The joy of riding uphill & a guide to Victoria's best climbs.
Melburn Roobaix is a true icon of Melbourne cycling, an event the unifies cyclists of all abilities in a way that no other event really does. The concept is simple: find your way between a handful of designated cobblestone sectors … Read more “The 2012 Melburn Roobaix (Hell of the Northcote)”
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 Peaks isn’t going to be satisfying this year. I’ve already done it once, what’s to … Read more “Episode 19: 3 Peaks Challenge 2012”
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!”
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 and decide not to go riding, only to regret the decision later in the day? … Read more “Episode 17: Beach Road vs. Mt. Dandenong”
Route: Germantown to Mt. Hotham, return
Distance: 102km
Duration: 4 hours 5 minutes
This is the final of three posts about my recent trip to the Victorian Alps. You can read part one here, and part two here.… Read more “Episode 10: Mt. Hotham doesn’t get easier, you just go faster”
Route: Falls Creek to Anglers Rest, return
Distance: 103km
Duration: 4 hours 32 minutes
This is the second of three posts about my recent trip to the Victorian Alps. You can read the first post here. I stayed at … Read more “Episode 9: backing up with the Back of Falls”
Route: Falls Creek to Tawonga Gap, return
Distance: 82.6km
Duration: 3 hours 35 minutes
This is the first of three posts about my recent trip to the Victorian Alps. I stayed at Falls Creek courtesy of Quay West Resort & … Read more “Episode 8: a warm welcome to the Alps”