Arthurs Seat - The Climbing Cyclist

September 10, 2013September 10, 2013

Ups and downs (in cycling and in health)

In the past few weeks I've managed to get out to the hills and do some very enjoyable rides. But I can't seem to shake this lingering illness; instead I seem to have gone backwards. Read more

September 10, 2012September 10, 2012

Arthurs Seat return: mostly flat with a dash of climbing

Whenever I ride with the eQuipo tranQuilo boys, I'm reasonably confident of holding my own in the hills. Sure, I mightn't finish every climb first, but I'm usually able to finish in the top few. But when the road is flat I seem to find things rather more difficult. Read more

December 7, 2011December 22, 2011

Episode 3: an Arthurs Seat century

Route: Mordialloc to Arthurs Seat, return
Distance: 103km
Duration: 3 hours 58 minutes

The last time I trained for the 3 Peaks Challenge, it wasn’t until the final month that I was consistently posting 100km+ rides. This time around, I’m … Read more “Episode 3: an Arthurs Seat century”

October 16, 2011October 16, 2011

Science and cycling at the Jayco Herald Sun Tour

Arthurs Seat is already a pretty amazing place to visit. Throw in a hundred elite cyclists, some gorgeous weather, a large crowd and some great bike racing, and you’ve got the makings of a terrific day.

And so it was … Read more “Science and cycling at the Jayco Herald Sun Tour”