Monthly Archives: May 2008

  • Apres Ras

    If the soccer fans can have 'Apres Match' why can't us cyclists have our own version now that 'The Ras' is over . Here's what I think it might be like ; Bill O'Willoughby - Oookkeee doke , there we have it now folks , another fantastic Ras draws to a close . Didn't the…

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  • ‘The power fella’ takes Clonmel

    Today 'The Ras' blasted into Clonmel and 'The power fella' himself , Ciaran Power stormed to a very impressive victory . The town was packed and the atmosphere electric as the pink and blue Pezula kit came into view and we all knew that ' one of the lads' was going to win the stage…

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  • Variety – The spice of life !

    When you work in a bike shop no two days are ever the same . Different people and different bikes are in and out every day . Also because it's our own business there's everything else that goes along with being self employed , accounts , orders , marketing etc. Whilst I'm not one for…

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  • Gang warfare – Carrick style !

    The main road between Carrick on Suir and Clonmel is probably the most heavily populated cyclists route on a Sunday morning in Ireland . For well over thirty years now any Belgian or French holiday maker would have felt right at home should they travel this stretch of road between nine and ten AM on…

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  • If Carlsberg did cycling !

    Have you ever watched one of those carlsberg ads on T.V. and wondered what it would be like if 'carlsberg did cycling ' . I have and here's what I've come up with ; You are awoken from a peace full nights very comfortable slumber by a member of the Brazilian national ladies cycling team…

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