Monthly Archives: February 2011

We’re back in 2008 as Ricco faces failure

Posted on 8 February 2011 by Alex Murray

Here’s a meme I prepared earlier: Riccardo Ricco Epic Fail. A lot earlier. Like July 2008 earlier. Then I wrote of the hubris of Riccardo Ricco. I stand by what I said then “Don’t bother searching for culprits in systematic doping, … Continue reading →

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Return of the classic Selle Royal Aeroyal saddle

Posted on 5 February 2011 by Alex Murray

If you’re a bike rider of a certain age, then this saddle is part of your youth. The Selle Royal Aeroyal saddle was what you stuck on your BMX to replace the saddle it came with. In my case it … Continue reading →

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Fred Perry polo shirt homage to the classic Ford France jersey of Jacques Anquetil

Posted on 2 February 2011 by Alex Murray

Lovely looking Fred Perry polo shirt spotted over on Selectism. There’s something about it which reminds me strongly of the classic Ford France-Gitane kit worn by Anquetil in 1965 (and the fantastic Brit, Vin Denson). Not available until autumn/winter 2011 and … Continue reading →

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