Tag Archives: bikes

Peak Achievement

Posted on October 5, 2017 by chrismeadsphoto

It’s eons since I last posted anything on this site. I have had that many projects on the go this year that to chuck one more ball up into the air would have resulted in all of my balls bouncing … Continue reading →

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National Cyclo Cross Champs 2017

Posted on January 9, 2017 by chrismeadsphoto

The domestic cyclocross season drew to a close this weekend with the prestigious National Championships taking place at Peel Park in Bradford. Racing took place on both Saturday and Sunday with the Elite Women’s and Elite Mens events concluding the … Continue reading →

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Who Is…………………..Becky Preece?

Posted on August 3, 2016 by chrismeadsphoto

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 →

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One Sunday In Hell (East Midlands Style)

Posted on July 19, 2016 by chrismeadsphoto

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 →

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Madness,Madness, They Call it Madness

Posted on May 27, 2016 by chrismeadsphoto

Whilst the title gives my age away it also draws attention to the fact that the 2016 series of Midweek MTB Madness is underway, having kicked off on Wednesday evening at Leverhulme Park, Bolton. Typically the weather was damp and … Continue reading →

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The Legend of Kenny Van Vlaminck

Posted on October 8, 2013 by chrismeadsphoto

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 →

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Its Hinault vs Lemond 2

Posted on May 30, 2013 by chrismeadsphoto

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 →

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Busy Weekend!

Posted on February 19, 2013 by chrismeadsphoto

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 →

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Its All Uphill From Here

Posted on October 31, 2012 by chrismeadsphoto

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 →

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Hey! Cross is Back

Posted on October 23, 2012 by chrismeadsphoto

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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