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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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