Change is as good as a holiday. Unless the holiday destination is Afghanistan and you are caught in the cross fire.

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For Ciöcc.

Racing pedigree, heavily pantographed components, and all the hidden details you'd expect to find on a tailored suit. What is not to love.

My first road bike was a Concorde (Ciöcc), and my first racing track bike was a Concorde. From there began a deep love of Giovanni Pelizzoli's exports whichever marque they fell under. Ciöcc (Pron: Chu-uch), Concorde, and Conti.

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Turns out it was new bike day at the track too.

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It's always a good one.

I can vividly remember that day at the Whittlesea bike shop like it was yesterday. Parting with $349 which was the largest sum of cash I'd held in my hand at the time as a 13yr old. In return I had a brand new Shogun MTB and I was the happiest kid in town.

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Man cannot live on bread alone. Cheese, salumi and wine on the other hand.

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When you are pressed for time in the kitchen, a way to squeeze the most out of your meal is to 'bung it in the oven'.

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It's about time.

Drag out those stock piled parts from your man cave, bring your unfinished projects, eat drink and be merry.

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Back in 2003.

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about a lot.

Now that I'm an uber commuter I have an extra 2 hours everyday to think.

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Robbie has left the building

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In this modern society that is more accepting of a man crush and bromance I'm comfortable in admitting that Fabian Cancellara was in my top ten.

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No barriers, no tape, no press pass necessary and no RVSP. All area access to one of Australia's road sprinting greats.

Read more: Happy Friday, Robbie.

I had the chance to meet the man behind the name in his own shop - Giovanni Pinarello. I can't speak Italian, Giovanni can speak no english - but we share a love of beautiful frames. I handed him a FYXO postcard and his immediate comment was Telaio Perfecto / Perfect frame. Something tells me he was not referring to the bike if the cheeky grin on Giovanni's face was any indication.

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Pic: Charlie Price

Well, more like Lusty Lavender. Charlie's new Paconi. Made in Melbourne.

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1/8th or 3/32?

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When I think of Estonia, the last thing I think of is bicycles. I think of Russian neighbours, bitter cold winters, beautiful women. Risto (from Estonia) sent me an electronical mail from this place I know little about.

In contrast, I'm sure Estonian's think of Australia as a hot and dry desert, with nothing but Kangaroos, Great White's and that we speak funny.

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