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2 April 2020
Bianchi Specialissima X4
Robert Cobcroft
Bianchi X4 Serial Numbers

Register your Bianchi X4 serial number here.

Bianchi X4 Serial Numbers
30 July 2015
Bikes, Bike Restoration, Bicycle Technology, Bicycle Racing, Bike Frame Building
Robert Cobcroft
Leo Estermann Zurich Frame Builder Track ...

The history of Zurich frame builder Leo Estermann.

Leo Estermann Zurich Frame Builder Track Pursuit Funny Bike 1981
14 July 2015
Bicycle Racing, Bike Restoration, Bikes, Bianchi Bikes, Bianchi Specialissima X4
Robert Cobcroft
The Authentic Bianchi X4

The story of an almost new 1988 Bianchi x4, ridden only a few km's. Winner of Road Bike Of The Year at Pushies Galore 2015.

The Authentic Bianchi X4
13 June 2015
Bicycle Technology, Bikes
Robert Cobcroft
Cannondale CAAD Series CAAD 3 Team Issue Mario ...

Mario Cipollini's own 1999 Cannondale Team Issue TT bike.

Cannondale CAAD Series CAAD 3 Team Issue Mario Cipollini Time Trial Bike
13 April 2015
Bikes, Bianchi Bikes, Bike Restoration, Bicycle Technology, Bike Frame Building, Bianchi Specialissima X4
Robert Cobcroft
When The New Dog Digs Up The Old Dog Part 6

In PART SIX the Bianchi X4 Piaggio team bike is finished after two years of hard graft. 

When The New Dog Digs Up The Old Dog Part 6
Robert Cobcroft
20 April 2012
Cycling History

American Star Bicycle Will Robertson pedals down the steps of the United States Capitol in 1885

Robert Cobcroft
20 April 2012
Cycling History
American Star Bicycle Will Robertson pedals down the steps of the United States Capitol in 1885

The American Star bicycle, a peculiar amalgamation of high wheeled bikes with the new safety bicycle concept.

Tagged: american star bicycle, Bicycle Polo, urban trials bicycle, Will Robertson american star bicycle

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Robert Cobcroft
19 April 2012
Bicycle Racing

BOY a film featuring the London Olympic Velodrome

Robert Cobcroft
19 April 2012
Bicycle Racing
BOY a film featuring the London Olympic Velodrome

BOY a film featuring “The Pringle” London Velopark London. The Olympic velodrome desigend by Ron Webb.

Tagged: leyton velopark, london velopark, ron webb velodromes, The Pringle velodrome, velodrome london olympics, velodrome

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Robert Cobcroft
7 April 2012
Bicycle Racing, Pro Cycling

Pro Cycling Race Paris Roubaix 2012

Robert Cobcroft
7 April 2012
Bicycle Racing, Pro Cycling
Pro Cycling Race Paris Roubaix 2012

Professional road cycling, Paris Roubaix 2012. A look back at the hand dealt by the wildcard in previous editions.

Tagged: dirk de mol, hell of the north, l'enfer du Nord, paris roubaix, pro cycling, roy knickman cyclist, thomas wegmuller

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Robert Cobcroft
6 April 2012
Pro Cycling, Bicycle Racing

A Sunday In Hell and it's Just Two Days Away

Robert Cobcroft
6 April 2012
Pro Cycling, Bicycle Racing
A Sunday In Hell and it's Just Two Days Away

Arguably the best film ever made about professional cycling. A Sunday In Hell, the story of the Hell Of The North Paris Roubaix bike race.

Tagged: bio-mechanics cycling, eddy merckx, hell of the north, paris roubaix, pro cycling

2 Comments
Robert Cobcroft
3 April 2012
Pro Cycling, Bicycle Racing

Pro Cycling Ronde van Vlaanderen 2012 - The Joker Card Revealed

Robert Cobcroft
3 April 2012
Pro Cycling, Bicycle Racing
Pro Cycling Ronde van Vlaanderen 2012 - The Joker Card Revealed

Since 1875 the bicycle joker playing card and cycling have been joined together in an improbable union.

Tagged: cycling monuments, Fabian Cancellara cyclist, pro cycling, Ronde van Vlaanderen 2012, Tom Boonen cyclist

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Robert Cobcroft
31 March 2012
Pro Cycling, Bicycle Racing

‪Pro Cycling Ronde van Vlaanderen 2012 Favourites Boonen and Cancellara

Robert Cobcroft
31 March 2012
Pro Cycling, Bicycle Racing
‪Pro Cycling Ronde van Vlaanderen 2012 Favourites Boonen and Cancellara

Ronde Van Vlaanderen 2012 Race Profile

Tagged: Fabian Cancellara cyclist, Johan Museeuw, Roger De Vlaeminck, Ronde van Vlaanderen 2012, Tom Boonen cyclist

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Robert Cobcroft
27 March 2012

Professional Cycling Photography - The Symbiosis of Certain Animals

Robert Cobcroft
27 March 2012
Professional Cycling Photography - The Symbiosis of Certain Animals

Professional Cycling Photography, the hardest job in photography. Days on the back of motorcycles at high speed in all weather and you have to deliver a result, be creative. No excuses here.

Tagged: Canyon Bicycles, Omega Pharma - Lotto, pro cycling, Tilt shift Photography, Tour de France

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