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Where is the panache? Pt III – Google Panache!

Posted on July 21, 2011 by norbs

Research is the cornerstone of this blog, as you can probably tell. I spend minutes scouring Google, Wikipedia and various cycling web sites looking for facts and figures. I was asked yesterday, what panache actually meant. Well, I let my … Continue reading →

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Cycling terms

Posted on July 20, 2011 by norbs

Are you new to the world of Professional cycling. Has the seductress that is the Tour de France lured you into her bosom? Well you are probably wonder what the hell Paul Sherwen means when he says … The soigneur … Continue reading →

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Where is the panache? Part II – Still no panache!

Posted on July 20, 2011 by norbs

I have had a few people ask me what the title of the previous post means. Well, up until stage 16, there had been a distinct lack of panache in this years tour. There have been flourishes, but it has … Continue reading →

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Where is the panache? Part I.

Posted on July 19, 2011 by norbs

So today it pissed with rain and was colder than a Christmas card from Lance Armstrong to Paul Kimmage, so no bike riding for me. We are just over 2 weeks in, so I thought I would have a look … Continue reading →

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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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