It all happens at the “Coffee Stop”! What’s being discussed on the coffee stops, in the build up to L2P 2010? If you have any news, rumour or otherwise - please email us at info@londres-paris.com.
L2P 2010 Rider Rebecca Romero Pursues TT Olympic Glory (2 March 2010)
Rower-turned-cyclist Rebecca Romero went from a cycling novice to an Olympic champion in just two years. As she takes on The London-Paris in 2010, she has another target to focus on. British Cycling have published an article on her ambitions to move from track pursuiting to road time trialling.
L2P Spring Ride #2 Report (2 March 2010)
I’d like to start this report on the L2P training ride by congratulating every rider that turned up for showing their strength, determination and commitment to L2P. We had riders from as far a field as Northampton & Essex join us. The weather doesn’t need much explaining to those of us that were there...
Specialized Product Recommendations for L2P 2010 - The Equipment (25 February 2010)
We recently took a look at the bikes that 11 lucky London-Paris 2010 Ride Captains would be using in this year's L2P. In this next section, we focus on the attention to detail that Specialized place when designing some of the most comfortable and functional products on the market. It's thanks to their Body Geometry technology and D4W (Designs for Women) innovations.
Win a BG Fit Session with Specialized and THE London-Paris 2010 (23 February 2010)
As the London-Paris 2010 Official Bicycle Partner, Specialized would like to offer all London-Paris cycle riders, past and current, the opportunity to enhance their riding experience while reducing their risk of injury by offering one lucky rider a free BG FIT session at their UK Headquarters based in Chessington, Surrey.
Specialized Product Recommendations for L2P 2010 - The Bikes (12 February 2010)
11 Ride Captains have been carefully selected to lead participants during the London-Paris ride. All ride captains have been kitted out with Specialized bikes and equipment carefully selected to suit their needs during the demanding ride. The London-Paris Coffee Stop takes a look at some of the kit they will be using in the first of several features.
Bike Chimp blogger's take on The London-Paris Spring Ride #1 (08 February 2010)
Cycling journalist David Motton is riding The London-Paris 2010. He's written about his first experience of a L2P Spring Ride in his regular 'Bike Chimp' blog, and he'll be writing more about his training and preparation for L2P. Keep an eye out for updates throughout the Spring, Motton will be raising money for The Geoff Thomas Foundation.
L2P Spring Ride #1 Report & Photographs (01 February 2010)
Over 80 riders braved the cold on Sunday morning for the first L2P training ride of 2010. What the weather lacked in warmth it made up for with perfectly clear and sunny skies, making for high-spirits and a superb atmosphere. Three groups rode out from Esher and headed for Winsor, with many familiar faces as well as plenty of new-comers to L2P. All were welcomed by the team of ride captains, ensuring everyone had a great time getting the miles in.
Specialized Spring Reward Launched (01 February 2010)
The Specialized Spring Reward is back from the London-Paris 2010 Official Bicycle Partner. From February 1st through to April 30th spend over £1,000 on a 2010 Specialized bicycle* and you will receive 10% of its value in free Specialized equipment; so make the most of it and visit your nearest participating Specialized Dealer now.
The Telegraph lists The L2P in its list of Top 10 Action Sports for 2010 (28 January 2010)
The Telegraph lists The L2P in its list of Top 10 Action Sports for 2010 - read explorer and adventurer Tarquin Cooper's article here: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/active/7018471/Top-10-action-sports-for-2010.html - Adventurer Sarah Odell names The L2P in the Telegraph's Top 10 of adventure events for women: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/active/6581938/Top-10-adventure-races-feeling-a-little-adventurous.html
Team Wiggle Tandem riders to cycle The L2P 2010 (28 January 2010)
STOP PRESS: Team Wiggle Tadem riders David Harmon and Jez Hastings have revealed to Coffee Stop that they will be riding with us in The London-Paris 2010. They made the announcement on stage with Olympian Rebecca Romero at the L2P and Specialized party last week. Read their blog by clicking below.
2010 Ride Captains Page (20 January 2010)
We are pleased to introduce you to the 2010 Ride Captains. The role of the L2P Ride Captain is to mentor and motivate you during the ride, provide assistance for the smooth running of the event, such as but not limited to, directions, peloton etiquette, drink breaks and advice.
Rendezvous for Training 20th Feb - 7th March (22 December 09)
Want to kick start your training for 2010? Why not join like minded cyclists in the wonderful location of Nice in the South of France. For 2 weeks Emma Davies, double Olympian and Commonwealth Games medalist is hosting training camps at the hotel of 1987 Tour de France winner Stephen Roche.
Biggest Win of Ian Whittingham's L2P Career (8 December 09)
Sigma Sport owner and regular L2P rider Ian Whittingham celebrated the biggest win of his career last week. Whittingham, who has ridden every L2P since the event started, is instrumental in Group One and many said it wouldn't be long before he'd get his first win.
L2P's Top Fundraiser Alistair Mytton relives L2P 2009 (3 December 09)
London-Paris 2009 has raised more than £100,000 for its partners and other charities. This year’s prestigious purple fundraising jersey went Alistair Mytton, who raised £3,750 and who was rewarded with two VIP box tickets to a Premiership football match, donated by adidas, and free entry to L2P 2010. He relives his 2009 L2P memories...
Entries for the London-Paris to open on November 30th (26 November 09)
The eagerly anticipated opening of entries for the 2010 London-Paris will happen on November 30th at 12:00. With a great combination of regular riders and new cyclists looking for a challenge, much of the entry spaces are quickly snapped up on sign up day.
HotChillee End to End Photo Gallery (20 October 09)
The HotChillee End to End Challenge was a fantastic success, with James Cracknell, Jerone Walters, Phill Sykes and Steve Golla setting the record in an incredible 34:54:04, five hours ahead of schedule. We've got a selection of photos from top snapper, Michael Blann.
James Cracknell and HotChillee End2End featured in Daily Telegraph (15 October 09)
James Cracknell and the HotChillee team will set off on Saturday 17th to attempt to set a record for cycling Land's End to John O'Groats. You can read more in his Daily Telegraph article by clicking below.
Pearson Cycles announce intentions for 2010 (12 October 09)
The country's oldest bike shop, Pearson Cycle Specialists, have announced their intent for the 2010 London-Paris Cycle Tour event. The shop had a huge presence in the 2009 event, and for 2010 they'll be celebrating their 150th anniversary by entering close to 40 riders.
L2P Yellow Jersey meets Tour de France Winner (12 October 09)
We spotted L2P 09 Yellow Jersey holder, Andy Tinsley, with Tour de France Yellow Jersey winner Alberto Contador. Tinsley, who rides for the Science in Sport team met Contador when the Tour hero visited SIS at the recent Cycle Show.
L2P Rider Jerone Walters 7th in National TT (11 September 09)
Multiple London-Paris Cycle Tour yellow jersey holder, Jerone Walters, pulled off an impressive performance at the recent National Time Trial championships, an event which was won by Garmin-Slipstream rider and 4th place Tour de France finisher, Bradley Wiggins.
More Team Sky announcements (10 September 09)
2009 London-Paris Cycle Tour rider, Scott Sunderland, manager of Team Sky, has made some exciting announcements for 2010. 16 riders have now been revealed, six of whom are British. Sunderland managed team CSC to Tour de France victory with Carlos Sastre in 2008, and after taking time out of his busy schedule to ride the 2009 L2P, he's now fully concentrated on creating a pro team that's capable of winning the Tour de France in five years time.
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Former L2P Pink Jersey holder and ex-professional road racer Jenny Fay has turned her hand to mountain biking in the last year to great success. Jenny, who moved to Sydney Australia with former L2P Yellow and Green jersey holder Anthony Shippard, started mountain biking at Christmas as a break from the road after Anthony bought her a bike as an Xmas present...culminating in winning the NSW state MTB Championships.
'Wheel Heroes' - Geoff Thomas in ITV4 Documentary (20 July 09)
Leukaemia survivor and former footballer, Geoff Thomas, is to feature in an hour-long documentary on ITV4 this Tuesday, 21 July (2000 hrs). The programme follows Thomas leading four fellow cancer survivors and his former team-mate, England and Arsenal striker Ian Wright, on the gruelling 3,500km Tour de France route in 2007.
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Geoff Thomas L2P Blog (07 July 09)
Put simply, if I had wanted to put on an event, I couldn't have designed anything more perfect than this. All our guys enjoyed the challenge, everybody found something to help push themselves harder.
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Jez Hastings - One gear lunacy on the way to Paris (06 July 09)
Jez Hastings together with partner in crime, Eurosport's David Harmon rode L2P 09 on fixed wheels. An amazing feat, only made more so by the amount of help and pushing they did for their ride colleagues in group 4. Read Jez's post L2P thoughts.
Scott Sunderland L2P Blog (1st July 09)
My voice is croaky. It’s not because I have a cold, nor is it due to excessive intake of alcohol or the patronizing of smoky pubs over the last few days. No, my voice is croaky mainly because of an intense sporting performance, says Scott.
Bäckstedt, Davies and McCrossan on Cycling TV (24th June 09)
Magnus Bäckstedt, L2P Ride Captain Emma Davies and Martin McCrossan join Rebecca Charlton on the Cycling TV couch this week to talk Tour predictions, riding to the Eiffel Tower and the style choices of Lance.
David Kirkby's Specialized Roubaix Review (23rd June 09)
With the London-Paris Cycle Tour Ride Captains about to embark on the 2009 challenge, we hear from captain and many-time L2P rider, David Kirkby, about his new steed.
Dragon Ride with Peta McSharry - Hot 'n Chillee (22nd June 09)
With outstanding weather and some good miles in my legs, I was looking at doing a cracking time at this years Dragon Ride. Sadly the health gods had other ideas, having spent a few days in bed and 2 weeks recovering from some nasty virus - I was starting to wonder if I'd been in close quarters with some swines - of the even-toed ungulate persuasion, if you don't mind!
Scott Sunderland Blog (8th June 09)
Team Sky Sports Director and 2009 London-Paris Cycle Tour entrant, Scott Sunderland, has a new blog on his all-new website. Head over to check out what he's up to leading up to the all important event at the end of this month.
Tribute to Steve Mead (5th June 09)
It is with deep sadness that the Geoff Thomas Foundation, the lead partner for this year’s L2P, announces the death of one of its bravest supporters, Bedfordshire police officer Steve Mead. Steve, who was 24, has lost his battle with Acute Adult Lymphoblastic Leukaemia.
Tour of Wessex Report on 23rd-25th May (31st May 09)
It’s a Bank Holiday and the weather forecast is predicting the hottest weather so far. What do Peta McSharry & Rachel Przybylski, L2P’s Ride Captains, decide to spend the weekend doing?
L2P 09 Practice Run Day 1 on 24th May (26 May 09)
In mid May some of our Ride Captains, crew and motorbike outriders do the Day 1 route to Dover. This year we decided to do it slightly differently and invited a small group of Group 3 and 4 riders to join the ride. L2P 09 entrant Stephen Peters tells us what it was like.
Ride Captain Monger-Godfrey Wins (08 May 09)
London Paris ride captain Alice Monger-Godfrey scored her first win of the 2009 season in Belgium this weekend. The race a 95km circuit style race held in St Niklaas near Antwerp attracted some of women’s cycling biggest names. Current World Cup leader and Olympic silver medallist Emma Johansson was among the starting list, as was rising British star and World silver medallist Lizzie Armistead.
L2P Ride Captains - Specialized Equipment Profile 2 (21 April 09)
The London-Paris Cycle Tour Ride Captains are essential in the running of the Tour. They make sure everyone in their groups are happy and keep everybody together throughout the challenge. They're at the forefront of the London-Paris Cycle Tour and lucky enough to use Specialized equipment. Adam Tranter finds out their thoughts on their new kit. Second in the series, we speak to Dan Braid, Alice Monger-Godfrey, Mark Murphy and Emma Davies.
Geoff Thomas Foundation Virtual Tour de France (14 April 09)
Former England and Crystal Palace footballer, Geoff Thomas, is calling on the nation’s cyclists to join him in riding the Virtual Tour de France to raise funds for the Geoff Thomas Foundation.
Thomas has twice ridden the route of the Tour de France to raise funds for the GTF which is trying to fund blood cancer nurses at six hospitals in Birmingham, Nottingham, Oxford, Cambridge, London and Manchester. The Foundation also campaigns for improved treatment for blood cancer patients.
L2P Ride Captains - Specialized Equipment Profile 1 (31 March 09)
The London-Paris Cycle Tour Ride Captains are essential in the running of the Tour. They make sure everyone in their groups are happy and keep everybody together throughout the challenge. They're at the forefront of the London-Paris Cycle Tour and lucky enough to use Specialized equipment. Adam Tranter finds out their thoughts on their new kit. More thoughts coming soon. We speak to Rachel Przybylski, Peta McSharry and David Barnaville.
L2P Spring Rides - March Report (31 March 09)
The London-Paris Cycle Tour Spring Rides give a great opportunity for like minded riders to get together and ride towards a common goal - getting ready for the event in June. We take a look at the March ride held on Sunday 29th March. Now updated with pictures.
BikeRadar Live - Devil Takes the Hindmost preview article (26 March 09)
BikeRadar Live is set to be the biggest all-discipline cycling event of 2009 and London-Paris Cycle Tour organisers, HotChillee, are to be a huge part of it. Adam Tranter finds out what the HotChillee Devil Takes The Hindmost Event is all about.
Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour report on Bike Radar (18 March 09)
We've been receiving a lot of coverage on leading UK cycling website, Bike Radar. With the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour now over, they've got this comprehensive report which includes the results from the HotChillee riders. The team have already set a positive grounding for the 2010 event.
HotChillee Challenge Team - Bike Radar Report
London-Paris 09 Rider, Scott Sunderland, joins GB Pro Tour Team (18 March 09)
London-Paris 09 rider, Scott Sunderland, has been named as the sports manager of the new British Cycling Pro Tour cycling team, Team Sky.
Team Sky will be targeting the Tour de France in 2010 and will have a core of British riders, coaches and support staff.
Sunderland, who helped mastermind Carlos Sastre’s victory in the Tour in 2008 has strong links with HotChillee, the company which stages the London-Paris 09 Cycle Tour. He recently rode with the HotChillee Challenge Team in the Cape Argus Cycle Tour.
London-Paris Cycle Tour's Adam Tranter on Cycling.tv (11 March 09)
Media services company, Fusion Media's owner speaks to Rebecca Charlton on 'The Innertube' show on Cycling.tv - There's a chance to hear about Adam's work on the London-Paris Cycle Tour, as well as some other hot topics in the world of cycling.
Adam updates the London-Paris Cycle Tour website and provides media support, as well as writing for leading magazines Cycling Weekly, Cycle Sport and Bike Radar.
FEATURE: HotChillee step up to the international stage (06 March 09)
While the rest of us are preparing for our challenges this summer, five top-level female cyclists are in South Africa getting ready for one of the biggest challenges of their season. Adam Tranter takes a look at the preparation before the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour on Sunday 8th March.
BikeRadar blog watch (06 March 09)
We've been receiving a lot of coverage on leading UK cycling website, Bike Radar. So much so, that we've set up some links so you don't miss anything.
Profile: HotChillee Challenge Team
Blog: Alice Monger Godfrey
Blog: Liz Rice
BikeRadar Video of the week: HotChillee's Alice Monger-Godfrey
London-Paris Cycle Tour on TV (05 March 09)
The London-Paris Cycle Tour received even further press coverage recently on leading internet TV channel, cycling.tv - 2009 Ride Captain Rachel Przybylski was featured on the Innertube show and talked about women in cycling and the London-Paris. Rumour has it that London-Paris media man, Adam Tranter, will also be on the show soon.
Cycling.tv snippets: Part 1 / Part 2
London-Paris organiser interviewed at thewashingmachinepost.net (18 Feb 09)
The man behind the London-Paris Cycle Tour and HotChillee brands has been interviewed on leading cycling website, thewashingmachinepost.net
The interview comes as increased interest unfolds surrounding the launch of HotChillee - Thiele's global events and marketing company.
Geoff Thomas' L2P Spring Ride Experience (05 Feb 09)
Ex England and Crystal Palace footballer Geoff Thomas, who has ridden the Tour de France route twice, talks about January’s London-Paris 09 training ride.
“Come and stay for the weekend,” said Sven. How can you turn down an offer like that? Great company, legendary South African hospitality, good food, fine wine - a couple of bottles of vintage Cape grape, I thought. But I’d forgotten it was Burns Night and hadn’t reckoned on drinking Scotch on the Saturday night!
Scott Sunderland's L2P Spring Ride Experience (30 Jan 09)
Former professional and CSC Sports Director, Scott Sunderland, was present for the first London-Paris Cycle Tour Spring Ride in January. He's had spectacular achievements at CSC with Carlos Sastre's Tour de France win, and he managed the team to the point where they were recognised as the best cycling team in the world. But testament to the positive atmosphere on the London-Paris Cycle Tour, Sunderland was still impressed by our January Spring Ride.
London-Paris Spring Rides get underway - January 09 Report & Photos (28 Jan 09)
The London-Paris Cycle Tour Spring Rides give a great opportunity for like minded riders to get together and ride towards a common goal - getting ready for the event in June. January's ride was wet and windy, but that didn't stop around 40 L2P-goers from arriving in Esher at 8.30am. Rolling up to the meeting point was no other than former professional and CSC sports director, Scott Sunderland, and ex-professional footballer and cycling fundraiser, Geoff Thomas. Read the report and see the photos...
Eurosport's David Harmon to ride the L2P...on a fixed! (20 Jan 09)
Eurosport's cycling commentator, David Harmon will be joined by Jeremy Hastings in this amazing challenge. They will be riding the L2P this year on fixed wheel bikes...perhaps thats why their web blog has "u2needyourheadsfixed" in the name! Follow their preparation for the big day by visiting their blog...
Good luck David...
Lance Armstrong, Geoff Thomas and London-Paris Cycle Tour by The Times (17 Jan 09)
A cloud of suspicion pursues Lance Armstrong, but I have only admiration for the guy. He provided inspiration when I was in a very dark place. Three days after I had chronic myeloid leukaemia diagnosed I received his autobiography from a friend. When you have been told you have cancer, it is natural to assume the worst. The very worst. Armstrong's book lifted me when I needed it most. He was proof that you could not only beat the illness but go on to achieve big things. As a sportsman, I found it compelling. For myself and millions of others, Armstrong is not just one of the greatest cyclists, but a guy who has used his fame to do so much good. Read the Times article...
London-Paris Cycle Tour classed as one of top 25 international events by the Daily Telegraph (07 Jan 09)
The London-paris Cycle Tour has been classed as one of the top 25 international events to enter for 2009 by the Daily Telegraph this last weekend. The event attracts riders from all over the world and is ranked alongside the NY Marathon, Le Marathon des Sables, The London Marathon. You can read more on the Daily Telegraph web site. Read More...
Riding Through the Storm (06 Jan 09)
Ex England footballer, Geoff Thomas was diagnosed with cancer in 2003. His remarkable recovery and feats since then have become legendary and he now runs the Geoff Thomas Foundation, our lead charity for 2009. He has ridden all stages of the Tour de France - twice, the L2P in 2008 followed by the New York Marathon with the likes of Stephen Roche and Brian Smith. He is a football commentator at Setanta TV and has boundless energy and vision and will be riding the London-Paris Cycle Tour in 2009. If you want to have a good read and be motivated at a time when mornings and evenings are dark, and you are probably seeing more of the inside of your garage on your turbo than the outside world then Geoff's book "Riding Through the Storm" is a great motivating read. Have a look at the washingmachinepost review by Brian Palmer. Read More ...
