I grew up in New Zealand, with fond memory's of a farming childhood, even living in Christchurch there was plenty of land around, a pony to ride, tadpoles to catch, sheep to round up, calves to raise & plums to pick. As children we all had bikes, our mode of transport, firstly…
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We’ve had 2 glorious Autumn training days. Early starts 5.30am from Maiseys at Neutral Bay. Yesterday we did Akuna Bay return approx 100km & today Palm Beach return approx 90kms. Not such long distances as the body of training is … Continue reading →
Next Tuesday we’re got the last of our corporate fundraisers. It’s a Wax off. Straight forward really & it will be a laugh to see the boys squeal at the discomfort as the wax strips get ripped off! Though I … Continue reading →
135km goes something like this Cereal & coffee in the car on the way to start of ride about 4.45am Endura Hydration in one bottle Water in the other A sachet of Endura in my pocket to restock One Square … Continue reading →
7500km of riding downloaded from my Garmin & that only includes rides where I turned it on! Thats 7500km including tour last year as I got my Garmin the eve of tour. That’s the equivalent of 4 times the length of the … Continue reading →
Have been a bit run down this week, keeping the food healthy, the nights early, have had the massage, bikes had the service & running like a dream. Fingers crossed no lurgy takes hold.
On Sunday Lauren & I dined with Daniel Staunton as previously mentioned. On Monday when Lauren went to work, one of her students picked up a joke book from the bookcase which Lauren recognised as one of Daniels Camp Quality … Continue reading →
Saturday Club Champs triathlon, a brilliant day in a beautiful place with a fabulous team! A few special moments as I came across different people I’d met over the years on the course. Triathlons an interesting sport there are so … Continue reading →
Caught up with a colleague I hadn’t seen for some time today. In conversation she shared that she had just completed chemotherapy & would get her final results in 2 weeks, about the time we head of on tour. I … Continue reading →
Friday – Neutral Bay to Road Warriers at Mount White for coffee before returning via Bobbin Head, 122km Saturday – Milsons Point to Waterfall return 124km no coffee Sunday – Mosman Alps. Short and sharp with focus on climbing strength – … Continue reading →
Day started at 3.45am early start there was a ride to Waterfall to complete. Note to self charge light before early rides, a girl needs light. Home by midday very happy planning a bit of a kip because I had … Continue reading →