When you picture the podium ceremony of a professional bicycle race, what comes to mind? The winner in a distinctive jersey receiving a magnificent gilded cup, elegant plaque or ornate platter followed by a bouquet, the popping of champagne and a barrage of flashes from…
My first memories of watching bike races on television are from the early 1980s, the weekend highlights of the Tour de France on Channel 4 in the UK with the iconic voice of Phil Liggett adding drama, emotion and tension to proceedings. I didn’t realise…
The holidays are over, the Christmas tree and decorations are back in storage, and we hope the new year will be at least a bit less 2022-ish. So, now it’s time to recap on our gifts and shamelessly put everything we don’t need for sale…
It may be true that nothing actually changes at midnight on New Year’s. Nevertheless, many take the fresh calendar year as an opportunity to set some goals for the months ahead. For some among us, these goals are all about cycling.
