So this is a short and sharp report from my weekend, which I may say was a pretty successful and one I am very glad to have it in the bank! I now have less than 2 weeks to Hell of the West Triathlon in Goondiwindi and inside 6 weeks to Ironman New Zealand in … Continue reading What a weekend!
So before I launch into my plan for 2017, let's have a quick review of 2016. So according to my diary I have cycled 7915.6km, run 1266.4km and swam 146.0km, far exceeding my goals set at the start of the year! A quick couple of notes about the above stats, the green rectangles are areas … Continue reading 2016 Review…… 2017 Plan
So December was all about consistency and just banking the time required! It started slow with a few early Christmas commitments and parties, as is always traditional this time of year. However as the month rolled & holidays arrived I settled into a solid routine and got it done! So lets grab a coffee and stop … Continue reading December Review & Reflect
So today, New Years Eve, I rode for the 8th time between Christmas & New Year's Eve and banked just over 512km in 8 days! Strava challenges - 2016 Rapha festive 500 - Official Results So here's a quick break down on the rides: Christmas Eve 24th December - 2 rides either side of a … Continue reading Rapha Festive 500 Challenge
My amazing wife purchased me a Fly 6 back in September for our wedding anniversary & maybe because I had been banging on about them for months, even years maybe! So before getting into my review, lets just be clear that I purchased this device, I am not supported or sponsored in any way, everything … Continue reading The Fly 6 – My thoughts!
So below is a link to a race report from a very good mate who entered the world of triathlon only a few short years ago and is crushing his goals! Have a read of his 70.3 race in Taupo New Zealand and follow along on his journey to 70.3 World Championships in 2017: Adventures … Continue reading Re-Blog from; Adventures of an Aussie Age Grouper
So November was all about consistency and racing Challenge Shepparton. My calf and Achilles injuries progressed well and are not really causing me too much grief at the moment! I have finalised my Ironman program and added in Hell of the West triathlon in February . With Christmas on our doorstep, finding and maintaining balance through … Continue reading November – Reflect & Review!
So here are my new wheels, the ENVE classic 6.5's, replacing my old damaged Fast Forwards. A pulled spoke resulted in the retirement of the 40/50 Fast Forwards and an upgrade to new wheels. After a little shopping around, probably more tyre kicking (pun very intended) than anything else, I headed into my LBS (local … Continue reading My new wheels – ENVE 6.5’s
So with a bit of travel planned during 2016 & 2017 and hopefully more in the future, I invested in a bike bag. I didn't do a whole heap of research instead I decided to trust the knowledge and experience of my local bike shop V1 Cyclery and asked them for the best transport option I … Continue reading Scicon Bike Bag – My take!
Ok so I haven't done a lot of product reviews, but since buying new wheels, a bike bag (for traveling), a Fly6 rear camera & trialling the Hot Shots product in a couple of races I figure I might start! Kinda like an unboxing, initial impressions, the results & my recommendations! So stay tuned over … Continue reading Product reviews!
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