Monthly Archives: May 2007

SWRC Sportif, test number 2

Posted on 20 May 2007 by Alex Murray

David predicted monsoon conditions for Sunday’s SWRC sportif. Well, we got that and a whole lot more: mud, rain and wind as well as a 149km (92 mile) route that seemingly never let up with nearly 2,400m of ascent. For … Continue reading →

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A big wet one: the SWRC sportive

Posted on 14 May 2007 by Alex Murray

David predicted monsoon conditions for Sunday’s SWRC sportif. Well, we got that and a whole lot more: mud, rain and wind as well as a 149km (92 mile) route that seemingly never let up with nearly 2,400m of ascent. For … Continue reading →

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How not to ride a race

Posted on 9 May 2007 by Alex Murray

Hang back at the start and dawdle among the back markers for the first few laps Attack from near the back into a headwind When you get off the front give it far too much and not take anyone with … Continue reading →

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