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WW108

Posted on May 9, 2013 by norbs

Two years ago today Wouter Weylandt died during the Giro d’Italia. As a mark of respect, the race number 108 was retired. RIP Wouter. Articles worth a read. Road.cc Joahnbruyneel.com http://www.deondernemer.nl (Dutch)

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Want to Watch the Giro d’Italia, But There is no TV Coverage?

Posted on May 4, 2013 by norbs

I have heard a lot of people commenting on Twitter and Facebook about the lack of live Giro d’Italia coverage on their local TV. Well fear not dear reader! Steephill.TV Cyclingfans.com Procyclinglive.com If you can’t find something there, you aren’t … Continue reading →

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Giro d’Italia 2013 – The route / Il percorso – Video

Posted on April 20, 2013 by norbs

Not long to go now til the Giro d’Italia kicks off. Check out the route video.

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Evans is a Champion, Unless You Read Twitter!

Posted on July 19, 2012 by norbs

During last nights Tour de France stage, I grew continually frustrated by the constant stream of crap posted on Twitter about Cadel Evans being less than perfect. Soft, slow, unwilling to attack and a wheel sucker were just some of … Continue reading →

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Stars and Water Carriers

Posted on July 3, 2012 by norbs

Sitting around waiting for coverage of the Tour de France to start? Want to travel back in time nearly 40 years to see how they rode a Grand Tour in 1973? Well, I have the perfect movie for you, and … Continue reading →

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Giro d’Italia, Recapping the Recaps

Posted on May 28, 2012 by norbs

Here we go with a recap of the recaps floating around the interwebs. It really was a stunning race this year. Inrng.com has his article up on the moment the race was won. Three weeks and 3,500km make it hard … Continue reading →

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The Giro does the Mortirolo and the Passo dello Stelvio

Posted on May 26, 2012 by norbs

If you where ever going to watch a stage of Grand Tour cycling, might I suggest tonight on SBS (in Australia of course) is the one to watch. Have a gander at this video by Dan Lloyd and you will … Continue reading →

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A Brief Chat with Mike Tomalaris.

Posted on May 22, 2012 by norbs

May, 2012. The Giro d’Italia and Tour of California are both being raced. The riders are going into oxygen deprivation on the long climbs. The Aussie viewers like myself are slipping into sleep deprivation. And yet, it seems every time … Continue reading →

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The norbs Guide to Watching a Grand Tour in Australia.

Posted on May 20, 2012 by norbs

This guide is intended mainly for the dedicated Australian cycling fan (although, it can be adapted to other sports) who has to stay up into the wee small hours if he or she is to participate in the live viewing … Continue reading →

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This is Why Everyone Should Watch the Giro d’Italia

Posted on May 16, 2012 by norbs

Grab some spag-bol and garlic bread, this is spectacular! They raced up there last night, and is one of the reasons the real cycling fans are all struggling at work today. I cant believe Puccio was chatting to the camera … Continue reading →

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