The PBs Project: Mt Buninyong and Mt Warrenheip
It's been a busy month for the PBs Project: some successes, some failures, a new bike (sort of) and more! Here's the latest. Read more “The PBs Project: Mt Buninyong and Mt Warrenheip”
The PBs Project: Some good early progress
A couple months into my PBs Project things are going well. I've taken five of the six PBs I went for and I'm feeling motivated for what's to come. It gets a lot harder from here though ... Read more “The PBs Project: Some good early progress”
The PBs Project: New summer, new motivation
Riding is great, obviously, but sometimes you need a goal to help keep you motivated. Over the 2019/20 summer I've set myself the challenge of breaking a bunch of personal records. Read more “The PBs Project: New summer, new motivation”
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”
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 “How to prepare for Peaks Challenge Falls Creek”
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”
The ups and downs of Peaks Challenge Falls Creek
As the 10th edition of Bicycle Network’s Peaks Challenge Falls Creek approaches, I’ve found myself reflecting on my experiences in the early years of the event. The following is a story about my relationship with the single toughest but most satisfying one-day ride I’ve done. Read more “The ups and downs of Peaks Challenge Falls Creek”
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”