Monthly Archives: July 2014

Thank You SBS and the Twitteratti!

Well, another three weeks has passed and the Tour de France is nearly done and dusted. Due to the fact that I am back at work tomorrow and can feel the man flu coming, I will be bailing early tonight. … Continue reading

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Cows with Guns – Thanks #trolldj

You know the Aussie tour freaks will go off like a frog in a sock when #trolldj busts out this crowd favourite.

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Gerrans vs Talansky

This is as good a job of the screenies I can manage at 1:45am. Use the cursor keys to go through the sequence.

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Phil and Paul, I Have Some Questions

Where is the safest spot in the peloton? Do the riders get nervous? Paul, did you ever ride professionally? Is there a chance you might lose the Tour de France on any given day, but not win it? Are there … Continue reading

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Some Photos of Stage 5 Pre Race

People are already bitching about 2 cobbled sections being yanked. I think that is a bit rough. have a look at some of these photos of cobbled sections.

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My 3 New Bikes.

Since jumping back on to a bicycle in 2009, I have had three new bikes. The original Merida flat bar hybrid. Bought on the 23 July 2009, got me back into cycling. Sadly, I found it gave me sore wrists … Continue reading

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Can You Be First to Pick Last?

Fantasy leagues, they are like lunatics on a climb at the Giro. Everywhere! I think it is time for something different. Probably not original, but different. Who do you think will pick up the lanterne rouge (last official finisher) at … Continue reading

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