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Why the UCI needs to make more money
Cor, the Tour of Beijing has ruffled feathers among the noisy few. For all the cries of despair, you’d think the world of cycling was coming to an end. I’m going to cut straight in: the value to the sport of accessing markets where cycling is a ingrained activity is vital for its survival. A solvent, well-financed UCI is equally important to cycling’s future. And if you’re looking for a financial…
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Monthly Archives: September 2009
Does sexism in cycling still exist?
Last week, during the World Championships, Sky News ran the news package below, about the Call For Sexual Equality In Sport, based on the news that the UCI is to insist on parity between men’s and women’s events at London … Continue reading
Posted in Women
Tagged "Halfords Bikehut", Emma Pooley, Lizzie Armitstead, Nicole Cooke, sexism, Team Sky
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Tunes to ride to: Autumn classics
There’s definitely a chill in the air and the leaves have started to turn. I’ve put the road bike away and the ‘cross bike is in the hallway. It’s a bit dusty as the damp hasn’t set in yet – … Continue reading
Fashionable gear: adidas by Stella McCartney does cycling
Featured in her latest collection of adidas by Stella McCartney, due to hit stores in spring/summer 2010, is cycling gear. Notes to other cycling clothing retailers This is how you make cycling attractive to women. Well-cut, attractive clothing that isn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Clothing, Fashion, Jersey, Women
Tagged "Mario Cipollini", "Stella McCartney", "zebra print", adidas, cap, clothing, Fashion, Jersey, mitts, shorts, women
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A great weekend for cycling in London
Autumn is one of the most beautiful times of year for cycling in London and this weekend promises to be a particularly fine one. First, there’s the finale of the Tour of Britain on Saturday. It’s running along the same … Continue reading
Posted in London, Professional
Tagged adidas, Giant, London, Mavic, Pinarello, Skyride, Team Sky, Tour of Britain
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The hubris of dopers: can it be stopped?
The most compelling reason riders dope is that they don’t think they’ll get caught. It’s nothing to do with the winning, it’s all about the perceived risk of sanction. Joe Lindsey expounded on this in the Boulder Report: Read “Can … Continue reading
Posted in Doping, Professional
Tagged "Mikel Astarloza", "Tour de l'Avenir", Cycling Fans Anonymous, Danilo Di Luca, Doping, Riccardo Ricco
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Hounslow, we have lift off! Team Sky announce six riders
So at last we’ve got some names in the book for Team Sky: Geraint Thomas Pete Kennaugh Steve Cummings Rusell Downing Ian Stannard Chris Froome Clever PR to start by naming the British core of the team thus establishing the … Continue reading
Team Sky riders? Your guess as good as mine
It’s the time of year when I spend a week or two raising an eyebrow at the shuffling of riders around the teams. Until you see a signature on a piece of paper, it’s barely worth believing the vast majority … Continue reading
Posted in Professional
Tagged "Radio Shack", Alessandro Ballan, Astana, BMC, Bradley Wiggins, Damiano Cunego, George Hincapie, Lance Armstrong, Team Sky
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