Women’s 100 Training Ride: The Peaks

Par Gem Atkinson • 17th May 2013 • Publié dans Women

Last Sunday saw a Rapha Women's 100 training ride in the UK in the hilly Peak District for a tough 65km in preparation for the forthcoming ride in July. Nonnas Italian restaurant in Chesterfield acted as a perfectly-Giro inspired rider HQ, with splashes of Rosa and tricolore welcoming the ladies who enjoyed traditional Italian coffees and pastries before rolling out with the Jaguar support car containing both soigneur and mechanic.

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Women's Prestige: Chain of Events

Par Jeremy Dunn • 9th May 2013 • Publié dans Women

_{Photos by - Jason Perry}  

In the days leading up to a big ride such as the Rapha Women's Prestige you try to make sure that everything has been accounted for: the bicycle has been properly tuned; new tires have been installed (maybe a little wider than normal to take into account those notorious gravel sections); the derailleurs have been fine tuned; and the bike is nice and clean. Then there is your body: requisite training time in the saddle logged; stretching program followed; and the diet has been focused. It all culminates now, the starting time that sends you and your team into the wilds together. To stay together, to finish together, everything has to be just right.

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Par Guest Author • 26th March 2013 • Publié dans Rides

_{Words by Julie Krasniak | Photos by J. Dunn}

Julie Krasniak, originaire de Metz, a commencé à rouler à 12 ans et à l'age de 14 ans participait déjà à des courses de VTT. Entre son frère, son père, son grand-père et son arrière grand-père, les Krasniak ont gagné plus de 1000 courses. Julie reside maintenant à Portland en Orégon où elle courre pour l'équipe Rapha-FOCUS. Elle offre ici des conseils de pro pour accomplir le challenge qu'est le Women's 100.  

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