Monthly Archives: April 2012

Merino Base Layer gets the Thumbs Up.

Posted on April 12, 2012 by norbs

Wore my new merino base layer from Torpedo 7 this morning. It wasn’t freezing, only got down to 8C, but it was nice to feel toasty warm around the torso and arms.

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2011 vs 2012 Paris Roubaix for Boonen

Posted on April 11, 2012 by norbs

A lot of people are talking down Boonen’s victory this year because Cancellara wasn’t there. Does that mean that Vansummeren’s victory last year was diminished by this event?

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Paris Roubaix, Recapping the Recaps.

Posted on April 10, 2012 by norbs

Here we go with a recap of the recaps floating around the interwebs. I expect cycleboredom’s excellent Screencap recap in early May. 🙂 Lets kick off with inrng.com’s usual concise wrap up. Cyclingnews.com has there race review here. And a … Continue reading →

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Paris Roubaix Boring. Really?

Posted on April 10, 2012 by norbs

I have heard a few people say on forums and twitter that they thought the 2012 Paris Roubaix was boring. Apparently, Cancellara not being there, and Boonen riding off into the distance made for a boring race. Is there no … Continue reading →

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Boonen Smashes the Cobbles of Paris Roubaix

Posted on April 9, 2012 by norbs

Boonen jumped away 55kms from home and made it stick. Hell of a ride!

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My Super Smokey for the Hell of the North

Posted on April 8, 2012 by norbs

One G Hincapie. I don’t think he has much of a chance, but it would be good to see an old trooper like him cross the line first at the Roubaix Velodrome. He has had some good results before, 2nd, … Continue reading →

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2012 Paris-Roubaix Live Video, Route, Startlist, Results, Photos, TV

Posted on April 8, 2012 by norbs

Tonight is the night for everyone to get comfortable, whilst the riders take an absolute beating riding the cobbles between Paris and Roubaix. Below are the 2 best links to keep up with all the action, whether it is live … Continue reading →

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Boom Boom goes Bling Bling.

Posted on April 7, 2012 by norbs

Every now and then, you get to do a ride and you witness something you didn’t expect to see. Today was one of those days for me. My mate who has the house behind me, the bloke we call Bling … Continue reading →

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Paris Roubaix, Time to get Excited.

Posted on April 6, 2012 by norbs

Just a short post to send people over to inrng.com for his usual excellent look at the Hell of the North. It is a long but very worthwhile read from a man who knows his bike racing.

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Friday Video

Posted on April 6, 2012 by norbs

A couple of videos showing how carbon fibre bikes are made. Thanks to AusHiker and TooLongLegs at Australian Cycling Forums.

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