Monthly Archives: July 2014

Thank You SBS and the Twitteratti!

Posted on July 27, 2014 by norbs

Well, another three weeks has passed and the Tour de France is nearly done and dusted. Due to the fact that I am back at work tomorrow and can feel the man flu coming, I will be bailing early tonight. … Continue reading →

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Cows with Guns – Thanks #trolldj

Posted on July 25, 2014 by norbs

You know the Aussie tour freaks will go off like a frog in a sock when #trolldj busts out this crowd favourite.

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Gerrans vs Talansky

Posted on July 12, 2014 by norbs

This is as good a job of the screenies I can manage at 1:45am. Use the cursor keys to go through the sequence.

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Phil and Paul, I Have Some Questions

Posted on July 11, 2014 by norbs

Where is the safest spot in the peloton? Do the riders get nervous? Paul, did you ever ride professionally? Is there a chance you might lose the Tour de France on any given day, but not win it? Are there … Continue reading →

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Some Photos of Stage 5 Pre Race

Posted on July 9, 2014 by norbs

People are already bitching about 2 cobbled sections being yanked. I think that is a bit rough. have a look at some of these photos of cobbled sections.

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My 3 New Bikes.

Posted on July 3, 2014 by norbs

Since jumping back on to a bicycle in 2009, I have had three new bikes. The original Merida flat bar hybrid. Bought on the 23 July 2009, got me back into cycling. Sadly, I found it gave me sore wrists … Continue reading →

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Can You Be First to Pick Last?

Posted on July 1, 2014 by norbs

Fantasy leagues, they are like lunatics on a climb at the Giro. Everywhere! I think it is time for something different. Probably not original, but different. Who do you think will pick up the lanterne rouge (last official finisher) at … Continue reading →

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