What makes Paris Roubaix and other Pro Cycling Races so Insane to Watch ? If you’re planning on watching pro cycling in France—especially legendary races like Paris-Roubaix—you need to know the brutal truth. It’s not all champagne and helicopter shots. This is the real fan experience: muddy boots, roadside camping, beer-fuelled chaos, and a fleeting…
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🚴♂️ Paris-Roubaix Challenge: Cobbles, Gravel & Epic Rides I’ve been riding the Paris-Roubaix cobbles since 2013—on everything from carbon race bikes to gravel rigs. This time? I’m rebuilding my trusty 2014 hardtail into a cobble-proof monster for the Paris-Roubaix 2025 Hell of the North Challenge… using budget AliExpress cycling components like Sensah. Will it survive? Will I survive? Will I even build it…
Pedal with Purpose: Conquer the Alps for Croí This August! 🚴♀️❤️⛰ Get ready for the cycling adventure of a lifetime in the heart of the French Alps this August — and do it all while supporting Croí’s lifesaving work! From Thursday, August 21st to Tuesday, August 26th, 2025, the Alpine Cycling Challenge offers you the…
TWO CHANCES TO WIN ONE OF MY EXCLUSIVE CYCLING PRINTS On the 1st April I am giving away one of my exclusive cycling prints .Wow ! What do I need to do ? You simply need to watch the final installment of my Origine Trail video where I had to take a drill to the…
Two of the most legendary climbs in cycling. One unforgettable journey. Imagine pedaling up the 21 hairpin bends of Alpe d’Huez, where cycling history is written with every turn. Picture yourself conquering Mont Ventoux, the towering Giant of Provence, its barren summit a true test of endurance and willpower. This tour isn’t just a ride—it’s…
If you are looking for a Tour de France gift for a cycling obsessed relative or friend our products make the perfect Christmas gift for cyclists. Alternatively if you want a map to remember your own cycling holidays or to plan your own route with, we probably have a map or design for you. We…
Join us to watch the 2025 Tour de France Time Trial in Caen on the 9th July 2025. As the city celebrates 1000 years and William the Conqueror the time trial route will start outside the historic Caen castle before travelling north east and returning to Caen Hippodrome over a 33 km loop. In total…
If you are cycling the Velo Maritime route or need to get from Le Havre to Honfleur (or vis versa) , then at some point you will have to cross one of Europe’s largest bridges the Pont de Normandie. Starting from La Havre, watch as I ride through the city’s industrial port towards the towering…
Join an exhilarating 5-day cycling adventure through the French Alps in the film “Croi / More Than 21 Bends.” Experience iconic climbs like Col du Galibier and Alpe d’Huez, and support the Croí Heart and Stroke Foundation. Witness breathtaking landscapes, camaraderie, and the thrill of pushing physical limits for a great cause.