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Phil and Paul, I Have Some Questions

Posted on July 11, 2014 by norbs

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

Posted on July 9, 2014 by norbs

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.

Posted on July 3, 2014 by norbs

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?

Posted on July 1, 2014 by norbs

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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New New Bits and Old Old Bits

Posted on June 29, 2014 by norbs

As most people know, I have had the frame upgraded on my bike a week or two ago. I will put a full review of the warranty process together some time in the next week. Today was time to replace … Continue reading →

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#girosnacks goes Pink

Posted on May 30, 2014 by norbs

Tomorrow night, all those who have been participating in #girosnacks have been thrown a new challenge. To celebrate the pink jersey, #girosnacks is going pink. Post up your photos of pink snacks to twitter with the hashtag of #pinkgirosnacks

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A Night at SBS for the Giro d’Italia

Posted on May 27, 2014 by norbs

Make yourself comfortable, this is a long one. If you need Ritalin to sit still, an overview of the sea of words below. I thought I would ask Mike Tomalaris if I could do a behind the scenes look at … Continue reading →

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Week 2 of #girosnacks

Posted on May 27, 2014 by norbs

Well, it has been another bumper week of #girosnacks. A big thank you to all those participating and to @cyclingcentral for the support. Here are a few favourites from the past week. Looks like you need a @MamilsAU mug @miketomalaris! … Continue reading →

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What the Hell is #girosnacks?

Posted on May 19, 2014 by norbs

Only the biggest thing this side of the globe that is Giro d’Italia related. Forget the little Aussie team that could. Forget Cuddles and his fandango (it is a colour folks) jersey. This is what has all the Aussie Giro … Continue reading →

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My Mornings with CuBeCyCl

Posted on May 14, 2014 by norbs

Make sure you grab the next issue of RIDE cycling review. I give my views of solo vs bunch riding on the back page. For the past few weeks I have been dragging myself out of bed at 5am to … Continue reading →

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