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Derek, my mate who put me onto the Lizard Skin tape describes it best: luxurious

Although, too clarify... it's Sport Luxury. Haha!

I don't like my tape too cushy, and I think that's what I like...

Crank it up.
The 1885 is one of those Made In Italy bikes... Things have been going really all too well. Of course, underneath my love of Italian bicycles is my experience of Italian cars which...

Not as crazy as it sounds, really.

Great share, thanks Hewey.

What do you run the quarter in, Lorday? :D

Family down there & grew up down there.

Try to visit about once a month.

Yeah, good on you!!!
I've not been managing as much riding as I'd like lately, so tried to catch up on some kms over the long weekend, with limited success.

I managed 540m for 30km in the...

It's such a pretty thang.

Don't get it dirty Matt.

Great pics - thanks for sharing!

New Digs
So have been busy busy, and not cycling as much as I'd like, but there's been plenty happening on that front anyhow.
Firstly, moved (back) to Leichhardt.

Being a former resident of many...

Thanks Darryl, and all who clicked:D

Since I had already received that particular tome for Christmas (ha!), it made a fine gift for THE BIGGEST (now former) Lance fan I know :D

Stumbled on...

Thanks guys!

Greg, will be sure to. I wanted to keep the plan simple being that it was a tricky time of year to be organising rides (lots of family stuff on).
But definitely plan to do some more...

A few days later, a few friends came up to visit.
Solitary rides have their own value, allowing you to really concentrate on your cycling, and just zen out for a while.
However I'd been busting to...

So, most with their finger on the "cycling chic" pulse *heh heh* will know the Rapha "Festive 500" passed by recently.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8496/8314402630_d68db5cbf9_z_d.jpg

For those...

Hey Ben,

many thanks for the input. I'm still in a quandary over it, but it's a good place to be, right? :D

I can see myself being happy with either outcome, however I think ultimately I'd like...

So, inevitably at this time of year, one looks back over the year that has been.

Firstly, I achieved most of the goals I'd set for myself, with the exception of this one:
Achieve first 50km ride...

Managed to crack the 500 myself this year, after only making it half way last year.

The most difficult part for me last year was finding the time to ride. I managed to get time off this year,...

2012 and the Rapha 500 =
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So watched Premium Rush recently. Apparently it didn't get a theatrical release here?
Which seemed odd, as it's distribution is quite wide, and it has at least one well known cast member (JGL).
...

Heck yes! Some lovely bikes here!

Any favourites?

Riding in Welly? Guess you don't wind, right? :D

Seconded!

So have the bikes always been there for you? :D

For me (and many mates), cars become the thing, and now we're back on the bikes again due to various combinations of...

Haha, this is Greg, friend of a friend.

Been a while coming. I hope it does well, I think it fills a bit of a hole in the market.

Koga x Wit Industries (Amsterdam) art series.

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_me7ei6eN151ryvvxeo1_1280.jpg

http://www.classicrendezvous.com/images/Italian/Colnago/ColnQunL.jpg

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Well, my problem is I heartily endorse both approaches! :D

But, as was mentioned earlier, nothing need be set in stone.

Ultimately, I think I may be disappointed with the ride if I were to go...