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    RACER’S DREAMS

    May 28, 2020 5 minutes

    When I was asked to imagine and build up my ‘dream bike’, there was no doubt in my mind that I’d be creating a race bike.

    I took up cycling aged 21 to train for triathlons, before moving to time trials, track and eventually road racing. I’m sure there are riders out there who will shake their head in disbelief – maybe I will one day, too – but bike riding has pretty much always been about racing for me. Sure, I commute, I’ve been touring, I can relax and look around me as I ascend a col and I ride with friends – but the underlying motivation is a number on my back.

    Racing has defined my cycling so far, and, therefore, my dream bike is all about the finish line dash.

    Basso Diamante Disc frame

    My other bike is a Werking custom machine, hand built

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