A much longer ride on the Parlee

Posted by Mark on June 28, 2009 under bike | Be the First to Comment

The Quebrantahuesos. It means ‘bone crusher’ in Spanish. Apparently.

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RPCC Surrey Hills, 27th June 2009

Posted by Mark on June 27, 2009 under training | Be the First to Comment

Nice outing. Hit Box Hill with 90km in the legs and thought I’d go for a PB. Read more of this article »

Greg Lemond at Play the Game 2009

Posted by Mark on June 26, 2009 under doping | Be the First to Comment

Lots of chatter about Greg’s presentation on the forums, I’ve finally got around to viewing this myself.

It’s harsh viewing, and Greg sometimes comes across as quite dishevelled – I guess that’s because things are tough for him right now.

My feeling though, is that this is a guy with a passion, who is tired of seeing his passion ruined by lies. I hope he finds peace, and that this fight he’s embroiled in doesn’t cause him to tip over the edge.

I totally believe in him.

First ride of my bespoke Parlee Z2

Posted by Mark on June 4, 2009 under bike | Be the First to Comment

Wow, they’ve only just gone and done it! Built my dream machine.

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A guide to water stops on the 2009 L’Etape du Tour

Posted by Mark on June 2, 2009 under etapedutour | Be the First to Comment

Very handy indeed – http://www.veloventoux.com/pictures/waterstops.pdf