The big race is in 7 sleeps, and taper time is in full swing! My lovely partner has been nervously checking over his bike, fiddling with gel’s and talks a lot about vegemite sandwiches. It’s easy to get caught up in the hype of Ironman, because it is an amazing sport! Though to be perfectly…
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Cycle-mas
There’s no better time than Christmas!!!!! I love this time of year, long days filled with riding bikes, drinking coffee and lazing around on the beach. It always seems to take for ever to come around, though we are finally here, only a few short weeks away! So put up that Christmas tree, and wrap…
Let’s torque aches and pains
Remember when you were a child, growing up with your brothers and sisters? Remember those times when you apparently hit your little brother, or broke your sister’s toy, or ate the chocolate that you weren’t meant to eat? Those times that you got in trouble with Mum and Dad for doing something wrong and bad? The…
Tri-CYCLE-thon: It’s all about the Bike
Welcome to the world of triathlon. Where life is divided into thirds. Swimming, riding and running. But let’s face it, whether you are coming from a swimming or running background, triathlon quickly becomes all about the bike. We fall in love with our bikes, trendy cycling kits and soon become aware of sock style and…
Travelling with the kitchen sink: What to do with your forks, skewers and noodles
Snorkelling in turquoise water on coral reefs, and sun baking on white sand. Skiing high up in the mountains, and catching snow flakes on your tongue. Sight seeing the wonders of ancient cities, tasting renown wines and cheeses. Sounds alright hey? But there is something missing… Your bike!!! Since the “bike-bug” has hit me, I…