Tag: cycle
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Simba to King
It’s fair to say that when Peter Sagan came on the scene it was like watching a lion cub trying to find his bearings. A lion, yes, but still a cub finding his place in a very crowded world of pro-cycling giants. Not that Sagan wasn’t winning any races, nor making people turn in awe – he’d been racing…
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Wins-Panache-Notoriety
Everything Unconventional, is how I’d describe Jude Ackland. Then again, name a successful athlete who isn’t. I’ve known this cyclist for eight years now, but he wasn’t born on two wheels at all. Reading, musical instruments, kites, and more recently mathematics have been his main attraction until now. Timing, as they say, is everything. As…
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The Kwiatek Affect
Rainbows are funny things. Making rainy days more exciting, they often ignite fuzzy feelings, which if you’re like me, can only be shared with people you feel ‘safe’ with. After all, the rainbow brings back childhood memories of nursery school art classes, and isn’t usually favoured around grown-up sporting circles. There is one significant exception, and that’s the reserve for champions…
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Afghan Women Cycles
AN ALTERNATIVE AFGHANISTAN “People say a whole lot of things. If we listened to them, we would never leave our houses.” – Afghan women cyclist. One of my fondest memories is recalling my little sister riding around on her bicycle. There was nothing more rewarding for her than to race her big brother and do everything to…
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Paola ‘Red Panda’ Hernandez
Do you have a cycling name and if so, what is it and why? Red Panda – No Idea how but it stuck. What do you do when you’re not riding a bike? Thinking about riding a bike…I’m not really. My other passion is football What’s your cycling history? I started cycling into work and then in 2014…
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Summer BBR 2015
Fact 1: Riding with a club is more fun than riding alone. Fact 2: You make this club what it is. Fact 3: It’s on tomorrow! What is the BBR? Don’t let riding alone drive you up the wall. Come and join us on a Baroudeur Big Ride (BBR). The BBR is a socially-paced 50…
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Unfinished Business
It’s Business Time It was a quiet and sunny September evening when Ben found his way to the track. This in itself was a success. Nestled in the Olympic Park, not far from the trendy bars of Hoxton, is Lee Valley race crit. As one of London’s latest race venues, the Baroudeurs had to…
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William ‘Baron’ Harrison
Hello there! Cycling Name? The Baron. This is something that Lowell came up with. Possibly some sort of reference to ‘The Red Baron’ due to the fact I ride a red bike in the winter. It may also be some sort of reference to my sometimes random, and usually fruitless attacks when out on the…
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Six Day London
Six Days Racing is coming to London and it’s going to be spectacular! https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=70&v=ldtCNK0INw4 Here we Go! Here we GO! Jack sends me a link, and says we got to go down there. The link goes to a video presentation, with a familiar face. It’s the Manx Missile himself, Mark Cavendish, explaining why he’s excited about…
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Mark ‘Romeo’ O’Neil
Name? Mark O’Neill Do you have a cycling name and if so, what is it and why? Cycling name being Romeo, must ask Lowell about that but seem to like it anyway. What do you do when you’re not riding a bike? Working night shift takes the puff right out of me so all I do besides riding…
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Summer’s Not Over
August is coming to an end; School is on the horizon, and the final Bank Holiday is upon us, but let’s not forget that the Summer’s not over! Sunday’s ride will still go ahead, but some of us will be supporting Baroudeurs who skate and are participating at the head of the Notting Hill Carnival. Get in contact…
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Regents Park Cyclists
More than Roses Regents Park (RePa)is a hidden gem found in the heart of London. Famed for it’s rose gardens, food festivals and the wonderful outdoor theatre, it is enjoyed by both residents and visitor alike. However, there exists a wider community of people who make use of this park of delights; for safety, freedom and success.…
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Niall ‘Ram’ Slater
Name? Niall (pronounced Neil) Slater Do you have a cycling name and if so, what is it and why? They call me ‘The Ram!’ What do you do when you’re not riding a bike? Eating enough pasta to shock Tony Soprano. Thinking about what to eat next. Resting, and lots of it. “If you don’t have to…
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Don’t call it a Comeback
After all, Taylor Phinney’s been here for years. And doing very well at that. Taylor caught our eyes several years ago now. It wasn’t just his cycling heritage – both his parents were very successful pro-cyclitsts, which can at times cast a shadow over a child’s own journey; instead, it continues to be Taylor’s quirky personality, fun-loving…
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Becks ‘Staffie’ Martin
Name: Becks Martin Do you have a cycling name? If so, who gave it to you and why? The Staffie – because I own a beautiful one, and was born there. What do you do when you’re not riding a bike? I run as much as I can, and care for the health of animals.…
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Velotoze – Rubbers for your feet
Snap! It’s December 2015 and it’s absolutely freezing. It’s so cold, that everyone is layered-up to the nines, and if you’re not wearing overshoes, then you’re seriously ‘shoe-doping’ (and the only reason you’re not shivering is because you’re quite possibly keeping your toes toasty with electric-inserts) Cool, but not like you know it Najib…
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Red Hook Crit
https://youtu.be/1gpO0IL-_iA It takes two to make a thing go right I first met Paffo and Fabio on a Sunday ride to Windsor and back. Then later on that week for laps in the local park. Not at all astonishing till you realise they’re both riding bare-knuckle-bikes – fixies without brakes! Paffo and Fabio ride for the Back-To-Back…
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The Rebel in Red
The Belgian Swagger The Stage The 2015 Giro will be remembered for Bertie Contador’s opening bid for the GT Double (if not triple – Giro | Le Tour | La Veulta). There’s no doubting that even when isolated, the dancing Spaniard is a formidable sportsman. However, for me the Giro will be remembered for it’s audacious…
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Going Through Hell
Getting to the other side A mere four months after sitting anxiously in front of three laptops and a tablet waiting for the clock to strike 10:00:01am… the day had arrived. It was ‘H-Day’! A Quiet Sunday At The Track While it was not my first trip to the Lee Valley Velodrome, something…
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Echappee
One of the most celebrated giants of the ‘echappee’ – the art of breaking-away, is Eddy Merckx. As a professional, he was unmistakably brilliant, yet brutal at his job. They called him The Cannibal. Image posted by Blacksheep Cycling The Man. The Legend. The Cannibal. Eddy Merckx recently turned 70 and the widespread recognition of his…