Monthly Archives: August 2011

Red Ring

Posted on August 28, 2011 by norbs

Went out today to do my 3.5 hour ride as part of my training for the Around The Bay in a Day ride with not ideal prep. Bad nights sleep never helps. I left Culburra Beach and headed for Forest … Continue reading →

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In Training for a 200+km day in October

Posted on August 24, 2011 by norbs

There are many cyclists out there that would consider the Round the bay in a Day ride to be just another day in the saddle. I am not one of them, for the following reasons. I have never riden more … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Milk!

Posted on August 18, 2011 by norbs

300kms plus with a couple of pro cyclists? Sounds like fun, until you realise you still have to ride 300+ kms. 🙂 200 on 100 – The Fall of Ryan T Kelly from cycloWHAT? on Vimeo. Tim Johnson and Ted … Continue reading →

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Who put the SKILL in Danny Macaskill?

Posted on August 16, 2011 by norbs

If you don’t know who Danny Macaskill is, you should. What he does on a pushbike shouldn’t be possible. Here is his latest clip, with a few early ones to follow. And the one that started it all. April 2009, … Continue reading →

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How many kilometres could you ride in a day?

Posted on August 11, 2011 by norbs

I have seen a few mentions of this today, from Twitter posts to blog posts like www.cyclingtipsblog.com, www.bigringriding.com and a few others. It is not often I sit and watch a cycling clip dumbfounded, but this one I did. I … Continue reading →

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Should I, or shouldn't I?

Posted on August 8, 2011 by norbs

The big question. Should I attempt this ride on Saturday? Bike route 1171899 – powered by Bikemap  Considering I will be attending a 21st when I arrive, I am thinking maybe not. 🙂

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Great Quote, Great Artwork.

Posted on August 6, 2011 by norbs
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Vive le Tour, a terrific video.

Posted on August 4, 2011 by norbs

I am not going to say much, just that I wish I spoke French. Check this out. Vive le tour! from Bear Thunder on Vimeo. Many thanks to Cycleboredom for the heads up on Twitter.

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Spin or Grind?

Posted on August 3, 2011 by norbs

After the last post, and after my ride on Monday, I was wondering how people attack the hills. Do you grind away in a big gear like Jan Ullrich? Or are your legs a blur like many of todays pros? … Continue reading →

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