The fourth of The Spring Classics, the Amstel Gold Race usually marks a turning point in the monuments where stage racers and climbers become favourites over the riders who excel in the cobbled classics. For a race named after a beer brewer, beer is the perfect accompaniment - good thing we have plenty!
Join us for this midweek race with a pizza and pint to help you over hump day.
La Doyenne (The Old Lady) - The fifth and final of the Spring Classics, this is not one for your grandma. The Old Lady is one of the oldest races in cycling, first run in 1892!
Running through the French-speaking part of Switzerland through varying terrains, this race starts and finishes with individual time trials.
Over the years, there have been four winners of the Tour de Romandie that have gone on to win the Tour de France in the same year; Stephen Roche in 1987, then Cadel Evans, Bradley Wiggins and Chris Froome in 2011, 2012 and 2013, respectively.
We'll be showing the race live on the big screen in both our restaurants, come and join in on the fun.
The Grand Tours are back! Help us kick off the summer racing calendar at The Dynamo as we watch the world's best compete in the Giro d'Italia for its 100th anniversary edition.
We`re showing every stage live but you'll find some of the best and most exciting listed below.
21 Stages... 3 weeks...
It's that time of year again - where we get glued to the screen watching the cream of the crop battle it out for the prestigious yellow jersey!
Don't miss any of the nail-biting excitement - we'll be screening all stages live at both our restaurants. Fill up on delicious all day brunch and sourdough pizza, and remember to hydrate with our selection of wines and craft beers.
To book your place, or for more info, please contact balham@the-dynamo.co.uk or putney@the-dynamo.co.uk
See you there!
A legacy of the 2012 Olympic games, The Prudential is a flagship event bringing attention to The Mayor & TFL's cycling programme, working to make London a safe place to cycle.
With increased investments to improve cycling infrastructure throughout the city, this is the world's greatest cycling festival, and one not to miss. Whether you are participating, or spectating - be sure to come on down to the Dynamo where we will be screening the excitement and offering 10% to anyone still wearing the cycling lycra.
The season's not over yet!
The last of the Grand Tours, this is not to be missed. Grab you favourite seat at your local Dynamo, and join the throngs of cyclists and cycle fans sitting on the edge of theirs to see who comes out on top!
Enjoy our all day menu and array of libations to keep you hydrated, and let's keep the summer feelings alive!
To book your place, or for more info, please contact balham@the-dynamo.co.uk or putney@the-dynamo.co.uk
L'Enfer du Nord (The Hell of the North) - The name says it all... this European Classic is one of the most strenuous and punishing races out there. Taking place over cobblestones, or pavé, the winner is gifted one of the cobbles to remind them of the the beautiful spring they spent in France.
The Guardian's William Fotheringham joins us at The Dynamo, Putney, to introduce a rare screening of 'Sunday in Hell', the classic 1976 documentary on Paris-Roubaix, cycling's toughest one-day race.
William's latest book is 'Sunday in Hell: Behind the Lens of the Greatest Cycling Film of All Time'. Danish director Jorgen Leth's revolutionary film-making techniques capture the unique atmosphere of the race, as riders led by Eddy Merckx take on the gruelling, cobble-strewn course. William will tell us the inside story of the film and the race, and there will be a Q&A after the screening.
William Fotheringham has covered professional cycling for over 30 years and is a former editor of both Cycle Sport and procycling magazines. His many acclaimed books include 'Put Me Back on My Bike: In Search of Tom Simpson' and 'Merckx: Half-Man, Half-Bike'. William also worked with Bradley Wiggins on his autobiography, 'My Time'.
Our Paris-Roubaix evening is an appetiser for this year's edition of the race, which takes place Sunday 14 April.
We have a strictly limited number of tickets available for this special evening, so do please book early to ensure entry. Ticket-holders will be able to purchase the book at a £5 discount on the night.
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Vlaanderens Mooiste (Flanders' Finest) - The second Monument of the year, this thriller will start in Antwerp for the first time in it's history and see riders traverse through Belgium all the way to Oudenaarde, including a grueling climb along Muur van Geraardsbergen.
This classic is part of the Flemish cycling week, and is run on the last Sunday before the Tour of Flanders. A road race through Belgium, it is often referred to as the sprinter's classic because of it's flat finish, but it's not without its challenges including two steep climbs up the fully cobbled Kemmelberg.
An exciting one to watch with breakaways and nail-biting finishes, join us and enjoy the show with a couple of pints and your pick of brunch or pizza!
Get in touch at Balham@the-dynamo.co.uk or Putney@the-dynamo.co.uk
One of the more recently founded one-day classics, the E3 starts and finishes in Harelbeke looping through the Flemish Ardennes.
Another of the cobbled classics, the rough terrain makes for exciting spectator sport, and made even better watching on our big screen with a pizza and pint!
Getting tired of rain and cloud? Come on down to the Dynamo for the Volta Ciclista a Catalunya and get your fill of sun and heat as the cycling calendar hits Barcelona!
La Classicissima di primavera or The Spring Classic, ridden from Milan to San Remo - when this one comes around, you know the season is really starting to pick up!
La Corsa dei Due Mari (The Race of the Two Seas) - held in the early part of the cycling season, this race is considered ideal preparation and a good indication for the monument classic Milan-San Remo which will run next week.
La Course au Soleil (The Race to the Sun) - help us kick off our 2017 cycling calendar as the world's best race from the wintry conditions of the French capital to the spring sunshine of the picturesque Côte d’Azur. Things are sure to get heated!
We are excited to host author Anna Dopico and Cervelo company co-founder Phil White for an exclusive book launch and Q&A at The Dynamo Putney on 24th April. The acclaimed new coffee-table book, To Make Riders Faster tells the story of Cervelo from the inside, and celebrates its business and design triumphs.
Anna and Phil will reveal the view from the inside of professional cycling and the ups and downs of turning a personal passion into an international business. There will also be an opportunity to ask your own questions.
This is a unique opportunity to meet one of cycling's great innovators and tickets are strictly limited.
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Both our Putney at Balham restaurants will be closed from 4pm onwards for a private event this Tuesday. But we're back bright and early Wednesday morning to serve you your daily dose of caffeine and maybe some brunch to fuel your hump day.
Calling all Cyclists!!!!
We Will be hosting a Flash Sale for last year's 2017 range of Katusha Summer AND Winter Gear. 30% off, and the chance to set yourself up for the seasons to come at prices hard to beat!
You don't want to miss this.
10am - 10pm at our Putney restaurant.
Stage 3 of the Giro d'Italia - come on down for the pint + pizza and watch the next stage!
Stage 2 of the Giro d'Italia - join us as we watch the action unfold live on the big screens
Stage 2 of the Giro d'Italia - join us as we watch the action unfold live on the big screens
Our early week pitstops bring sunshine to your Monday Blues.
Monday: £6 pizzas
Tuesday: BYOB zero corkage
Wednesday: £10 pizza-drink combos
... what more could you ask for?
We look forward to celebrating these summer days with you on our sunny terrace.
*After 5pm & Dine-in only*
With the long nights of winter upon us, we invite you to take refuge from the cold and come on down to the Dynamo to join us for some delicious food and refreshments. What could be more cozy than a tasty sourdough pizza?
Monday: £6 pizzas
Tuesday: BYOB zero corkage
Wednesday: £10 pizza-drink combos
... what more could you ask for?
We look forward to welcoming you to the brighter side of these brisk evenings.
Stage 21 of the Giro d'Italia - the final stage of this Grand Tour where a month's worth of hard work will all come together and one rider will be given the coveted pink jersey.
Stage 20 of the Giro d'Italia - The second last stage and will be sure to bring the action!
Stage 18 of the Giro d'Italia - come down for the third and final Queen's stage that covers the Dolomites through five consecutive climbs without a flat stage in between.
Stage 16 of the Giro d'Italia - join us for the second Queen's stage including a climb over Mortirolo and double pass over Stelvio (two of our pizza namesakes and favourites!)
Join us to celebrate the 1st birthday of Queen of the Mountains and launch of the Col d'Izoard Collection.
Stage 11 of the Giro d'Italia - watch the first Queen's stage of the Giro live on the big screens!
Stage 9 of the Giro d'Italia - we're watching the next stage of the Giro and you should too!
Stage 8 of the Giro d'Italia - cheer on the next stage of the Giro with help of pizza and beer!
Join us on the evening of Thursday March 2nd, as award-winning cycling photographer Michael Blann, accompanied by author Susannah Osborne, discusses his amazing book, Mountains, and takes us through an impressive collection of his work. The event will provide an unique opportunity to get up close and personal with the world-renowned photographer, including a Q&A session - fueled by pizza and beer naturally.
To book your place, or for more information, please contact niyanth@the-dynamo.co.uk - you don’t wanna miss this one!
