Monthly Archives: July 2011

Day 17 – Really Non Pro

Posted on July 18, 2011 by norbs

Pushing through the pain, it is what separates the pros from the rest of us nuff nuffs. That and the fact they don’t get the pain until long, long after the rest of us are bent over the bike by … Continue reading →

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Day 16 – Slipping and Sliding

Posted on July 17, 2011 by norbs

Contact patch is the portion of a vehicle’s tyre that is in actual contact with the road surface. It is most commonly used in the discussion of pneumatic tires, (i.e. pressurized tyres), where the term is strictly used to describe … Continue reading →

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Day 15 – The Kermit Cassette.

Posted on July 16, 2011 by norbs

With a clear head for the first time in a week, it was time to hit the roads again. As I said yesterday, the Challenge is shot, but I should still try and ride as much as possible given that … Continue reading →

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Excellent TdF Photography

Posted on July 16, 2011 by norbs

Every year, the Big Picture does a couple of specials on the Tour de France. They have just done the first for this year which can be found here   Also, there is always some high quality photos over at … Continue reading →

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A new name

Posted on July 15, 2011 by norbs

Just a small update to let my reader know that I have changed the theme of this blog from my TdF Challenge, to a general cycling blog. It will have all sorts of info regarding my rides, by bikes and … Continue reading →

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Day 14 – Failed Challenge

Posted on July 15, 2011 by norbs

Well, after that extended break, I am hoping things can get back on track. I got the bike back on Monday, all fixed and ready to go. Problem was, I was broken. Well, I had managed to pick up a … Continue reading →

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Day 8 – Nothing to report.

Posted on July 9, 2011 by norbs

Well, after spending a couple of hours trying to fix the rear derailer, I gave up and dropped the bike off at the LBS. So, no riding today, but with a bit of luck, the shop might have it ready … Continue reading →

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Day 7 – Tree Branches and Rear Derailers.

Posted on July 8, 2011 by norbs

Today the wind blew again, and about 5kms into the ride, a tree branch flew across the rode and hit my leg, and also the rear derailer. I spent the next 9kms holding the shifter at half way between gear … Continue reading →

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Day 6 – The Real Deal

Posted on July 7, 2011 by norbs

Is it just me, or do other people think this years Tour is having a more nervous first week than normal. Yesterday, stage 5, they were dropping like flies. A moto cleaned up Nicki Sorensen and was sent home. Contador … Continue reading →

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Day 6 – George Hincapie's Calves.

Posted on July 7, 2011 by norbs

This post dedicated to Big Georges calves. I have seen them about 30 times on Twitter today, and it isn’t something a man should have to see 30 times! Tonights ride was pretty cruisey, legs are a bit sore after … Continue reading →

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