Category Archives: Local Legends
John Powell- HDA Ride Final Day
25th August 2011 Mont Ventoux (Giant of Provence) After a fantastic night in the beautiful fort town of Sisteron, we rolled out at 08:30. It was a lovely cool morning with a refreshing breeze and not too warm for a … Continue reading
John Powell- HDA Ride Day 5
24th August Well let me explain the idea of today, an easy transition day from the main Alps to Sisteron. Ok so five climbs constitutes an ‘easy day’! We have now realised our guides’ idea of easy is somewhat different … Continue reading
John Powell- HDA Ride Day 4
23rd August Valloire – Embrun 131km Only 131km over two HC (look it up) climbs. It all started so well, breakfast (yes I did eat cake) followed by a gentle ride up the valley to the foot of the Col … Continue reading
John Powell- HDA Ride Day 3
22nd August Col De Croix De Fer – Col du Telegraph Well there we were at Alpe D’Huez ready to descend down to the foot of the CroixDe Fer. Fine, after a fantastic descent with a real fast set of … Continue reading
John Powell- HDA Ride Day 2
21st August La Mure – D’Huez: 50 miles Ok decision time, we leave the car (which Damian was originally going to drive along the route) at the hotel, and decide to pick it up at the end of the week. … Continue reading
John Powell- HDA Ride
Friend and customer John Powell is currently undertaking a gruelling bike ride to raise money for the Huntington’s Disease Association. The challenging terrain includes Alp d’Huez. Any enthusiast who has completed the London to Brighton bike ride will appreciate that … Continue reading
Angel Ride.. 800miles in 8 days on Guvnors!
Congratulations to these guys. It took a lot of planning and training, but they recently completed 800 miles over 8 day riding from Islington to the heart of the French alps. All on Pashley Guvnors and in authentic classic cycle … Continue reading
Racing debut
This photo is of one of our customers riding his first time-trial. Peter Crowsley took part in the Kentish Wheelers Novice 25 miles, on 25th March 1951. At that time it was compulsory for all race competitors to dress in … Continue reading
