Monthly Archives: October 2009
Done And Dusted – Sun Tour Recap
A mob crowding around the Rapha tent bidding to purchase all of the rider’s kit and gear What a week it was! Working with the Rapha team and getting a behind-the-scenes look at a relatively large stage race was one …
The 42T Chainring
By Tom Southam The other day I finally did something I should have done a long time ago. I put (or rather Andy, our team mechanic, put) a 42 tooth chainring back on my bike. After an absence of what …
Sun Tour Time Trial – Stage 5
It was a relaxing day today and no one got too stressed out about the TT. Perhaps a little bit too laid-back. The woman’s winning time bettered than most of the Rapha guys. I’m trying to get John to make …
Bending The Rules
After spending hours in the hospital with Ben the other night I decided to hit him up to do a CT guest post since he can’t ride the rest of the Sun Tour. We got chatting and he started telling …
Rapha Team Car – Stage 4
Photo by Aaron Barbetti Am I ever pumped that I brought the video camera out today. Some very cool team tactics happening that I got to capture from the Rapha team car in the convoy.
Sun Tour Day 3
I’ve been really busy for the past couple days and it’s given me a whole new appreciation for what goes on behind the scenes in a major cycling event. Tweeting has been quite a bit easier because it’s so quick …
Rapha’s View From The Convoy
What an exciting experience seeing the race from the team car today. Much more enjoyable that being in the middle of the peloton down the gutter where I usually view the race from. Being in the team car gave me …
Sun Tour Circus – Day 1
There’s a social buzz around this traveling circus and everyone is enjoying being part of the final big race of the season – the “Fun Tour”. It’s clearly been a long season for Rapha Condor but they’re still motivated to …
What You Missed This Afternoon
When @BradWiggins tweets that he’s going for a ride at 3:30, everyone suddenly gets flu-like symptoms and had to leave work early. photo by Leigh Schilling
Jayco Herald Sun Tour – Are You Pumped???
This is a fantastic time to be a cycling enthusiast in Australia. This weekend the Jayco Herald Sun Tour begins and I hope you’re as excited as I am. This is gonna be a great upcoming week for both CT …
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