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About chrismeadsphoto

I am professional cycle sport photographer based in the North West of England. I get to as many good quality races as I am able with the aim of shooting the action and the actioneers! All photos in my blog are, unless otherwise stated, my own handiwork. All vids are to the credit of others.

Right Up Downing(s) Street

Posted on April 9, 2012 by chrismeadsphoto

Russ Downing so far this season has had two significant wins on his European travels with Endura and is again looking like a force to be reckoned with. So heres an interesting thought. I know he is now in his … Continue reading →

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Now That Is Impressive!

Posted on April 9, 2012 by chrismeadsphoto

Anybody who has  the slightest knowledge about cycling would have failed to have been surprised at Tom Boonens victory in Paris Roubaix yesterday. But hey! Bet nobody thought he would do it like that. The 52 km solo ride where … Continue reading →

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Jim’ll Fix It

Posted on April 7, 2012 by chrismeadsphoto

Tomorrows the big one. The best (in my opinion) race there is. Paris-Roubaix or The Race into Hell as it is also known. If Jimmy Saville was still alive i would be asking him to fix it for my camera … Continue reading →

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Where Was Plan B??

Posted on March 19, 2012 by chrismeadsphoto

I think in terms of Milan-SanRemo Mark Cavendish has been sussed out.  Its easy when you think about it. He can’t keep up with the pace when the road goes uphill so all the other teams just need to put … Continue reading →

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Chris McManus

Posted on March 13, 2012 by chrismeadsphoto

I worked closely with Chris McManus for several months and considered him a friend. I am still in shock at the violent way he met his death. I always will be. Chris was a truly nice guy Rest in Peace … Continue reading →

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Here Wiggo, Here Wiggo, Here………….

Posted on March 11, 2012 by chrismeadsphoto

Bradley Wiggins has today won the prestigious one week stage race Paris-Nice. This is an achievement to rank alongside some of the very best British triumphs over the last few decades. Make no mistake this race is major and this … Continue reading →

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Legendary Moments in Cycling Number 3

Posted on February 23, 2012 by chrismeadsphoto

Come on i bet even Dave laughs at this one now!  

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Hit the North 3

Posted on February 8, 2012 by chrismeadsphoto

Saturday last i went along to the Hit the North 3 race at Phillips Park Whitefield. This is an “if its got two wheels and no engine you can enter” type of race which every man and his dog with … Continue reading →

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Do We Have To Have Him Back?!

Posted on January 21, 2012 by chrismeadsphoto

Alejandro Valverde has just won stage five of the Tour Down Under after serving a two year suspension. He was linked by dna and documentary evidence to Operation Puerto, a blood doping affair which blew up in 2006. Now i … Continue reading →

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A Word About Roger

Posted on January 17, 2012 by chrismeadsphoto

Whilst Mark Cavendish was still better known for his ballroom dancing skills rather than his sprinting ability there was one Brit out there mixing it up with the big boys and grabbing a good few decent victories in the process. … Continue reading →

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