Category Archives: XC & Road Riding

Hiking and Windy Cycling

Yesterday Morven and I went for a walk part way up to Mt Lofty.  At the point where the first one of us had had enough, we sat and watched some Rainbow Lorikeets. Today I’ve been for a windy road … Continue reading

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120km of pain, falling trees, and magpie attacks

I’ve just did a road ride of epic proportions, although it wasn’t really supposed to be. It started off as a beautiful day, sun shining, although slightly overcast.  I got some good times climbing up to Lobethal, where I stopped … Continue reading

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Back into the cycling

Got back into the road cycling today. Discovered that two weeks off of cycling leads to the following symptoms: Inability to fully engage leg muscles, Reduced pain tolerance, Lack of motivation, Fear of being blown off by cross-winds, and Reduced … Continue reading

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Group ride

Windy Point, Belair, Blackwood, Aberfoyle Park, Scott Creek, Stirling, Crafers, Old Freeway, Mt Osmond. One of the group members had a big crash downhill on a corner, doing about 60 km/h and hit a bump in the road, which sent … Continue reading

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Getting some PR’s by taking it easy

Went for a quick road ride after work tonight, and took it easy as I have a big ride planned for the morning. By taking it easy, I got three PR’s because I had more energy further into the ride … Continue reading

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