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Riding, is it Really Cheaper than Driving?

Posted on March 6, 2012 by norbs

I am starting to wonder. That is the second spoke to go on the front in 2 weeks. Both times under braking. So, $80 for all new DT Swiss spokes and to get the wheel rebuilt. Then this morning, I … Continue reading →

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Alby does Bike Riders Can't Cook

Posted on March 6, 2012 by norbs

So far I have found 3 YouTube videos from GreenEdge’s series, Bike Riders Can’t Cook. This is the first. Check out McEwen at the end. 🙂 More GreenEdge videos on YouTube. Mitch Dockers spicy sausages are killer.

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Paris-Nice – 2012 – Stage 2 Results

Posted on March 6, 2012 by norbs

Paris-Nice – 2012.   Stage Results Overall.  

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Paris-Nice 2012 Stage 2

Posted on March 5, 2012 by norbs

Paris-Nice 2012 Stage 2. Last night Gustav Larsson (Vacansoleil-DCM) managed to best Bradley Wiggins (Sky) by a second in the ITT. Sure, he had the weather on his side, but I bet he wont mention that in 50 years talking … Continue reading →

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Dave Got Wet

Posted on March 5, 2012 by norbs

My mate Dave posted this on a cycling forum last week. I thought it was good enough to share. ——————– Being Friday I took off early and decide to take the long route home despite the rain. http://app.strava.com/activities/4686064 I had … Continue reading →

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Paris-Nice 2012 – ITT Results

Posted on March 5, 2012 by norbs

Paris-Nice 2012 – Finish Times.

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S.T.S.S. What is it?

Posted on March 4, 2012 by norbs

So often on bike forums, some one will show a photo of their new bike, and then some armchair Eddie Merckx will say “Slam the stem!!!!”. Sweet baby jesus, it drives me mad. Don’t these champions of the keyboard realise … Continue reading →

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2012 Paris-Nice Live Video, Route, Teams, Results, Photos, TV

Posted on March 4, 2012 by norbs

Spring time in Paris. This race is also know as the Race to the Sun. I like to think of it as the Sean Kelly race. He won it 7 times running. Once the Paris-Nice is under way, you know … Continue reading →

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2012 Strade Bianche Live Video, Route, Teams, Results, Photos, TV

Posted on March 3, 2012 by norbs

Everything you need to stream the Strade Bianche race tonight. 2012 Strade Bianche Live Video, Route, Teams, Results, Photos, TV. For just a taste of what can happen when it rains, check this out from The Giro d’Italia 2010.

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Cycling Central is Streaming Stade Bianche and Paris Nice.

Posted on March 3, 2012 by norbs

This is great news. Live stream double: Strade Bianche tonight (AEDT) then every stage of Paris-Nice from Sunday tinyurl.com/76mcezj — CyclingCentral (@CyclingCentral) March 3, 2012 Looks like there are a few late nights ahead.

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