The joy of riding uphill & a guide to Victoria's best climbs.
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, as does the Audax Alpine Classic, just to mention a few. But for the … Read more “Guest post: Three Long Five High (a Hells 500 epic)”
On Sunday January 29, David Blom rode the 200km version of the Audax Alpine Classic. In this guest post, David describes the big day while reminding us that when you’re travelling to the Victorian Alps, the journey is just … Read more “Guest post: 2012 Audax Alpine Classic (200km 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 Classic (ACE250). At 4am on Sunday, Anthony rolled up to the start line in … Read more “Guest post: 2012 Audax Alpine Classic (250km version)”
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”
Route: Myrtleford to Dingo Dell, return
Distance: 109.5km
Duration: 5 hours 4 minutes
Part of me wishes that the Victorian Alps were a little closer to Melbourne. That way, you wouldn’t have to spend 3.5 hours to get to … Read more “Episode 18: The high country double-header”
On Sunday January 23 Audax held its annual Alpine Classic with cyclists from around the country rolling into Bright to participate in a number of different ride options. Deborah d’Avigdor, a resident of New South Wales’ Blue Mountains region, participated … Read more “Ride report: Audax Alpine Classic (130km version)”
It’s been a couple of days since I returned from my Victorian Alps expedition and I’ve had some time to reflect on the trip as a whole. Overall, I’d have to say that the trip was a success – I … Read more “Episode 8: Ups and downs in the Victorian Alps”
After spending five days in the Victorian Alps training for the 3 Peaks Challenge, Brendan and I are back in Melbourne. Join us now as we recount the trip.
With Brendan at a lunch appointment until early afternoon I drove … Read more “Bright”