I have recently become a fan of professional cycling. Despite the allegations of doping and corruption cycling is still a fantastic sport enjoyed by millions across the globe. Arguably the biggest event in the pro cycling calender is the Tour de France. Ned Boulting has written this book chronicl...
There was nothing new in this. After all, he always was. But it was with some irritation that he challenged a roomful of journalists. ‘Who won the last three green jerseys? Don’t think about it. Just tell me.’ There had been an uncomfortable shuffling noise. It reminded me of those awful moments ...
They were both remarkable, in their own ways. There are few more upstanding names. In fact, if I were called upon to design a name for a British cyclist of yesteryear, I would choose Godwin (subliminal references to deity and victory), and offset it simply with Tommy (subliminal references to pin...
‘Which member of the Royal Family has just got married?’ Charles? Andrew? The other one? Princess Michael? Before my eyes a procession of generic Windsors swam, some tethering horses and dressed in Barbours and headscarves, some galumphing around in helicopter pilot gear, maps visible in see-thro...