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2012, the goals ahead.

Posted on January 11, 2012 by norbs

I have set myself some goals for this year on the bike. #1 : As I have done the last 2 years, I have a goal of 6000kms for the year. Not the most difficult goal to achieve, but one … Continue reading →

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2011 Stats and photos.

Posted on January 11, 2012 by norbs

Well, 2011 was my biggest year yet on the bike. Here are a few statistics from the year. Highlights from the year. – Around the Bay in a day, the hardest thing I have had to do on a bike. … Continue reading →

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First Hundred of the year.

Posted on January 4, 2012 by norbs

Went out for a crack at Cambewarra Mountain this morning with Lewy. It is about a 35km trip just to get there, a mere warm up for the pros, but for a 44 year old pushing 90+kgs, a bit more … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year. A Rapha Wrap Up. (Part 2)

Posted on January 2, 2012 by norbs

Part 2 and the finale of the Rapha Festive 500. Day 6 – December 28th. 54.0kms Total 384kms 76% Another day sans GoPro camera. It was a pretty relaxed ride into town with Sam. Sam is a big fella and … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year. A Rapha Wrap Up. (Part 1)

Posted on January 1, 2012 by norbs

So 2011 has come to an end, and for me, it ended with a flurry of activity on the bike. As you can see from the graphic above, I decided to have a crack at the Rapha Festive 500, Ride … Continue reading →

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Dirty Chicks on Cyclocross. Yeehaa.

Posted on December 23, 2011 by norbs

No words needed. This is a terrific video of the girls in the snow and mud. 4ème Manche de CDM cyclo-cross from Petitesreines on Vimeo. Thanks to Nic O’Donnell for the heads up on Twitter.

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A ride with Lewy. The video.

Posted on December 18, 2011 by norbs

This video was taken using a Go Pro Helmet hero HD set to capture 1 frame per second. I then went through about 10,000 photos looking for the better ones. It is my first attempt using iMovie and there is … Continue reading →

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Friday Video

Posted on December 9, 2011 by norbs

Vuelo Velo from Vuelo Velo on Vimeo. Some of this was shot at Dunc Gray velodrome at Bass Hill.

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Looking Good, Is It Important?

Posted on December 8, 2011 by norbs

I can hear my heart thumping. My legs are burning. I hit the top of the climb and slowly assume the tuck position and grab the drops. When I am on the drops, I have to hold my breath. Speed … Continue reading →

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Cycling and photography.

Posted on December 7, 2011 by norbs

Cycling and photography stand on the 2nd and 3rd step on the podium of my life. In between them on the top step is my fantastic and beautiful wife. The fact that she tolerates my other two passions is just … Continue reading →

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