The joy of riding uphill & a guide to Victoria's best climbs.
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”
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)”
Route: Falls Creek, Dinner Plain, Omeo and Anglers Rest loop
Distance: 237.7km
Duration: 10 hours 39 minutes
Five months ago I signed myself up to … Read more “Episode 22: The 3 Peaks Challenge”
For the majority of cyclists, riding 100km in a day is cause for great satisfaction. Throw in a few solid climbs and you are looking at a boast-worthy weekend hit-out. But for a handful of cyclists, 100 hilly kilometres is … Read more “Hells 500: 48 hours of pain”
Given that it’s less than 90 days until the 3 Peaks Challenge rolls around, I figured it was about time that I got my act together and did some more serious training. To that end, I’m spending from Boxing Day … Read more “Open invitation: training in the Victorian Alps”