Striking Gold for British Cycling

“Hoy, with shoulders as wide as a barn door, and legs as strong as motorway pillars…”

I’m not sure who the commentator is there, what a terrific, slightly silly, yet very British description of Scotsman Chris Hoy.To see the video and hear the rest of the commentary click here.

Otherwise here’s a video of Bradley Wiggins setting a new Olympic record.

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It’s setting up to be a great Olympics for British Cycling. Bradley Wiggins on form, already breaking records, Nicole Cooke, doing what she does best in the road race, and Emma Pooley bringing in a Silver medal.

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  1. I heard a cycling commentator quoting Oscar Wilde at one point: “I have nothing to declare except my genius”. Wilde was well known for his biking.


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