Author Archives: Alex Murray
What are ‘The Monuments’?
Instead of trying to explain them I instead refer you to a really good article on them on the highly recommended Belgium Knee Warmers blog entitled The Monuments which explains the significance of the five races.
2008: Not again?
At this stage I don’t know whether I am definitely going to ride the Etape. It depends on a lot of things, some beyond my control at this stage. What I have been thinking of doing is making this blog … Continue reading
Posted in 2008
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Here come the Belgians!
The clatter of bikes on cobbles can mean only one thing: it’s time for the Northern Classics, starting with the Tour of Flanders, this Sunday. Last year I made the pilgrimage to Flanders fields (and hills) to ride the sportif … Continue reading
Posted in Tour of Flanders
Tagged Ballan, Belgian, belgium, Nicole Cooke, report, Tour of Flanders
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