Sun, sand, and mahogany tan lines – La Vuelta a Espana 2015
The Vuelta a Espana 2015 is upon us. First job is for everyone to negotiate the sand and the temporaryContinue Reading
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Pro Cycling Predictions 2015
Chris Froome to ride with stabilisers on his bike As Team Sky boss Dave Brailsford explains to reporters, “our sportsContinue Reading
High stakes, dodgy metaphors and Oleg Tinkoff
If you’re a fan of pro-cycling you will have become increasingly aware of Oleg Tinkoff, the wealthy Russian financier andContinue Reading
Dan Martin – The Human Cyclist
Dan Martin is an Irish pro-cyclist riding with the Garmin-Sharp team, and he’s on the up. He’s a big-race winnerContinue Reading
As long as I breathe, I attack
“As long as I breathe, I attack” – Bernard Hinault Said for effect, of course, but pretty convincing words whenContinue Reading
Who loves the Vuelta?
The Vuelta Espana is one of the three Grand Tours – the jewels in the crown of world cycling –Continue Reading
Crash, bang, wallet!
Irish rider Dan Martin was forced out of this years Vuelta after a nasty crash on stage 7. As heContinue Reading
