Monthly Archives: February 2012

Marianne Britten, VC St Raphael Women’s Team Captain Talks Racing…

How did you get into cycling? As a youngster I grew up riding horses and used to compete in tetrathlon, that’s swimming, running, horse-riding and shooting at Pony Club.  That ends when you reach 21 so I was looking for … Continue reading

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Matrix Fitness-Prendas Team Blog: I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t hungry for another victory.

Instead of doing the usual ‘what have I been up to blog’ I thought i’d mix it up a bit and look ahead. The team has so much coming up to look forward to and so I thought I would … Continue reading

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The Scottish Bike Show Sportive 2012

With only 7 weeks left before the inaugural TSBS Sportive takes place, nearly 600 entrants to date will be pitting their endurance around the shores of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, April 15th 2012.  Two rides are in … Continue reading

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Katy Winton: SPAINISHLAND – Rocky Balboa, Beetroot and 5 Broken People

To be honest the week didn’t start off well – when we arrived all our expectations of this ‘warm weather’ training camp were crushed with a mallet as we landed in a cold, wet Spain. Our transport into the mountains … Continue reading

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It’s ‘Girl Power’ on and off the bikes for Matrix Fitness–Prendas

Matrix Fitness–Prendas is delighted to announce a partnership with Cycle Systems Academy for the 2012 season.  The link will see Academy trained Alix Howard take on the role of Team Mechanic for key events.  “We’re really pleased to be partnering … Continue reading

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Gabby Day: A Conclusion…

My cyclo cross season is now over and I can definitely say that I have had a really great season. There have been lots of highs and a few lows during the last 6 months. But the highs have definitely … Continue reading

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Shutt Squadra Donne – Tour Ta’ Malta 2012

Shutt Squadra Donne (Bikefood/C Originals) begin their racing season proper by going to the 4 day Tour Ta’ Malta in late March. This is a regular season starter for the team as riding a stage race in warm weather is … Continue reading

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Matrix Fitness-Prendas Team Blog: London World Cup

What an emotional rollercoaster I’ve just been through! From being the most upset and down cast that I’ve been in the past 12 months to one of the happiest and memorable moments of my life. During the selection week of … Continue reading

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Claire Martin: Almost Race Time (gulp)

It’s suddenly almost the end of February and, if all goes to plan, just a mere eight days until my first road race of the season. Eeeeekkk! It’ll be the first of many races to come as I’ve spent a … Continue reading

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Biking Pure

We are pleased to announce that Filles a Velo is now affiliated to Bike Pure. “We feel that supporting Bike Pure is integral to the promotion and implementation of clean riding throughout the sport. Furthermore, we believe that each of … Continue reading

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