..!! FIRST DATE !!..

WHAAAT?? A date, on a Cycling Blog!! You must be kidding,my son would say to me.

Not exactly a date but close enough.I am talking about my first experience as National Team Manager for the Mongolia Cycling Federation(MCF) at the latest UCI Road World Championships in Doha.

To cut the story short....

The morning after my late arrival in Doha,I had an email from MCF General Secretary Naran Zundui delegating me as Team Manager for the Championships...

WOW...

I was like a kid with his new favourite toy.I don't want to sounds monotonous.

City of Great Architecture.

City of Great Architecture.

During the championships I had the pleasure to meet great new people,see friends of the past, attend meetings, visit the commissaires office & much more. We had long,hot & exhausting days but the ambience of the UCI RAOD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2016 made it easier.

6 hours late finally room service arrived.

6 hours late finally room service arrived.

The MCF represantation was composed by 5 riders,1 Coach and Me as Team Manager.I had the pleasure to be a DS(Directeur Sportif), Mechanic,Soigneur for the riders while they were training or resting and working alongside their coach.

You can use anything to make a Coffee Bar

You can use anything to make a Coffee Bar

It was a great place to see the SD logo amongst the big cycling brands during the championships, but mostly important enabled me to meet some of our supporters around the globe.We are looking forward to see all of them again soon.

Tegsee before the start of the Junior Race.

Tegsee before the start of the Junior Race.

Under 23 waiting to start a training ride.

Under 23 waiting to start a training ride.

A typical day at the Championships:

  • 0530 Wake up call
  • 0630 Breakfast
  • 0730 Training ride for few hours before the temperature going up
  • 0900 Attend Meetings at UCI Event Hotel
  • 1200 Maybe lunch
  • Shopping for rider's food
  • 1600 Chillax by the pool
  • 1800 Meeting again
  • 2000 Dinner of course
  • 2200 Bed time
Supporting(Shouting Tegsee) out of the car during the Junior ITT race.

Supporting(Shouting Tegsee) out of the car during the Junior ITT race.

Tegsee con la nostra bella amica Australiana TIffany Cromwell

Tegsee con la nostra bella amica Australiana TIffany Cromwell

The Cannibal(EDDY MERCKX) with Tegsee

The Cannibal(EDDY MERCKX) with Tegsee

Belgian Fans walking to the Start Line.Behind one of stadiums for the FIFA WORLD CUP 2022

Belgian Fans walking to the Start Line.Behind one of stadiums for the FIFA WORLD CUP 2022

Instructing Miga before the start of the Elite race, with the rest of the Delegation arrived for the main event.

Instructing Miga before the start of the Elite race, with the rest of the Delegation arrived for the main event.

Desert Feed Zone #1.South Africa 

Desert Feed Zone #1.South Africa 

Live Cam in the middle of the Peloton!!

Live Cam in the middle of the Peloton!!

Team Germany had few DNF's.Doctors checking body temperature.

Team Germany had few DNF's.Doctors checking body temperature.

We are now working  to get the MCF team across for the CycloCross World Championships 2017 in Luxembourg.If you like to support them please get in touch with us.

The Teams watching the last few KM of the race on the TV's

The Teams watching the last few KM of the race on the TV's

Vamos en España , 23rd March 2017 !!

Ciao a tutti,

In collaboration with PA Cyclism we have created a cycling package to Spain for March 2017. Those Spanish tour can be for Road Bikes or Mountain Bikes. There will be plenty of climbing this is why the area has been used copious times by the VUELTA.

Fresh water to keep you hydrated.

Fresh water to keep you hydrated.

History on route.

History on route.

The date for March trip is departure on 23rd of March 2017 and return on the 26th late evening.

3 Days of cycling + 3 Nights = 570€ plus flight

Every night amazing fresh food.

Every night amazing fresh food.

The prices above includes:

  • Half Board accommodation in double room
  • Great local Staff to make your wonderful trip amazing
  • Daily Energy pack (gel + bars + powder)
  • Transfer from & to Madrid Airport
  • Daily Support Vehicle to transfer your luggage between hotels
  • Full travel Insurance
  • Free Cycling Jersey
Wild Nature

Wild Nature

We have left the freedom to each individuals to book their own flights,given them the flexibility to stay longer or depart at different times.

If you are interested in joining us please email for more infos at ride@saddledrunk.com

Yoga for Cyclists,Lexie Williamson

Other day I bumped into Lexie while ordering a coffee.It was a pleasure to have a quick chat and find out a bit more about her.Therefore I have decided to share her infos with you all so you can start planning your winter training including a bit of yoga.

I’m a Yoga Sports Science ® and British Wheel of Yoga instructor specialising in teaching endurance athletes. I’m also a fitness writer and the author of Yoga for Cyclists and Yoga for Runners (Bloomsbury, 2014). 

I work mostly 1/2/1 or with small groups of cyclists, runners and triathletes. For cyclists this primarily means boosting core strength, reducing lower back ache or helping sidestep common cycling overuse injuries through targeted stretching. But improved flexibility can also enhance performance by helping riders gain a more aggressive but sustainable aero position. www.pulseyoga.co.uk

On a club level I’ve worked with London Dynamos, Kent Velo Girls and Elmbridge Road Runners. On the writing side, I have contributed articles to Cycling Weekly, Cycling Fitness, Outdoor Fitness and Runners World amongst others and will publish another book - a large stretching guide - through Bloomsbury in April 2017. 

I have just begun studying part time for an Exercise & Sports Science degree (MSc) which I hope will enhance both my teaching work with athletes, and allow me to tackle a wider range of fitness subjects. 

I’m a keen road cyclist and am proud to ride with The Viceroys triathlon club in Walton, Surrey (kit is supplied by Saddledrunk!).

Link to Yoga for Cyclists.

Ride the Unbelievable!! Intoxicated with the Freedom of Cycling.

SaddleDrunk start a new Collaboration with PA Cyclism

In the Northern hills of Madrid riding into the unknown at altitude, we have started an amazing collaboration with Projecting Adventure Cyclism.

Patagonia

Patagonia

Projecting Adventure Cyclism will give the chance to everyone,from beginner to pro cyclist the chance to ride the unbelievable,destination such as Mongolia,Atacama Desert,Patagonia,Oman,Ethiopia,Sahara Desert,Sicily,Tuscany,Spain,italy and many more to come.

Oman

Oman

Challenge your self to new places,ride into the wild.

If you need any more information please contact us at store@saddledrunk.com.

Relaxing in Oman

Relaxing in Oman

Join us in our next trip in Oman in December 2016.

See you Soon.

SD Team

Survey for the University of California

Morning all.

Few days ago I have received an email from Thomas Gaither, Research Assistant at the Department of Urology at University of California,San Francisco asking for me to share with fellow cyclists and sports people their survey.

Below are few words from Tom:

Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, Department of Urology are conducting a survey study to uncover new connections between exercise and men and women's health, aid patients and better inform the public about ways to improve their health. The impact of different forms of exercise on sexual wellness is not well understood and deserves more study. 

All are welcome to participate by doing a short anonymous survey, here is the link for the survey:

https://redcap.ucsf.edu/surveys/?s=CC488NWYAA .

Thank you for taking part in the survey,Please share it with other riders.

SD TEAM