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July 30, 2009Being “in the chop” is an Aussie expression that you won’t read about in the UCI rulebook. It’s one of the many nuances of bike racing that only comes with experience. Sometimes when you’re in a race and find yourself... -
June 2, 2009I’m going to keep today’s post short and sweet as I’ve written up a page that outlines all of Melbourne’s group rides. A permanent link to this is on the navigation menu at the top of the page. Many of...
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May 15, 2009I can’t tell you how many times this same type of email has shown up in my inbox asking me to write a post about group riding etiquette (after some pent up frustration). There’s a long list of things to...
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May 6, 2009In cycling there’s usually a fairly consistent set terminology of used throughout the English speaking world. In fact, I’ve always been very surprised at how much of a conversation I can have with someone who is French, Spanish, Italian, Aussie,...
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February 19, 2009There are a few different types of pacelines in cycling. Each of them are required at different times and situations. 1. The Echelon . To be used in crosswinds. It’s an effective way to negotiate crosswinds and cut through them...
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February 10, 2009Thanks to Danny Cohen and “The Hand” for this tip of the day… One of the most annoying things about riding with someone new to the sport is the “Half Wheeler”. Many probably don’t know they are doing it or...
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January 12, 2009Another thing that I saw a few guys doing at the Nats yesterday. I’ve never really taken too much notice to this before until it happened to me. A fellow rider in the race had completely blown and had conceded...
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December 9, 2008Even though the the peloton is riding at a very steady speed, the distance between riders is constantly changing. There might not be much distance between riders from side to side, but slight changes in speed open up small gaps...
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November 4, 2008For a while now I thought it would be fitting and humorous to write a column on all the intricate details that need to be taken care of in order to look "PRO". Let me warn you, this isn’t a...
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