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Nic Hamley is a blogger on cycling in his spare time, discussing everything from local cycling issues up to the professional races.
- Member Since:
- June 2012
- Based In:
- Melbourne
- Favourite Sporting Team:
- Collingwood Magpies
- Favourite Sports:
- AFL, Cricket, Cycling, Motor,
Latest Articles
Julich’s confession a case of bittersweet resolution
29 Oct 2012Bobby Julich is one of those likeable characters of the peloton: quiet, reserved and full of information on the sport. He once contended for the Tour de France, finishing third overall at the infamous 1998 Tour. A strong time triallist, he also won a silver medal at the 2004 Olympic Games and helped his teams [...]
A cycling fan's descent into cynicism
16 Oct 2012I must confess something. 95% of the reason why I decided to start cycling was because of Lance Armstrong. As a 16-year-old schoolboy rower, I was introduced to Lance’s story by my rowing coach. He used his story and his various quotes as inspiration for us. I soon became a huge fan and came to [...]
The Chris Dawes conundrum
13 Oct 2012Much has been written recently about how many clubs are in the running for Chris Dawes’ services. The Western Bulldogs, Melbourne, even Brisbane are rumoured to be bidding for the young forward. But, as a Collingwood supporter and AFL fan, I can’t help wondering why Dawes wants to leave. More importantly, I don’t understand why [...]
2012 UCI Road World Championships, Team Time Trial: Live updates, blog
16 Sep 2012Please join us for live coverage of the 2012 UCI Road World Championships Team Time Trial. Live blog coverage and updates will begin at approximately 10:30pm AEST. For the first time since 1994, the team time trial will be run at the UCI Road World Championships and I couldn’t be happier. Finally, the UCI has [...]
Vuelta a Espana, Stage 21: Live updates, blog
9 Sep 2012“Alberto Contador will ride into Madrid on Monday morning (Australian time) to win his second Vuelta a Espana after holding onto the lead on the mountainous 20th stage and last-ditch attacks from Joaquim Rodriguez and Alejandro Valverde.” You’ll be able to read a report in the paper like that on Monday morning over your morning [...]
Has USADA’s case against Lance really changed anything?
26 Aug 2012I’m not going to argue with the facts. I’m not going to argue about doping. I’m not going to argue about the fairness of the USADA process. Such conflicts have become so contrived and overworked that I cannot come to any logical conclusion over who is right or wrong. I’m merely going to ask, after [...]
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