Autumn muse
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Cycling name?
Orca.
Why do you ride your bike?
I enjoy it. I cycle to work and even on holiday I try to cycle. I enjoy the freedom.
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Favourite place to ride?
I haven’t been to many European places yet, yet Mallorca stands out for me. Pollenca to the lighthouse at Formentor is exceptional.
Roads like these – Cap de Formentor, Mallorca
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Up or down mountains?
Up. I like going down, but there’s something about climbing that slows things down. With climbing I get a chance to enjoy the scenery and a moment to look around.
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Best moments?
Finishing the Red Bull Time Laps was not the best, but most satisfying. On a recent trip from London to Paris, we made it just in time before the ferry departed.
How long does it take you to change a flat?
I don’t have to. I have tubeless tyres and have never not made it home. When I first got my bike I got 3 flats in 1 week. Having gone tubeless I haven’t had one since.
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Advice to a new cyclist?
Keep enjoying it.
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Steel, Carbon or Ti?
I actually like aluminium. Carbon is good, but you don’t have to worry too much about an aluminium frame. I use mine a lot and it gives me peace of mind that it’s robust even if it drops.
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Grand tours or Classics?
Classics. It takes a little bit more panache to win.
Gels or potatoes?
Potatoes.
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Headwind or rain?
Headwind.
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I wish I had been told that…
No, I won’t be shaving my legs.
What is it like being a Baroudeur?
The thing I enjoy the most is the genuine sense of community of the London Baroudeurs. The unwritten rule of ‘being considerate’ encourages everyone to get along nicely.
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Advice to someone wanting to join the Baroudeurs?
Give it a try. You need to explore the variety and find a format that works for you.
Mallorca in 312kms
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What does your cycling future hold?
I look forward to doing an event or two a year to keep me motivated. I recently did the Mallorca 312 and the Red Bull Time Lap. Next year I’m signed up for the Maratona dles Dolomites. I can’t wait.
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