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Tour Down Under – Stage 6 Report – Cracked, Boxed and Buried!

Posted on January 27, 2013 by norbs

I can’t believe it is over! Actually, I can. I am stuffed. I am not used to being out in the sun for hours a day, day after day. I’m not used to walking so far with a 10kg backpack … 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 4 Report – Meeting Real People

Posted on January 25, 2013 by norbs

Brisk, that was the first thing I thought this morning when I rolled out of bed. I looked out the window and it was indeed overcast. I ventured out the front and it was cool. Well this is a nice … 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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Caption The Jensie!

Posted on January 24, 2013 by norbs

Add your captions to the comments below. Best one wins a virtual high five from me.  🙂

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Tour Down Under – Stage 2 Report

Posted on January 23, 2013 by norbs

A change of strategy today. I didn’t go to the start line, instead, I followed my intrepid hosts out into the Adelaide Hills to a spot that V thought would make good viewing. It was a fair drive, but well … 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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The Final Few Kilometres from The Peoples Choice Race

Posted on January 21, 2013 by norbs
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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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