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Greipel “threat” by text

by mypeloton on Jul 14, 2012 • No Comments

‘Ping’, the familiar sound of a text. Its from an unknown German number, which makes him curious, who has sent this Friday night message. Lying in bed, Kris Boeckmans reads the single sentence numerous times. “Never ever go into my train again, you amateur” This is the intimidating message that...

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Nocturne / Races

London Nocturne

by mypeloton on Jun 10, 2012 • No Comments

The air around Smithfield Market is usually full of the sounds of market traders and the jangling of meat hooks but for one Saturday a year in June this is replaced by the ringing of cow bells and cheering crowds as the London Nocturne takes over the meat market. With a host of races including...

Insight / Olympics

A team of one – Grewal and the 1984 Olympic Road Race

by mypeloton on May 23, 2012 • No Comments

The Olympic Road Race stands apart from all others as the only Olympic team event where only an individual receives the accolade of the ultimate prize. In most cases riders accept this and work tirelessly for the chosen individual in the team with the greatest chance of success. Motivations of the loyal domestiques can range...

Books / Giro d'Italia

Maglia Rosa – Triumph and Tragedy at the Giro d’Italia

by mypeloton on May 19, 2012 • No Comments

There is always a risk when a book attempts to cover the entire history of a topic that covers such a long period as the Giro d’Italia that it can become a quite pedestrian and simply states fact after fact like a Wikipedia page. Herbie Sykes avoids this pitfall successfully in Maglia Rosa – Triumph...

Giro d'Italia / Races

Giro d’Italia – Routes and Recipes

by mypeloton on Mar 31, 2012 • No Comments

The 95th Giro d’Italia is set to dominate most road racing fans TV viewing from 5th to 27th May 2012. Just watching the dramatic promotional video above makes you wish it was starting today. As the Giro organisers continue build the commercial value of the race it will start outside of Italy for the 10th...

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People’s Grand Tour – Set your own goal

by mypeloton on Mar 29, 2012 • No Comments

The professional cycling season is defined by many by competing in the Grand Tours: Weeks spent riding across iconic landscapes in France, Italy and Spain. With regular jobs most of us find recreating such events beyond our ability, commitments or both in most cases, if we’re honest with ourselves! Lionel Birnie, cycling journalist regularly appearing...

Cycling Explained / Technique

Crosswinds – Changing shape of the peloton

by mypeloton on Mar 11, 2012 • No Comments

In a week with stages of both Paris-Nice and TIrreno-Adriatico defined by crosswinds. What is it with wind direction that strikes fear into the peloton? Drafting is a key feature of cycling in a group be it a gentle Sunday club ride or professional teams in a World Tour race. The lead rider “pushes” through...

Insight / Races

Strade Bianche – A race born with heritage

by mypeloton on Feb 29, 2012 • No Comments

A vintage styled logo, the classic Italian countryside, white gravel roads, impressive riders list. All this combined with the “buzz” of fans in the build up to the race you’d be forgiven for thinking this is a classic race that has been on the racing calendar for as long as many of the Monuments yet...

Insight / News

One in one out? Spanish doping turnstile

by mypeloton on Jan 3, 2012 • No Comments

As Alejandro Valverde’s ban for doping comes to an end the protracted decision on the future of Alberto Contador’s career like Valverde’s will shortly be determined at Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The flow of elite banned Spanish cyclist appears to be working like a busy night club “one in-one out” policy. Valverde was...

Races

New season just around the corner

by mypeloton on Jan 2, 2012 • No Comments

With the official opening event of the 2012 UCI World Tour just around the corner the end of the 2011 season may seem like an age ago but there’s more going on this January than the Tour Down Under. Admitedly European racing is still centred around cyclocross at this point of the year but the Grand...

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Replica kit taboo

by mypeloton on Dec 12, 2011 • No Comments

Sunday riders wearing replica team and national kit is a subject that divides opinion amongst cyclists. Its a dilema that appears unique to the sport of cycling. Team and national football or rugby shirts are a common sight on any local high street worn as a fashion accessory with the wearer declaring their allegiance to...

Giro d'Italia

Giro 2012 – Stage 1 – Herning – Saturday 5th May 2012

by mypeloton on Nov 22, 2011 • No Comments

The Giro’s first foray into Scandinavia starts with a pan flat 8.7km individual time trial in Herning, Denmark. Over such a short distance any leads will be small. Herning is a town of around 55,000 residents, slap bang in the middle of Jutland (the bit that juts out of mainland Europe appropriately!). Historically it’s...

Giro d'Italia

Giro 2012 – Stage 2 – Herning – Sunday 6th May 2012

by mypeloton on Nov 22, 2011 • No Comments

Day 2 of the Giro starts and finishes in Herning again. It stays away from the typical routes taken by the local European Tour race GP Herning which has taken place each Spring since 1992 but has unfortunately been cancelled in 2012 due to a lack of sponsors. I imagine the main reason for...

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