The 2022 Melburn Roobaix: Soggy, slippery, delightful
A decade after my last visit, I returned to one of Melbourne's coolest rides. Here's how it went. Read more “The 2022 Melburn Roobaix: Soggy, slippery, delightful”
Project 16:40: What I can learn from my (fitter) past self
By breaking down my 10 best efforts in the 1 in 20 I can learn a bit about how I should pace myself on the climb. Read more “Project 16:40: What I can learn from my (fitter) past self”
I wrote a book about Everesting!
More than a year ago I started writing a book about Everesting. It will be on shelves soon, and I'd love for you to give it a read! Read more “I wrote a book about Everesting!”
Ol’ Dirty 2019
What do you get when you combine '80s hair metal, a sleepy town in the Yarra Valley, bikes of all different kinds, a whole variety of road and trail surfaces, and 500 cyclists ready for a good time? Hells 500's 2019 Ol' Dirty, of course. Read more “Ol’ Dirty 2019”
No Melbourne Dirty Dozen in 2019
Hopefully it will be back at some point ... Read more “No Melbourne Dirty Dozen in 2019”
Pleasure in suffering: A beautiful ride in awful conditions
For many of us cyclists, pleasure and suffering are inextricably linked. That's something I was reminded of on a recent ride in truly horrific conditions. Read more “Pleasure in suffering: A beautiful ride in awful conditions”
An autumn adventure in Akita: Part two
In late October I spent a glorious few days cycling in the Akita Prefecture in northern Japan. This is the second and final part in a short series about that adventure. Read more “An autumn adventure in Akita: Part two”
An autumn adventure in Akita: Part one
In late October I spent a glorious few days in the Akita Prefecture in northern Japan. This is the first part in a two-part series about that adventure. Read more “An autumn adventure in Akita: Part one”
What it takes to organise the Melbourne Dirty Dozen
In this post I take you behind the scenes at DD18: The 2018 Melbourne Dirty Dozen, showing what it takes to pull together a humble, grass-roots cycling event. Read more “What it takes to organise the Melbourne Dirty Dozen”
Ol' Dirty 2018
The eighth edition of Hells 500's Ol' Dirty was the best yet. A brilliantly executed theme, a stellar course and a great crew made for one of the best days I've had on the bike in a long time. Read more “Ol' Dirty 2018”
What to expect from the 2018 Melbourne Dirty Dozen
Trying to decide whether to sign up for DD18? Signed up but not sure what to expect? We've got you covered. Read more “What to expect from the 2018 Melbourne Dirty Dozen”
DD17: The 2017 Melbourne Dirty Dozen
DD17 was the sixth edition of the Melbourne Dirty Dozen. Held in Dromana for the first time (after three years in the Dandenongs and two in Warburton) the event started poorly, with a torrential downpour at the start. But the weather improved, and it turned into a truly magnificent day on the bike. Read more “DD17: The 2017 Melbourne Dirty Dozen”
Ol' Dirty 2017
Ol' Dirty by Hells 500 is always one of my favourite rides of the year. The 2017 edition, in all its mud-covered glory, was no exception. Here's how my day unfolded. Read more “Ol' Dirty 2017”