Read my posts about the Tour de France, the three week cycling race that is the pinnacle of road racing and whose leader wears the famous Yellow Jersey.
Cycling phenomenon Mark Cavendish has had more than a few ups and downs with his public reputation during his cycling career, and At Speed covers the most recent years of his career (up until the end of 2013) in a way that doesn’t gloss over his faults … Read the full post »
The 1987 Tour de France saw Irishman Stephen Roche triumph, including one of the most memorable scenes in the Tour’s history – his dramatic recovery during the stage to La Plagne, followed by his physical collapse after he crossed the finishing line. … Read the full post »
I suspect Chris Froome’s account of his rise to cycling success didn’t come out quite as he intended … Read the full post »
“With a global audience of billions, the Grand Depart will showcase Yorkshire and benefit families and business across the county, with a £100 million boost to our local economy.” – Nick Clegg … Read the full post »
Right from the cover of the book, showing a menacing looking Lance Armstrong bearing down on Tyler Hamilton, The Secret Race is a detailed, piece by piece demolition of the Lance Armstrong legend. … Read the full post »
More comedy genius from Australia’s Clarke and Dawe as Mal Vernstar, cycling commentator, speaks about the Tour de France. … Read the full post »
The picture that Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins paints of himself seems pretty plausible sat alongside his public utterances. … Read the full post »
Liberal Democrat Newswire #29 looks at the Lib Dem plans for the 2015 general election. … Read the full post »
From the Tour de France rest day this week comes this gem from Bradley Wiggins. … Read the full post »
Usain Bolt: short, cropped hair, champion sprinter, middle name St. Leo, winner of three Olympic gold medals. … Read the full post »