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Non Pro Cycling Giveaway!

Posted on March 4, 2013 by norbs

Now that the Spring Classics are nearly upon us, the good folk at the Eurosport Cycling Podcast are giving away 1 subscription to their Spring Classics Podcast. They will be at Ronde van Vlaanderen, Paris-Roubaix, Amstel Gold, Flèche Wallone and … Continue reading →

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Wallpapers for Cyclists

Posted on March 3, 2013 by norbs

After quite a few positive comments about the wallpapers from a few days back, I have decided to make a dedicated page for them. If you look at the top of the page you will see an option for NPC … Continue reading →

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Big Weekend of Cycling

Posted on March 2, 2013 by norbs

With the Het Nieuwsblad and a cancelled KBK out of the way, the cycling season really ramps up this weekend with the Strade Bianche and Paris Nice all kicking off. The Roma Maxima is also on but I will be … Continue reading →

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Friday Videos

Posted on March 1, 2013 by norbs

A little Tour de France taster for your weekend. Also, this gem on Vimeo. “IT AIN’T ABOUT CAV” THE FILM from benedict campbell on Vimeo. An atmospherically shot film for people that love British cycling by someone passionate about cycling. … Continue reading →

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Cycling Wallpapers. The NPC Type.

Posted on March 1, 2013 by norbs

I was trying to get a photo of part of my chain yesterday for a mate. The phone camera wasn’t doing the job, so I grabbed the DSLR and Macro lens. Some of the shots turned out a little abstract … Continue reading →

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Speedplay Pedals. 12 Month Review.

Posted on February 28, 2013 by norbs

That was a quick 12 months. You can see all the articles I have written about the Speedplay pedals here. That will give you an idea on the amount of use the pedals have had thus far. Certainly not a … Continue reading →

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Cosmo is Back. How the Race was Won. Omloop Style.

Posted on February 25, 2013 by norbs

Always worth a look.

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Col du Tourmalet in the Thirties

Posted on February 24, 2013 by norbs

I would love to know who took these or at least attribute copyright. Sadly I don’t, but if you do know, let me know.

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A Lonely 169kms

Posted on February 23, 2013 by norbs

When ever I see a new challenge at Strava, I can’t help but sign up. I have been doing it long enough now to know that they usually hurt, and I only complete half of them, but I can’t stop … Continue reading →

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Aussie Strava Freaks, It is Time to Ride!

Posted on February 21, 2013 by norbs

Cyclingtips and Strava have just announced a challenge. Australia vs The Rest of the World! The Cyclingtips February Fifteen This from the cyclingtips.com website. CyclingTips will add up all the hours ridden by Australians and compare that with the hours … Continue reading →

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