Jan 24, 2011

So, today marks the end of a fantastic week of chasing the Peleton around the countryside. The game is up, the jerseys have been handed out, the champagne corks have popped and the girls on the podium have kissed all the riders. Today was, again, a family outing for me. We again caught the bus in to the city and then walked the length of the finish straight to...

Jan 23, 2011

It is interesting how things have a way of happening in ways and at times that you least expect them. I found out today that a friend whom I met through the Adelaide Cyclists website is in hospital as the result of a crash on his way back from the Mutual Community Challenge Tour ride yesterday. He has sustained serious, but it seems not life-threatening,...

Jan 23, 2011

This morning, the 9th birthday of my eldest daughter, signalled a trip to Norwood to watch the start of the 4th Stage: a 124km stage to Strathalbyn, to the South of Adelaide. We again used public transport to get across town and arrived in good time to walk by the teams getting ready and find a spot from which to watch the rolling start. We were on the lookout...

Jan 21, 2011

602nds caught up with Julien Vermote from Quick Step prior to Stage 4 of the Santos Tour Down Under.

Jan 21, 2011

602nds caught up with Michael Matthews from Rabo Bank prior to Stage 4 of the Santos Tour Down Under having won Stage 3 the day before .