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Should I, or shouldn't I?

Posted on August 8, 2011 by norbs

The big question. Should I attempt this ride on Saturday? Bike route 1171899 – powered by Bikemap  Considering I will be attending a 21st when I arrive, I am thinking maybe not. 🙂

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Great Quote, Great Artwork.

Posted on August 6, 2011 by norbs
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Vive le Tour, a terrific video.

Posted on August 4, 2011 by norbs

I am not going to say much, just that I wish I spoke French. Check this out. Vive le tour! from Bear Thunder on Vimeo. Many thanks to Cycleboredom for the heads up on Twitter.

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Spin or Grind?

Posted on August 3, 2011 by norbs

After the last post, and after my ride on Monday, I was wondering how people attack the hills. Do you grind away in a big gear like Jan Ullrich? Or are your legs a blur like many of todays pros? … Continue reading →

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So you think you can climb?

Posted on July 31, 2011 by norbs

Polka dots, polka dots, polka dots everywhere. That is how I would be feeling if I could ever manage this beast of a climb! 55kms at 5.3%! Sweet Contador on a unicorn, that is a hell of a climb. It … Continue reading →

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Tour de France, the ads.

Posted on July 28, 2011 by norbs

SBS in Australia does a magnificent job of covering the Tour de France. I plan to do a post about this very subject in the not to distant future. But, the one down side to the 3 week coverage is … Continue reading →

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Where is the Panache? Pt IV – Panache is in the wind.

Posted on July 27, 2011 by norbs

After a well deserved rest day, the riders rolled out for stage 10 of the Tour rested and ready to rumble. Thomas Voeckler is in yellow so expect to see the French flags a waving today. Also, the first real … Continue reading →

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Cadel Evans, Winner 2011 Tour de France

Posted on July 24, 2011 by norbs
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When guts is more important than panache.

Posted on July 23, 2011 by norbs

Twelve minutes past midnight Australian Eastern time (I think that is right, I have read conflicting reports, it could be 11:12PM or 1:12AM) an Aussie cyclist rolls down the ramp and potentially into cycling history. Can Cadel Evans become the … Continue reading →

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The Anthony Tan Song

Posted on July 22, 2011 by norbs

Those lucky Aussies like myself, who are being spoilt by the most excellent coverage this year on SBS, will know on Anthony “Tanman” Tan. It struck me the other night when he was being interviewed by Mike Tomalaris, Mr Mike … Continue reading →

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