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General Cycling Info

How many kilometres could you ride in a day?

Posted on August 11, 2011 by norbs

I have seen a few mentions of this today, from Twitter posts to blog posts like www.cyclingtipsblog.com, www.bigringriding.com and a few others. It is not often I sit and watch a cycling clip dumbfounded, but this one I did. I … Continue reading →

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Should I, or shouldn't I?

Posted on August 8, 2011 by norbs

The big question. Should I attempt this ride on Saturday? Bike route 1171899 – powered by Bikemap  Considering I will be attending a 21st when I arrive, I am thinking maybe not. 🙂

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Great Quote, Great Artwork.

Posted on August 6, 2011 by norbs
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Vive le Tour, a terrific video.

Posted on August 4, 2011 by norbs

I am not going to say much, just that I wish I spoke French. Check this out. Vive le tour! from Bear Thunder on Vimeo. Many thanks to Cycleboredom for the heads up on Twitter.

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Spin or Grind?

Posted on August 3, 2011 by norbs

After the last post, and after my ride on Monday, I was wondering how people attack the hills. Do you grind away in a big gear like Jan Ullrich? Or are your legs a blur like many of todays pros? … Continue reading →

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So you think you can climb?

Posted on July 31, 2011 by norbs

Polka dots, polka dots, polka dots everywhere. That is how I would be feeling if I could ever manage this beast of a climb! 55kms at 5.3%! Sweet Contador on a unicorn, that is a hell of a climb. It … Continue reading →

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Tour de France, the ads.

Posted on July 28, 2011 by norbs

SBS in Australia does a magnificent job of covering the Tour de France. I plan to do a post about this very subject in the not to distant future. But, the one down side to the 3 week coverage is … Continue reading →

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The Anthony Tan Song

Posted on July 22, 2011 by norbs

Those lucky Aussies like myself, who are being spoilt by the most excellent coverage this year on SBS, will know on Anthony “Tanman” Tan. It struck me the other night when he was being interviewed by Mike Tomalaris, Mr Mike … Continue reading →

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A new name

Posted on July 15, 2011 by norbs

Just a small update to let my reader know that I have changed the theme of this blog from my TdF Challenge, to a general cycling blog. It will have all sorts of info regarding my rides, by bikes and … Continue reading →

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