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Rapha Etape Evening

    For those readers who are investing their blood, sweat and tears and taking part in this years installment of the Etape, Rapha are once again running their annual presentation to help prepare riders for a brutal but beautiful cycling experience.
    On the 22nd June, Rapha will make available 80 places for each seminar, 2 are available for the two differing routes. After a full reconnaissance of Alpe d’Huez and the Massif Centrale, detailed advice on appropriate tactics, gearing and fuelling for the race will be given by both Rapha staff and also staff from Cyclefit.
    Held at the stylish Charlotte Street hotel, the two sessions will be available together for a bargain price of £20, or each route briefing can be purchased separately for a meager £15. Drinks will be served during the interval and I should imagine it would be a great session to meet other folk to form some useful alliances. Here's the deets >
    • The venue is the Charlotte Street Hotel, 15 – 17 Charlotte Street, London, W1T 1RJ [ map ]
    • Pre-presentation drinks and canapes will be served at 6.30pm.
    • The presentation for Etape I begins at 7.00pm.
    • The presentation for Etape II begins at 8.30pm and finishes at 9.30pm.
    • There will be an interval with drinks at 8pm.
    • Price per session is £15 or £20 for both.
    Im advised that this event sells out pretty quick so be sure to head on over to Rapha to purchase aticket post haste should you be interested.

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Rapha Etape Evening


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Elite Italia

    Elite have released special edition products celebrating 150 years of Italy. Well thats what I can ascertain from the Japanese text and a very crude translating program!

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Elite Italia


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Windy!

    The next time I hear anyone whine about a headwind (likely to be me come to think of it) I will insist they watch this video...

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Windy!


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Bianchista's HOTN tips

    For all those 250 of you to grab a place on rapha's 'Hell of the North' paris-roubaix tribute ride, a 100km rollercoaster of mudded paths, gravel encrusted bridleways and er.... actual fields, I thought I would share some tips that might help after my experience last year on this super fun ride. Whilst its not quite as awesome as tips from Michael Barry its a few pointers that may help...
    1) Carry a tube, mini pump patches and CO2!
    Its essential you are prepared for a non-stressed flat fix. Ensure that between your group you have enough supplies for a couple of punctures, our group escaped with only one last year, but be prepared for the unknown surfaces.
    2) A generous slather of suncream goes a long way.
    Last year temps were around 20 degrees, and we came home with gnarly sunburn on our arms. Dont underestimate the power of the suns rays just because its springtime.
    3) Wear suitable shoes/cleats.
    This year il be wearing my commuter sidi mtb spd's - as last year I had my ride ruined by the fact id worn speedplays and mud had clogged my cleats meaning I couldn't engage the pedal, resulting in my sitting almost in tears trying to dig mud out with a twig, only for it to clog up further down the road. Even though the roads and tracks should be dry, there are some mudded sections completely covered by trees, so they will remain damp whatever the conditions.
    4) Ride safe, ride smart!
    Its not a race with prizes, so don't ride with undue care causing danger to those fellow riders around you. Also the drag out there takes a fairly main road through and out Barnet. Here you will be sharing roads with weekend traffic. Ride courteously and safely - this isn't part of the ride to show off your 'awesome' overtaking skills and bike based road-rage. Save that for the grave!
    5) If you see anyone struggling, offer some words of encouragement or offer a hand in a mechanical situation.
    6) Look out for the pink arrows on the road, otherwise be prepared for some hard iphone map reading lessons!
    Hell of the North II. Recce. from RAPHA on Vimeo.

    START | Pond Square, Highgate N6, 9am GMT
    END | Black Horse Pub, Wood St EN5, 1pm GMT onwards
    Sectors:
    20 – Rectory Farm (sharp right turn at farmhouse)
    19 – Crews Hill (Attention! Sharp turn + potholes abound)
    Bread and Cheese Lane ~
    18 – Paradise Wildlife Park
    17 – Highfield Wodd
    16 – Ermine St.
    15 – Balls Wood
    14 – Balls Park
    13 – Morgan’s Walk
    12 – Clements Farm
    11 – Edwards Green
    10 – Old Claypits Farm
    09 – Ponsbourne Park
    08 – Hertfordshire Way
    07 – Warrenwood Park (Attention!)
    06 – Potwells 
    05 – Mymshall/Redwell Wood (Tough)
    04 – South Mimms/M25/Dancers Hill
    FOOTBRIDGE 
    03 – Crossoaks Farm
    02 – High Canons
    01 – Holmshill (Attention!)
    FOOTBRIDGE

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Bianchista's HOTN tips


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Spinnage

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Spinnage


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Ladies Ride

    Last night there was a really nice turn out for the ladies ride around Regents Park. Its going to be a regular thing, so next week it will be the same, meeting at 6pm outside the Royal College of Physicians on the outer circle, all riders welcome!
    Tracey (L) leads the way 
    Laura sets the pace

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Ladies Ride


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Ullrich Spotted On Whitedown

    (L-R) Bianchista, James, Big Jan, Jim

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Ullrich Spotted On Whitedown


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Madengine

    Only just stumbled across this blog. Nice race reports and pics....

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Madengine


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Waller Pain Hillclimb

    Whilst im in South Africa, my 'bezzies' James and Si flew the flag high for the Skid Marx CC and took part in the inaugural 'Waller Pain Hillclimb' competition. So gutted to have missed what looks like a cracking day, with Si clocking a respectable time of 1 minute 37, and James managing to shave a precious second off this. Hal Bransby from Addiscombe CC took the prize with a time of 1 minute 26. Well done guys a terrific showing, looks like the miserable winter training has paid off.....
    Cycling Weekly write up here.

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Waller Pain Hillclimb


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Etape Tips

    Alex has written a great set of tips for this year's Etape du Tour riders over at Chasing Wheels. Get yourself in the know!

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Etape Tips


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Euro

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Euro


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Katusha Giro Bottle

    Scoop over at their store

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Katusha Giro Bottle


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Women's Classic Bundle

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Women's Classic Bundle


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Giro

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Giro


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Prendas Compression

    Prendas stepping up their game with own brand compressions socks, uber-pro indeed! Scoop here

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Prendas Compression


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BOGOF ZipVit Energy Chews

    The choice of Cervelo Test Team... Currently on BOGOF on boxes and single units. Available here

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BOGOF ZipVit Energy Chews


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Cevelo Lounge Clothing

    Looks like Cervelo just stepped up their 'post ride' game.... scoop at Wiggle


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Cevelo Lounge Clothing


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Coming Soon...

    Having been an early tester of some of Gazzetta's blend of cycling specific massage oils and embroaction, I have to say, I look forward to their official launch in the very near future...

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Coming Soon...


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Rainy Days

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Rainy Days


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2XU CTT

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2XU CTT


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