Alix Popham

Alix Popham

Like most of our editorial team, Alix joined due to a chance meeting with our publishing director at Brands Hatch. Alix is a former Welsh rugby union footballer, who played at Number eight and was captain for the 2009 season at Brive in the French Top 14, having signed from the Llanelli Scarlets in 2008. Be under no illusions, Popham played for Wales, earning 33 caps and is a bonafide legend. Post rugby you are most likely to find him trying to convince people that cycling is worthwhile as he takes part in global two wheeled events.

Aston Martin V12 Roadster

It all started as I was entering 3:15am into my alarm. Strangely, I was not worrying about the time but whether I would be able to get any sleep at all. The anticipation of test driving the new Aston Martin V12 Roadster, and of all places, in Monaco, made sleep a bit of a non-starter. It reminded me of the feeling I used to get on Christmas Eve as a nipper. Having secured a few hours’ sleep, it was off to the airport. It felt odd flying solo for a change; usually I have the Rugby boys in tow. It made a difference to know that I could sleep on…