It all happens at the Coffee Stop! What’s being discussed on the coffee stops, in the build up to L2P 2010? http://www.londres-paris.com/site/html/coffee_stop/coffeestop.php London Paris Cycle Tour Ltd http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:21:43 +0000 info@londres-paris.com Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:20:52 +0000 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.2.9) http://www.feedforall.com http://londres-paris.com/site/rss/images/09logo.gif http://londres-paris.com/site/html/news/index.php It all happens at the Coffee Stop! What’s being discussed on the coffee stops, in the build up to L2P 2009? 140 67 I was the lucky person that won the BG Fit following the Specialized/London-Paris 2010 launch in January at the Specialized headquarters. I had my BG fit done in late February; I arrived at Specialized head quarters to be greeted by Mark Murphy (Murph) for the fit, and it started with a lovely Cappucino... http://www.londres-paris.com/site/html/coffee_stop/bgfit_jackybernett.php ECA4A612-E605-488D-9440-5472C11ADD57 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:20:52 +0000 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. http://new.britishcycling.org.uk/road/article/roa20100205-Romero-Pursues-TT-Olympic-Glory-0 84E6009A-1119-42D4-805A-2A39414A1285 Tue, 2 Mar 2010 18:06:28 +0000 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... http://www.londres-paris.com/site/html/coffee_stop/springride_2010_2.php E94C725D-8B6C-4B06-ACBA-66EFE044EFBF Tue, 2 Mar 2010 12:20:13 +0000 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. http://www.londres-paris.com/site/html/coffee_stop/specializedequipment_1.php 14B8DBD4-09EA-49E2-A851-1C57057302A4 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 23:23:16 +0000 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. http://www.londres-paris.com/site/html/coffee_stop/bgfitcompetition.php ECD1EC71-C178-4FE9-A15B-D1F307854D43 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:04:29 +0000 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. http://www.londres-paris.com/site/html/coffee_stop/specializedequipment.php 16691F5F-75B4-4817-9D6A-993DF541F799 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:11:36 +0000 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, he'll be writing about his training and preparation for L2P. Keep an eye out for more updates throughout the Spring, Motton will be raising money for The Geoff Thomas Foundation. http://wp.me/pMaCA-1p 19B17292-E57E-472A-9138-9219054C4C8F Mon, 8 Feb 2010 18:07:21 +0000 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. http://www.londres-paris.com/site/html/coffee_stop/springride_2010_1.php C80640E0-7328-4678-9489-C2F950E24FB3 Mon, 1 Feb 2010 15:16:47 +0000 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. http://www.londres-paris.com/site/html/coffee_stop/specializedspringreward.php FA2C4A4E-FA66-455D-9843-05E5E231B9A6 Mon, 1 Feb 2010 15:16:22 +0000 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 http://www.londres-paris.com/site/html/coffee_stop/coffeestop.php 165C96B1-45A6-4997-95E4-64621EF18C05 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:08:15 +0000 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. http://www.wiggleblog.com/2010/01/25/team-wiggle-tandem-launch/ F28A4934-DDAB-4037-9DC3-8C71D9F304E2 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:06:54 +0000 We are pleased to introduce you to the 2010 Ride Captains on a dedicated page. 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. http://www.londres-paris.com/site/html/the_tour/2010_ridecaptains.php BCE57323-C3CA-30E3-C120-CBC3B112AE22 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 22:05:20 +0000 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. http://www.londres-paris.com/site/html/coffee_stop/emmatraining.php ACD85463-B8CB-40D3-C120-CAC3A117GC12 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:45:20 +0000 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 wasn't long before he'd get his first win. http://www.londres-paris.com/site/html/coffee_stop/ianwhittinghamwin.php AFF76574-A7DA-40C3-B200-BAD4A117FF13 Tue, 8 Dec 2009 14:51:20 +0000 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... http://www.londres-paris.com/site/html/coffee_stop/alistairmytton.php F4EB3827-538D-405D-BCE4-32BBC0028029 Thu, 3 Dec 2009 12:51:14 +0000 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. http://www.londres-paris.com/site/html/coffee_stop/entries30.php 03FE1E32-3C00-465D-86D8-3C4DD3697176 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 23:41:17 +0000 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. http://www.londres-paris.com/site/html/coffee_stop/e2erphotos.php 55716506-FB96-4F37-A23B-5B634E2C5FF3 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:35:40 +0100 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 'Read More' . http://www.telegraph.co.uk/active/6335233/Lands-End-to-John-OGroats-unfinished-business-for-James-Cracknell.html 0E9D7627-971D-4502-A8CB-E563E811701C Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:03:23 +0100 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. http://www.londres-paris.com/site/html/coffee_stop/pearsons.php 91F0347F-0435-4F3A-8C00-2D3366207910 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:23:23 +0100 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. http://www.londres-paris.com/site/html/coffee_stop/contadortinsley.php 5B07C140-AABD-4F97-B710-4CDEFA540476 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:51:51 +0100 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. http://www.londres-paris.com/site/html/coffee_stop/walterstt.php 0B63B6CE-2740-404E-B16F-5D628786A5E1 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:16:48 +0100 2009 London-Paris Cycle Tour rider, Scott Sunderland (pictured: right), 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. http://www.londres-paris.com/site/html/coffee_stop/teamsky.php D2931347-2DE1-45A0-BA5D-43874A8E0ACA Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:49:01 +0100 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.. http://www.londres-paris.com/site/html/coffee_stop/0031.php 4F54E03E-C10A-4011-87C6-52ADA7E423B2B Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100 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. http://www.londres-paris.com/site/html/coffee_stop/gtf_itv4.php 4F54E03E-C10A-4011-87C6-52ADA7E42B3B Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:48:33 +0100 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. http://www.geoffthomasfoundation.org/gtf/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=122&Itemid=42 0785C7D7-2EAD-4303-B1BB-3C0EAF918DAE Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:41:18 +0100 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. http://www.u2needyourheadsfixed.info/ 15B0FF16-706F-4887-B86C-085030A27970 Tue, 7 Jul 2009 12:16:00 +0100 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. http://www.scottsunderland.com/newsdetail.asp?nid=97 7A062D65-2F79-4EEE-8D77-18FB313E6240 Wed, 1 Jul 2009 14:23:03 +0100 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. http://www.londres-paris.com/site/html/coffee_stop/emmadaviescyclingtv.php 114D6F56-1B9C-420C-ADFD-4A3FA82DB724 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:16:12 +0100 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. http://www.londres-paris.com/site/html/coffee_stop/davidkirkby.php 3A4E7377-041F-41F4-AB03-FBA3909C652D Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:03:54 +0100 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! http://www.londres-paris.com/site/html/coffee_stop/dragonride.php 605DBDDB-B74F-4928-807D-07E27A59F2E7 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:10:12 +0100 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. http://www.scottsunderland.com/BlogPost.asp?Id=94 2990C0DC-C33C-4E3C-A74D-71FB92A5AB1B Mon, 8 Jun 2009 17:36:52 +0100 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. http://www.londres-paris.com/site/html/coffee_stop/tributetostevemead.php A7A5FC15-CFA4-4B28-A811-05C327E1CCC1 Fri, 5 Jun 2009 11:55:54 +0100 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? http://www.londres-paris.com/site/html/coffee_stop/tourofwessex.php D6EEE7FA-85F2-4CC7-BA9C-3C07A456FF29 Sun, 31 May 2009 19:05:18 +0100 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. http://www.londres-paris.com/site/html/coffee_stop/practiceday.php BBEDF6F1-9F92-4D55-A977-1B3975D3C1F1 Tue, 26 May 2009 20:22:54 +0000 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. http://www.londres-paris.com/site/html/coffee_stop/alicewin.php FD727916-C924-46C3-AB90-C791EA1A4675 Fri, 8 May 2009 16:52:54 +0000 The London-Paris Cycle Tour Ride Captains are essential in ensuring participants enjoy the Tour safely. They make sure everyone in their groups are happy and keepe 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. http://www.londres-paris.com/site/html/coffee_stop/ridecaptainsspecialized_1.php E531D519-D5DE-455B-A9AD-0C9D34583D5D Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:52:54 +0000 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. http://www.londres-paris.com/site/html/coffee_stop/gtf_virtualtour.php 46D8B4E8-9C00-4703-90F0-50301F871D7A Tue, 14 Apr 2009 22:41:54 +0000 The London-Paris Cycle Tour Ride Captains are essential in ensuring participants enjoy the Tour safely. They make sure everyone in their groups are happy and keepe 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. We speak to Rachel Przybylski, Peta McSharry and David Barnaville. http://www.londres-paris.com/site/html/coffee_stop/ridecaptainsspecialized.php 703BD81B-CD84-4762-B8B3-D268A9F9B41E Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:52:54 +0000 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. http://www.londres-paris.com/site/html/coffee_stop/marchspringride.php 95EC7C7E-0986-4168-BDEB-588DCD41C2E3 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:42:21 +0000 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. http://www.londres-paris.com/site/html/coffee_stop/bikeradarlive.php FB3B133C-7ACB-4553-81B9-ED6E2FC19AAA Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:50:54 +0000 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. http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/team-medschemes-arran-brown-takes-win-in-cape-argus-tour-20875 8084BC4A-D600-4651-B9BF-AE1A70049E92 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:21:21 +0000 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. http://www.londres-paris.com/site/html/coffee_stop/scott_sky.php 9C078E9E-25A8-49FF-83CC-E946D18FE926 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:20:21 +0000 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. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-BbU1midiE 1162A086-4FC7-4FD8-BDFD-CF00179F5E2D Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:02:21 +0000 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. http://www.londres-paris.com/site/html/coffee_stop/hotchillee_cape_argus.php 10A8873B-8C29-4CB6-8296-DDBE96DBCA62 Fri, 6 Mar 2009 19:12:21 +0000 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. http://www.londres-paris.com/site/html/coffee_stop/coffeestop.php 2ED99876-497F-4A9E-AA79-C82314992844 Fri, 6 Mar 2009 15:09:33 +0000 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. http://theinnertube.cycling.tv/_The-Innertube-Show-Episode-2-Part-1/video/542463/2501.html A7B03459-9111-4180-8182-039AAD66D478 Thu, 5 Mar 2009 19:02:30 +0000 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. http://www.thewashingmachinepost.net/hotchillee/interview.html 634C1DE5-0B37-4C6E-A501-F2D389C55D18 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:02:30 +0000 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!  http://www.londres-paris.com/site/html/coffee_stop/geoffthomas_springridge.php 1990D86C-8438-47C1-ABDA-DCA260DE1BF0 Thu, 5 Feb 2009 15:33:48 +0000 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. We hear his thoughts... http://www.londres-paris.com/site/html/coffee_stop/scottsunderland_springridge.php 7E0F88DA-3BCF-4D59-8DBC-794F1170BB49 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 18:07:12 +0000 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. http://www.londres-paris.com/site/html/coffee_stop/springrides_january09.php 930FDA05-0D35-4C14-8233-B642E1D069BC Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:35:58 +0000 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. http://www.u2needyourheadsfixed.info/ 4CF29B91-B774-4273-BFEF-483408CB58A3 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:27:04 +0000 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. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/more_sport/cycling/article5533425.ece 79DCD1A8-A59D-4EC7-A2C5-3CCAD927B556 Sat, 17 Jan 2009 17:03:13 +0000 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. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/4014925/Top-25-races-to-enter-in-2009.html D0A2132B-8603-47ED-AD61-21E170904144 Wed, 7 Jan 2009 11:02:30 +0000 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. http://www.thewashingmachinepost.net/thomas/ 3CD905DC-ACBE-4146-8F7A-E6BDED417C69 Tue, 6 Jan 2009 10:56:11 +0000 the washingmachine post, founded by Brian Palmer and regularly updated with esoteric cycling snippets is perhaps the most read (amongst insiders anyway) "secret" web site of the cycling industry in the UK. What is bizarre is that Brian lives on the remote island of Islay, not exactly the cycling centre of the universe but yet manages to keep a weather eye on happenings within the world of cycling. His local peloton rarely consists of more than three riders and displays no tan lines and yet manufacturers from all over the world send him products for testing/review. Certainly a web site worth bookmarking! http://www.thewashingmachinepost.net/ 3C694DE7-6866-4309-A0F9-E2EA61AD6C8C Tue, 30 Dec 2008 10:53:58 +0000 Sponsoring a team gives you the unique opportunity to naming rights for that team. London-Paris teams are often created to provide brand awareness. Teams consist of a maximum of five riders, riders can be chosen from existing ‘L2P’ entrants or from their own company, club or peer group. http://www.londres-paris.com/site/html/the_tour/teams.php D36F6C3C-2B99-4BE9-8D2B-7D7090CD9946 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 10:51:13 +0000 The very popular section on FAQ's for L2P 2009 has been added, with all the information and checklists that you need for 2009. If you are a new rider, then this is a must read section for you. http://www.londres-paris.com/site/html/the_tour/guidelines.php 3514CF6D-D16C-4D93-8CED-4335E20525B9 Wed, 3 Dec 2008 19:20:48 +0000