The joy of riding uphill & a guide to Victoria's best climbs.
Route: Thornbury to Donvale, Launching Place to Mt. Donna Buang return & Donvale to Thornbury
Distance: 104km
Duration: ~4 hours 30 minutes
I learned a lesson the hard way last week: if you’re going to take a photo of … Read more “Episode 2: new wheels, old climbs and offensive black discs”
He’s only been cycling for five months, but the man they call the Donvale Demon is not one to shirk challenges. He’s already completed the 210km version of Around the Bay in a Day and he’s just signed up for … Read more “Guest post: Heading for the hills (3 Peaks here we come)”
Route: Torquay to Morengo, via the Great Ocean Road
Distance: 94.4km
Duration: 3 hours 57 minutes
What better way to start training for the 3 Peaks Challenge than with a ride along one of the most stunning pieces of road … Read more “Episode 1: the Great Ocean Road ride”
In the weeks after the 3 Peaks Challenge in March, a bunch of people asked me the same question: “So, do you think you’ll do it again?”
At the time, riding 3 Peaks again was the last thing on my … Read more “Prologue: back on the bike”