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Day 15 – The Kermit Cassette.

Posted on July 16, 2011 by norbs

With a clear head for the first time in a week, it was time to hit the roads again. As I said yesterday, the Challenge is shot, but I should still try and ride as much as possible given that … Continue reading →

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Day 14 – Failed Challenge

Posted on July 15, 2011 by norbs

Well, after that extended break, I am hoping things can get back on track. I got the bike back on Monday, all fixed and ready to go. Problem was, I was broken. Well, I had managed to pick up a … Continue reading →

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Day 8 – Nothing to report.

Posted on July 9, 2011 by norbs

Well, after spending a couple of hours trying to fix the rear derailer, I gave up and dropped the bike off at the LBS. So, no riding today, but with a bit of luck, the shop might have it ready … Continue reading →

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Day 7 – Tree Branches and Rear Derailers.

Posted on July 8, 2011 by norbs

Today the wind blew again, and about 5kms into the ride, a tree branch flew across the rode and hit my leg, and also the rear derailer. I spent the next 9kms holding the shifter at half way between gear … Continue reading →

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Day 6 – George Hincapie's Calves.

Posted on July 7, 2011 by norbs

This post dedicated to Big Georges calves. I have seen them about 30 times on Twitter today, and it isn’t something a man should have to see 30 times! Tonights ride was pretty cruisey, legs are a bit sore after … Continue reading →

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Day 5 – This Blows

Posted on July 6, 2011 by norbs

Wind, wind, wind. It would have blown the freckles off a ginger out there today. Good thing I was back on the speed machine and even with that nicety I didn’t manage to best an average speed of 25kph. TdF … Continue reading →

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Day 4 – Back to the Future.

Posted on July 5, 2011 by norbs

I think I must have hit 88MPH on the way home today and been struck by lightning, because this afternoon I ended up riding the old Holstar as part of my norbs Tour de France Challenge. But wait, lets get … Continue reading →

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Day 3 – God Had a Curry

Posted on July 4, 2011 by norbs

Todays ride was tough due to the wind. At one stage, coming out of the shelter of a bank of trees, I nearly got blown off the bike. Despite the wind, there is another hour in the bank for the … Continue reading →

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Day 2 – 5 Hours Sleep

Posted on July 3, 2011 by norbs

It probably isn’t the best preparation for a ride. Got to bed at just after 2AM and was woken up at 7AM. Try as I might, I couldn’t get back to sleep. So after some arsing about around the house, … Continue reading →

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Day 1 – Another Day, Another Spoke

Posted on July 2, 2011 by norbs

Well just back from the 1st stage of the norbs Tour de France Challenge. Beautiful clear skies and warm conditions made for a great ride around the local area. The only down side, I broke another spoke, the second in … Continue reading →

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