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This is Cool x Infinity!

Posted on January 31, 2013 by norbs

Thanks to Shane Stokes for the heads up on Twitter. I wish we could see this for all races. I also wish my gears where as positive as that guys. 🙂 You can see it in all its full screen … Continue reading →

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Riding in Hay – Emus, Eagles and Ewww.

Posted on January 31, 2013 by norbs

Just a quick ride report from a 36km spin I did at Hay on Monday afternoon. I knew the Hay Plains were flat, but 17m of climbing in 36kms is probably a record for me. It was quite hot, and … Continue reading →

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My Ten Favourite Photos from the 2013 Tour Down Under.

Posted on January 30, 2013 by norbs

I have finished uploading the final lot of photos to the Tour Down Under set on Flicker. You can see all 301 of them here. My favourite 10 are as follows. Thanks for all the kind words during the time … Continue reading →

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Tour Down Under – Stage 6 Report – Cracked, Boxed and Buried!

Posted on January 27, 2013 by norbs

I can’t believe it is over! Actually, I can. I am stuffed. I am not used to being out in the sun for hours a day, day after day. I’m not used to walking so far with a 10kg backpack … Continue reading →

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Tour Down Under – Stage 5 Report – Hanging with the Media

Posted on January 26, 2013 by norbs

Well that was a long and extremely enjoyable day. Stage 5 up Old Willunga Hill didn’t disappoint. Late last night I sent a few people in the media a message wondering if I could somehow get a lift up to … Continue reading →

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Tour Down Under – Stage 4 Report – Meeting Real People

Posted on January 25, 2013 by norbs

Brisk, that was the first thing I thought this morning when I rolled out of bed. I looked out the window and it was indeed overcast. I ventured out the front and it was cool. Well this is a nice … Continue reading →

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Tour Down Under – Stage 3 Report – Jens, Jens and More Jens

Posted on January 24, 2013 by norbs

This morning, one of my terrific hosts took me out for a ride and put me right into the hurtbox. He showed absolutely no respect for my “Norton Legs”, as I kept yelling at him. Tonight, my legs are shot. … Continue reading →

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Caption The Jensie!

Posted on January 24, 2013 by norbs

Add your captions to the comments below. Best one wins a virtual high five from me.  🙂

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Tour Down Under – Stage 2 Report

Posted on January 23, 2013 by norbs

A change of strategy today. I didn’t go to the start line, instead, I followed my intrepid hosts out into the Adelaide Hills to a spot that V thought would make good viewing. It was a fair drive, but well … Continue reading →

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Norton Summit, Going Down

Posted on January 23, 2013 by norbs

This morning I had another crack at Norton Summit to try and beat my time from last September. Sadly, the wind had a say in that. Also, I didn’t my buddy Carl pacing me up. Also, I am just a … Continue reading →

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