Tag Archives: cycling

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 →

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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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National CycloCross Champs

Posted on January 13, 2013 by chrismeadsphoto

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 →

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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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Ministry of Silly Walks

Posted on September 14, 2012 by chrismeadsphoto

Team Sky, not content with world domination on the cycling scene are now trying to branch out in the field of unusual gaits. Here are a selection of photos from Jedburgh in this years Tour of Britain where the team … Continue reading →

Posted in cycling | Tagged bernie eisel, bicycles, bradley wiggins, chrismeadsphoto, chrismeadsphotography, cycling, cyclist, jedburgh, jeremy hunt, ministry of silly walks, monty python, scotland, shootthebikerace, tour of britain 2012 | Leave a comment

Tour of Britain 2012

Posted on September 13, 2012 by chrismeadsphoto

I have just returned from two days covering the Tour of Britain for some regional papers in Scotland and Northern England and the verdict is BRILLIANT! The crowds were immense, the organisation second to none and the cyclists were very … Continue reading →

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So the man who never gives up a fight has given up the fight. I find this very telling. If Lance Armstrong really is innocent of doping he would fight tooth and nail to protect his name, his reputation and … Continue reading →

Posted on August 27, 2012 by chrismeadsphoto | Leave a comment

Greatest Moments in Cycling 522

Posted on August 14, 2012 by chrismeadsphoto

Come on Bjarne. If you’re gonna lob your bike don’t then go and sheepishly collect it

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If thats a Trott wait til she gallops!

Posted on August 7, 2012 by chrismeadsphoto

If you saw Laura Trott in action at the Olympic velodrome today you have probably just witnessed the beginning of a gold medal career that will better Sir Chris Hoys. Bearing in mind that she is only twenty and has … Continue reading →

Posted in cycling | Tagged british cycling, cycling, gold medal, laura trott, olympics 2012, track cycling, velodrome | Leave a comment