The Oppy is a unique 24 hour team time trial in which teams ride a route of their own choosing to a common finishing point. The minimum distance required is 360km. I bet we could go further if we planned an all night bike party. Here's how the 'festivities' played out.
A lot of recovery with some riding in between
The Audax Super Randonneur award was established by Audax Club Parisien in 1977. It consists of a Brevets de Randonneurs Mondiaux series: 200 km, 300 km, 400 km, 600 km, all completed in the same Randonneur year. Or, in this case, in one four week block.
2020 should have come with a trigger warning
Hearing that the podcast I'd done with Sparta Chicks was the 2nd most popular episode of the year has really made me reflect on how much 2020 has changed me. So this is a bit of a deep dive into what I've worked on and learned this year. And it's not only about cycling.
So who wants to dance with the rabbit down the hole? : PODCAST
It’s not often (okay, it’s like never) that I let people see into what I refer to as Wonderland... which is my own personal madness. So this podcast is way outside my comfort zone. But it’s an important conversation to have. Because mental health doesn’t discriminate. And we all need to work together to break the stigma. So have a listen... and please be gentle with your feedback.
Awkwardly Gritty: PODCAST
Gulp. Here it is... 🎤🎧🙈 As you’ll get from the podcast intro it’s pretty ... real. Before recording this I'd had feedback from other athletes that no one really talks about the gritty stuff. So here’s the gritty. Ps: it’s not a race Pps: use headphones
The new Geelong Flyer: now with 20% more stupid
Sometimes in order to heal what's broken you need to get back in the saddle again. Literally. So I rode another 1200. And instead of losing it all, I found myself again.
Second post PBP interview
One of these days I'll say something clever and articulate when being interviewed. But not today...
First post PBP Interview
Making someone face palm mid-interview is a gift, right? Questions in this video included: why do you ride a bike? What's the deal with white wine vinegar? Will you ever come back to racing? What was it like having your family with you during PBP? And of course: What's next?
When others tell your story
I must admit it was pretty cool when the press got wind of what I was doing and asked to cover my 'Road to PBP' story. Now? I'm not as sure now as some of the 'facts' aren't how I would tell it. I guess it's always strange to hear how others describe me. But I'll leave it to you to decide.
1000km of Dad Jokes
When considering a 1000km ride over three days, one could be overwhelmed by the distance. Disheartened after two days of never ending headwind. Demoralised with the hours and hours of rain squalls. Or one could consider how many stories and dad jokes one could fit into all that time on the bike. Always look on the bright side of life!