Tag Archives: cycling

Sportsthoughts (36) – There’s only one Bradley Wiggins…

Posted on August 1, 2012 by John S

Top moment of the Olympics so far for me. Wiggo winning the time trial. Congratulations too to Chris Froome on getting bronze, and Emma Pooley and Lizzie Armitstead being placed in the top ten of the women’s race. But Brad … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (34) – The Olympic Road Race

Posted on July 28, 2012 by John S

So it didn’t work out for Team GB, and, specifically, Mark Cavendish, who was favourite for gold. What went wrong? Well, the peleton, led by GB, let the breakaway group go too far too fast, until it was uncatchable.  Lots … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (32) – Why I love the Tour de France

Posted on July 11, 2012 by John S

July is the the month when football goes to sleep, rugby too.  A very short breather. Friendlies start getting hyped midway through the month, by the TV machine. There’s the tennis and the cricket of course, and the British Open … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (7) – well done Cav!

Posted on December 24, 2011 by John S

I was pleased to see Mark Cavendish win BBC Sports Personality of the year yesterday. I even voted for him. He has been an outstanding athlete for many years, in one of the toughest of sports. Cycling is something that … Continue reading →

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Cycling the Thames

Posted on October 24, 2011 by John S

Sweet Thames, run softly, till I end my song… One of the great things about living in West London are the bike rides you can do that hardly involve roads.  Just parks, the Grand Union canal and The River. The … Continue reading →

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