Monthly Archives: June 2011
The Media’s Influence on Sport
The Tour de France was created in 1903 as a way for local French newspaper L’Auto (ancestor of the current daily L’Equipe) to sell more newspapers after stagnating sales from competition with Le Vélo. Long-distance bike races had always been … Continue reading
La Dent du Midi
I’ve decided to extend my stay here in Champéry for a few more days than expected. I’ve fallen in love with this quiet little village in the Swiss Alps and I’m taking the opportunity to enjoy the people I’m here … Continue reading
Track Cycling WA, 2011 UCI Winter GP Results
Pass’Portes du Soleil 2011
I’m back here in Champéry Switzerland galavanting around the Alps satisfying my guilty pleasures. Baggy shorts, black socks, hairy legs, sausages and beer….all the deadly sins a seasoned roadie can possibly indulge.
Inbox: Servizio Corse Opera Rosa
I receive many interesting things in my inbox and sadly I can’t post everything. However, I was pleasantly surprised when I received this email from filmmaker Gianmarco Dodesini Valsecchi from Italy:
Le Grand Depart!
I’m outta here! This will be my last post for a few days as I make my way over to Europe. My fingers crossed that everything doesn’t go pear-shaped and I’m not stuck in an airport for the next week … Continue reading
