Monthly Archives: October 2008

Cats and bikes

Posted on 30 October 2008 by Alex Murray

NKMK?…, originally uploaded by fixedgearlondon.com. What’s not to like about this picture by Greg Falski that I bumbled across on Flickr? Oh well, it cheers me up as I look out of the window at sleety rain and temperatures of … Continue reading →

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Cycling chic: Vogue a season late

Posted on 27 October 2008 by Alex Murray

Traditionally it’s the High Street that follows on from Designer when it comes to setting light to a trend and watching it spread across the field of fashion. So it’s quite heartening to see a reversal of this trend when … Continue reading →

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2009: It’s Ventoux

Posted on 23 October 2008 by Alex Murray

This year’s Etape has as its centrepiece the Mont Ventoux, the legendary climb situated in Provence. Full details on the official site: http://www.letapedutour.com Here’s the profile: I’m definitely up for it at this stage. Mont Ventoux is probably one of … Continue reading →

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The off-season?

Posted on 20 October 2008 by Alex Murray

If you love riding a bike is there really such a thing as “the off-season”? It feels like there are less competitive periods of the year but, as I ride most days to commute, I don’t feel like I ever … Continue reading →

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Transportation bikes, less a style more an ethos

Posted on 15 October 2008 by Alex Murray

Reflecting back on Cycle, the London bike show at Earls Court, I was reading Carlton Reid’s thoughts over on quickrelease.tv and I think he’s right about how the industry is missing a coming trend: “Don’t get me wrong, aspirational bikes … Continue reading →

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Spotted at the Cycle Show today

Posted on 9 October 2008 by Alex Murray

Malcolm Elliott and Stephen Roche, originally uploaded by leguape. Malcolm Elliott and Stephen Roche having a chat. No I didn’t ask for an autograph, although I swear Roche thought I was a nutter because I kept on going past them … Continue reading →

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What’s wrong with retroactive testing

Posted on 8 October 2008 by Alex Murray

I’ve got a real problem with this retroactive testing. Exactly where does it stop and who does it benefit? You’re the guy who has been cheated out of a gold medal earning opportunities, are you going to put your career … Continue reading →

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New positives, same negatives

Posted on 7 October 2008 by Alex Murray

Stefan Schumacher and Leonardo Piepoli coming up positive has barely registered a raised eyebrow of surprise in the cycling world. Ghoulish Leo had already confessed so it was just a matter of waiting for that box to be ticked while … Continue reading →

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Don’t call it a comeback

Posted on 5 October 2008 by Alex Murray

Now Alexandre Vinokourov wants back in on the top flight of cycling. Is there anyone, apart from Jan Ullrich, who hasn’t served a ban or banishment from the pro peloton who doesn’t want to seek redemption on the road? You’ve … Continue reading →

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When is doping not doping?

Posted on 1 October 2008 by Alex Murray

When it’s doing dope (spliff/herb/ganga/weed) in Downhill Mountain Bike racing. Or when you’re a footballer. For no particular reason (other than reading up on statute of limitations) I was browsing the UK Sport site and came across their list of … Continue reading →

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