Monthly Archives: January 2017

2017 Spring Classics

Date Race Broadcast Sat, March 18 Milan San Remo (Italy) Also known as: La Primavera, The Sprinters’ Classic SBS Sat, April 1 Tour of Flanders (Belgium) Also known as: De Ronde, Ronde van Vlaanderen SBS Sat, April 8 Paris-Roubaix (France) … Continue reading

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Tuesday Tunes‬ #235 – 恭喜发财

恭喜发财 Gōngxǐ fācái Celebrating the year of the Rooster. Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival in China, is the most important traditional holiday in China. Chinese New Year 2017 was on Saturday, January 28th, and welcomed the year … Continue reading

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Ride The Night 2017

Event: Ride The Night Date: Saturday the 28th January 2017 Location: Melbourne Distances: 64km Organised by: Bicycle Network Launched in January 2015, Ride the Night is Australia’s biggest mass participation night time cycling event. It’s a new and unique concept … Continue reading

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This weeks links (2017-01-30)

In brief: * 10 Things Every Creative Person (That’s YOU) Must Learn (2017-Jan-26?) [chasejarvis] Running: * Cycling: * Jayco Herald Sun Tour (JHST) Prologue – Wednesday February 1 – Melbourne Southbank – 2.1km Stage 1 – Thursday February 2 – … Continue reading

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Rosebud Australia Day Fun Run 2017

Event: Rosebud Australia Day Fun Run Date: Thursday the 26th January 2017 Location: Safety Beach to Rosebud Distances: 10km Organised by: Local Community Groups Catering for a wide range of competitors, the Aus Day Fun Run has two start points: … Continue reading

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BUPA Challenge Tour 58km (2017)

Event: BUPA Challenge Tour Date: Friday the 20th January 2017 Location: Mt Pleasant to Campbelltown Distances: 58km Organised by: Santos Tour Down Under The Bupa Challenge Tour is the Santos Tour Down Under’s annual mass-participation ride. It takes place on … Continue reading

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Two Bays Trail Run 2017 – 28km

Event: Two Bays Trail Run 2017 Date: Sunday the 15th January 2017 Location: Dromana to Cape Schanck Distances: 28km Organised by: Big Long Run The Two Bays Trail Run is a 28km and 56km ultramarathon in Dromana, Melbourne. The 28km … Continue reading

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This weeks links (2017-01-23)

In brief: “The Party told you to reject all evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” (1984, George Orwell) * The New Rules of Hydration (2017-Jan-17) [Outside] If you’re not exercising for more than … Continue reading

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Hang on, aren’t we all boat people?

“Anyone else coming?” “Oh, beautiful spot like this? It’ll be packed before you know it.”

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** January – The Brand New Challenge **

The Aussie Readers group on Goodreads has the January – The Brand New Challenge; Our challenge this month is themed around things that are “new” since it’s the start of a New Year! As you read this month, look at … Continue reading

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