I once raced with a Singaporean guy who claimed that "an eagle" (read 'magpie', a fairly aggressive black-and-white feathered meateater in the nesting season) had attacked him during a race on the old Yanderra course near Mittagong. Well those black-and-white Aussie "eagles" are after the Belgians now....
Gilbert Likes Worlds Course In Melbourne | Cyclingnews.com
Gilbert Likes Worlds Course In Melbourne | Cyclingnews.com
Gilbert was relaxed and fresh after a few days in Australia, even laughing off an attack from a bird while out training.
"I was riding along the coastline on my own when an unidentifiable object brushed past me. I actually looked around and saw a large bird flying away," he said.
"Now I understand why cyclists here ride around with antennae on their helmets. But I do not intend to do that."
