Monthly Archives: May 2012

Friday Video.

Posted on May 11, 2012 by norbs

A very interesting video on how push bikes were made in 1945. Thanks to Brad priest for the post on Twitter.

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He Left His Skills at the Top of the Hills.

Posted on May 9, 2012 by norbs

Watch, then discuss. Thanks to Brad Fogg and the rest of the 6amers for the linkage.

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Today, 1 in 109 Motorists was a Dick!

Posted on May 8, 2012 by norbs

I have just spent about 20 mins counting how many people passed me on the roads today either going into work or coming home. The grand total was 109. Of those 109, one was a complete dick. Check out the … Continue reading →

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Gossy Gets Orica GreenEDGE's First GT Win.

Posted on May 8, 2012 by norbs

Well I didn’t sit up and watch it, but there was so much Twitter chatter this morning about it and the fact that Cav and Phinney hit the deck, I had to have a quick look. There certainly was some … Continue reading →

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Remembering Wouter Weylandt, #108

Posted on May 7, 2012 by norbs

It was a year ago that cycling lost one of its family. Wouter Weylandt died whilst competing in last years Giro d’Italia. I expect some sort of memorial at todays stage. I hope everyone realises just how dangerous a sport … Continue reading →

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SBS and the Giro d'Italia 2012

Posted on May 6, 2012 by norbs

I have had a few people ask me of SBS are showing the Giro live. Well, they are for 8 stages. Stage 6 – 11:10pm Friday 11 May on SBS TWO Stage 7 – 11:10pm Saturday 12 May on SBS … Continue reading →

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Hello, Goodbye Sydney

Posted on May 6, 2012 by norbs

It isn’t often I get to a Friday night and realise I don’t have a ride for the weekend organised. That happened this Friday night just passed. It coincided with a full weekend leave pass from the bride as she … Continue reading →

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One Year Old.

Posted on May 6, 2012 by norbs

This is how it looks now… And a year ago. 8030 odd kilometres in the past 12 months on the Giro 4 and I couldn’t be happier.

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2012 Giro d'Italia Live Video, Route, Teams, Results, Photos, TV

Posted on May 5, 2012 by norbs

It has been a busy day, and I seem to have lost my comprehensive post regarding the Giro, so lets just leave it at these 2 links for all the Giro excitement until I can write up a proper post … Continue reading →

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Friday Video – Orica GreenEDGE Season So Far

Posted on May 4, 2012 by norbs

A quick look at GreenEDGE’s season so far. I didn’t say Orica GreenEDGE as they weren’t on board for any of this.

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