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L’Equipe have released an iPhone/iPad app with hundreds of photos from the Tour de France over the years. They’re arranged by themed galleries. It looks good for now and I’ll try to write full review in time with more info.
If you want to take a look for yourself, search for Images of the Tour – Zoom by L’Equipe on iTunes.
Cycling news highlights- Chris Froome on Bradley Wiggins loss, TUEs, not being afraid of Contador 18 June 2013
- The 1978 Crystal Palace Grand Prix - VeloVeritas 18 June 2013
- Jade Wilcoxson: The Cyclist Who Beat Diabetes 14 June 2013
- Interview: Sharon Laws, recovering from that crash 14 June 2013
- Interview: Brian Cookson : Red Kite Prayer 14 June 2013
Monthly Archives: October 2010
Rapha Embrocation review
The leading luxury brand in cycling seems to be in a period of diversification which includes a push into product sectors such as holidays and womenswear. The Rapha Embrocation falls into what could loosely be termed as “toiletries”, as part … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Cyclocross, Product Reviews, Rapha, Recommendations, Reviews, Winter kit
Tagged cyclocross, product, product review, product reviews, Rapha, review, skincare, winter embrocation
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London Cyclocross League 2010/11 Round 5 Herne Hill
It would have been a great day to race, sadly I didn’t make it. Went downstairs to fetch the Ridley and discovered the hubs had seized. PANIC! After much trying to figure out what was wrong, I just prayed and … Continue reading
The bandit and the champion – they don’t make ‘em like this anymore
It’s a frequent complaint that some of the romance and mythology has disappeared from cycling in the modern era. Reading Flavio Zappi’s excellent account of the story of the bandit and the champion which tells the story of the relationship … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs, Fashion, Links
Tagged "Michele Scarponi", "Sante Pollastri", classic, Costante Girardengo, Fashion, history, Italian, Italy
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Chasing Legends review
For anyone who follows cycling the narrative arc of Chasing Legends would appear to be pretty simple: HTC-Columbia’s attempt to win the green jersey for Mark Cavendish at the Tour de France 2009. We know how it ends, but for … Continue reading
London Cyclocross League 2010/11 Round 3 Hog Hill
(Picture by Cross Crazy) I only got lapped once. I didn’t come last. I beat Rene and TeeCee. But for a mechanical I would have beaten my bearded nemesis. Andy Waterman reckons Hog Hill is rubbish for cyclocross: “Hog Hill … Continue reading
Posted in 2010-2011, Cyclocross, London Cyclocross League
Tagged "Hog Hill", 2010, 2011, cyclocross, London, London Cyclocross League, mud, Race
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Some questions about Alberto Contador that I need answers for
Is this a credible explanation or a plausible explanation? Where I have questions is over whether this is credible – worthy of being believed – or only plausible – having the appearance of truth. My default setting is to trust … Continue reading
Posted in Doping
Tagged Alberto Contador, ARD, autologous, blood passports, Clenbuterol, Doping, Plasticizers, Ressiot, Seppelt, transfusion
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