Tag Archives: cycling

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 →

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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 →

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Bring on the Hard Bastards

Posted on July 20, 2012 by chrismeadsphoto

I have the pleasure of snapping the Ironman Uk this coming Sunday for a couple of publications. Please spare a thought for me. I have to get up at 5.00 am and chug around the Lancashire countryside for 12 hours … Continue reading →

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Classic Moments in Cycling Number 763

Posted on July 19, 2012 by chrismeadsphoto

It all goes off at 5.01!

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Tour De France 2012-Half Time Report

Posted on July 12, 2012 by chrismeadsphoto

Just over half way through this years tour and these are the winners and losers so far as i see it: Winners Team Sky, Bradley Wiggins, Chris Froome, Peter Sagan, Cadel Evans (for being a terrier that wont let go … Continue reading →

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