Guest posts - The Climbing Cyclist

May 13, 2015

The top 30 HC climbs in Australia: 10 to 1

Over the past three weeks we've been counting down the top 30 HC climbs in Australia. Today, in the final instalment of this three-part series, David Blom takes a look at the 10 hardest climbs in Australia. Read more

May 6, 2015

The top 30 HC climbs in Australia: 20 to 11

There are no shortage of long and challenging cycling climbs around Australia. In this three-part series David Blom counts down the top 30 HC climbs in the country, continuing, in this instalment, with numbers 20 to 11. Read more

April 29, 2015May 6, 2015

The top 30 HC climbs in Australia: 30 to 21

There are no shortage of long and challenging cycling climbs around Australia. In this three-part series David Blom counts down the top 30 HC climbs in the country, starting, in this instalment, with numbers 30 to 21. Read more

February 4, 2015

The top 10 Australian climbs that aren't on Strava

In the years since its inception Strava has undoubtedly changed the way many of us approaching cycling. Strava segments have made it easier than ever before to track performance on our favourite climbs, and virtually every piece of road seemingly has its own Strava segment. But if you look hard enough you'll find a whole bunch of great roads that haven't yet been Strava-ised. David Blom has done just that. Read more

December 10, 2014

Tour of Bright 2014 (Nick Liau on Men's C Grade)

When it comes to hilly bike races in Victoria few carry the same prestige as the Tour of Bright. Held over three days the race begins with an individual time trial before concluding with two road races, both with a summit finish. Nick Liau wrote about his experience in Men's C Grade at this year's race, held over the weekend. Read more

September 17, 2014

The 2014 Adelaide Dirty Dozen

A couple weekends ago our friends over in Adelaide rode in the third edition of their Dirty Dozen. Ride organiser Adam Williss put together this report, ahead of the Melbourne Dirty Dozen this Sunday. Read more

April 1, 2014

Everesting Yarra Street: 203km, 13 hours and 159 laps

A few years back Shane Miller did 100 laps of the popular Yarra Street climb in Melbourne's inner east, earning himself a place in local cycling folklore. On Sunday, Paul Dalgarno, the rider formerly known as the Donvale Demon, set out to do his own epic ride on Yarra Street, attempting to 'Everest' the climb. Here's Paul's story. Read more

March 26, 2014

The 2014 Mt. Buller Road Race (by Verita Stewart)

Only a year ago Verita Stewart was lining up to race women's C grade at the Mt. Buller Road Race. On Sunday she raced A grade with ambitions of a top-10 finish, despite a less than ideal lead-up. In this guest post Verita talks us through her weekend, which also included the Mansfield Criterium. Read more

March 20, 2014March 23, 2014

La Marmotte Dreaming: a very tough ride near Christchurch

After moving to Christchurch in early 2013 George Mallory has spent some time exploring the great riding around New Zealand's South Island. This post is about a challenging route George put together near Christchurch, in an attempt to pay homage to the great French cyclosportif, La Marmotte. Try it if you dare. Read more

March 14, 2014April 4, 2014

3 Peaks Challenge 2014

For the past four years Bicycle Network's 3 Peaks Challenge has been the focal point of my cycling year. But this year a niggling knee injury stopped me from doing enough training and, ultimately, taking part in the event. But my brother Brendan de Neef was able to take my place and he wrote this report. Read more

February 14, 2014February 14, 2014

Mowen's 24-hour Challenge: 480km & 18,000m of climbing

480km, 18,000m of climbing, 24 hours on the bike. They're scary numbers whichever way you slice them. But for Michael Owen, even a ride this tough couldn't compare to what he'd already been through and what many millions around the world continue to go through. Read more

December 4, 2013December 4, 2013

Tour of Bright 2013 (Nick Liau on Men's C Grade)

Few events on the Victorian racing calendar capture the imagination quite like the Tour of Bright, particularly for those of us who enjoy riding uphill. In this guest post, Nick Liau writes about his big weekend in Men's C Grade at the 2013 Tour of Bright, held over the weekend. Read more

November 7, 2013November 9, 2013

From C grade to the National Road Series in one year

Here at The Climbing Cyclist we've been following Verita Stewart's progress through the cycling ranks since back in April. Since then she's moved from racing C grade all the way up to the National Road Series -- the highest level of domestic racing here in Australia. In this post Verita reflects on her season so far and the lessons she's learnt, all while looking to the road ahead. Read more