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Book Review

admin   April 7, 2020   Comments Off on Book Review

Easter is normally a time of stage races and lengthening leisure rides. But with cycling activities still limited, perhaps there is now an opportunity to escape with a good cycling book. We’ve picked two books to review here – biographies of Tom Simpson and Peter Sagan. These two riders initially appear to be very similar – both came from countries… Read more »

Club Race Nostalgia…

admin   March 31, 2020   Comments Off on Club Race Nostalgia…

It should have been the first club time trial of the 2020 season tonight, but that’s not been possible. To help fill the gap, here’s a little bit of history about the club 25 mile time trial trophy. The “Burrows Perpetual Cup” was presented to the club by Addie Burrows Jnr in 1956. From 1956 until 1971 it was awarded… Read more »

Like the ToA, only slower

admin   March 25, 2020   Comments Off on Like the ToA, only slower
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Cycling activities are severely restricted – the Tour of Ards was cancelled, and all club races and club runs are on holdĀ until further notice. But there is some good news – Boris has said we are still allowed out for a daily ride individually for exercise. Perhaps this is an opportunity to experience familiar routes in a new way? We’ve… Read more »