The joy of riding uphill & a guide to Victoria's best climbs.
I wouldn’t normally ride several hundred kilometres in a week. In fact, I got through the 3 Peaks Challenge earlier this year having done little more than one ride a week (dumb, I know).
On that basis alone, the Rapha … Read more “Episode 7: the Rapha Festive 500”
Route: Laps of Kew Boulevard, Col du Burgundy and connecting roads
Distance: 58.7km
Duration: 2 hours 28 minutes
A little over four months ago I completed the greatest physical challenge I’ve ever faced: Bicycle Victoria’s 3 Peaks Challenge. It … Read more “What comes after the 3 Peaks Challenge?”
Route: Eltham to Carlton, return
Distance: 55km
Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
Over the past few months I’ve been lucky enough to have Wednesdays off work. As well as allowing me a day during the week to get errands done, … Read more “Episode 11: Taking the plunge”
Route: Eltham to Southbank via Yarra Boulevard and Albert Park Lake
Distance: 43.3km
Duration: 1 hour 53 minutes
Riding to work is one of those things that I know I should do more of, but I just don’t. I always … Read more “The commuting cyclist”