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What I Did Last Week-The Tour of Britain
As everyone but the BBC knows the Tour of Britain did a tour of Britain last week. I managed to accompany them for the first half of said tour visiting such far flung and exotic locations as Scotland, Carlisle, Kendal, … Continue reading
Midweek MTB Madness. A Series in Pictures
Another entertaining season of Midweek MTB Madness drew to a close at Beacon Park last week. I have probably used enough words reporting each event so if a picture paints a thousand words here’s nearly 100 thousand of them! Feel … Continue reading
A Final Bout of Madness
The excellent Midweek MTB Madness series reached its conclusion on Sunday (yes, I know) at Beacon Country Park, its second visit of the year. Organised by Dave Harrison and as a late addition to the calendar it was again a … Continue reading
Who Is…………………..Becky Preece?
To the inner circle of off road racing the name of Becky Preece needs no introduction, certainly not in the North of England, which is all that really matters of course. Becky has been on the MTB and cross … Continue reading
Madness Hits the Rocks
Round four of Midweek MTB Madness was hosted by Adrian Watts of Rossendale RC and raced off at Lee Quarry in Bacup, an old familiar venue for many an MTBer from both sides of the Lancashire/Yorkshire border. This venue is … Continue reading
Womens Cicle Classic. A Story in Pictures
The inaugural Women’s Cicle Classic took place on Sunday 17th July 2016. This is my story of the day in pictures.
One Sunday In Hell (East Midlands Style)
Affirmation, were it needed, of just how far and how rapidly women’s cycling is advancing in this country could be found on Sunday with the inaugural Womens Cicle Classic. The men’s event has been a staple on the domestic calendar … Continue reading
Beacon of Madness
Midweek MTB Madness came around for the third time this season last Thursday , the latest venue being Beacon Country Park near Upholland. Beacon park is set within 300 acres of countryside with a great variety of terrain much of which was … Continue reading
Mossley CRT Memorial Races
On Sunday, whilst in another world- on another planet even, Mark Cavendish was touring Normandy in his new yellow top, a dedicated group of grass rooters were giving their all in memory of Iestyn Kier and Kirsty Saunders, two young … Continue reading
I’m Not Complaining-Its a Choice
A rare blog entry as it contains no photos and its largely about me. This may not happen again (hopefully) Being involved in bike events as I am I do appreciate that in terms of exertion levels and blood … Continue reading
ShoottheBikeRace 