Tag: bicycle
The Amazing Race – “Tour de France” 1928 edition
If you’re a fan of TV’s “The Amazing Race”, then you’d know its host, Phil Keoghan, is a bit of an adrenaline junkie. Next week, as a tribute to TdF’s forgotten heroes, he and a few friends will be retracing the 1928 TdF route almost as exactly as humanely possible – same roads, passes, schedule, daily distances, and…..he will be doing so on a vintage … Continue reading The Amazing Race – “Tour de France” 1928 edition
BeOne vs Conor
Simplon vs Cipollini
Corratec vs Wilier
Orbea vs Kuota
Reader’s Ride: Look 695SR
Here’s one of our reader’s rides: Look 695SR, with Campag Record 10 speed, 1989 Record Delta rear caliper(!), Look Keo Blade carbon pedals and Mavic Cosmic Carbone wheels. We actually love Look’s Mondrian paint scheme as it sets it apart from the more common red/black/white bikes. And it’s been further accentuated with the contrasting bar tape and brake hoods. We can certainly appreciate the individuality … Continue reading Reader’s Ride: Look 695SR
Don Walker vs Lynskey
Cool Read: 100 years of TdF bikes
Here’s a cool blog read on Gizmodo highlighting the evolution of the Tdf race bike, such as, before derailleurs were introduced, in 1937, riders would have to get off their bikes to switch gears; and before that, it was single speed! Also, Miguel Indurain was the last to win the Tour on a steel-framed bike, in 1994, on a 19.8lbs “Pinarello” rumoured to have been built … Continue reading Cool Read: 100 years of TdF bikes
