Posted on 16/07/2011
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Mindful of the importance of today’s stage, I was up and out at the crack of dawn. It was lovely and quiet, still a little fresh, with only the road cleaners and the odd car heading for the nearest bakery for me to worry about. I… Continue Reading “Well worth the wait”
Category: Cycling, CyclingTags: Andy Schleck, Anthony Charteau, FDJ, Jelle Vanendert, Jeremy Roy, Omega Pharma-Lotto, Radioshack, Rigoberto Uran, Samu Sanchez, Sandy Casar, Saur-Sojasun, Saxobank-Sungard, Sylvain Chavanel, Team Sky, Thomas Voeckler, Tour de France 2011
Posted on 15/04/2011
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After four days off the bike, it was a pleasure to resume my training programme. I’ve been riding really strongly this week, particularly on the climbs, and feel on track for this week end’s brevet, the l’Antiboise, organised by a neighbouring club. Last year, I unwisely… Continue Reading “Bit of a roundup”
Category: Cycling, Cycling, FootballTags: Alberto Contador, Amstel Gold, AVFC, Carlos Sastre, Cofidis, Euskatel Euskadi, FDJ, Fleche Brabanconne, Fleche Wallonne, Geox-TMC, GP de Denain Porte du Hainault, Igor Anton, Jimmy Casper, Liege-Bastogne-Liege, Movistar, OGCN, Omega Pharma-Lotto, Paris-Camembert, Philippe Gilbert, Sandy Casar, Sauer-Sojasun, Saxobank-Sungard, Tony Gallopin, Vuelta Ciclista Castille y Leon, Xavier Tondo
Posted on 09/01/2011
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After this morning’s ride, I settled down on the sofa, in my jimjams (what else?) to watch the French Cyclo-Cross Championships in Lanavily, Brittany. I had more than a passing interest, as one of our youngsters was taking part. His younger brother, who has swept all… Continue Reading “Mudbath”
Category: CyclingTags: Ag2R - La Mondiale, Arnold Jeannesson, Daniel Mangeas, FDJ, Francis Mouray, French Cyclo-Cross Championships, Giro d'Italia, John Gadret, Sandy Casar, Steve Chainel, Tour de France
Posted on 21/07/2010
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We left home just after 09:00 on Monday morning in our Renault hire car and headed for Bagneres de Bigorre. Just past Carcassone, the car emitted a small cough and lost power. My beloved guided it onto the hard shoulder, we leapt out of the car… Continue Reading “Postcards from the Pyrenees”
Category: UncategorizedTags: Alberto Contador, Andy Schleck, Carlos Barredo, Chris Horner, Christophe Moreau, Col d'Aubisque, Col du Soulor, Col du Tourmalet, Damiano Cunego, Jurgen Van de Walle, Lance Armstrong, Pierrick Fedrigo, Rueben Plaza, Sandy Casar, Thomas Voeckler, Thor Hushovd, Tour de France
Posted on 13/07/2010
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On the eve of Bastille Day many towns, including mine, host a spectacular fireworks display. In fact, sitting on my balcony with a view of the coast from Cap Ferrat to Cap d’Antibes, I can witness two concurrent displays. The hot and heavy weather is… Continue Reading “Pyrotechnics”
Category: Cycling, CyclingTags: Alberto Contador, Andy Schleck, Astana, BMC, Cadel Evans, Christophe Moreau, Col de la Madelaine, FDJ, Giro, Lance, Nikki Sorensen, Samu Sanchez, Sandy Casar, Saxo Bank, Tour de France, Vuelta
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