Monthly Archives: March 2011

Geraint Thomas on The Classics – bonus edition

Posted on 18 March 2011 by Alex Murray

My article for BBC Sport is online now, in time for Milan San-Remo. It features quotes from an interview with Geraint Thomas, who tips Mark Cavendish: Read Mark Cavendish tipped to impress at Milan-San Remo on BBC Sport As ever … Continue reading →

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Champagne Charlott’ and their amazing kit

Posted on 14 March 2011 by Alex Murray

Even Mario Cipollini would be jealous. He only ever managed to go as far as having Pamela Anderson taped to his stem. In case you’re wondering, Charlott’ is a direct sales lingerie company, and Club Champagne Charlott’ are the cycling … Continue reading →

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The way of the Keirin

Posted on 8 March 2011 by Alex Murray

A fascinating documentary on Keirin from Nowness by Jonathan de Villiers. It shows how it has its own culture in Japan which extends far beyond just being a bike race. Keirin: Speed Racers on Nowness.com. These sort of documentaries always … Continue reading →

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