Monthly Archives: May 2012

Comparing 2011 to 2012

Posted on May 30, 2012 by norbs

Another quick comparison between this years stats and the same time last year.

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Giro d'Italia, Recapping the Recaps

Posted on May 28, 2012 by norbs

Here we go with a recap of the recaps floating around the interwebs. It really was a stunning race this year. Inrng.com has his article up on the moment the race was won. Three weeks and 3,500km make it hard … Continue reading →

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The Giro does the Mortirolo and the Passo dello Stelvio

Posted on May 26, 2012 by norbs

If you where ever going to watch a stage of Grand Tour cycling, might I suggest tonight on SBS (in Australia of course) is the one to watch. Have a gander at this video by Dan Lloyd and you will … Continue reading →

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Brake, brake, brake, brake…..

Posted on May 25, 2012 by norbs

too late!

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Friday Video

Posted on May 25, 2012 by norbs

It was hard to go past this video of Robbie McEwen’s swansong.

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A Brief Chat with Mike Tomalaris.

Posted on May 22, 2012 by norbs

May, 2012. The Giro d’Italia and Tour of California are both being raced. The riders are going into oxygen deprivation on the long climbs. The Aussie viewers like myself are slipping into sleep deprivation. And yet, it seems every time … Continue reading →

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The norbs Guide to Watching a Grand Tour in Australia.

Posted on May 20, 2012 by norbs

This guide is intended mainly for the dedicated Australian cycling fan (although, it can be adapted to other sports) who has to stay up into the wee small hours if he or she is to participate in the live viewing … Continue reading →

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This Mornings Commute

Posted on May 18, 2012 by norbs

It was pretty cold, but everything seems to look better in the morning golden light. here are some cows in the mist.

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Friday Video

Posted on May 18, 2012 by norbs

When ever you see Red Bull signage at an event, you can be pretty sure that it is going to be something full on. This video is just that. Colombian downhill mountain biker Marcelo Gutierrez is well known in the … Continue reading →

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129 Days to Go.

Posted on May 17, 2012 by norbs

Like all the other challenges I have done, time is marching on a little to quickly for my liking. The Tour de Kids Plus bike ride is only 129 days off. Training is coming along nicely at the moment. I … Continue reading →

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