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Nov 22, 2009, 1:09 pm
Here's a photo essay of what I see along my wet bike route. I like the rain because it really brings out the colours in everything. Most disheartening is the aftermath of the major fire that occur... Comment - Like
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Nov 20, 2009, 10:00 am
Velcro strip = no more stress point!
Last May I bought a waterproof cycling jacket in Portland (like that city). And just under 20 bucks I have a pretty good deal.
Fast forward today, and with a fe... Comment - Like
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Nov 18, 2009, 9:43 pm
The nice & muddy 1970 P-R...Merckx is well out in front from his frustrated rivals.It's enough effort just to keep upright!From: Paris-Roubaix.
Another stab into the inclement weather as I set o... Comment - Like
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Nov 17, 2009, 8:16 pm
A pink Simoni when the hail fell...
Two thousand and three was the year for Gilberto Simoni to exonerate his name. You see the previous year, in 2002, he tested positive for cocaine and thrown out ... Comment - Like
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Nov 15, 2009, 4:04 pm
Rain or shine...Merckx purging the toxins behind soigneur Michiels.From: 'Eddy Merckx.'
Behind the scenes in a cycling team supporting the riders is a monumental task. Take the soigneur, the... Comment - Like
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Nov 14, 2009, 5:32 pm
It's a start!
This is my second Mo-vember to give it a go to grow a moustache. In a show of solidarity, with work, I’m sporting a moustache for awareness of men’s health-specifically prostrat... Comment - Like
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Nov 11, 2009, 4:59 pm
Satisfied it's over...but he'll be back!
I've been mulling it over and decided to go on my first ride in a week and a half. That's almost eternity for me but the sobering realization... Comment - Like
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Nov 10, 2009, 8:50 am
Ready to conquer the cold with this classic winter cap!
I’m ready for the weather change. It’s fall just like the temperatures. Time for warmer cycling gear for my noggin. This is my Winter wi... Comment - Like
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Nov 8, 2009, 11:18 am
Off the back in Les Triplettes of Belleville,the Madame Souza special!
The voiture balai – is the most iconic vehicle in the Tour. First introduced by Henri Desgrange in the 1910 Tour along with th... Comment - Like
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Nov 6, 2009, 10:11 pm
The artisan...
Where framebuilding equals art the cycling world can look and marvel at Dario Pegoretti. He was well schooled in the seventies learning framebuilding from none other than the great Lu... Comment - Like
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Nov 4, 2009, 6:43 pm
Delicious!
I'm shamelessly plugging the simple but lovely red fruit ... the pomegranate. Returning from a afternoon ride, I enjoyed the edible seeds on yoghurt. And there's more to the rob... Comment - Like
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Nov 1, 2009, 11:02 pm
Climbing away!
In 1969, at just only 24 years old, Eddy Merckx had already amassed a list of palmares that was superstar status. So young and dominating his wins were an envy of many. He won prestigi... Comment - Like
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Oct 31, 2009, 3:45 pm
Gift from the Gods...LeMond & Don de Dieu.
I'm enjoying a flashback with Greg LeMond's 1986 & 1989 Tour wins. Huge thanks to Guy of Le Grimpeur for lending me a whole stash of cycling dvd... Comment - Like
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Oct 29, 2009, 8:18 am
Taking a tip from the cold weather classic riders'...In case you're wondering my choice was Traditional English!
One of the comforting aspects of cold weather riding is switching from plain... Comment - Like
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Oct 28, 2009, 6:03 pm
1973...The toreador commanding in yellow.
Luis Ocaña was ready. Ready to win the 1973 Tour. Why? The Cannibal opted not to ride it. He already won an historical double by taking the Tours of Spain ... Comment - Like
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Oct 25, 2009, 6:56 pm
1971...The toreador gave Merckx something to think about!
Luis Ocana was a true toreador. An aggressive hero in every sense with courage to wrestle with Eddy Merckx. Nineteen seventy-one was the rin... Comment - Like
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Oct 23, 2009, 8:56 am
Getting better with age...Queen Jeannie getting closer to her fifth win!www.cyclingnews.com
Last week, Jeannie Longo keeps on winning by a adding the Chrono des Nations TT to her long palmares. She w... Comment - Like
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Oct 21, 2009, 7:41 pm
My Big 'M.'Back after a fall ride!
There’s a huge chance that I will be an owner of a new bike soon. I’ve been looking and searching for a suitable replacement for my 1987 Marinoni. Donâ€... Comment - Like
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Oct 19, 2009, 11:37 pm
Robert Millar after beating up on the Col du Tourmalet!
When I heard that the 2010 Tour de France will feature the feared Col du Tourmalet, I rubbed my hands in glee. Twice it will be on display. And... Comment - Like
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Oct 17, 2009, 11:15 pm
Roger De Vlaeminck in 1981.
The Gypsy at home on the uneven terrain!From: 'Fabulous World of Cycling.'
It's Autumn and the battle over terrain is cyclocross time. Originating from France... Comment - Like
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Oct 16, 2009, 8:32 am
I watched a wonderful profile on TV5, from France, on Columbia High Road’s premier domestique Michael Barry. Showing how durable the Canadian rider is. An accomplish Olympian he’s proven himself ... Comment - Like
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Oct 14, 2009, 11:39 pm
Castelli always with the champions.Greg LeMond in 1984.
Rumors have it that the origin of the iconic scorpion logo by the Italian cycling apparel company Castelli involved a mistress born under the s... Comment - Like
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Oct 12, 2009, 7:06 pm
Today is Thanksgiving day for us Canadians. I rolled out for a quick hour and a half spin with my camera fixed on signs. As the mercury reached about 9 Celcius, a blast of Fall's breathe, I bundl... Comment - Like
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Oct 11, 2009, 9:31 pm
Hanging on by the skin of his back...Kelly was the eager sprinter but it wasn't a 'Splendor' ride!From: 'Fabulous World of Cycling.'
Early Hiccups for the Ironman...
After his se... Comment - Like
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Oct 8, 2009, 8:42 am
El Jardinerito on top of Alpe d'Huez!
Stage 17 to Alpe d’Huez, 1984 Tour de France.
Colombia had reason to smile after seeing their Lucho Herrera climb up the famous mountaintop to win. “El... Comment - Like
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Oct 6, 2009, 9:38 pm
Stardom for... East German, Olaf Ludwig as he wins the green jersey, 1990 Tour.
Twenty years ago, a Russian revolution bulldozed through East Germany then across the Eastern Bloc. The Berlin Wall cru... Comment - Like
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Oct 4, 2009, 6:23 pm
Fall in Vancouver...
When we reached a high of 15 degrees C under friendly sunny skies it can only mean great weather... and a bike ride! Comment - Like
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Oct 3, 2009, 10:38 am
The classic Colnago Master X Light Molteni.
Eddy on his Colnago. He knew back then!
Like all of us, we've seen countless images of Eddy Merckx riding his Molteni Colnago to his well published... Comment - Like
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Sep 30, 2009, 9:49 am
1984 OLYMPIC SUCCESS!
Twenty-five years ago, Steve Bauer woke up a nation with his silver medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic road race. It was hot that July 29th day and I was glued, like most o... Comment - Like
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Sep 28, 2009, 7:20 pm
Evans chasing rainbows.www.cyclingnews.com
Congratulations are in order for Cadel Evans surprise victory as he won the rainbow jersey. Critics have written him as the man that can’t win. And, now ... Comment - Like
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Sep 26, 2009, 7:45 pm
King Kelly + St. Ambroise beer=I know the beer is a winner and I'm sure the book will be , too!
Before our ride out to Port Moody, Guy dropped off the much anticipated book "Kelly," by David Wa... Comment - Like
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Sep 24, 2009, 11:19 pm
Risk taker in the rain...Alessandro Bertolini showing his descending skills at the 2009 Giro!www.cyclingnews.com
Elite bike riders are an amazing bunch. Imagine racing down a mountain on your bicycle... Comment - Like
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Sep 22, 2009, 7:08 pm
Last year's World ITT silver...Tuft's going to defend it!www.dailypeloton.com
Classy rider, Svein Tuft's going to defend his silver medal performance when he lines up this Thursday at the... Comment - Like
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Sep 20, 2009, 6:20 pm
'Cyclists.'Vittorio Alinari, 1895.
Robust and dynamic is the, "Cyclists," by Italian Vittorio Alinari. Experimenter in showing movement, the two cyclists are held at angle by wires. This amaz... Comment - Like
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Sep 19, 2009, 6:04 pm
A new lease on life...Mink oiled up & letting it soak!
Today was a new/old discovery with mink oil. 'New,' because I've never treated my leather San Marco Rolls seat. Ever. I know guilty ... Comment - Like
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Sep 17, 2009, 7:33 pm
Glorious!
The golden years, the 1950s that is, were THE glory years of cycling. This book is such a wonderful read about Jean Bobet and his brother; the triple Tour de France winner & World Cham... Comment - Like
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Sep 16, 2009, 6:46 pm
The little Prince is waiting...& so are the fans!www.media.panorama.it
Next week will be the much awaited World Road Championships on the rugged circuit in Mendrisio, Switzerland.
The Italians are ey... Comment - Like
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Sep 14, 2009, 7:38 pm
Cheers, Ryder!www.canada.com
Ryder Hesjedal's huge win up the cat 1, Alto de Velefique climb has produce another unexpected reward!
Officials have announced that Hesjedal will be the first to h... Comment - Like
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Sep 13, 2009, 6:34 pm
Moving on to Briancon, 1953 Tour...After this stage, Bobet will take the yellow jersey!
I'm finishing up the fine book, 'Tomorrow We Ride', by Jean Bobet. He recounts with warm sincerity ... Comment - Like
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Sep 11, 2009, 8:59 pm
OH RYDER,OH CANADA!
Ole Ole Ole OleOle Ole!!!
Amazing truly amazing is what I can say after Ryder Hesjedal's (Garmin-Slipstream) mighty win in todays stage 12 at the Vuelta!
His climbing skills ... Comment - Like
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Sep 10, 2009, 9:54 pm
Bring on the pave..The Arrow will fly Team Sky!
Classic specialist, Juan Antonio Flecha will be on Team Sky next season. A good move for the 32 year old 'Van der Flecha' as he seeks out to wi... Comment - Like
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Sep 8, 2009, 9:08 pm
Great stage win for Simon Gerrans but so close for Ryder Hesjedal!
Garmin Slipstream came very close in winning stage 10 to Murcia at the Vuelta. The team seems stuck for the big win with yet anothe... Comment - Like
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Sep 7, 2009, 6:17 pm
The top five, 1970 Tour.(l to r): Zoetemelk (2nd), Merckx (1st), Pettersson (3rd), Vandenbossche (4th) & Wagtmans (5th).
This video is in Swedish and an excellent one on Gosta Pettersson. In his fir... Comment - Like
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Sep 6, 2009, 7:19 pm
GOOD DOG, GREAT BOOK!I'm more than watching this surly blonde canine.
There's a Surly Blonde Big Belgian Triple from Victoria BC's Phillips Brewing in my fridge. But, not for long. This d... Comment - Like
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Sep 5, 2009, 4:06 pm
My new 'friendly' BPA free Sigg bottle. I'm hoping the design is not just a clever disguise!
April of 2008, I posted on my discovery of the 'safe to drink' Sigg aluminum water b... Comment - Like
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Sep 3, 2009, 4:05 pm
Canadien Dominique Rollin ...on!
Can a Canadian win a stage at the Vuelta?
The chances are getting better...
After today's Stage 5 to Vinaros, Spain was perfectly flat for the sprinters, like ... Comment - Like
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Sep 2, 2009, 8:24 am
The Super Corsa SL.
Cicli Patelli is just outside Bologna, Italy a maker of fine bicycles. This is from their 1985 catalogue. It's difficult to find any historical information or website on the ... Comment - Like
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Aug 30, 2009, 2:45 pm
Twenty-two years old, and going strong.My trusty companion!
I admire my San Marco Rolls Saddle. Going on strong when I first bought it back in 1987. The nera Italian is one comfortable saddle. It'... Comment - Like
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Aug 29, 2009, 11:24 pm
OLD? HELL NO!The Sheffield Blade going well at stage 3, 2009 Tour of Ireland.
Forty-eight year old, Malcolm Elliott has to be the oldest active professional rider. His longevity in racing against man... Comment - Like
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