Category Archives: Pro Cycling

All things to do with the pro peloton

Phil and Paul, Time to Move On?

Posted on July 5, 2012 by norbs

This could get me offside with a hell of a lot of people, but discussion is good so here goes. It is my opinion that the so called voices of cycling, Phil Liggett and Paul Sherwern should hang up their … Continue reading →

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Stars and Water Carriers

Posted on July 3, 2012 by norbs

Sitting around waiting for coverage of the Tour de France to start? Want to travel back in time nearly 40 years to see how they rode a Grand Tour in 1973? Well, I have the perfect movie for you, and … Continue reading →

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Friday Video

Posted on June 29, 2012 by norbs

This week, Matt White gives us Orica GreenEDGE’s latest BackStage Pass. All the way from the Tour de France.

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Who'd be Johan Bruyneel Today?

Posted on June 14, 2012 by norbs

Wow, I am nearly feeling sorry for him. Nearly. Radioshack Nissan Trek seems to be imploding, and just after Andy had finished showing everyone his X-rays, the Armstrong bombshell comes along. This is off Johan’s site. Align your brand with … Continue reading →

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Holy Schleck!

Posted on June 7, 2012 by norbs

I hope everybody remembers the shit @andy_schleck took a few weeks from now when he makes the TdF fun to watch. I think he’ll wreak havoc. — David Millar (@millarmind) June 6, 2012 Now, before you go accusing Millar of … Continue reading →

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Which is the More Devisive Debate?

Posted on June 3, 2012 by norbs

It seems the two topics that gets the paint peeling off the walls on cycling forums is the helmet debate (whether that is railing against mandatory helmet laws, or proving that helmets actually help in a crash) or the Lance … Continue reading →

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Giro d'Italia, Recapping the Recaps

Posted on May 28, 2012 by norbs

Here we go with a recap of the recaps floating around the interwebs. It really was a stunning race this year. Inrng.com has his article up on the moment the race was won. Three weeks and 3,500km make it hard … Continue reading →

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The Giro does the Mortirolo and the Passo dello Stelvio

Posted on May 26, 2012 by norbs

If you where ever going to watch a stage of Grand Tour cycling, might I suggest tonight on SBS (in Australia of course) is the one to watch. Have a gander at this video by Dan Lloyd and you will … Continue reading →

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Friday Video

Posted on May 25, 2012 by norbs

It was hard to go past this video of Robbie McEwen’s swansong.

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The norbs Guide to Watching a Grand Tour in Australia.

Posted on May 20, 2012 by norbs

This guide is intended mainly for the dedicated Australian cycling fan (although, it can be adapted to other sports) who has to stay up into the wee small hours if he or she is to participate in the live viewing … Continue reading →

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