The joy of riding uphill & a guide to Victoria's best climbs.
Route: Mordialloc to Arthurs Seat, return
Distance: 103km
Duration: 3 hours 58 minutes
The last time I trained for the 3 Peaks Challenge, it wasn’t until the final month that I was consistently posting 100km+ rides. This time around, I’m … Read more “Episode 3: an Arthurs Seat century”
Route: Thornbury to Donvale, Launching Place to Mt. Donna Buang return & Donvale to Thornbury
Distance: 104km
Duration: ~4 hours 30 minutes
I learned a lesson the hard way last week: if you’re going to take a photo of … Read more “Episode 2: new wheels, old climbs and offensive black discs”
He’s only been cycling for five months, but the man they call the Donvale Demon is not one to shirk challenges. He’s already completed the 210km version of Around the Bay in a Day and he’s just signed up for … Read more “Guest post: Heading for the hills (3 Peaks here we come)”
Route: Torquay to Morengo, via the Great Ocean Road
Distance: 94.4km
Duration: 3 hours 57 minutes
What better way to start training for the 3 Peaks Challenge than with a ride along one of the most stunning pieces of road … Read more “Episode 1: the Great Ocean Road ride”
Route: Eltham, Healesville, Toolangi & Kinglake loop, via Myers Creek Road
Distance: 108.9km
Duration: 4 hours 37 minutes
When I woke up this morning with rain pouring down outside my window, I thought I had missed my chance for a … Read more “Episode 20: A climb into the clouds”
Route: Eltham to Sky High return via Ferntree Gully, The Basin & Mt. Evelyn
Distance: 111.1km
Duration: 4 hours 41 minutes
When I looked at the Bureau of Meteorology’s website last night I thought there was no chance of getting … Read more “Episode 19: Return to the Dandenongs”
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”
Route: Healesville to Mt. Donna Buang return, via Dalry Road
Distance: 101.okm
Duration: 4 hours 36 minutes
It’s been months since Brendan and I last rode together but yesterday afternoon we reconvened and got our training back on track. Brendan … Read more “Episode 17: The Donna Buang expansion”
Route: Eltham, Kinglake and Whittlesea loop inc. Humevale Road climb
Distance: 109.7km
Duration: 4 hours 13 minutes
Kinglake climb time: 24 minutes 48 seconds
I was pretty keen to get a ride in this weekend, despite having only just returned … Read more “Episode 16: Home, heat and a hundred”
Route: Paihia, Pakaraka and Kawakawa loop
Distance: 51.1km
Duration: 1 hour 54 minutes
Since we last spoke, Sharon and I have covered more than 1000km across New Zealand’s South and North Islands. Unfortunately, I’ve spent none of those 1000 on … Read more “Episode 15: Back in the saddle”
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”
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”
Route: Old Bones Backpackers to All Day Bay, return
Distance: 27.2km
Duration: 1 hour 8 minutes
Even having done only one short ride so far, I can safely say that bringing the bike to New Zealand was worth the hassle.… Read more “Episode 12: Across the ditch”