Monthly Archives: December 2010
2010 Year In Review
I try and not talk about myself too often in this blog because frankly, I’m not that interesting. However, the other day I was reflecting on what a spectacular year it’s been because of the opportunities I’ve been blessed with as a …
Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas
I don’t know how Christmas snuck up so quickly. One day it seemed like we were talking about the World Championships and all of a sudden it’s now only few days before Christmas. I haven’t even thought about my gift …
David Kemp. No Contract? Are You Kidding Me?
Photo by James Broadway At this time of the year the media is reporting all the rider transfers, team sponsors, new kit design, and the 2011 hype in general. What isn’t being reported are the stories of all the riders left …
PRO Secrets, Quirks and Superstitions
Last week I wrote a post that listed a few of the subtle things that PROs do that make them who and what they are. I thought it would be fun to take it a step further and dig deep …
Not Another Helmet Debate!
It’s been far too long since I’ve posted anything on my Fairfax blog. This morning I got back at it and put something together that always attracts a lot of undue attention. The helmet debate. I normally don’t pay too …
RIP Aldo Sassi
Last night I was sad to hear about the passing of Dr. Aldo Sassi. I had something else to post today but I wouldn’t feel right about not paying tribute to one of the highest regarded cycling coaches who ever …
Is Pegasus Dead?
First off I’d like to say that I have nothing but respect for what Chris White, the CEO of Pegasus Racing, is trying to achieve. What he’s attempting to do with Australian cycling is a tremendous effort and I applaud him for …
8 Things That Make The PROs Different
Every so often I get the privilege to tag along for a ride with the PROs when they’re back here for the summer. The tolerate my bad jokes, they wait for me at the tops of the hills, and throw me a …
Where Should Our Next Film Be Competition
Great Ocean Road Classic from RAPHA on Vimeo. Back in October a bunch of us had a fantastic day riding a team time trial called the Great Ocean Road Classic (GORC). It was an unsactioned event that was simple, fun …
Anatomy of the Leadout With Mark Renshaw
Mario Cipollini was the first to master the leadout train to win an enormous amount of sprint finishes. Giovanni Lombardi is often credited as being one of the best leadout men back in the day for sprinters such as Cipollini …
GO RYDER!...
Why the hell do the organisers put a corner like that right before a stage finis...