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January 2007
PHENOMENAL: Le Grand Depart '07
By Graham Jones
On a recent trip back to my home town of Maidstone in England I was surprised to feel the influence of the Tour de France. After all it was December 2006 and I was without access to the web. My usual daily contact with the sport of cycling was in suspension. However I should not have been surprised as Maidstone lies on the route of the 2007 Tour.
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February 2007
The Fearless Attacker
By Graham Jones
Alexandre Vinokourov is without doubt one of the most exciting riders on the pro circuit today. He rides with passion, aggression and without fear. Often his impulsive and often spontaneous attacks strike fear into his adversaries as he disappears up the road at the most unexpected times.
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March 2007
An Enduring Legacy
By Graham Jones
For over 100 years the cycle racing season has included what we now call the “five monuments of cycling” and the Grand Tours. These races, more than any other, represent the heart and soul of our sport. In our three part series, ‘An Enduring Legacy' , we explain the beginning of bicycle racing, we look at how today's greatest cycle races first started and how they have continued to fascinate fans through three generations.
Part 1 The Taxman Cometh Part 2 “The Golden Age” of Cycling Part 3 Mortals and Immortals
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April 2007
An Insider's View
By Graham Jones
In professional cycling, as with most pro sports, there is a very distinct (legal and operational) line between the sponsors and the athletes. Typically the athletes are employed by a “sports company”. Sponsors provide the financial muscle to run a sports team and in return expect to have their company logo prominently displayed on jerseys, shorts, equipment and team cars and busses.
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May 2007
It's an Italian Thing...
By Graham Jones
Unlike the Tour, the Giro d'Italia (and the Vuelta a Espana) has steadfastly retained a very national flavor. Statistics show that since 1903 the Tour has had 36 winners from the home country. By contrast the Giro has seen 64 Italian winners.
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June 2007
Welcome to Kent
By Graham Jones
Much has been written about the opening events of the 2007 Tour de France. London will host the Prologue Individual Time Trial and Stage 1 will start in London and finish in Canterbury . The Prologue will be a spectacular affair passing some of the most famous city landmarks in the world and finishing literally on the Queen's doorstep at Buckingham Palace on The Mall.
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First Impressions- Tour 07: By Graham R Jones and Barry Boyce
Intro 07 / Prologue / Stage 1 / Stage 2 / Stage 3 / Stage 4 / Stage 5 / Stage 6 / Stage 6 Sup / Stage 7 / Stage 8 /
Rest Day 1 / Stage 9 / Stage 10 / Stage 11 / Stage 12 / Stage 13 / Stage 14 / Stage 15 / Rest Day 2 / Stage 16 /
Stage 16 Sup / Stage 17 / Stage 18 / Stage 19 / Stage 20 Final Impressions |
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August 2007
Homage to Pellos
By Graham Jones
In the 1930's and 1970's French cycling magazines were blessed with the contributions of René Pellarin who was better known under his pseudonym Pellos. Born in 1900, his prolific career lasted well into his later years when he passed away in 1998. Pellos is universally recognized as one of the greatest sports illustrators and cartoonists of his era.
Read more about Pellos >>> xxx Pellos Illustrations >>> |
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September 2007
A Loathsome Spectacle
By Graham Jones
Whether in a city center, out in the open country, on a track or in the high mountains, cycling is a unique sport with immense spectator appeal. And so long as the sport continues the fight to eliminate the loathsome cheats, the crowds will flock to see this wonderful spectacle.
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September 2007
Tapas de Etapasx#1 xxxTapas de Etapas #2 xxxTapas de Etapas #3
By Graham Jones
One of the great traditions of Spanish culture is the tapeo (or tapas-bar spree). When in full swing a tapeo is like a giant soirée and movable feast to which everyone is invited. A tapeo invents itself as it goes along; conversations with strangers, spontaneous introductions, and the unexpected appearance of an old friend or ex-lover… Anything can happen on a tapeo, and often does.
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October 2007
Cross-over
By Graham Jones
New England is one of the hot-beds of the US cyclo-cross scene and Stu Thorne is one of the primary ‘movers and shakers' of this dynamic sport.
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November 2007
Back to Back
By Graham Jones
A very special niche in World Road Race Championship history is occupied by the champions who came back the next year to defend their title. This year we were treated to this unique accomplishment when Paolo Bettini claimed his back-to-back World's championship in Stuttgart , Germany.
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December 2007
A Look Back at 2007
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