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L’Etape du Tour 2014 Pau – Hautacam

Posted on July 20, 2014 by admin

L’Etape du Tour 2014. Aka Stage 18 of Le Tour de France. I wonder what it is that inspires a complete stranger to stand by the side of the road, sometimes in poor weather, and shout encouragement to a stranger … Continue reading →

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Passo dello Stelvio da Bormio

Posted on July 29, 2013 by admin

Rainy day here now so here’s a bit of a report on this morning’s fun: After 3 days of quite delibitating pain – referred from arthritic neck into right arm and shoulder – this morning I felt well enough to … Continue reading →

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A lesson on Donna

Posted on June 5, 2013 by admin

I’m in the last training block before heading for Europe.  Need big hills and long rides. So, headed out to Donna Buang for a triple treat but had to abort mission after the first ascent.  Expecting and found wet roads … Continue reading →

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Casey Fields Criterium

Posted on March 2, 2013 by admin

Yo!  Been a while since I’ve blogged a race so here we go… Eastern Vets – B Grade – 15 racers Cyclone Casey lived up to its reputation yesterday with a howling easterly blasting the circuit with wicked cross winds … Continue reading →

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EV Handicap Race

Posted on October 27, 2012 by admin

EV Race Report 1:30pm, Sat Oct 27, 2012 Royce Bennet Handicap Seymour/Avenel It must be a couple of years since I’ve competed in a handicap for whatever reason but I do remember what it’s all about – flat out from … Continue reading →

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2012 Club Champs Road Race

Posted on October 13, 2012 by admin

So I’m the Eastern Club Road Race Champ again after 2 years off the top step of the  podium. Wins are very hard to come by these days and I had to wait to join the ‘super crusties’ in the … Continue reading →

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Nice loop around Mont Ventoux

Posted on August 7, 2012 by admin

Judging by the number of bunches out there this morning this loop around the base of Mont Ventoux is a well known favourite with locals and travellers alike. I set off at about 7:30 with a brisk (very brisk it … Continue reading →

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Arfur’s Creek Road Race

Posted on April 21, 2012 by admin

Short report on the Eastern Vets B grade race. I’ve gotta say “I never!” Never raced out here with all of 25 riders in the bunch. Never seen a lot of these guys before – B grade gone viral. Never … Continue reading →

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Sth Pacific RR Champs

Posted on April 6, 2012 by admin

Back to Maryborough for the Sth Pac Champs but this year only for the road race. 14 starters in my new ‘Crusty’ 60-65 age group. The temperature was a balmy 29 degrees and a moderate northerly breeze meant cross-head winds … Continue reading →

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Dunlop Road Criterium

Posted on December 17, 2011 by admin

Eastern Cycling Club – B Grade A full compliment of 25 riders set off on a warm up lap.  And it really was a warm up lap  with an average speed of just 28kph.  This compares with the final lap … Continue reading →

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