American Flyer
Andy Hampsten and the Passo di Gavia American Flyers In 1985, 23 year-old American cyclist Andy Hampsten won stage 20 of the Giro d’Italia. He was riding with Jim Ochowitz’s 7-Eleven team, which had just turned professional that year and relocated to Europe. Their line-up included 1984 Los Angeles, Olympic Gold Medalists Alexi Grewal and……
The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The realist adjusts the sails.
60 miles in two hours and six minutes; I had never ridden my bike so fast for so long and I probably never will again. It was also in pre-Strava times, so I can’t actually prove the veracity of this story. I must admit that I was under the influence of WPE (Wind Power Enhancement),……
Scot from Skinny Tyres Cycling Tours reflects on a life of cycling
It sometimes surprises me how much cycling has been part of my life. Although it is my “day job”, it has always been a passion, and even now it is much more than just a way to earn a living. At two years old my Dad put me on a bike, which I immediately fell……
The Snow Roads Audax
The Snow Roads Audax A challenging ride on the snow roads of Angus Audacious – adjective extremely bold or daring; recklessly brave; fearless: an audacious explorer Join Skinny Tyres on a supported cycling tour of the Snow Roads Starting a little over 100 years ago, Audax rides, the name is derived from audacious, started in Europe as loosely controlled group rides, where cyclists……
Cycle The Hebridean Way in 2024
The Hebridean Way on the Outer Hebrides is unlike any other bike ride in the UK, quite possibly Europe. From Vatersay in the south to Lewis in the north, you will ride over 10 islands, linked by causeways and ferries covering nearly 200 miles. You can ride this amazing route in 2024 supported along the…
