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Thu, 15 Jun 2006

Updating from the Dapper Drake. - 21:51
I've finally got around to updating my Blog. Been busy lately, changing jobs, something I'm regretting now even though I'm thoroughly enjoying the time off to absorb all the wonders of the Football World Cup. I also plan to do the same when the Tour comes up. More so because the Tour motivates me to ride more, so it will be really good to have the days off to ride in the sun (hopefully) Australia's win v Japan brought tears to my eyes. Mostly in memory of Johhny Warren. On the cycling front, well I've not been doing much, choosing to take it easy after a hectic end of season with the nationals and such hard races. But Neil, Tony and I made the trip to Wagga on the weekend to take part in the Wagga Motors Open 120km Handicap and Butch Menz Memorial 70km Handicap. Can't say it was a classic weekend. Tony and I punctured in the rain in the Saturday race and Neil suffered at the back of the block bunch. I rode back all wet and sorry and tried to convince the boys to head off home. My motive was of course the world cup, but It was pretty obvious it was either going to be wet or wild, windy and cold on Sunday. It was wild windy and cold. The good thing for me was that they gave me an easier handicap. I turned out to be one of the strongest in my bunch, quite handy when you're battling head and cross winds. But, the day was to end sadly. A guy crossed wheels in the wind, and fell, yep, right in front of me. I ended up going over the bars, forward rolling ending up in a sitting position with my bike a metre of tow behind. I got up expecting a heap of gravel rash, but all I have in a gash on my face. I reckon I'll end up with a nice sabre type scar. Monday was fantastic with the win in the football, while I've spent a few days with Ian Downing fixing my bike, re-aligning the frame was a nice cool steel frame thing to do.

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