Author Archives: norbs

The Secret Race – A Review

Posted on September 15, 2012 by norbs

Staring at the sky. That was what I did when I finished the Tyler Hamilton book, The Secret Race. And I stared for a good few minutes. Just thinking. What did I make of this book. A book that had … Continue reading →

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Hi Ride Readers.

Posted on September 14, 2012 by norbs

My blog stats are way up again today, with no corresponding increase in referrals, so I can only assume it is the good people who subscribe to, or have bought, issue 57 of Ride Cycling Review from their local news … Continue reading →

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Friday Video, its Back!

Posted on September 14, 2012 by norbs

This weeks Friday video is the latest episode of CCNN. Episode 13 and The Ripper goes berserk! If you aren’t familiar with CCNN, it is part of the Cyclismas web site. One of my favourite sites on the interwebs to … Continue reading →

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A Brilliant Bike Lock, Unless the Thief has a Ladder!

Posted on September 13, 2012 by norbs

I will let the pictures do the talking. What a great concept.

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Bugs, Dickheads and a Lance Sighting

Posted on September 12, 2012 by norbs

What a glorious day for a ride. I set off just after 9:30am under spring sun that sat in the sky all on its lonesome. It was planned to do another 100km ride, but on a slightly different route that … Continue reading →

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ICEdot – In Case of Emergency Sensor and App

Posted on September 11, 2012 by norbs

This one got my attention this morning. A crash sensor that uses your smart phone and an APP to alert people to the fact that you have hit the deck. This from their site… Your helmet can only go so … Continue reading →

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Simon Clarke Wins GreenEDGE's First GT Jersey

Posted on September 9, 2012 by norbs

Chapeau Simon Clarke. With some cagey riding he has grabbed GreenEDGE’s very first Grand Tour jersey, the KOM at The Vuelta. Wat a terrific result.

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Where The Trail Ends – Just Watch It ok!

Posted on September 7, 2012 by norbs

Some of the most stunning scenery and off road cycling you’ll ever see. Red Bull does it again. Where The Trail Ends – 4.5 Minute Trailer Unlocked – Pinkbike.

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The Armstrong Bull Shit and Mainstream Media

Posted on September 6, 2012 by norbs

It has been said that I am an opinionated so and so. That I can’t be told anything. I am stubborn and unbending. All these assertions may be right. I don’t agree, but I have heard them often enough to … Continue reading →

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The Subtle Differences Between Sexes.

Posted on September 4, 2012 by norbs

I tweeted this today, but for those that don’t get Twitter, I thought I would drop it into the blog. I have been struggling a bit with a head cold, so after about 85kms today, I thought I would have … Continue reading →

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