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Stage 4 – Santos Tour Down Under 2012 – Results
Bupa Stage 4 was Norwood to Tanunda. It wasn’t good for Andre Greipel and definitely has no chance of catching up the 7 to 8 minutes he lost today. Oscar Freire (KAT) won the stage with a sprint finish. Martin Kohler (BMC) put on the Ochre Jersey. Edvald Boasson Hagen (SKY) has the Jayco Sprint … Continue reading
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I know this post is a day late! However, I couldn’t just leave it out. Stage 3 started in Unley at 11am, it was buzzing with people and sunny weather. There was a three Once again, Greipel won the stage with a sprint to the line putting back in the Ochre Jersey (and the Jayco … Continue reading
Pleasant weather today at Stirling and there was a good crowd! When I saw Will Clarke it was the first lap of Stirling, he was 10 minutes in the lead and still managed to hold on and win by 1 minute and 2 seconds. He will be sore tomorrow. Also, the peloton was thirty minutes … Continue reading
The 2012 Tour Down Under has begun with hot weather and strong winds. Andrè Greipel has won Stage 1 with a photo finish after winning the Classic on Sunday night. However, just before the finish there was a crash involving 20 cyclists. Not the best start to the TDU – but a good start for … Continue reading
Today I rode with Eddy Merckx and I scored lunch with Vacansoleil – DCM (who just gained the UCI license in 2011). I regret saying the Rest Day was going to be a halt in the TDU! Greg, some Melbourne mates and I ran into Eddy at the corner of Greenhill Road and Anzac Highway. Then … Continue reading
There was a great turnout for the first race of the 2012 Santos Tour Down Under. Todays race began at 7pm at the east end of the Adelaide CBD. It was a fast paced criterium, the 30 lap or 51 kilometre race was swallowed up in just 1 hour and 3 minutes, with an average … Continue reading
Cyclists shaving their legs always seems a messed up mystery to non-cyclists and they are always keen to find out why we do it. “Why do you shave your legs? It looks like you are ten years old.” or “woah your legs feel like womans it is weird” I can tell you going to an … Continue reading
If you are a cyclist you will most likely smack the bitumen sometime during your riding, unfortunately some accidents are worse then others but it always helps to be safe. In Adelaide yesterday (Sunday 18/12/11) I managed to fall asleep after my alarm went off and miss my ride. Luckily there are two coffee stops … Continue reading
Updates
- Sorry guys I have been slack with the posts yesterday and today! I will be posting shortly.
- Everything is now up to date! Stage 3 starts soon, 11:00am at King William Road Unley.
- Unfortunately I can't take photos on Friday (Stage 4) because I won't be seeing the race. However, I will still post the results and a few comments. Although there is a twist, I will be posting a Tour Down Under Village blog!
- Stage 2 Done! What a win by Clarke. 1:02 ahead of the pack. Results here. Photos for Stage 1 and Stage 2 will be up shortly! Sorry about the delay.
- Stage 1 of TDU 2012 complete! Greipel has won once again. Photos and comments up soon - check out the results here.
- I rode with Eddy Merckx! - Rest Day blog up! Click here. STAGE 1 TOMORROW!
- Santos Tour Down Under Classic - comments added. Click here. :) Rest Day blog in the making.
- Rest Day blog up later! Also, comments on the classic last night. Sorry they're late I have been out all day.
- TDU is under way! Although it comes to a grinding halt with the rest day. Except I think I will visit the village tomorrow. Todays classic results are posted.
- I have a few posts in the making - the first one is up! Those Silky Smooth Shaved Legs.
- Hey everyone, I have been busy recently but I will be back with the blogging shortly! Get excited for the Tour Down Under - I will be posting everyday with results, cafe reviews and hopefully photos!
