What was old is new again. Aside from the feelings riding gravel can bring out, we love looking at the old sepia photo images of people riding on dirt/gravel roads, with bags strapped to their bikes. These people were the original gravel explorers. However their bikes are not a patch on what is available to […]
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2019 Tour of Italy – Days 9 – 11
Our final destination on Tour is the beautiful town of Valdobbiadene. It’s in the province of Treviso, Veneto, Italy and is one of the best wine regions on the planet. Especially if you like Prosecco. In fact the region between Valdobbiadene and Conegliano is protected under Italian Wine Law (yes it’s a thing) and only […]
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When we threw back the curtains today we saw something that had been unsighted on tour. Pure and unadulterated blue sky. That really set a buzz amongst the group. In fact 4 people arrived at the breakfast table in shorts. Yes shorts. After yet another hearty breakfast, one that would require a long ride to […]
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Overview: 40 kilometres; 2:20 hrs duration; 1100m Vertical Bonus ride: 20 kilometres; 1:45 hrs duration; 720m Vertical Today we threw back the curtains and were greeted by wispy high clouds on a background of blue sky. All signs for a good day. The spirits were high at breakfast for a great day on Passo Gavia. We […]
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Overview: 80 kilometres; 4:20 hrs duration; 1900m Vertical We awoke today to dry roads, but overcast skies. A quick look out the window put a pep n the step of all of the tourists. A pep that was tempered by the prospect of one of the most fearsome climbs on the planet – Passo di […]
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Some days you just have to roll the dice! Our forecast again was for rain on and off most of the day. This can make it really hard as a guide to create a route that not only gives our tourists a great ride, but also ensures their safety and well being. Today was a […]
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Overview: 70 kilometres; 4hrs duration; 2000m Vertical Some days you win. Some Days you lose. Some days it rains! Today’s forecast was not great and was always going to make the day a hard day for our touring crew. Another four mountain passes in store including the HC Passo Fedaia. A climb that puts fear […]
Continue readingMeet Adrian Rowe
Many people have met Adrian Rowe our experienced Tour guide & mechanic. Everything from cycling in Europe to aerodynamic design has been discussed with Adrian under the Croydon Cycleworks roof. Adrian has lead a varied and exciting life over the years. Here are a few fun facts (all true) you may not know about our […]
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We would love to welcome Cristina to our team at Croydon Cycleworks. Cristina is our Catalonian pocket rocket, born in Gerona and has road cycling deep in her DNA now. She is very helpful and always sporting a smile don’t be fooled she is more than just a pretty face. Cristina is studying a Bachelor […]
Continue readingHave you met Nick (Jr)?
Have you met the very likeable Nick (Jr) Metha. Nick is our hard working jack of all trades. He services bikes, sells bikes and even played a heavy lifting part in our Winter 2018 renovations. But there is more to Nick than meets the eye. Here is a little more about Nick that many […]
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