Hi everyone. I became aware of the TdC organisation about seven years back via one of my cycling buddies Paul Egan. Since then I have watched in awe at what an amazing job this organisation have done in raising funds and awareness in finding a cure for Cancer. This will…
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….. until we meet in Adelaide for our Tour briefing, and then heading out on Friday morning towards Melbourne. This year the route is as follows: Day 1 – Adelaide to Victor Harbour 109km Day 2 – Victor Harbour to … Continue reading →
On 24 April a dedicated team of cyclists and support people will set off from Adelaide, heading to Melbourne over 9 days. Why do we do this? In the hope that one day we can cure all cancers. We raise … Continue reading →
I love doing these smaller Country Tours. They are more relaxed and ‘intimate’ compared to the huge Signature Tour machine. On road we had 13 riders, and 9 support crew. We visited 7 schools (to spread the “Be Fit, Be … Continue reading →
Now that the craziness of Tour has wound down and the “bubble” is slowly dissipating, I have had time to reflect a little. I have been lucky enough to stay on in Hobart and enjoy some of the sights and … Continue reading →
Swansea to Hobart 142km 1725m climbing (never a flat day!) over 5hrs 16mins riding time. Well, well. It’s now the day after the Tour. I cannot believe I did it, and I cannot believe it is over. Have to admit … Continue reading →
Launceston to Swansea 155km 1490m climbing over 5hr 47min riding time. Well today was another lumpy day. It was a day of feeling great one minute and then diving and losing energy the next. This was not made much easier … Continue reading →
Devonport to Launceston – 137km 1643m climbing over 5hrs 47min riding time. Today was a very spectacular day in terms of weather. What was not spectacular was how I felt. Today was my hurt locker day. This is a day … Continue reading →
Eildon to Melbourne 160km 2200m climbing over 6hr 15min ride time. Today was a very nostalgic day for me. Our start base was a place where we often had lovely family holidays at Lake Eildon, as my Dad raced ski … Continue reading →
Wangaratta to Eildon – 211km (approx) 3500m climbing, 8hr 24 minutes riding time At times it was a tough old day in the saddle, as you can imagine! We had morning tea today at a very cool tiny school where … Continue reading →
Corryong to Wangaratta 184km 2245m climbing over 6 hours 56 minutes. Surprise, surprise – today was another awesome day on the bike. I really do love to ride, and I love Tour de Cure, so we are a match made … Continue reading →