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The first week of le Tour is almost over and one sure thing is that it’s turning out to be one of the most exciting editions. Guy and I are back and talk about the highs and lows that make up ... 326 days ago
After a year of interviews, rides and writing…the book I co-authored with Marci Blackman and Ed Glazar has hit the shelves. BIKE NYC. The Cyclist’s guide to New York City. Pick ... 340 days ago
Category Urban & Commuter
Maitre Jacques rode for Helyett, 1956-’58. With only nine days until the Tour, my mind keeps jumping to one of the greats who excelled …in July. The rider that comes to mind is the legendary Jacques Anquetil. ... 341 days ago
Category Road
This is a particularly busy Podcast. Is it due to the two stage races before the upcoming Tour de France? Now, that the Giro is over our thoughts turn toward the two stage races before Le Tour. The Criterium du Dauphine ... 355 days ago
We’re making progress! Our first book, Romance, Rodents and Runs: Bicycling the Backroads of Asia, will be available soon! We’re getting very, very excited. Here’s the back cover text: Two strangers teamed up for a once-in-a-lifetime ... 371 days ago
Category Travel & Touring
This show will go on! Guy and I are back with a special Giro edition of Stage 4 Bikes, Books & Beers Podcast. http://bikesbooksbeerspodcast.blogspot.com/2011/05/season-2-stage-4-giro-tribute.html 385 days ago
Category Road
This is a very special Giro edition. Not only do we celebrate the history of this great Grand Tour, we also pay homage to the untimely death of Wouter Weylandt. This race will continue despite the tragedy and the withdrawal of ... 385 days ago
Australian journalist Rupert Guinness has been covering the Tour for 20 years and this book gives in-depth coverage of Australian riders in the race from 1987 to 2008. Australia has been a major force in track ... 407 days ago
Category Road
Classic season is well under way. The cobbled classics have ended and this Sunday starts the hilly races of the Ardennes week. Before Amstel Gold starts, Guy and I are back for Stage 3 and we review: Milan-SanRemo, Tour of Flanders ... 411 days ago
Friday was great for two reasons: my Marinoni photo shoot (photos here) with Hans at his studio and I borrowed his copy of Le Métier by pro SKY rider, Michael Barry. There so much buzz about ... 437 days ago
Category Road