Posted by Anna Magrath on October 7, 2012 · Leave a Comment
NOW CLOSED!
And the winners are…
Here is your chance to win a copy of the excellent new autobiography from Victoria Pendleton “Between the Lines”.
The Golden Girl of British cycling opens up, for the first time, in searingly honest detail about what drives her to compete in a sport she no longer loves. Written with Donald McRae, 2 time winner of the William Hill Sports Book Award, “Queen Vic” promises to be THE... Read More
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Posted by Christina Kelkel on August 29, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Mark Colbourne – © Christina Kelkel
Mark Colbourne’s Paralympics Schedule
(Cycling, Track and Road):
30/08/12 – C1-3 1km Time Trial Final
31/08/12 – C1 4km Pursuit Qualification in the morning and Final in the afternoon if qualified
05/09/12 – C1 Road Time Trial
06/09/12 – C1–3 Road Race
Ahead of his first competition at a Paralympic Games, Mark said “It has been a tough journey from breaking my back... Read More
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Posted by Anders Lorenzen on August 6, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Bhopals Special Olympics – Image © Reuters
When London won the Olympic bid, it was claimed that these would be the ‘greenest Olympics ever’. While there have been some important green strides, some of which undoubtedly can be used to inform future major sporting events, it’s been disappointing that so many of the initial green pledges have since been dropped.
CARBON FOOTPRINT
Reports out suggest that the organisers claim that... Read More
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Union City criterium - Image ©Copyright Beck Cycling
After a tough world cup in Beijing where I got quite sick, I took some time off to balance the options for the 2012 season. It became clear I wanted to be in races that best suit me; criteriums and fast races. I got in touch with Emile Abraham who runs one of the best amateur teams in the USA; Rossetti Devo Cycling Team.
Emile is himself an excellent rider, he’s put together a strong core... Read More
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Posted by Nancy Arreola on December 22, 2011 · Leave a Comment
1st Snow Ride Of The Season By Will_Cyclist
Santa is coming with many gifts for all of those who have been good this year and I’m sure everyone is getting ready to have a nice dinner and spend time with their families this weekend. But how is Christmas in the life of a bike rider??
For road riders this is the off-season, they don’t have any races at this time of the year, its more about recovering and getting in shape for the next season.... Read More
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Posted by Anna Magrath on June 20, 2011 · 2 Comments
Jamie Staff – Image ©Copyright Way Ahead PhotographyThursday 09:10 California Time
A few weeks ago I hooked up for a chat with British Track and BMX cycling star Jamie Staff to find out how the World and Olympic champion is settling in to his new life and routine over in the States as USA’s Director of Sprint, and to discuss his other projects and thoughts on his old team back in the UK. It’s 9am California time and Jamie’s... Read More
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