It’s easy to forget that the Donvale Demon only took up cycling in the second half of last year. Since then he’s completed the Around the Bay in a Day (210km version) and thrown everything at his preparations for the … Read more “Guest post: 3 Peaks Challenge (I am the mountain)”
Episode 19: 3 Peaks Challenge 2012
Route: 3 Peaks Challenge
Distance: 235km
There was a brief moment on the lower slopes of Mt Hotham when I thought to myself: ‘Finishing 3 … Read more “Episode 19: 3 Peaks Challenge 2012”
Episode 18: Let’s roll!
The fact I’ve already completed the 3 Peaks Challenge before doesn’t feel like an advantage at this stage. I feel surprisingly nervous for Sunday and I’m more than a little bit scared of how my ITB is going to hold … Read more “Episode 18: Let’s roll!”
Guest post: Brisbane2Melbourne charity ride
Riding 160km in a day is an impressive effort. Riding an average of 160km a day for two weeks is a whole ‘nother level of … Read more “Guest post: Brisbane2Melbourne charity ride”
Guest post: Three Long Five High (a Hells 500 epic)
There’s no shortage of epic challenge rides to be found in the great state of Victoria. Bicycle Network Victoria’s 3 Peaks Challenge springs to mind, … Read more “Guest post: Three Long Five High (a Hells 500 epic)”
Episode 17: Beach Road vs. Mt. Dandenong
Route: Thornbury, Emerald, Olinda, Dandenongs loop
Distance: 183km
Duration: 7 hours 11 minutes
Do you ever have one of those days where you wake up … Read more “Episode 17: Beach Road vs. Mt. Dandenong”
Episode 16: the magical Reefton Spur
Route: Warburton, Marysville, Lake Mountain loop
Distance: 140km
Duration: 5 hours 32 minutes
Over the past nine months it’s been inspiring to see the Donvale … Read more “Episode 16: the magical Reefton Spur”
Episode 15: pushing through pain for a Buller PB
Route: Bonnie Doon to Tolmie, via Mt. Buller
Distance: 146km
Duration: 5 hours 32 minutes
I’ve spent more on physiotherapy bills in the past three … Read more “Episode 15: pushing through pain for a Buller PB”
Episode 14: a bittersweet hundred-miler
Route: Heathmont to Inverloch, via Emerald and Pakenham
Distance: 159km
Duration: 5 hours 11 minutes
It’s a little over a month until the 3 Peaks … Read more “Episode 14: a bittersweet hundred-miler”
Guest post: 2012 Audax Alpine Classic (200km version)
On Sunday January 29, David Blom rode the 200km version of the Audax Alpine Classic. In this guest post, David describes the big day … Read more “Guest post: 2012 Audax Alpine Classic (200km version)”
Guest post: 2012 Audax Alpine Classic (250km version)
For the past six months, Anthony Gugel has been training for one of Australia’s toughest one-day challenge rides: the 250km version of the Audax Alpine … Read more “Guest post: 2012 Audax Alpine Classic (250km version)”
Episode 13: climbing the Crucifix (and suffering in the sun)
Route: Heathmont to Thornbury, via The Crucifix
Distance: 119km
Duration: 4 hours 39 minutes
I made two mistakes on Saturday morning. The first was a … Read more “Episode 13: climbing the Crucifix (and suffering in the sun)”
Episode 12: Mt. Baw Baw revisited
Route: Noojee to Mt. Baw Baw, return
Distance: 101km
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
There are few hills in our fine state of Victoria that … Read more “Episode 12: Mt. Baw Baw revisited”