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Michael Nicolson – Showing Grinta in Belgium 27 Aug 2013 | 03:00 pm
When I get calls from both of our men who trawl the Belgian palmares websites – Vik and Dave – in the one day about a performance, I know it must be a good ride. Michael Nicolson’s 14th place in the ...
Star of the Future: Sam Spokes 22 Aug 2013 | 03:00 pm
He's another "Vik find." Australia's Mr Sam Spokes, he had a good season in Belgium last year and this year he's with Etixx-Ihned Cycling Team - the QuickStep U23 feeder team. Last week he pulled of...
Shane Archbold – Fiorenzuola Summer Six Day 2013 Winner 20 Aug 2013 | 03:00 pm
Shane Archbold. My favourite Shane Archbold story is the one where I pulled him in off the track at Copenhagen during the Six Day. ‘I was going pretty good up there!’ says our boy – the only thing w...
Star of the Future: Magnus Cort Nielsen 18 Aug 2013 | 12:00 pm
Here at VeloVeritas we try to keep our eye on who’s on the ‘up.’ Sometimes the tips come from our pals Dave or Vik and the Flanders kermis circuit – but other times they can be pretty obvious. Take ...
RIP Raymond Delisle 17 Aug 2013 | 01:00 pm
Here at VeloVeritas we were saddened to hear of the recent loss of one of the names from our youth. Former French professional champion and Tour de France ace Raymond Delisle died recently at the age...
The Volta a Portugal 2013 – the Story So Far 16 Aug 2013 | 03:00 pm
Prequel It’s my third Volta a Portugal and I really feel lucky to get here. My form is good, possibly the best ever. Obviously I get the odd pang of paranoia; I think twice if I drink a beer, worry ...
George Atkins – National Criterium Series 2013 Winner 15 Aug 2013 | 03:00 pm
George Atkins. Photo©RoadCyclingUK As well as Raleigh’s Evan Oliphant’s recent overall win in the Premier Calendar another national competition was claimed by a rider who has close links to Scotland ...
Evan Oliphant – the First Scottish Premier Calendar Winner 13 Aug 2013 | 03:00 pm
Evan with the Premier Calendar Trophy. Photo©Team Raleigh/Larry Hickmott (Velo UK) Raleigh's Evan Oliphant recently made some cycling history when he became the first Scotsman to win the Star Trophy ...
Winning in Winston & Returning to Europe! 3 Aug 2013 | 03:00 pm
Once again its been a hectic month or two and so too much to write about in a single blog post. Nighttime fun! I really should start writing a book! So I am going to keep this fairly short and swee...
Race Update: Trofeu Joaquim Agostinho & Circuito de Getxo 2 Aug 2013 | 03:00 pm
Trofeu Joaquim Agostinho This race is the last tune up for the Portuguese peloton before the biggest race of the season, the Volta a Portugal. A lot of the teams turn out very strong for Agostinho, ...
