Monthly Archives: September 2010

  • Why and what next !

    This year there has been a huge surge in the amount of interest in cycling and the number of cyclists on Irish roads . There are three contributing factors which have helped to spur this on ; 1 - The Government Cycle to Work initiative - When an average PAYE worker is given the chance…

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  • Cycling Books

    Every now and then someone will ask ' can you recommend any good books on cycling ' . Well , here are a few of my favourites but please feel free to add a few of your own to the list too ; Le Metier - The seasons of a professional cyclist Michael Barrys fantastic…

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  • Once we were warriors !

    What happens to a professional bike rider after he retires? The guys at the top are usually financially secure enough to pick and choose what they do next. Some become directeur sportifs, others get into tv commentary or punditry. Some will buy a small business or farm to run just to keep themselves occupied. But…

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  • Bike pure – a quiet revolution .

    The anti doping tests that are carried out may also have an inherent flaw . The deterrent aspect is good but cyclists by their nature are competitive . The drug tests are seen by some as just another opponent to be beaten . Some riders live in a bubble where success and winning is all that matters . They do not spend much time thinking about whether they may be cheating or not .

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