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”
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!”
While some of us had to rely on Twitter for Tour Down Under updates (thanks Channel Nine), Matt Fletcher was lucky enough to find himself in Adelaide to see the race first-hand. In this guest post he talks about his … Read more “Guest post: The Tour Down Under Challenge ride”
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 … 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 … Read more “Episode 9: backing up with the Back of Falls”