Yes, I've completed different challenges over the past couple of years, but this year's Tour will definitely push me beyond my comfort zone. In the past couple of years I've completed several half ironman triathlons and run the Sydney marathon (as well as about 10 half marathons). Physical endurance events…
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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 →