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A SELECTION OF AFP’S FINEST ARCHIVES OF THE TOUR DE FRANCE - 4/5 - FRANCE, Pau : Frenchman Andre Leducq is encouraged by Antonin Magne and Jean Bidot during the 5th stage of the Tour de France between Pau and Luchon on July 12, 1932. AFP PHOTO
Look at the state of that road. And marvel at the fact he’s probably banging out a massive fixed wheel gear.
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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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