Tag Archives: Tour de France

Book Review: Geraint Thomas – The world of cycling according to G

Posted on July 10, 2018 by odeboyz

Geraint has written an insightful book about pro-cycling. There are relatively short flashbacks to his early life in Wales but they’re the garnish to the main dish. He’s been in the forefront of elite cycling from its inception under the … Continue reading →

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Stage Winner: Tour de France

Posted on July 4, 2017 by odeboyz

Expectation embraced him, Ethereal forward movement knowing His moment. The peloton glowed on the Empty road, a heavenly glow. A road; surfaceless; frictionless. Exquisite athleticism. Supernatural being in and on a bike Human fragilities disappeared Transcended into a new dimension … Continue reading →

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Lance Armstrong: a joke

Posted on June 10, 2014 by odeboyz

Now that Lance Armstrong has given up on drugs he’s going to compete in the Tour de France on a Kawasaki 750. (Chris)

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