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This is Why Everyone Should Watch the Giro d'Italia

Posted on May 16, 2012 by norbs

Grab some spag-bol and garlic bread, this is spectacular! They raced up there last night, and is one of the reasons the real cycling fans are all struggling at work today. I cant believe Puccio was chatting to the camera … Continue reading →

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Cycling and Anagrams.

Posted on May 15, 2012 by norbs

There has been some discussion on Twitter about giving Peter Sagan a Euro cool nickname. I have drawn a blank, so I thought I would use an old favourite of mine and drop Peter Sagan into an anagram generator. Well … Continue reading →

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Time Bonuses in Cycling

Posted on May 14, 2012 by norbs

Are you a fan of time bonuses in big races like this years Giro d’Italia?    

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How Close are the Schlecks?

Posted on May 13, 2012 by norbs

Fränk Schleck on Eurosport: “I miss Andy. We are better together. Every day we skype in the morning and night.” #giroupdate — José Been (@TourDeJose) May 13, 2012 That close apparently.

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London 2012: Cycling is free. Someone forgot to tell the Olympic organisers

Posted on May 13, 2012 by norbs

This, if it is correct, is a bloody joke. London 2012: Cycling is free. Someone forgot to tell the Olympic organisers | Peter Walker | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk. Talk about a money grab. Lets hope this isn’t the … Continue reading →

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Giro d'Italia Stage 6 Live on SBS Tonight.

Posted on May 11, 2012 by norbs

For us Aussies, SBS are showing stage 6 tonight live from 11:10PM. Check out their terrific promo on YouTube.

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Gossy Gets Orica GreenEDGE's First GT Win.

Posted on May 8, 2012 by norbs

Well I didn’t sit up and watch it, but there was so much Twitter chatter this morning about it and the fact that Cav and Phinney hit the deck, I had to have a quick look. There certainly was some … Continue reading →

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Remembering Wouter Weylandt, #108

Posted on May 7, 2012 by norbs

It was a year ago that cycling lost one of its family. Wouter Weylandt died whilst competing in last years Giro d’Italia. I expect some sort of memorial at todays stage. I hope everyone realises just how dangerous a sport … Continue reading →

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SBS and the Giro d'Italia 2012

Posted on May 6, 2012 by norbs

I have had a few people ask me of SBS are showing the Giro live. Well, they are for 8 stages. Stage 6 – 11:10pm Friday 11 May on SBS TWO Stage 7 – 11:10pm Saturday 12 May on SBS … Continue reading →

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Friday Video – Orica GreenEDGE Season So Far

Posted on May 4, 2012 by norbs

A quick look at GreenEDGE’s season so far. I didn’t say Orica GreenEDGE as they weren’t on board for any of this.

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