La Vacanza e' Finita!!

Ciao a tutti,

Now the holidays are over and we will be getting back to the normal life,routines, activities.

We will spent the next few rides chit chatting away about the amazing holidays we had & peoples we met..

Photo Credits of PA-Cyclism

Photo Credits of PA-Cyclism

Brain cells will start to plan for your next trip,goal.target or PB's...Always remember to stay concentrate on the road while talking on the saddle.

Therefore if you let me, I would like to give you few cycling events which are worth taking part:

  1. The Road World Championships 2017 Granfondo in Bergen,Norway just less the 4 weeks away;
  2. Leg of Steel 2017 in the Surrey Hill it say on the tin..good riding.Amazing event organised by Ful On Tri (30th of September); 
  3. Our few days trip around the Mount Ventoux, 8th to the 10th of October email us at ride@saddledrunk.com for more info;
  4.  The stunning KOM in Taiwan ,for real climbers not for the faint hearted (October 2017);
  5. The Granfondo China in November ,multi stages event in the stunning Yunnan (November 2017);
  6. We also have another little trip away to Majorca from the 6th to the 9th of November, email us at ride@saddledrunk.com for more info;
  7. Ethiopia Wild Bike organised by a good friend Willy at PA Cyclism (December 2017);
  8. Another one is the Patagonia,Argentina & Chile ride, for real wilderness (December 2017);
  9. Finally my favourite...The Mongolia Bike Challenge....Mongolia is a stunning country,people are amazing and this is the best way to see the true colours (August 2018);
The beautiful Colours of Yunnan.

The beautiful Colours of Yunnan.

Those ones are my favourite that I would like to share with you. So now is time to shape up, to keep dreaming or start dreaming.

Be determine and you will reach your destinations, push your limits.Don 't create barriers that are not needed.Just do it.

SD Team.

Hong Kong Cyclothon 2017, Speed over Iconic Bridges!!

Ciao a tutti, today we have a special event in Hong Kong. Join us in the Ride against the Wind in October!

Hong Kong Cyclothon 2017 invites cycling enthusiasts from Hong Kong and around the world to join the intense race and celebration in Hong Kong this October!

Hosted by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) on Sunday 8 October, the Hong Kong Cyclothon will gather some 5,000 local and international cyclists in a race of speed and endurance. The 50km and 30km rides, in particular, offer a precious opportunity for riders to pedal through the diverse cityscape of Asia’s world city. Streaking on bike across three bridges, including Tsing Ma Bridge, is an exclusive and breathtaking experience on the 50km ride. This unique ride is a “must-do” for cycling amateurs and professionals alike.

Top cyclists from around the world will take part in the first-ever UCI Class 1.1 road race organised in Hong Kong and experience the city’s enchanting appeal and applause from enthusiastic spectators and visitors. Join the passionate crowd in front of Victoria Harbour and cheer for the professional riders in the heart of the Event Capital of Asia!

To preview the Cyclotron video click here  & the registration will open on the 22th of July via this link.

http://register.hongkongcyclothon.com

I hope to see you there,plenty of SaddleDrunk riders will attend the event.

Say hi if you see us.

Ciao 

Chiltern Cycling Festival 2017

We are proud to announce the collaboration with the Chiltern Cycling Festival.

From this year the event is under the Human Race Cycling Section and will definitely bring interesting aspect to the event. 

The date to pin to your diary is the 16th of July,location with be the lovely Penn House in Buckinghamshire. The rides will start from this amazing location to lead you into the stunning & romantic scenery of the Chilterns with challenges hills to keep your heart pumping.

Around the field of the house there will be food stalls,beer tent and a big screen to watch live stage 15 of the Tour de France.

We have designed a lovely jersey for the event that you can pre-order here.

You have a chance to win a free entry to the event if you purchase any items.

But for now if you want to enter you can have a discount code "musette" to enter the event.

We hope to see you there for a great day of cycling & fun.Dont forget to bring all family,there is plenty of cycling for everyone.

Ciao & Arrivederci

The City Cycle Hub

During the last part of 2016 ,Adam Wells a Viceroys Triathlon Club member contacted us to have a chat about his project.At first glance I was really amazed about his amazing project for cyclists in London especially for the commuters.Today I am even more amazed because this project will be available for the cyclists soon.

The City Cycle Hub facilities provide you with the opportunity to re-define how you commute,in order to use that valuable time to exercise,save money and avoid public transport by cycling or running your commute.

The core facilities of the City Cycle Hub provide an area to securely store bikes,a locker to store work & sport attire,a separate locker to dry sports or outer wet weather gear,well maintained showers and toilet facilities stocked with complimentary soap & lotions,a clean towel and changing facilities for your next activity whether that is heading to work,travelling home,more training or simply going out to enjoy the City.

Other services also provided are bike service & bike fitting,sports massages,laundry & dry cleaning,nutritional food & drinks.

The first hub is due to open in July in a central location in London.

For more details please visit thecitycyclehub.com .

THE COMMUTE SHOULD BE ABOUT MUCH MORE THAN JUST THE DESTINATION.

Have a good weekend everyone and be safe on the road.Respect all the other road users.

SD.

London 2 Paris 2017

By great demand our annual ride to Paris has been decided. Those are the date to pencil in your diary 16th to 18th of June. We will ride just over 300km of lovely rolling roads at an easy pace giving the opportunity to stay altogether.We will maintain throughout the journey the  "NO DROP" policy.

Dates of departure is 16th June from Ealing to Newhaven Ferry Port,approximately 105km.On the way there we will have a pit stop before reaching a nice restaurant to refill before jumping on the ferry.

The ferry ride to Dieppe is about 5 hour.As soon as we land in France we will ride along the famous "Avenue Verte",the old Paris to Dieppe rail track.

We will ride nearly 200km that day with stops along the route to refill and chill.

On arrival in Paris at Eiffel Tower we will do our photos before heading to the hotel.A quick shower to get ready for a lovely meal & a bit of socialising in the Parisian Suburbs.

Around Paris!!

Around Paris!!

We will return to London on the 18th of June with Eurostar.

The price is for £ 250 which include:                                                                    

  • 1 x Driver/Mechanic to accompany the group 
  • Support Vehicle to provide mechanical and emergency assistance as required
  • Baggage transfer from UK to France
  • Bike return from Paris to London
  • Hotel 3 star (twin/double occupancy) on B&B basis
  • Ferry outbound including private cabin(twin occupancy)
  • Eurostar
  • Special Edition SaddleDrunk Jersey 

If you like more info or you would like to join us please email us at ride@saddledrunk.com.

SaddleDrunk Team.