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, … 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 … Read more “Guest post: 2012 Audax Alpine Classic (200km 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”
Over the last few weeks we’ve heard about the 130km and 140km versions of the 2011 Audax Alpine Classic. In this expansive but beautifully … Read more “Ride report: Audax Alpine Classic (200km version)”
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 … Read more “Episode 18: The high country double-header”
Following last week’s guest post from Deborah d’Avigdor about the Audax Alpine Classic 130km version, Chris Houghton wrote in with his thoughts about the event’s 140km version. Today’s guest post comes from Chris and was first published at his … Read more “Ride report: Audax Alpine Classic (140km version)”