Women's Racing, Women's Tour of Britain

Lizzie. My part in her downfall.

THAT crash! A few people have asked me my recollections on the finish line at the Aviva Women’s Tour of Britain that ended Lizzie Armitstead’s participation after only one stage. Now that she’s regally ensconced in both national and world champion’s jerseys it’s probably a good time to write about it. Here are my memories…

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Women's Racing

Pre-season training with Matrix Pro Fitness

“FIREBALL!!!” The deafening scream goes up from the back of the van followed by gales of laughter in several accents from the four professional cyclists jammed into the back seat. On my right, in the front passenger seat as we head along a busy French motorway at 80mph is Lucy Shaw a junior sprint specialist…

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