Bloody hell!
Was that Xmas 2008 and New Year 2009 that just howled past? Glad I wasn't standing in the road! So, now that I've lost that part of my life forever, time to get back into the swing.
First up, the Tour Down Under.
Really looking forward to this, mainly because the presence of the 'Lance-man' has actually galvanised the freekin' TV stations into providing some much needed coverage. That may explain why I actually saw a good little segment of the final of the Bay Cycling Classic on tele on the weekend! Yay Lance!
Seriously, love or hate the guy (I'm just thankful he turned up!), his presence has made a massive difference to the profile of this race, and all for the better. The field has some quality riders in it, and more importantly, gives our home-based riders a real chance at being exposed to racing Tour-style at something near its best. Now, if Oz could suddenly sprout a few decent sized Mountain passes, we'd be set!
Speaking of sprouting things, my favourite little pocket-rocket Robbie McEwen acquired an extra pair of quads and did his now-famous 'invisible man' act to take out the Cancer Council Classic over 51km in Adelaide over the weekend. After a tough season last year with Lotto, in which he didn't receive a lot of on-road support, and got beat up by Mark Cavendish at the TDF (altho who didn't?), he's bounced back with a new Team and a first up win: here's hoping 2009 is a good one for the little master. Mind you, he definitely looks like he's muscled up a little! - check out the pics and all the TDU news at:
Cycling News
Next, Bike Porn!
Specifically, the new entry level bike by Look - the 566.
Billed as a 'relaxed geometry' frame (translation = more upright stance, longer wheelbase and more comfortable for old farts like me!) there's something about this bike that I really just dig! Skinny, almost slightly ant-ish side profile, weird flat top tube, X chainstays, slightly 'leaf-spring' seat stays as per the Cervelo RS: it all looks curious but rather irresistable. Hmmm...how's the bank balance? Piccies at:
Bike Radar
Also, a preview up at Road Bike Review
And finally, three days until Geoffrey Arnold 'Jeff' Beck hits Perth at the Perth Concert Hall. Man, I am SO looking forward to this!
Ride safe!
Monday 19 January 2009
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