Author: Davide La Locomotive
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Riding Into the Light
The clocks have changed—well, for most of us. Spring has returned. Daisy is on the prowl. The blossom is blossoming. The air smells like possibility. This is a ride through golden hours, cool evenings, and that feeling of starting again. Spring Awakens I love spring, it’s my favorite time of year! If a year was…
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The Making of a Maker: Thanks to My 3D Printing Yoda
This is the story of how I fell down a rabbit hole made of plastic, precision, and a bit of Yoda wisdom In 2017, I raced and smashed all my PBs. At the end of the season, I wanted to go faster. So I decided to marginal gain my bike. I made a list of…
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From Trashing to Thrashing: My Accidental Rise as a Time Trialist
This is the story of how anger pushed me forward—but how I didn’t become the thing I hated. They say revenge is a dish best served cold. One year? That’s very cold. But no one says when in the meal it should be served. Is it the amuse bouche? A spicy little “nibble on this.”…
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Taking the Road Less Travelled
Cycling often brings people together – sharing group rides, swapping stories, and comparing gear. But some of the most meaningful moments in my cycling journey have come from trying new things and discovering what truly resonates with me, even if it wasn’t what everyone else was doing. Whether it’s riding a muddy bridleway just for…
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Cambridge CC – 5th in the World
This article is about the 2019 World Championships that were held in Yorkshire. When people think of races, they often think of results and podiums. But sometimes, it’s the journey, the people, and the quirky moments that make an event unforgettable Did you watch the World Champs on the telly? Nice one, have a biscuit.…
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Two-Wheeled Tales: Tandems, Trauma, and Time Trials
What could possibly go wrong when a newbie pilot and a blind world champ take on France’s quirkiest time trial on a bike built for two? Expect: sideways starts, chipmunk cheeks, roving gendarmes, rogue team cars, squirrel-fuelled determination, and one very confused French woman holding a bouquet. A race report full of chaos, croissants, and…
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