Tag Archives: cycle sport

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 →

Posted in cycling | Tagged "bike racing", "leverhulme park, "midweek mtb madness", bicycles, bikes, chris meads photography, chrismeadsphoto, cycle racing, cycle sport, cycling, cyclist, mountain bikes, mtb, mud, offroad | Leave a comment

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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The Shape of Things to Come

Posted on March 19, 2013 by chrismeadsphoto

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 →

Posted in cycling | Tagged "bike racing", alex dowsett, chrismeadsphoto, chrismeadsphotography, cycle sport, cycling, cyclist, geraint thomas, ian stannard, Milan Sanremo, national road race championships 2012, racing, road racing, shootthebikerace, yorkshire | Leave a comment

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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A Day At the Races

Posted on June 26, 2012 by chrismeadsphoto

Heres my take on Sundays Nationals. Endura made a bollox of it!! Alright Endura are not in the same league as Sky but they are good, in fact at their level they are the current best in Europe, which makes … Continue reading →

Posted in cycling | Tagged alex dowsett, bikes, british national championships 2012, cycle sport, cycles, endura, ian stannard, jonathan tiernan-locke, national road race championships 2012, nicole cooke, north yorkshire, racing, sarah storey, sharon laws, sport, sportsmen, team sky, yorkshire | Leave a comment

Nationals Lottery (It Could be You)

Posted on June 23, 2012 by chrismeadsphoto

I will be at the National Road Race Champs tomorrow in North Yorkshire and it promises to be the most open race for a couple of years. Sky riders Brad, G and Cav are absent as they labour under the … Continue reading →

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RussWatch

Posted on May 20, 2012 by chrismeadsphoto

I know, i may be banging on about Russ Downing again but i think its time i did a series on the Rotherham Rocket (have i just invented a nickname for him?). Introducing RussWatch. In this series we will be … Continue reading →

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