Category Archives: Pro Cycling

All things to do with the pro peloton

Hello Adelaide!

Posted on January 19, 2013 by norbs

Today I was on the road at 5:05am. After the scorching temperatures of yesterday, I was keen to make an early start and get a good chunk of the trip out of the way before it got too hot. After … Continue reading →

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Non Pro Cycling is off to the Santos Tour Down Under

Posted on January 16, 2013 by norbs

Well in the words of Borat, I’m excite! I figured out this morning that I am heading to Adelaide on Friday to spend a week watching the Santos Tour Down Under. With many thanks to my terrific wife for her … Continue reading →

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Lance and Any Confession

Posted on January 5, 2013 by norbs

Today the cycling world is a buzz with news that Lance Armstrong could be about to make a confession. On the back of this article in the New York Times. What, if he does make some sort of confession, will … Continue reading →

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Am I Overly Cynical?

Posted on December 21, 2012 by norbs

In the past week or so, there have been three articles published that have had me scratching my virtual beard. Stuart O’Grady’s article on http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/ogrady-doping-was-never-an-option Chris Horner’s article on http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/exclusive-interview-chris-horner-on-his-career-armstrong-and-pro-cycling Finally, cyclingtips.com has introduced the SecretPro articles. His first was … Continue reading →

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Some Pundits Need to go for a Ride!

Posted on December 12, 2012 by norbs

This blog posted started out three days ago as a summary of sorts. My attempt to simplify the last week or mores news in pro cycling. Mainly, I was concentrating on Change Cycling Now and the UCI decision on who … Continue reading →

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Katusha Memes

Posted on December 11, 2012 by norbs

A few from this morning… These are all mine. Send yours through and I will add them.

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Friday Video

Posted on November 23, 2012 by norbs

This is a terrific look at Chris Boardman going deep into the hurtbox as he attempts to break the World Hour Record. This from YouTube… The hour record is the ultimate solo effort in cycling. There are no rivals, tactics … Continue reading →

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Lance Photo. It was Photoshopped.

Posted on November 11, 2012 by norbs

Lots of sizzle this morning about a Tweet by former 7 times winner of the Tour de France, Lance Armstrong. Back in Austin and just layin’ around… mob.li/_r4zAz — Lance Armstrong (@lancearmstrong) November 10, 2012 The comments are where the … Continue reading →

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Mark Renshaw to Contest Clarence St Cup

Posted on November 9, 2012 by norbs

Big news for Sydney-siders. Mark Renshaw will be at the Dunc Gray velodrome on November 24th to race in the Clarence St Cup. This from the media release. Rabobank sprinter Mark Renshaw is a confirmed starter for the 31st Clarence … Continue reading →

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Ryder Hesjedal – Haleakala Record

Posted on November 7, 2012 by norbs

I put a Tweet up early tonight about a dream I had last night about climbing the mega beast of a climb, Haleakala, in Hawaii. In the dream I punctured 1km from the top. I was about 4h 30m in … Continue reading →

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