Category Archives: Opinion
The BBC’s new commitment to cycling?
In nearly as many months we’ve had coverage of the Tour of Britain and the World Championships. Has the BBC turned a corner and decided that cycling is worthy of inclusion in its schedules? Yes, the critics will argue that … Continue reading
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Tagged BBC, Chris Boardman, Hugh Porter, television, Tour of Britain, World Championships
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The politics of coverage
Matt Seaton writes in today’s Guardian about his excitement at the coverage of the Tour of Britain (ToB) this week. I’m as excited as anyone by it and will be going down on Sunday armed with my microphone and camera … Continue reading
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Tagged BBC, David Millar, London 2012, Matt Seaton, Olympics, Tour of Britain
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Not cycling’s blackest day
Finally I get round to launching this site on the day that Floyd Landis’ “B” sample comes back positive for an elevated testosterone:epitestosterone ratio. Not the best of days to set forth into the world of online cycling journalism. Yes, … Continue reading
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