Sep 14, 2022 | AJ Bell, HM Queen Elizabeth II, Road Cycling, Road Racing, Tour of Britain
The Tour of Britain has a proud heritage going back to the Kellogg’s Tour (1987 – 1994) and even further to the Milk Race (1958 – 1986) and back to 1945 for the Victory Marathon. Originally the race was for amateur riders only and it wasn’t until 1985 that a mix of...
Jan 20, 2022 | COVID-19 Pandemic, Road Racing, Santos Tour Down Under
Traditionally, the Santos Tour Down Under is the first pro cycling race of the UCI calendar. Usually held towards the end of January, this year’s (2022) event was scheduled for the last week, being Friday 21st Jan to Sat 29th Jan. However, with the ongoing Covid-19...
Dec 28, 2020 | Boris Johnson, Covid-19, NHS, Pandemic, Prime Minister, WHO
My first report on what has become known as the “Covid-19 Pandemic” was in February 2020 with my article – “A funny start to the year”. The COVID-19 pandemic in the UK is part of the worldwide pandemic of the coronavirus disease 2019, which causes severe acute...
Sep 3, 2020 | Road Racing, Tour de France
The Tour de France was scheduled to run from the 27th June – 19th July 2021. It was the 107th edition of the race. However, due to the ongoing Covid-19 Pandemic, it was postponed to the 29th August 2021and it finished in Paris on the 20th September. It was a strange...
Feb 26, 2020 | COVID-19 Pandemic, HMS Prince Charles
It has been a very funny start to the New Year – 2020 There is something in the air, it’s not quite right! It didn’t have a great start – my wife in hospital for a pretty serious operation, then a month of assorted hospital visits, and when I was back talking...
