Can I just say that Tour was AWESOME! 10 days of amazing countryside, scenery, great people and cycling was something that I never really expected. Arriving into Canberra after riding over 1500km was a little surreal, emotional and also … Continue reading
This weekend’s rides were fantastic, and an absolute challenge. Saturday saw us joined by about 20 guest riders for the weekend, with us leaving Victor Harbour to a beautiful sunrise on Saturday morning. We had a 140km day … Continue reading
First day of Tour today was filled with excitement. Woke at 4.15am – about an hour earlier than needed, but it’s understandable considering what we were about to embark upon. First up breakkie in Adelaide and the Sunrise crosses, and … Continue reading
I’ve now crossed over into the full role of being a cyclist. Yes, I committed to doing it a couple of weeks back. I’ve shaved my legs!! First time for everything, I guess. To be honest, I actually quite like … Continue reading
2 days out from rolling out of Adelaide. The bike’s loaded, gear has been collected – which looks awesome by the way with flashes of pink. Final training ride on Sunday was great. Weather was amazing (as you can see … Continue reading
This time next week I’ll be packed and ready to head to Adelaide. Cant believe it. What a ride (literally) it’s been so far. Have loved the training – and this is just the entree to the main course starting … Continue reading
One of the risks in training is over-training. Didn’t think I was overdoing it, but about a week ago my body started giving me a bit of feedback. Slight scratchy throat turned into a cough, turned into a headache turned … Continue reading
Felt strong, had a great ride. There we were, flying along Pittwater Rd at Longreef. Ended up on the front next to Gareth Jones – and yep, pushed, pushed further, kept putting an extra half wheel on him until………. he … Continue reading
4 weeks this Friday we’ll be rolling out of Adelaide. To say I’m excited is an understatement! In the past couple of weeks I’ve ridden – A LOT. The 200k ride was awesome, and have backed it up with a … Continue reading
Well, actually smashed it. 202km out to Wisemans Ferry and Peats Ridge. Great ride, and definitely challenging. Lots of climbing, and what ended up being a fast ride home. There’s parts of greater Sydney I had no idea existed. Bloody … Continue reading
