, Sebastien Ogier, Stefan Bradl, Tony Gallopin, Valentino Rossi
Posted on 18/09/2011
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Spanish sensation, Marc Marquez, first attracted my attention when he won last season’s 125cc class and it struck me that he had a mature head on very young shoulders. Given that he’s currently challenging for the Moto2 title in his rookie season, I thought him worthy of… Continue Reading “It’s not just about the [motor] bike”
Category: MotoGPTags: 125cc, Casey Stoner, Dani Pedrosa, Loris Capirossi, Marc Marquez, Moto2, MotoGP, Nico Terol, Pol Espargaro, Randy Krummenacher, Stefan Bradl, Valentino Rossi
Posted on 07/09/2011
by Sheree
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I leave the country for a few days to visit dear friends and suddenly we’re chock-a-block with sporting news. Here’s what I’ve missed:- Cycling Many thought that Sunday’s stage in the Vuelta, taking in the fearsome climb up the Angliru, might be decisive and they… Continue Reading “Sheree’s sporting shots”
Category: Cycling, Favourites, Football, MotoGPTags: Arsene Wenger, Bradley Wiggins, Chris Froome, Joaquim Rodriguez, Jorge Lorenzo, Juan Jose Cobo, Marc Marquez, MotoGP, Nico Terol, Rafael Benitez, Vuelta a Espagna 2011
Posted on 14/08/2011
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My beloved returned on Friday evening feeling a bit fatigued from an exhausting schedule of meetings. Yesterday, given he hadn’t ridden for a week, we had a pleasurable 65km meander around the area. Week ends I’m happy to follow his lead as I’ve plenty of opportunity… Continue Reading “Trifling pleasures”
Category: Cycling, Cycling, Food and Wine, MotoGPTags: BMC, Cofidis, Czech MotoGP, Dani Pedrosa, David Millar, David Moncoutie, Edvald Boassen Hagen, Eneco Tour, Garmin-Cervelo, Levi Leipheimer, Marc Marquez, Nico Terol, Philippe Gilbert, Radioshack, Sky, Taylor Phinney, Thibaut Pinot, Tour de l'Ain, Tour of Utah, Vacansoleil-DCM, Vuelta a Espana 2011, Wout Poels
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 13/05/2011
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The past few days have followed a similar pattern. I have risen early, done my household chores and then gone for a short ride to turn the legs over. Afternoons have been spent watching the Giro, baking, ironing and completing tasks on my Kivilev “to do” list.… Continue Reading “Mundane”
Category: Cycling, MotoGPTags: Alberto Contador, Bart de Clercq, Casey Stoner, Dani Pedrosa, David Millar, Efren Vasquez, Francesco Ventoso, Garmin-Cervelo, Giro d'Italia 2011, Lampre-Farnese Vini, Marco Simoncelli, Movistar, Nico Terol, Omega Pharma-Lotto, Peter Weening, Rabobank, Sandro Cortese, Simone Corsi, Stefan Bradl, Thomas Luthi, Valentino Rossi, Vicenzo Nibali
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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