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Tag: women’s cycling

By Verity Posted on 30/07/201520/07/2017

Leadership. Mel’s insight into her Tour De France experience

She’s back from the land of cheese, wine and duck. The Tour continues to consume her thoughts, she denies this, I see it.. Here’s some insight into some of Mel’s experiences. … Continue reading Leadership. Mel’s insight into her Tour De France experience

Categories: General CommentTags: Cure Leukaemia, Geoff Thomas, Le Tour, tour de france, women's cycling
The rideable climb, when no-one's in the way, you can ride up around the final steps, no bike carry.
By Verity Posted on 01/07/201520/07/2017

Queen Victoria Cross and such

Its been a while, busy I guess. The Lance thing was a long time ago now, seems like that never happened, though I will never forget descending flat out for … Continue reading Queen Victoria Cross and such

Categories: General CommentTags: Brotherton Cycles, hadleigh farm, mountain biking, mtb xc, women's cycling
Haydon forever in Lance's shadow...
By Verity Posted on 07/06/201520/07/2017

A weekend with Lance Armstrong Part 2

Its interesting reading some of the comments on social media, for and against LA, and some people whom I know personally just don’t know what to think. To me, it doesn’t … Continue reading A weekend with Lance Armstrong Part 2

Categories: General CommentTags: Aspen, Cure Leukaemia, cycling, Geoff Thomas, Lance Armstrong, Leadville 100, TDF One Day Ahead, women's cycling
The group at the top of the Ruedi Reservoir Climb.
By Verity Posted on 02/06/201520/07/2017

A weekend with Lance Armstrong

As mentioned in my last blog post, I’m getting to know Geoff Thomas and learning about his mission to raise £1million for Cure Leukaemia. Well I’m sleep deprived and my body … Continue reading A weekend with Lance Armstrong

Categories: General Comment, Training CampTags: Aspen, Cure Leukaemia, Geoff Thomas, Lance Armstrong, Le Tour, specialized, Sportive, tour de france, women's cycling
By Verity Posted on 25/05/2015

Le Tour – One day Ahead

The Bank Holiday is nearly over, I just got back from a 120km road ride with Mel Brand (Ikon Mazda), Stephen Jones and Geoff Thomas – Cure Leukaemia Patron, former … Continue reading Le Tour – One day Ahead

Categories: General CommentTags: Cure Leukaemia, Le Tour, Sportive, tour de france, women's cycling
By Verity Posted on 10/05/201510/05/2015

UK Gravity Enduro R1 Triscombe

Finally, I’ve done my first UK Gravity Enduro. Its taken me long enough, I remember many years ago listening to Steve Parr (who organises them) discussing his plans for the … Continue reading UK Gravity Enduro R1 Triscombe

Categories: UncategorizedTags: Enduro, mtb xc, specialized enduro, women, women's cycling
By Verity Posted on 04/05/201504/05/2015

Where are your limits?

Another Bank Holiday over, I’ve just been out for a short ride today around Hopton Woods. Really nice actually, sunshine and 15 degrees, peaceful. I felt good, considering it was … Continue reading Where are your limits?

Categories: General Comment, MTB XCTags: Enduro, mountain biking, women, women's cycling, xc, XCM
By Verity Posted on 26/04/201526/04/2015

Core Stability

Core stability, is a term I don’t like to use. Its become so well-used and misused. Here are my (brief) thoughts on what it is, its not referenced, perhaps I’ll expand … Continue reading Core Stability

Categories: General CommentTags: Core Stability, Training, women, women's cycling, xc
By Verity Posted on 19/04/201519/04/2015

Newnham Park R2 of the National XC Series

Just a brief one… National XC Round 2 at Newnham Park. Excellent. This location always manages to put on a great show, the sun always shines, even after the “Great … Continue reading Newnham Park R2 of the National XC Series

Categories: MTB XCTags: mountain biking, UCI, women's cycling, xc

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