Graeme Obree on Doping and the UCI

Graeme Obree has always been one of my favourite riders. I admire many things about him. But, with the revelations of the extent of doping in cycling in the 1990s, you have to respect him even more. As Obree says of the drug culture in the sport at the time. ?First time I go to [...]

Source: http://cyclinginfo.co.uk/blog/6371/cycling/graeme-obree-on-doping-and-the-uci/

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2013 is the Year of Cycling the Mississippi River Trail

Old Man River could be the destination for many traveling bicyclists next year as the nonprofit Mississippi River Trail association is planning more than 200 events in areas along the river in 2013.

Calling it the “Year of Cycling 2013 — Mississippi River Trail,“ the association wants to create a stronger cycling focus in the …

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Source: http://www.bikingbis.com/2012/11/14/2013-is-the-year-of-cycling-the-mississippi-river-trail/

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Shack Sets Powerful Roster for The Tour of Switzerland

The 9-day long, 75th edition of the Tour de Suisse starts on Saturday, June 11th, and as usual, it promises to be a real shoot out, with many of the sports elite stars making their annual pilgrimage to the land of private banking, precise time pieces and great chocolate as the traditional tune up for [...]

Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/shack-sets-powerful-roster-for-the-tour-of-switzerland/

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Hortobagyi Husos Palacsinta (meaty Hungarian pancakes)

Hungarians are a proud people and nothing seems to excite their dignity more than food. Meeting peter, a Hungarian restaurateur at his part time home The White Swan in Golders Green, I began to understand why. For Hungarians food is...

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/thehungrycyclist/~3/GKMtyIcjw4U/hortobagyi-husos-palacsinta-meaty-hungarian-pancakes.html

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Give the gift that keeps on giving this Christmas

Christmas is fast approaching and if you are in need of some inspiration  a magazine subscription may be just what you need. Plus you can save up to 40% in the process! Whether you want to treat yourself or a loved one there are a wide range of magazines available that cover every aspect of [...]

Source: http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2012/11/09/give-the-gift-that-keeps-on-giving-this-christmas/

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