Coffee Stop

It all happens at the "Coffee Stop"! What's being discussed on the coffee stops, in the build up to the 2013 Alpine Challenge? If you have any news, rumour or otherwise - please use the contact form to let us know

The London-Paris 2013: Sign-on in pictures

Wednesday 19th June 2013

The tenth edition of The London-Paris begins tomorrow. It's been a busy day at sign-on. Here's a few highlights from the day.

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The London-Paris: Final preparations by Luke McCarthy of UK Youth

Wednesday 19th June 2013

So, today was not perhaps the ideal preparation for a long, arduous bike ride from London to Paris. I’ve spent the day running around London, including an interview and another exciting work opportunity, collecting my girlfriend’s phone (which she left at my mum’s at the weekend) and collecting some cool camera kit with which I hope to be able to bring you clips from the ride.

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The London-Paris: Packing and eating by Luke McCarthy of UK Youth

Wednesday 19th June 2013

After months of training and waiting, HotChillee's London-Paris 2013 is almost upon us. This means switching from 'sometime in June I will be cycling from London to Paris' mode to 'I really should work out what I need to take as we’re off in 36 hours'!

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RCUK: Cycling technique - Stephen Roche's group riding tips

Tuesday 18th June 2013

Whether it be in the World Tour peloton or your local club run, the ability to ride safely in a group is one of the most important skills in cycling. To sit on a rider’s wheel, your front tyre spinning just inches from their rear tyre, is a skill which takes practice. Watch the pro peloton and it moves almost as one, like a single, multi-coloured organism with all riders seemingly on the same wavelength.

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The London-Paris - Stage One - Dry Run: A rather wet affair, but a great dress rehearsal for the real thing

Monday 10th June 2013

Last Wednesday I joined HotChillee on The London-Paris' Stage One Dry Run. Each year, before HotChillee's flagship event kicks off, the Ride Captains cycle the first stage in preparation. I was stationed in the Lead Car for the day, guiding the riders along their route.

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From Alpine Challenge to Cape Rouleur

Monday 10th June 2013

A short history of long term HotChillee member Jacky Bernett's experience over the years with HotChillee events and a detailed account of her time at this year's Cape Rouleur - "I started cycling just over 3 years ago and having completed The London-Paris twice, Alpine Challenge and Flanders twice - a new challenge was on its way."

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Training Ride #6 Ride Captain Reports

Thursday 6th June 2013

Ride reports for the 6th HotChillee Training Ride of 2013. An insight into each groups ride from the Ride Captains themselves.

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Riding The London Paris 2013? Meet your therapy team

Thursday 6th June 2013

For the fourth year as HotChillee's Sports Therapy Partner we will be on site to treat riders every step of the way from London to Paris: Our skills include: physiotherapy, injury prevention and rehab, sports massage, taping, spinal and joint manipulations, dry needling, acupuncture, sports specific stretching, injury prevention, TENS, rehabilitation, ultrasound & a shoulder to cry on.

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What to pack for The London-Paris?

Tuesday 4th June 2013

One of the most stressful aspects of The London-Paris for 1st time riders is 'what do you pack for 3 hard days on the road, as well as a night in Calais, a night in Amiens and a night in Paris?' Ride Captain Gareth Wilson shares his suggestions on what to pack for The London-Paris.

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Ride Magazine - The Cape Rouleur - Mad Dogs & Cyclists

Tuesday 4th June 2013

Ride magazine's Tim Brink did a ride report feature on the Cape Rouleur 2013. See what Tim had to say about our blistering hot four day event..

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