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Gruppo Frazionato #5

Posted on March 17, 2012 by norbs

An interesting read regarding BMI. Why the Body Mass Index (BMI) is a Poor Measure of Your Health | Obesity Panacea. This is pretty bloody poor. An Injured Cyclist’s Search for Justice | Road Rights | Bicycling.com. And one for … Continue reading →

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Friday Video – 3 Peaks Challenge

Posted on March 16, 2012 by norbs

Given the 3 Peaks Challenge was run last week, I thought it would be good to have a look at the video put out by Bicycle network Victoria. Wade Wallace, he is everywhere!

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Milan San Remo and Heinrich Haussler.

Posted on March 16, 2012 by norbs

A look at Milan San Remo 2011 from Cervelo’s point of view.

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Eddy Merckx Inducted into the Giro d'Italia Hall of Fame.

Posted on March 16, 2012 by norbs
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Roadworks Race.

Posted on March 16, 2012 by norbs

This is part of my daily commute at the moment. Most of the guys working the signals ask me to go first. No pressure with a stack of cars piled up behind you. It brings new meaning to the Commuter … Continue reading →

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Milan San Remo 2012 – Live Video, News, Race Tickers

Posted on March 16, 2012 by norbs

One more sleep until the first Monument of the year, the 2012 Milan San Remo. Won last year by Matt Goss, it is a race that can be won by nearly anyone. There are loads of sites with much better … Continue reading →

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Speedplay Maintenance, on the Cheap.

Posted on March 15, 2012 by norbs

More on this tomorrow, just a quick shot of the special Non Pro Cycling grease gun in action.

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Is it Uncool to be Seen?

Posted on March 15, 2012 by norbs

Don’t get me started on Euro cool. It does my head in. Why it is so important to look the part, when at times it can actually be dangerous. On my commute to work yesterday, just before sunrise, I saw … Continue reading →

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Great YouTube Ad for Bike Snob's New Book.

Posted on March 15, 2012 by norbs

Some familiar occurrences and faces in the video.

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Sept 2012 – A New, Big Challenge

Posted on March 13, 2012 by norbs

I mentioned yesterday that I have slightly adjusted my goals for 2012, dropping a list of local climbs for a new challenge in September. Well, the new challenge is the Tour de Kids Plus Adelaide to Geelong 2012 bike ride. … Continue reading →

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