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Riding in Hay – Emus, Eagles and Ewww.

Posted on January 31, 2013 by norbs

Just a quick ride report from a 36km spin I did at Hay on Monday afternoon. I knew the Hay Plains were flat, but 17m of climbing in 36kms is probably a record for me. It was quite hot, and … Continue reading →

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Tour Down Under – Stage 5 Report – Hanging with the Media

Posted on January 26, 2013 by norbs

Well that was a long and extremely enjoyable day. Stage 5 up Old Willunga Hill didn’t disappoint. Late last night I sent a few people in the media a message wondering if I could somehow get a lift up to … Continue reading →

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Tour Down Under – Stage 3 Report – Jens, Jens and More Jens

Posted on January 24, 2013 by norbs

This morning, one of my terrific hosts took me out for a ride and put me right into the hurtbox. He showed absolutely no respect for my “Norton Legs”, as I kept yelling at him. Tonight, my legs are shot. … Continue reading →

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Norton Summit, Going Down

Posted on January 23, 2013 by norbs

This morning I had another crack at Norton Summit to try and beat my time from last September. Sadly, the wind had a say in that. Also, I didn’t my buddy Carl pacing me up. Also, I am just a … Continue reading →

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Tour Down Under – Stage 1 Report

Posted on January 22, 2013 by norbs

Well today was my first look at a real UCI World Tour stage race. It is pretty impressive. Before I left, a little route planning. I know Adelaide like the back of my head, so I called on the expertise … Continue reading →

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Peoples Choice Classic – Free Beer!

Posted on January 21, 2013 by norbs

After a little nana nap yesterday afternoon, Carl, V and myself set off to watch the People’s Choice Classic. Basically it is a crit race around a 1.7km circuit. This was going to be my first exposure to the World … Continue reading →

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Adelaide – First Ride of the TDU Week

Posted on January 20, 2013 by norbs

Carl and V headed off to the Ride Like Crazy ride this morning, so I was left to my own devices. Instead of doing the smart thing and having a sleep in, I headed out at 7:30am for a ride … Continue reading →

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Non Pro Cycling is off to the Santos Tour Down Under

Posted on January 16, 2013 by norbs

Well in the words of Borat, I’m excite! I figured out this morning that I am heading to Adelaide on Friday to spend a week watching the Santos Tour Down Under. With many thanks to my terrific wife for her … Continue reading →

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My Favourite Cycling Moment of 2012

Posted on January 12, 2013 by norbs

There were loads and loads of terrific stories last year. Making a choice of one was very difficult. I had prepared a long summary of all of them, but it got a bit out of hand, so I have edited … Continue reading →

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Chamois Cream, Do You Use It?

Posted on January 11, 2013 by norbs

The reason I am asking this question is that I have heard 3 different people bag chamois cream in the past week. Now, this has come as a surprise, but after some thought, I wonder if they are right. Up … Continue reading →

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