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May 30, 2012June 18, 2012

The inaugural Melbourne Dirty Dozen

More than 50 riders turned up for the first Melbourne Dirty Dozen ride, held on the southern slopes of Mt. Dandenong. It was a wonderful day featuring 12 brutal climbs and one of the most memorable days I've ever spent on the bike. EXCERPT Read more

May 14, 2012July 2, 2014

A cold morning at Mt. Donna Buang

I'm not one of those cyclists that normally gets up before 6am to go for a ride ... especially when the outside temperature is well and truly in single digits. But when the Donvale Demon sent me a message at 5.30am on Saturday saying he was on his way to Mt. Donna Buang, I bounced out of bed and got myself ready to go. EXCERPT Read more

February 6, 2011

Ride report: Audax Alpine Classic (140km version)

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)”

January 19, 2011

Episode 14: The mighty Crown Range

Route: Queenstown to Wanaka via Crown Range Road
Distance: 70.5km
Duration: 2 hours 50 minutes

I’m sure most of you will be able to relate to the feeling I got when my alarm went off at 7am this morning. The … Read more “Episode 14: The mighty Crown Range”

January 18, 2011March 19, 2012

Episode 13: Adventure capital climbing

Route: Queenstown, Arrowtown and Frankton loop, via Coronet Peak
Distance: 60.5km
Duration: 2 hours 55 minutes

Since we last spoke, Sharon and I have spent two full days in the bustling adventure capital of Queenstown, having driven from Oamaru yesterday … Read more “Episode 13: Adventure capital climbing”