The Cycling Raven

Opinions on Professional Cycling from a Complete Amateur. Huge @JessicaAllen93 and @luke_durbridge1 fan.

[The Cycling Raven @TheCyclingRaven]

Hey everyone, I've had to make the tough decision to take a break from The Cycling Raven project. It's been a blast for the last 18 months, but my life is taking me in a different direction. However, it's not dead - I hope to be back as soon as I can!

https://t.co/yjJEonGgiO

[The Cycling Raven @TheCyclingRaven]

Hopefully this change of direction will motivate me to keep this alive while I juggle my esports coverage too!

[The Cycling Raven @TheCyclingRaven]

Hey guys! The site domain has gone down because I need to renew it. Instead of running two blogs on two domains, I'm going to merge my portfolios into one, so you'll see TCR hosted on another domain in the coming weeks. Sorry for the inconvenience :)

[The Cycling Raven @TheCyclingRaven]

There will probably be some activity heading into Worlds as well. I'm going to change the blog focus from constant writeups to just opinion pieces because that's more my passion than just mindlessly doing race previews.

[The Cycling Raven @TheCyclingRaven]

@mwkeenan Thanks for the support Matt - it's a bit out there for me but I'm looking forward to diving in head on!

[The Cycling Raven @TheCyclingRaven]

Hey everyone, I've had to make the tough decision to take a break from The Cycling Raven project. It's been a blast for the last 18 months, but my life is taking me in a different direction. However, it's not dead - I hope to be back as soon as I can!

https://t.co/yjJEonGgiO

[The Cycling Raven @TheCyclingRaven]

@kapelmuur29 Thanks Saul! I'm looking forward to it as well.

[The Cycling Raven @TheCyclingRaven]

First time tuning into cycling after TDU (burned out). Saw that horrible crash in #RVVWomen. Jesus, that FDJ rider got nailed. #UCIWWT

[The Cycling Raven @TheCyclingRaven]

Like the sport doesn't have enough on its plate. As soon as a rider has been even had an AAF on their Biological Passport, they shouldn't race until they are cleared, or banned and un-banned. https://t.co/1Km1RVJg0e

[Netcompany INEOS @NetcompanyINEOS]

Chris Froome to line up at Ruta del Sol.

📝 > https://t.co/PbIrJPaaB6

[The Cycling Raven @TheCyclingRaven]

@laflammerouge16 @velo_bristol Ah firm misunderstanding. It sucks, but let's move on. Hope it doesn't happen for much longer.

[The Cycling Raven @TheCyclingRaven]

@velo_bristol @laflammerouge16 Pretty much. I wouldn't have been surprised if it was PCS, but again I'm not surprised it's happening. LFR is one of the best in the business and it's a shame to see their work getting stolen without credit.

[The Cycling Raven @TheCyclingRaven]

@laflammerouge16 Is this the site I think it is? Starting with a P and ending in a CS?

[The Cycling Raven @TheCyclingRaven]

After this year's #SunTour, I've reflected on The Continental Revolution going through Australian Cycling right now. It's great, it's glorious, and it's going to set Australia up for the future. https://t.co/EE89TIXmEf

[The Cycling Raven @TheCyclingRaven]

@ridemediaHQ @tourdownunder Wheels in Motion is the sound of Adelaide for that one week - quite iconic. And totally agree with it being quieter than usual this year, although the crowd still sounded just as loud :)

[The Cycling Raven @TheCyclingRaven]

Looking at the @UCI_cycling Calendar, there is a 1.1 race in Bahrain called the Desert Pearl. No idea what it is, can't find any info on it, and it's in 11 days. Interesting...

[The Cycling Raven @TheCyclingRaven]

I'm at 750m to go!

[The Cycling Raven @TheCyclingRaven]

.@nbico is looking worse for wear today, nasty crash it seems. #TDU

[The Cycling Raven @TheCyclingRaven]

At the sprint point now. Riders down the road in Willunga. #TDU

[The Cycling Raven @TheCyclingRaven]

Someone spotted me on the TV coverage! @Michael4Bikes ;) #TDU

[The Cycling Raven @TheCyclingRaven]

Peloton coming past Malpas Rd. About 4 minutes between the pack. #TDU

[The Cycling Raven @TheCyclingRaven]

Breakaway coming past Malpas Rd. #TDU