Author Archives: Alex Murray
I’ve booked my hotel
Or rather my hostel in a former nunnery that dates from the 13th Century in Ghent. Less than £100 for four nights seems very reasonable to me. Staying in Ghent will also give me a chance to perhaps visit a … Continue reading
Posted in Tour of Flanders
Tagged accommodation, belgium, De Ronde Von Vlaanderen, Ghent, hostel, Ninove, Tom Simpson, Tour of Flanders, trains
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Merckx me up baby!
Well the classic shape Eddy Merckx frame was too big for me in the top tube. But the compact/sloping one wasn’t, so I now own an Eddy Merckx Race frame in black, silver and red. I’ve also ordered an SRAM … Continue reading
Posted in Bikes
Tagged Cyclefit, frame, groupset, Merckx, purchase, SRAM, SRAM Rival, Tour of Flanders
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2007: The one year plan
This year there must be something to aim for, just to make things easier so here we go with the big “policy decisions” for me and my bikes: Get my weight down to 70kg – the heavier I am the … Continue reading
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