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Cycling Books – Your Recommendations.

Posted on April 27, 2012 by norbs

Recently, I got a Kindle. What a terrific little device. I didn’t know a great deal about eBook readers, but this was an offer too good to refuse. Since owning it, I have been reading quite a lot more than … Continue reading →

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The Rules and Why They Don't Matter

Posted on April 23, 2012 by norbs

There are two sets of rules that are talked about commonly in cycling circles. The first, everyone should know and follow. They are road rules. This post isn’t about road rules, it is about “The Rules”, as posted at Velominati, … Continue reading →

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GreenEDGE Liège-Bastogne-Liège Backstage Pass

Posted on April 23, 2012 by norbs

<iframe width=”600″ height=”335″ src=”http://www.youtube.com/embed/0dBfubmcGCE?rel=0″ frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe>   I will grab any others as I see them.

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2012 Liège-Bastogne-Liège Live Video, Route, Teams, Results, Photos, TV

Posted on April 22, 2012 by norbs

Whoohooo, tonight is the 2012 Liège-Bastogne-Liège. The last of the Spring classics and one of the 5 monuments of cycling. As usual, inrng.com has a great preview to the race and also a look at the climbs on the route. … Continue reading →

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Zabel's "Dont Come Back" Tweet

Posted on April 20, 2012 by norbs

I was a bit shocked yesterday when I read Erik Zabels Tweets regarding the Katusha rider, Denis Galimzyanov’s admission had he doped. First Tweet After yesterdays SadNews about Katusha’s DenisGalimzyanow’s positiv Test!he confessed,regrets,apologized&say Sorry!end of Story! — Erik Zabel (@EteZabel) … Continue reading →

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A Win is a Win

Posted on April 19, 2012 by norbs
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Trek's Valveless Wheels

Posted on April 18, 2012 by norbs

Now appearing on all Trek bikes. Well, if you look at the web site, that’s the impression I get. Check it out. The new Domane. 🙂

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New Strava Challenge for May – Nuun Twice the Tour

Posted on April 18, 2012 by norbs

Now this one is a challenge that is beyond me. Ride twice the distance of the Tour of California in May. While some cyclists are gearing up for the AMGEN Tour of California, put yourself to the physical and hydration … Continue reading →

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A Mullet in the Wind.

Posted on April 18, 2012 by norbs

Just check this little bloke out. There is a little bit of Cav and a little Archbold in him. He goes ok for a 6 year old. Check out the cadence. Turn the sound down, it is pretty windy.

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2012 La Flèche Wallonne Live Video, Route, Teams, Results, Photos, TV

Posted on April 18, 2012 by norbs

Tonight is the 2012 La Flèche Wallonne. The second of the Ardennes classics, wedged between last Sundays Amstel Gold and this Sundays Liege – Bastonne -Liege. Inrng.com has been busy dissecting the mess that is the Dennis Galimzyanov admission to … Continue reading →

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