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The Aqua Blue Sport journey, a farewell through the eyes of Karen M. Edwards

Karen M. Edwards
Official Team Photographer – Aqua Blue Sport
 
I’d like to thank Aqua Blue Sport for allowing me to document their journey. The riders, staff and Rick were all amazing. It was an honour. These are some of my favourite memories. 

Calvin Watson – Calvin always so grateful for the images I took, it meant a lot to hear. Love this shot I took of him in the Tour of Suisse this year, the helicopter in the distance, with the rain pouring down, on a descent.

Mark Christian – The gentleman. Such a gentle guy, in a character, many a time in the breaks. Such a great accent too. Love this shot of him, always gives 100%.

Peter Koning – The look. I guess we all have moments you don’t want a camera shoved in your face. Peter is crazy, in a good way. The riders got to know me, and just sometimes you would get that look. Koning has great determination.

The lads – Best memories of working with them, a challenge at times, so grateful to Rick Delaney for succeeding in bringing the first Irish pro cycling team to life. It gave us all opportunities. Never forget it, miss all of them.

The Teambus – Always a gathering point. Good coffee, great chats and plenty of laughs. Home to the team.

Dan Pearson – Hello Karen always a hello from Dan. A great climber, always drew attention when he stood alongside Conor Dunne.

Shane Archbold – Sheer determination.

The Soigneur – Watching the soigneurs prep all the bottles early morning prior to the race. They have so much dedication. I have grown to have much respect for their hard work and dedication.

Teamcar – Always loved working from the teamcar, as long as the hours are. It can be a real eye opener of how much skill, dedication and support the DS plays in the team play.

Stefan Denifl – Here is Stef after his win in La Vuelta 2017. Just steeped onto the bus, and still in disbelief. We did it..we won a stage of a grand tour. History for the team.

Michel Kreder – On one of the climbs in Tour Of Austria, for me its symbolic of the suffering the riders go through. Michel is quiet, humorous though, a great rider whose family are steeped in racing.

Lasse Norman – Crashed in one of the stages of the Vuelta ripping himself up, but got up carried on, showing how tough these guys are.

Eddie Dunbar – I have had the privilege of training with Eddie as an under 16. And it wasn’t always pleasant, dying on his wheel. He’s joined Team Sky now that the team is folding.

Conor Dunne – The Irish RR Champion. A gentle giant, with a great personality, loved the giggles with him on the teambus. A great character.

Adam Blythe – The man that oozes style. I love shoes, Adam has many…a photographers dream.

Captain America – Larry Warbasse – Was there any other that wore this kit with such nostalgia? I loved it, the fans did. That kit drew everyone. Beautifully designed.

 
To view more of Karen’s work or purchase her prints, go here: https://www.aquabluesport.com/gods-rockstars-the-cobbles 

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Last modified: Jan 20, 2020
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