Monthly Archives: January 2015

Norton Summit in Under 20 Minutes!

Posted on January 26, 2015 by norbs

Earlier last week I took another swing at Norton Summit, my goal, a sub 20 minute climb. Once I got to the top, I didn’t think I had managed it. But when I got back to the motel, I thought … Continue reading →

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Day X – Y @TDU.

Posted on January 24, 2015 by norbs

Ok, so I tried to be clever and schedule some posts about the previous 2 days. Tip to self, always test these things before going ahead. *facepalm* So, today was day 5, I don’t want to know how many days … Continue reading →

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Day 3 @ TDU

Posted on January 20, 2015 by norbs

No Norton on the menu today. Just a lazy roll down to Glenelg. It was overcast, and I think I felt the first drops of rain I have ever felt in Adelaide. It was breezy again, and it blew most … Continue reading →

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Day 2 @ TDU

Posted on January 19, 2015 by norbs

This morning I dragged my body out of bed early. I felt ordinary. What an arse ache to get a cold on my holidays. I buggered around in my room for a while and then jumped on the bike. I … Continue reading →

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TDU 2015 : The Trip and Meeting the Secret Non Pro

Posted on January 18, 2015 by norbs

Car packed, goodbyes said, I was off on my yearly trip to Adelaide for the Tour Down Under. This is what I was leaving. Split over two days, it is roughly a 1400km trip each way. Two days there, seven … Continue reading →

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