Author: Debbie
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Miguel ‘Migas’
Miguel aka ‘Migas’ is a Baroudeur and a proud Spaniard. Check out what he thinks about cycling and the LBCC. Vamos, brother!
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Jeroen ‘Neo’
Jeroen aka ‘Ronin’ is a Baroudeur and a proud Belgian. Check out what he thinks about cycling and the LBCC. Aller, brother!
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Sam – ‘Ronin’
Sam aka ‘Ronin’ is a Baroudeur and a proud Texan family man. Check out what he thinks about cycling and the LBCC. Zanshin, brother!
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Povilas – ‘Mean Machine’
Povilas aka ‘Mean Machine/Terminator’ is a Baroudeur and a proud family man. Check out what he thinks about cycling and being part of the LBCC. Zanshin, brother!
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Mark – ‘Obi-Wan’
Cycling name? Obi-Wan. Skywalker probably rides a carbon frame but everyone knows Obi-wan rides steel! Why do you ride your bike? I really respect and love several things about cycling:1) I am definitely addicted to the endorphins but it’s more than that.2) Bikes are the last holdout in mechanical transportation that is truly efficient. Not…
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2019 Calendar
It’s fun. It’s cool. And it’s live. Club events listings are up on the website now. Keep up to date with the latest rides, celebrations and adventures at: http://baroudeurs.cc/events/ What’s New? A comprehensive line-up of events include: ITT inter-club race | Saturday 30 March Beast of Box (BoB) recce | Saturday 30 March (after ITT)…
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Don’t call it a comeback
Simon aka Van der Vader – racing to the line at Hillingdon Don’t call it a comeback – What happens when you’re having an incredible year and suddenly you’re in a crash? We talk with Baroudeur, Simon ‘Van der Vader’ about training, the fall and coming back in style. Race Results: RideLondon 100 – 7th…
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Karolis ‘Orca’
space Cycling name? Orca. Why do you ride your bike? I enjoy it. I cycle to work and even on holiday I try to cycle. I enjoy the freedom. SPACE Favourite place to ride? I haven’t been to many European places yet, yet Mallorca stands out for me. Pollenca to the lighthouse at Formentor is…
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Tobias ‘Spiderman’
Smiles for miles Cycling name? Spiderman. Why do you ride your bike? What started out to be hobby, with an occasional solo ride here and there, is now something that I miss if I’m not riding more than once a week. It’s not just getting from A to B, but seeing and enjoying everything in…
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Nick ‘Sicario’
Deer, Sicario Cycling name? Sicario. Why do you ride your bike? Freedom. Liberation. And a sense of speed. Ultimately, it makes one feel like a kid again whilst keeping fit and sane. SPACE Favourite place to ride? Torture chamber? Regent’s Park aka RePa. Up or down mountains? Down SPACE Best moments? The Thames Valley…
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Give Change a Chance
Pink and Yellow Here’s a round up of the first week of racing at the women’s Giro Rosa and the men’s Tour de France. Whilst the men are known to be chasing the famous yellow jersey of the Tour, the popularity of women’s racing has given rise to 10th edition of the Giro in Italy,…
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Saturday Social Ride – 26 May 2018
Stuck for a ride this Bank Holiday? Come on, you’re too sexy for your car! Let’s go for a social spin on Saturday 26 May 2018 at Richmond Park. Please get in touch by email if you’d like to know more. … … … … … …
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Mallorca 312 – 2018
Here’s to Arriba taking on here 3rd Mallorca 312. Bon Velo! When she recovers we’ll ask her nicely to share her experience. Watch this space.
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Baroudeurs on IG
Watch Us Now We’re sharing the fun of cycling on a swanky new IG gallery. Get in touch to share your funky pictures and share in the adventures of the London Baroudeurs. Thank you!
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Annual Awards 2018
Cos the party’s over here… Thank you A big shout-out to everyone for making this year’s London Baroudeurs Awards Night possible. Just like the Academy Awards, we wait until the new year to reflect and celebrate people’s achievements. Celebrate With such an event we couldn’t possibly celebrate at just any old venue. After almost 10…
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Urban Cycle Club – Raaaaaaar!
Raaaaaaar! The London Baroudeurs would like to thank our very own Kostas for organising our training sessions at the newly opened Urban Cycle Club (UCC) – helping us to close our 2017 season on a high and opening up 2018 with a bang! The UCC Mission is to ‘provide London’s cyclists a more engaging, productive,…
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Right on Time – Part 2
The cycling factory – warming up for the TTT Time for some action In the second installment of the Team Time Trial (TTT) we talk with Baroudeurs, Steve and Lowell about their training and race day memories at the inaugural TTT of the Tour of Cambridgeshire: Right on Time with Steve ‘Bison’ He can climb…
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Remember November
Go riding in November! We are delighted to turn the page on the club calendar and welcome November 2017. The London Baroudeurs calendar is designed to celebrate team achievements and motivate members each day. This month we look to those short days when the conversation is just as important as the bike ride. When…
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Balance
Tom ‘Gecko’ rocketing up the infamous Urban Hill Climb Hello October! We are delighted to turn the page on the calendar and welcome October 2017. The London Baroudeurs calendar is designed to celebrate team achievements and motivate members each day. This month we look to the next generation of Baroudeurs and how we can encourage…
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Rupert ‘Zulu’
Zulu Warrior Cycling name? Zulu. I think it’s because I like riding in the heat. Why do you ride your bike? Pushing my limits and escaping the grind. Favourite place to ride? Somewhere warm and sunny, Majorca, South Africa and England on a lovely summers day. Switchbacks galore Up or down mountains? Down, but working hard on getting…
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A Road Bike Is Your Lover
Go riding in September! We are delighted to turn the page on the calendar and welcome September 2017. The London Baroudeurs calendar is designed to celebrate team achievements and motivate members each day. This month we look to those great days of when we can simply jump on our bikes and ride to nowhere. When…