Category Archives: cycling
It’s Tough on the Streets
Sunday saw the return of the prestigious Lincoln Grand Prix, the final round in British Cycling’s Spring Cup and for the first time there was also a womens race . Shootthebikerace kept a close eye on proceedings in both events and particularly … Continue reading
Back in Business!!!
Its been a long time coming but now I can confidently say that Shootthebikerace is back and rearing to go. In its first incarnation I focussed on events I had photographed and stories around these. Again there will be plenty … Continue reading
The Legend of Kenny Van Vlaminck
My career as a sports photographer has now reached its zenith and i am left asking myself “where do i go from here?” The reason? Well the great Kenny Van Vlaminck (KVV!)has chosen one of my photos of himself for … Continue reading
British 4X Series
This weekend i will be making the journey down to Bridgnorth in Shropshire for the 5th round of the Schwalbe British 4X Series. This will be the second of these i have been to this season and for anyone unfamiliar … Continue reading
Its Hinault vs Lemond 2
I have to confess to mixed feeling about this years Tour de France. On the one hand i would like to see Sir Bradleyness defend his title but on the other i really think the Froome Dog deserves his teams … Continue reading
The Shape of Things to Come
Milan-San Remo proved to be as exciting as ever on Sunday and one particular rider can take great credit for it being so. I have long waved the flag for Ian Stannard and on Sunday he was described by tv … Continue reading
Busy Weekend!
I had a very busy weekend following the two wheeled action. First on Saturday i went to the excellent Hit the North (4) at Phillips Park Prestwich. This is a brutal two hour mtb race all done for charity and … Continue reading
National CycloCross Champs
I had the great pleasure today of watching the National Cyclocross Championships at Peel Park in Bradford. This was a truly terrific event with a field full of quality and quantity for all the races and an enthusiastic crowd to … Continue reading
Its All Uphill From Here
I went to the National Hill Climb Championships last Sunday and what a terrific event it was. It was played out on Rawsons Rake at Ramsbottom (bit of alliteration there) and was won by Jack Pullar and Lynn Hamel. The … Continue reading
Hey! Cross is Back
Just realised i havent blogulated recently so heres a small catch up. The cyclo cross season has returne dand i attended my first race Sunday last. This was the Weaver Valley CC race at Northwich and whilst i left Wigan-On-Sea … Continue reading
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