James Spackman, blackpooltower
Very keen newbie London cyclist. Bit over-obsessed with Richmond Park lap times.

Very keen newbie London cyclist. Bit over-obsessed with Richmond Park lap times.
by blackpooltower / Aug 17 2012 / 72 posts
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