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Podcast episode 6 – Women’s Tour and Giro 2014

Posted on 7 May 2014 by Alex Murray
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Between here and the third week of July, it’s hard to think of a more interesting and exciting week in the sport of professional cycling, to use a classic Sherwenism. The inaugural Women’s Tour and the Giro d’Italia are both up for discussion. Is this the start of something big for women’s cycling? Can the Giro defy expectations yet again? Continue reading →

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The Giro 2011: It’s all about Alberto Contador, except when it isn’t

Posted on 29 May 2011 by Alex Murray

Contador has been the dominant force in the race for the Maglia Rosa in the Giro d’Italia 2011, no doubt about it. But comparing it to all the other Grand Tours he has won reveals a more interesting story. Take … Continue reading →

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Brad Wiggins wears Maglia Rosa the right way

Posted on 10 May 2010 by Alex Murray

I believe that the great jerseys of cycling look best with black shorts. It’s good to see that Bradley Wiggins agrees, judging by his decision to wear the Maglia Rosa on stage two with black shorts. That’s a great image … Continue reading →

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The best cycling writers at the Giro

Posted on 19 May 2009 by Alex Murray

If you’re following the Giro D’Italia then in my opinion there really is one writer who you have to read: Juliet Macur of The New York Times. In our house she’s the first report we read when looking for perspective … Continue reading →

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Get the same sunglasses as Mark Cavendish

Posted on 10 May 2009 by Alex Murray

Sunglasses are one of those things that go in trend waves in cycling. More often than not it’s Oakley who are responsible for it with their saturation marketing of the pro peloton. The Oakley Radar, which became widespread in 2007, … Continue reading →

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Centenary Giro off to a historic start

Posted on 9 May 2009 by Alex Murray

For all the Armstrong hype in the preamble, the really interesting battles on the opening day were all about Columbia v Garmin. Not just the team battle but the rivalry between the British riders over who would be able to … Continue reading →

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Lance Armstrong to ride Tour and Giro

Posted on 1 December 2008 by Alex Murray

He announced it on twitter with the words: “Just did an interview with AP announcing I am doing the Tour de France in 2009” Which means the corporate machines kick into overdrive and the press has to figure out the … Continue reading →

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If you don’t fall off, you finish

Posted on 22 May 2008 by Alex Murray

First, I’ve been on holiday which is why I haven’t posted in nearly a fortnight. Apologies for that but five and a bit days in Rome is something I couldn’t really pass on or interrupt for blogging. As for the … Continue reading →

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