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L’Étape du Tour 2014
A lot of people from Armidale head north in the winter in search of warmer temperatures, the coastal towns of Coolangatta or Tweed Heads are popular destinations. Other, more adventurous types head a little further afield up into northern Queensland or maybe even overseas to Fiji. Not very many people travel to the Pyrenees in…
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Vague Recap and Results
Bourkey generously decided to run this race as a favour to Clint so he could race – what a guy. Or (with 4 priceless RROTY points guaranteed for his work) was there a more sinister motive behind a move that could see him climb up to 5th spot in the league? We will of course assume…
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Swanny Flying High
While we’ve been sitting on our lounges watching the tour, one of our number has been soaring with the eagles in the Pyrenees. Here’s a sneak peak of Sir Wanny atop the Tourmalet having completed the very same monster stage which Nibali and co are scheduled to tackle on Thursday this week. Stand by for…
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The Hell of the North(ern Tablelands)
The weather gods were smiling as 21 riders rolled out from Armidale on what has now surely become an annual fixture – the Thunderbolt Roubaix 0 which took place under blue skies and cool autumn conditions. This year sophistication levels went up a notch as we had a backup support vehicle with Mark Bullen at…
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It’s Back, and Bigger and Better
Following the huge success of the inaugural event last year, Armidale Cycling Club is proud to present the 2014 Thunderbolt Roubaix taking place on the same day as the infamous Paris Roubaix in France. This year we’ll have a full mechanical backup team courtesy of the Armidale Bicycle Centre who will also be putting on a morning…