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The Surf Coast 100, and other adventures
I didn’t do any real specific training for the Southern Exposure Surf Coast 100. It’s a 100km, it’s a (relatively) flat course, it’s certainly nothing like the Otway Odyssey … what could go wrong? What...
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Alpine Classic Extreme 250
In the lead up to the Chain Reaction Challenge it seemed like a no brainer to head up into the hills for a long ride and a lot of climbing. I didn’t take much goading to be persuaded to put my name...
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Up up up up!
Karl and I have been trying to tee up a ride for ages. Knowing that he likes to stay away from main roads (and therefore ought to love tiny back roads), I put together a loop to string together some of...
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Sunday Roll with DC
Two things before we recap today’s ride: I’ve started doing Pilates, with the aim of finally addressing some of the muscle imbalances that cause me pain in the second half of Chain Reaction, and that...
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Muggy Tour de Eltham
A nice, hard hit-out before cutting home in time to drop Claire off at school. It was nice not to be blown out the back. It was even nicer to be third to the top of Pony Club (no Stalder) and clock a...
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Hildebrand loop with DC
A chilly but beautiful early start for a quick loop through some solid rollers before the day began. It’s pretty special to be able to get a Mitton’s Bridge ride loop and a coffee in and be home by 9...
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Tour de Eltham
I felt tired and heavy from the get go. Never found a rhythm, never felt like I was boss of the legs. When I got home I was very, very surprised to see I’d ridden my fastest time on the Official Peak...
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Double KL with DC
I sent a text out to the usual suspects on Saturday night asking if anyone would be keen to join me for 100km or so in the morning, hopefully taking in some extended climbing, maybe Kinglike. Only Dave...
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In the right direction
I went to bed excited for this one, with a plan for how I wanted to ride the loop tomorrow. Bonds Road at 85% to kick the legs into gear. Steady to the KOM line, and all out from there to the end,...
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Broken Spoke Blues
Mt Pleasant, Pigeon Bank / Menzies / Kreuses and home. The plan was to get out early before the heat kicked it. Turns out the heat don’t sleep, with 33º on the clock at 5:30 a.m. I didn’t even zip up....
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