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Jack Pullar
Jack Campbell Pullar (born 15 November 1989) is a British former racing cyclist, who rode professionally between 2013 and 2018 for , , , Velosure-Starley Racing, Wheelbase and Vanilla Bikes. Pullar has worked with coach and teammate James Gullen. Pullar won the British National Hill Climb Championships in 2012. Pullar was part of the Scottish national team during the 2014 Commonwealth Games where he competed in the Men’s Road Race alongside David Millar, Evan Oliphant Evan Oliphant (born 8 January 1982) is a Scottish bicycle racer from Wick, Caithness, who currently rides for British amateur team Spartans Velo Club. He competed in the Under-23 road race at the 2004 UCI Road World Championships in Verona, It ... and Andrew Fenn, although he failed to finish in a race of attrition with only twelve finishers. Major results ;2012 : 1st National Hill Climb Championships ;2013 : 4th Stockton Town Centre Race : 8th Ryedale Grand Prix : 9th Colne Grand Prix ;2014 : 6th Cycle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lancaster, Lancashire
Lancaster (, ) is a city and the county town of Lancashire, England, standing on the River Lune. Its population of 52,234 compares with one of 138,375 in the wider City of Lancaster local government district. The House of Lancaster was a branch of the English royal family. The Duchy of Lancaster still holds large estates on behalf of Charles III, who is also Duke of Lancaster. Its long history is marked by Lancaster Castle, Lancaster Priory Church, Lancaster Cathedral and the Ashton Memorial. It is the seat of Lancaster University and has a campus of the University of Cumbria. The Port of Lancaster played a big role in the city's growth, but for many years the outport of Glasson Dock has become the main shipping facility. History The name of the city first appeared in the Domesday Book of 1086, as ''Loncastre'', where "Lon" refers to the River Lune and "castre" (from the Old English ''cæster'' and Latin ''castrum'' for "fort") to the Roman fort that stood on the site. Ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Velosure-Giordana Racing Team
The Velosure Giordana Pro Cycling Team () are a British UCI Continental cycling team. Profile The Velosure Giordana cycling team are sponsored by Node4, a Data Centre Services provider. The team rides senior professional events in the United Kingdom and Europe, other than the Grand Tours and UCI ProTour races. They also ride track events such as the Revolution. In 2012 the team changed its name from Motorpoint to Node4-Giordana. In 2014 It became Velosure Giordana Major wins ;2008 :Stage 2, 3 & 4 Cinturon a Mallorca, Russell Downing :Abergavenny Criterium, Russell Downing :GP of Wales, Russell Downing :Stage 4 Tour of Ireland, Russell Downing ;2009 :Stage 3 Cinturon a Mallorca, Russell Downing :Overall Tour of Ireland, Russell Downing ::Stage 1, Russell Downing ;2010 :Stage 1 Cinturon a Mallorca, Ian Bibby ;2011 :Stage 3 Cinturon a Mallorca, Ian Bibby :Stage 6 An Post Rás, Marcin Bialoblocki ;2012 :Overall BDO Tour of Northland, Michael Northey ::Stages 1, 3 & ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Gullen
James "Guzza" Gullen (born 15 October 1989) is an English racing cyclist from Yorkshire who rides for . Career Gullen began his racing career in his native Yorkshire, however he often credits his success to the brutal conditions at the famed Salt Ayre World Champs in Lancashire. Gullen has a host of victories to his name including GC wins in the Tour of the North and notable National B races. James’ most famed discipline is undoubtedly the Time Trial, with numerous victories and strong placings at national events. Gullen truly carved his name into the Mount Rushmore of cycling history by riding an 18.16 10 mile TT, an achievement which at the time was the 5th fastest ever. Gullen has also written his name into cycling folklore by claiming 777 victories on the North West's most famous Strava segments. Throughout his young career Gullen has enjoyed corporate support from a variety of cycling sponsors including Hope, Pinarello, Rotor and Starley. Gullen's successes have also br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British National Hill Climb Championships
The British National Hill Climb Championship is a hill climbing competition held annually by Cycling Time Trials with the location varying year on year. The first edition was in 1944 and it has been won by some of the best all-round British cyclists, such as Brian Robinson, Paul Curran, Malcolm Elliot, Chris Boardman Christopher Miles Boardman, (born 26 August 1968) is a British former racing cyclist. A time trial and prologue specialist, Boardman won the inaugural men's World time trial championship in 1994, won the individual pursuit gold medal at the 1 ... and Jeff Williams. Historically, competitors often chose to use a fixed gear bicycle for lower weight and the ability to maintain pedalling momentum. Due to advances in gearing technology, geared bikes have dominated the field over the past decade. 2019 Championship The 2019 British National Hill Climb Championships was held on Haytor Vale in Devon on 27 October 2019. The winners took record-breaking victories ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
