The Climbing Cyclist

June 29, 2013April 4, 2014

Cycling the Cote d'Azur (Monaco, the Madone and more)

After a few days spent riding in Varese (Italy) Wade and I headed over to Nice, France where we managed to get in a handful of amazing rides. If you think the scenery looks good on TV and in tourism brochures, you should see it in person. Read more

June 25, 2013April 4, 2014

Riding with pros and ex-pros in Varese, Italy

During a recent trip to Varese in northern Italy CyclingTips publisher Wade Wallace and I spent some time riding with SBS Cycling Analyst Dave McKenzie and Orica-AIS pros Gracie Elvin and Jessie MacLean. It was a real privilege and a reminder that I'm very lucky to be able to combine my passion with my career. Read more

June 25, 2013June 25, 2013

Tour of Australia: stage 20

After three weeks of tough racing, beautiful climbs and amazing scenery the Tour of Australia comes to end. The GC would have been decided by now so the last stage would be largely ceremonial. But that doesn't mean it wouldn't make for spectacular viewing. Read more

June 24, 2013

Tour of Australia: stage 19

On the penultimate day of the Tour of Australia the riders head for the hills west of Sydney. The climbs aren't particularly long, but they are steep, particularly the last one out of Jenolan Caves. If the race wasn't decided already, it will be after this very tough stage. Read more

June 23, 2013June 23, 2013

Tour of Australia: stage 18

The second ITT in the Tour of Australia comes 18 stages into the race and the day after arguably the hardest stage. With barely any flat sections, this 41km ITT course is sure to sort the GC contenders from the rest of the field. Read more

June 22, 2013June 21, 2013

Tour of Australia: stage 17

With stage 17 of the Tour of Australia the riders are well and truly getting to the business end of the race. It's a stage that features 6 tough climbs and it's arguably the hardest day of the race. Read more

June 21, 2013April 4, 2014

Cycling in Hong Kong: hilly, hot and humid

I'm currently on my way to cover the Tour de France with CyclingTips and I've been fortunate enough to have a couple of stops along the way. The first of those was a three-day stay in Hong Kong where I managed to get in a memorable and challenging ride. Read more

June 21, 2013June 21, 2013

Tour of Australia: stage 16

Over the past three weeks David Blom and I been revealing the route for a fictional Tour of Australia. We're now up to stage 16, a largely flat stage (apart from a huge descent) that should suit the sprinters perfectly. Read more

June 20, 2013June 16, 2013

Tour of Australia: stage 15

On the first day back after the final rest day, the riders in the Tour of Australia head west over the Great Dividing Range before heading north to the nation's capital. Despite the early, tough climb, it's hard to see this stage ending with anything other than a bunch sprint. Read more

June 18, 2013June 16, 2013

Tour of Australia: stage 14

On the final day before the second rest day the riders head down from the Perisher ski resort all the way out to the NSW coast. It's a largely downhill stage, obviously, but even without a categorised climb to speak of, the riders will still clock up nearly 2,000m of climbing before reaching the finish. Read more

June 17, 2013June 16, 2013