Published 2nd August 2017

The first half of my season started with the ‘classics’ which were filled with rain, wind and cobbles, but compared to some years the weather was fairly tame. After each UCI and club race I felt that I was progressing, learning new tactics, and most importantly how to ride in the wind.  As the season […]

Published 1st August 2017

Alexander Braybrooke continues his integration in France. Seven months after joining AVC Aix-en-Provence, the 19-year-old Englishman does not regret his choice and adapts to his new life. ” It was I who wrote to Aix. I chose to come there because I like French races, I rode a lot in France last year as for […]

Published 1st August 2017

The Comeback 1km to go and I’m sat 15th wheel, 300m to go were into the top ten, 100m to go were in 6th and gaining places, 50m to go I glance up and see the 2 riders in front of me lock bars. This is where the inevitable kicked in, I knew I was […]

Published 1st August 2017

Following the Island Games at the end of June, I took a mid season break. A time to recharge the batteries before hitting the second half of the season in Belgium. The season is long and I started relatively early here in Belgium, with my first race day in early February. Since then I have been […]

Published 1st August 2017

The season of 2017 started with positive vibes. I was extremely dedicated and trained hard all through winter. My progression was measured by regular testing with my coach. By February I was counting down the days until I moved to Belgium where I would undertake my first season of racing on the Continent. Prior to […]