Monthly Archives: April 2009

Women’s race at Smithfield Nocturne 2009

Posted on 30 April 2009 by Alex Murray

A women’s race has been one of the big missing components from the Smithfield Nocturne‘s first two editions. But in 2009 that is set to change with the announcement of the Women’s Elite Criterium in the programme. Having recently started … Continue reading →

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How to look and ride like a Pro

Posted on 26 April 2009 by Alex Murray

Contrary to what many may tell you, looking and riding like you are a professional is important. You look good and you feel good on the bike, it really is as simple as that. Some follow a code of practice … Continue reading →

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Avoiding crashes and points at Hillingdon

Posted on 22 April 2009 by Alex Murray

Yes, I know it’s like a scratched record, but I failed to score any points last night at Hillingdon. Then again I also avoided going down in a nasty looking crash in the sprint for the minor places. When you … Continue reading →

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Ashenden, Armstrong, Kimmage

Posted on 14 April 2009 by Alex Murray

Somehow I seem to have a rather high googlerank if you are searching for the Michael Ashenden interview from NY velocity in which he examines the evidence around Lance Armstrong and his 1999 Tour De France samples and the states … Continue reading →

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Tunes to ride to, episode 2, plus Ashenden v Armstrong

Posted on 6 April 2009 by Alex Murray

Here’s another batch of five, available from amazon.co.uk and currently on my iPod (other mp3 players are available). Amazon.co.uk Widgets Today’s ride was punctuated by a puncture and coffee so not the most profitable but I’m still gradually working my … Continue reading →

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