Tall socks vs. short socks - which is better?

21st Jul 2017

The controversial debate that separates opinions like an election. There is nothing worse than wearing a stylish kit and then messing up the look with a substandard sock. Socks can make a bad kit look good and a good kit look bad. Whether you are a new to cycling or have been in the game for a while, you probably have a preference of whether to go long or short.Long socks (deemed as 6 inches or more)The long sock is currently in vogue, with the m …
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Rider Review – When a kit is more than a kit

20th Jul 2017

I’ve worn a lot of kits in my time, and as a club owner I am regularly approached by apparel manufacturers to change over our supplier arrangements to them. So I am often a little dubious when a company tells me that their kit is the best quality at the best price. However, I am now convinced that the Pushys kit is one of the most comfortable kits I have ever worn – big statement, I know.Three times a week I reach into my bottomless drawer of cyc …
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Layer up this Winter

2nd Jul 2017

Winter has well and truly hit Australia and whilst it would be great to start our rides in the warmth of the midday sun, the reality for most of us is that early morning rides are a staple. Sure, you could wrap yourself up in bed and wait for the sun, but that isn’t going to help your cycling fitness.So what is the best way to avoid the cold and actually enjoy the beautiful morning sunrise rides through winter? Layers! You may have thought the be …
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Race to the Stars Charity Ride

1st Jul 2017

Brisbane local, Dave McAdam, is about to embark on an epic feat: cycling across Australia from Perth to Brisbane!Dave “Diesel” McAdam will depart from Fremantle, Perth on the 7th of July to start his bike journey, travelling 4300km across the centre of Australia. He has given himself just 14 days to complete this epic ride, so he'll need to average an unbelievable 300km a day!This is an extremely tough challenge for any cyclist, and Dave has said …
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Consistency in Training

22nd Jun 2017

Preparing for an endurance sport event requires putting in a lot of training. It is not about who can do the most, but more about who can consistently know the fine line between too much and too little. Getting this balance right can mean avoiding time out for injuries, illness and fatigue, hence giving you consistent training blocks.Over-training is the most common mistake by triathletes. It's an easy mindset to take, but that little bit extra o …
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