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That View from the Bottom Bracket. (HowTo)

The blog post from late last week, The View from the Bottom Bracket, has had a fair bit of interest, so I thought I would explain how I managed it. As I explained in that post, I was inspired by … Continue reading

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Online Purchasing. Best Prices Websites.

I have been asked 3 times in the past week, where is the best place to buy cycling gear online. It is a very difficult question to answer. A part of me says to support your local bike shop (LBS). … Continue reading

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The View from the Bottom Bracket.

Inspired by Tom Olesnevich, I bolted the gopro to a new spot on the bike today. My heel just seemed to clip the housing. Might need some minor adjustments.

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2012 Rapha Festive 500

It is on again this year, the Rapha Festive 500. Get 500kms done between Christmas and New year and you get a commemorative patch like this one from last year. So get out there after you have stuffed yourself for … Continue reading

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Non Pro, Shit Yeah!

People ask me why this site is called Non Pro Cycling. This will probably explain it. Pro cyclist, avert your gaze! Slipped off the pedal trying to clip in yesterday. 🙂

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Friday Audio. Norbs on the Cycling Central Podcast.

Not the normal Friday Video this week. It is a video with out the vision. Audio only. On Tuesday, Philip Gomes from SBS’s Cycling Central, contacted me about making a guest appearance on the Cycling Central Podcast. After I picked … Continue reading

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A Night on the Boards

Last Saturday night I had the opportunity to watch some track cycling at Dunc Gray velodrome in Sydney. It was Clarence Street Cyclery Cup night again. This year Mark Renshaw, Graeme Brown and Caleb Ewan would be there to try … Continue reading

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Friday Video

This is a terrific look at Chris Boardman going deep into the hurtbox as he attempts to break the World Hour Record. This from YouTube… The hour record is the ultimate solo effort in cycling. There are no rivals, tactics … Continue reading

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Strava BMC 79 Challenge – Completed

Yesterday, I set off at just after 7am with Sam, to try and complete the Strava BMC 79 Mile Challenge. This was what they set out on the Strava web site. This September, 79th running of the UCI World Road … Continue reading

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My Bike – Some Photos

I wandered out and took advantage of the crappy weather and got some photos of my bike today.

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