by Simon Crisp
When Lance Armstrong retired for the first time in 2005, it was depressing news for many. Not only was THE Tour athlete of the generation, if not ever, retiring, but this was the man who had near single handedly brought cycling kicking and screaming into modernity, what with the technology, marketing and tactics he employed.... Continue Reading →
Earlier every year, just like Christmas, teams begin to use this sparse period of the year to begin building their brands for next year by 'revealing' their usually ever so slightly changed team kits for the coming year. With no 'super teams' forming this year, it's pretty much the same old cast apart from Trek... Continue Reading →
In July 2013, I foolishly decided that a great way to celebrate the Tour de France’s centenary would be to ride La Marmotte, the self-appointed ‘hardest sportive in the world.’ This was quite a challenge in itself – the Marmotte is a 109 mile circuit around four of the most famed and brutal climbs the... Continue Reading →
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