Jetsetting with your +1

18th Jun 2017

Having travelled overseas for the last seven years to compete, I think it’s safe to say I’ve learnt the “joys” of travelling with a bike.  Being only 2.5 weeks out from travelling to Europe inspired me to share some useful tips I’ve learnt and thought might be helpful for anyone taking their beloved two-wheeled friend with them on their adventure.  Note: this is for the average Jo toughing it out in economy class.Need to lose some weight?Travelli …
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Rider Review – Boardman SLR Endurance 9.2

17th Jun 2017

Who doesn’t love new bike day? It’s even better when new bike day turns into new bike month because you have found a bike that makes you so happy that you just can’t wait to ride, even in the cold, dark of winter!That’s what I’ve found in the Boardman SLR Endurance 9.2 road bike.  It had been a very, very long time since I had been on a road bike, having spent the best part of the last three years on a time trial bike.  I was nervous and sceptica …
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Finding that annoying creaking

13th Jun 2017

How nice is it to blend in with nature or cruise around the paths on our bicycles, taking in everything the outdoors has to offer?  Smooth, easy riding - that is, except for that annoying creaking sound coming from our bike with every pedal stroke.Now sometimes it is an easy diagnosis, with it being as simple as a loose bolt, but usually, no matter how hard we look, this elusive creaking noise can be much harder to find.  It could be anything fro …
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What to do when it's wet outside?

3rd Jun 2017

There is nothing better than strapping up your shoes, wearing your favourite kit and heading out in the warm sun for a ride. But what happens when the sky turns grey and it starts raining? Stay in bed? Tough it out in the rain? How about neither, staying in bed is just plain lazy and toughing it out in the rain is a recipe for disaster, with slippery white lines, leaked car fuel and poor visibility.The answer? Maximise your workout with an indoor …
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My Winter Riding Essentials

30th May 2017

Living in Queensland, we are rather blessed when it comes to winter riding.  We have a very mild winter compared to the southern states and most places around the world.  Despite this, I definitely feel the cold in a big way.  While many call me soft, I don’t think there is any shame in rugging up for the ride!Within the last week, the mornings have quickly been getting colder and darker earlier in Brisbane.  In preparation for my morning rides, …
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