Tag Archives: giro d’italia

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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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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A Brief Chat with Mike Tomalaris.

Posted on May 22, 2012 by norbs

May, 2012. The Giro d’Italia and Tour of California are both being raced. The riders are going into oxygen deprivation on the long climbs. The Aussie viewers like myself are slipping into sleep deprivation. And yet, it seems every time … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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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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