tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42539527151117224372012-01-28T08:03:47.331+10:00Grooverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05746451980347654639noreply@blogger.comBlogger581125blogspot/ofwqhttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4253952715111722437.post-41971083934731407302012-01-26T15:52:00.002+10:002012-01-26T19:57:53.032+10:002012-01-26T19:57:53.032+10:00The weather didn't look promising for a ride. The entire week it had been raining heavily, bringing back memories of last year's floods. Cranky moods and flying tempers weren't all that...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. 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Sure dad was proud of his 'lil girl to put a bike together,...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. 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Alberto's comments after his short...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. 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Performance Management Charts are mostly interesting to the rider/writer only (and maybe the coach). I'm not saying I don't nerdily peruse my...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. 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An Urban Fixie Adventure on Christmas Eve Roma Street - underpath Bicentennial...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. 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A Christmas Lights Ride - all bikes welcome! I know the invite said to...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. 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After I chickened out of many a Sunday ride in the past few months because I allowed lengths or...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. 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It was the ride of all rides; a ride I've always wanted to do: Mt Tamborine! When...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/bsgln1KUrS0xemji4sFFbz02Mnw/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/bsgln1KUrS0xemji4sFFbz02Mnw/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/bsgln1KUrS0xemji4sFFbz02Mnw/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/bsgln1KUrS0xemji4sFFbz02Mnw/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/ofwq/~4/jvN3vxZ3KiU" height="1" width="1"/>Grooverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05746451980347654639noreply@blogger.com5http://competitivecycling.blogspot.com/2011/12/rapha-rendezvous.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4253952715111722437.post-79430844660560597452011-12-11T22:26:00.002+10:002011-12-11T22:30:52.888+10:002011-12-11T22:30:52.888+10:00The idea? Race hang-over. The drinking went alright but no "sore head racing". It wasn't for lack of trying. Party number one, two rides Blue skies in the morning, a nice lead out train to sit...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. 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First up: It works for some, and race commissaire Jack confirmed that he...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. 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I keep reading this sentence over and over again, enjoying the...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. 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The prime lap, a lap within a criterium race, usually around the half time mark and signalled by a whistle blow,...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. 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Girls, if you are not Anna Meares or Nicole Cook, do yourself a favour and consider a compact groupset next time the decision comes around. Compact...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. 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The Fixie is back from major surgery. The seat post had to be cut out&nbsp;because it had dry welded to the seat tube. Nobody understands how this could...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. 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