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Karapoti 2012 - tyred out
We were so lucky with the 2012 Karapoti take-2. For a starter, despite not being under any obligation to do so, race organiser Michael Jacques held the 2nd event after the 1st was rained out with a...
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Drop bars not bombs
Having always been a rider of the racer/weight-weener variety, it never occurred to me that there might be alternatives in the handlebar department that weren't made out of carbon fibre. The first...
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Drop bar set-up and STI on Karate Monkey
I have been experimenting with the positioning of my brakes on my Salsa Woodchipper handlebar. Although I really like the bar I feel it can be difficult to set up, especially for people like myself...
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Tandem newbie Inclinations
I'd only ever ridden a tandem twice before. The second time was with my wife on the back, and it mentally scarred her so much it just reinforced her fear of bicycles. Many years were to pass before she...
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Fast Derek and the toothbrush
Did I ever tell you the one about Fast Derek and the tooth brush? I was out on an Akatarawas ride with Fast Derek some time about 1993. Well compared to Slow Derek he was fast, and in fact one year...
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Durace 10 speed Karate Monkey
Fellow Voodoo Lounger Neil gifted me his crashed Durace 10 speed shifters the other day. They have adjustable reach and the cables go in tight against the bars unlike previous versions which stick out...
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We don't know how lucky we are
The other day Cleetus asked me if I had any photos of the local trails that we ride and run on around Welly, for sending to some of his international cohorts. I had to admit that I didn't, so when we...
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What happened to quality?
Dodgy Jugs, Sunbeam left, Russell Hobbs rightIn September 2010 I wrote a post about some of my favourite things; at the time one of these was the new Sunbeam Electric Kettle that replaced the dodgy...
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Welcome to WELLYMUD !
I was keen to see how I was going to go in my first CX of the year. I have been doing a fair bit of gnarly hill running, but have been not quite averaging 1 ride a week for the last couple of months.I...
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To each his own
I see the endurance cycling guru and former Tour Divide record holder Jay Petervary is having another crack at the event. It was pretty obvious by his comments during the official running of the event...
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Flying a kite.
This is my first real ride on my Singular Kite cyclo-cross bike. I am loving it so far. It was hard taking it out into the wild where it might get muddy, but that day had to come. Its all been good so...
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An alternative to the latest Iphone
World hunger, Global warming and conflict around the world took a back seat in the media this week, as the latest Iphone was launched. Should I replace my 2 year old entry level Android phone with a...
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Hinakura 100 Mile Gravel Grinder
Mike tells us the way its gonna be.Mike at the Bike Hutt had been talking about a Gravel Grinder for a while now, and so it came to pass. The Hinakura 100 was a 160km ride on a secret course in the...
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Weekend Warrior Spring update 2012
PNP MTB round 5 November 11th 2012Its been a good while since I've posted on my blog so I have a bit of catching up to do. Last sunday we had the final race in the PNP MTB series calendar and it was a...
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Flying Kite at Wainuiomata Trail Park
I have had an inkling to do Taupo's 85km Huka Challenge on my CX bike next weekend, but before I commit to it I thought I better get out onto the most similar terrain I can find on my own back yard....
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The things you see on the side of the road...
Dan's Singular PeregrineIts been another busy month. Everyone is building new bikes. Ben has built up his Ibis Hakkalugi cross bike, waiting only on a head-set and Dan has finally finished his very...
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The longest day
Its been the longest time since I posted anything. Life is busy. We managed to throw together a small team to do Tama's Longest Day Arthritus awareness ride late last year. Myself, Peter Reynolds, and...
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Chilling out in Tuai
TuaiWe had a great little holiday over the Xmas break. My plans to get an early start and ride up the island towards Tuai, near Lake Waikaremoana were thwarted by the crappy weather. Xmas and boxing...
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Te Tawhio o Whanganui
I saw this little guy, completely wasted, about expire on the window sill. I felt sorry for him and gave him a dab of honey. In 10 mins he was back running on all engines. I like to think someone would...
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