Tag Archives: Tom Simpson
Cycling popularity increases except in sports pages
Saturday’s The Times declares that “Inspirational Olympic heroes turn cycling into a family favourite” and celebrates a 40% increase in cycling as a result of the track team’s success. Meanwhile The Sunday Times manages to lead its Sport In Brief … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion, Professional, Road Racing
Tagged "Milan-San Remo", Emma Pooley, Mark Cavendish, Nicole Cooke, Tom Simpson
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Tickets booked on Eurostar
Travelling out on the Thursday morning very early. It was the cheapest fare I could get and getting up early seems worth the 20 quid saving. It also means I’ll be in Ghent by lunchtime, giving me two full days … Continue reading
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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