Ride ideas - The Climbing Cyclist

October 26, 2018November 17, 2019

How to prepare for Peaks Challenge Falls Creek

Training up for Peaks Challenge Falls Creek? Here's some advice on how to get the most out of your preparation and some pitfalls you should avoid along the way. Read more

August 26, 2015

Four reasons to take time off the bike over winter

Riding in cold and wet conditions can be a thoroughly miserable experience. So why not take some time off the bike during winter? In this post I give four reasons for spending time away from cycling while the weather's bad, to allow you to come back to it feeling refreshing and motivated when the weather warms up. Read more

June 3, 2015

Why I love cycling on Beach Road

When you love riding in the hills it can become a bit of a reflex to simply head out for rides that are nice and lumpy. But as I was reminded on Saturday, there is something very satisfying about heading out for a pancake-flat ride like Beach Road every once in a while. Read more

April 22, 2015September 14, 2016

Why you should ride your road bike on unsealed roads

There are few better things as a road cyclist than discovering a freshly laid patch of super-smooth hotmix bitumen. But as satisfying as smooth road surfaces can be, I'd argue there's just as much fun to be had at the other end of the spectrum: riding a road bike on unsealed roads. Here are some tips on how to do so. 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

February 5, 2014February 2, 2022

The simple joy of exploration

When you're sick of riding the same old roads and your riding is starting to feel a little stale, why not switch gears and do a bit of exploring by bike? It's a great way to see the world around you, all while keeping your riding interesting. Read more

March 30, 2013March 30, 2013

The beauty of the one-way ride

If you're like me then the vast majority of your rides start and finish at the same place. Probably at home. But I realised yesterday, as I was riding from Reservoir to Trentham, that one-way rides feel very different to regular out-and-back-style rides and they can be a lot of fun. Read more