Philip Gomes



A plea for sanity

25 November 2011 | 13:00 - By Philip Gomes

Despite the topic of race radios being in a period of détente, a temporary casualty of the politics in pro cycling, the issue continues to make its presence felt within the professional road peleton.

Andrew Randell, Team SpiderTech - C10 (Sirotti)

Andrew Randell, Team SpiderTech - C10 (Sirotti)

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Magic potions

20 November 2011 | 11:00 - By Philip Gomes

Two retired athletes made interesting statements about doping in sport that are worth noting, writes Philip Gomes.

Yannick Noah (L) and five-time Tour de France champion Bernard Hinault present the new Yellow jersey during the official presentation of 2012 Tour de France (Getty)

Yannick Noah (L) and five-time Tour de France champion Bernard Hinault present the new Yellow jersey during the official presentation of 2012 Tour de France (Getty)

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Guest post: Australia can have climbers' races

15 November 2011 | 0:00 - By Philip Gomes

Robert Merkel is a cycling tragic who dreams of one day repeating his glorious summit victory in the local D-grade club criterium. In his spare time, he is a lecturer at an Australian university. In this follow up to a previous article on developing Australian climbing talent, he explains how and where this can be done.


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Guest post: Our flatland fixation

07 November 2011 | 16:00 - By Philip Gomes

Robert Merkel is a cycling tragic who dreams of one day repeating his glorious summit victory in the local D-grade club criterium. In his spare time, he is a lecturer at an Australian university.

Cadel Evans (R) and Frank Schleck ride the Col du Galibier during the 2011 Tour de France (Getty)

Cadel Evans (R) and Frank Schleck ride the Col du Galibier during the 2011 Tour de France (Getty)

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