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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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Tag Archives: cyclocross
Rollapaluza’s Knog Muddy Hell Halloween Cyclocross 2010 – Night of the Living Pumpkinhead
The second year of what I think is one of the best UK cyclocross events of the year, sponsored by the excellent Knog. As Mark Phillips, who took that awesome photo of me in action, says “Yep even better than … Continue reading
Posted in Cyclocross
Tagged "fun racing", "Herne Hill", "Muddy Hell", Cross Crusade, cyclocross, Knog, London, Oregon, Rollapaluzza, Velonews
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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
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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London Cyclocross League 2010/11 Round 2 Happy Valley Park
Matt at The Inner Ring has recently posted about Why he hates cyclocross as a spectator and Scott over on Velocast has replied with his reasons to love cyclocross as an activity, So I’m adding to the mix with why … Continue reading
Posted in 2010-2011, Cyclocross, London Cyclocross League
Tagged "Happy Valley Park", 2010, Brighton, cyclocross, like, London Cyclocross League, racing
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Rollapaluza Halloween Cross 2010
Last year’s was an absolute scream to ride. This year’s promises to be even better. Unfortunately, visitors mean I’m not able to ride it this year. More information and how to enter
London League 2009/10, round 15: Team Championships
Great video of the race, see if you can spot me. Blink and you’ll miss me. In fact it’s probably not worth the effort trying not to blink. Enjoy instead how much fun cyclocross is. Despite suffering like a beaten … Continue reading
Posted in Cyclocross
Tagged cyclocross, London Cyclocross League, Team Championships, Walstead School
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London League 2009/10, round 11: Herne Hill as the ice planet Hoth
It was epic, it was cold, it was helluvaheckalot of fun. Riding the frozen wastes of the Herne Hill velodrome certainly made for something different from the usual “mud and iron” of the London Cyclocross League. (Photo: John Mullineaux for … Continue reading
This is how to ride your bike in snow
With London struggling under the weight of a bit of light snow, the place has ground to a halt. It’s pretty embarrassing that it took me an hour to complete a ten minute journey on the bus in one of … Continue reading
Posted in Cyclocross, Video
Tagged "World Cup", cyclocross, Kalmthout, snow, youtube
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London League 2009/10, round 10 Hog Hill: muddier than Penshurst
Last week was Penshurst and one muddy hell that usually isn’t surpassed in the season. Hog Hill is new this season and now goes down as the muddiest fixture in the calendar. As London Cyclesport puts it “The first cyclo … Continue reading
Posted in Cyclocross, London Cyclocross League
Tagged "Hog Hill", cyclocross, Hillingdon, London Cyclocross League, mud, Race, Ridley Crossbow
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