Author Archives: Kath Bicknell

Sydney Uni Velo Women’s Road Race Team

I joined the Sydney Uni Velo Club last year so I’d have people to ride with on the days I didn’t have anyone to ride with. They are one of several clubs that hold regular rides leaving Sydney’s Centennial Park most mornings of the week which is a convenient and short from home. The thing that set this club apart from the others, for me was the attitudes of other riders, the friends I have that were already part of it, and the tight, safe, organised feel of their bunch ride. That, and they offer the ride routes I enjoy at the paces I crave.Continue reading “Sydney Uni Velo Women’s Road Race Team”

Trail Bikes and Downhill Runs: My New Most Favourite Thing

Gravity Enduro racing is taking off. And after riding at the Rocky Trail Flow Rollercoaster at Del Rio on Sunday, I can see why.

Ride up the hill at any old speed with your mates. Session techo bits so you can ride them nice and fast. Ride up the hill some more times. Shred back down. Froth, froth, froth.Continue reading “Trail Bikes and Downhill Runs: My New Most Favourite Thing”

Wild Wheels and the Willo Enduro

The relaxed, friendly vibe on the start line speaks volumes about this event.
The relaxed, friendly vibe on the start line speaks volumes about this event.

I’ve already written a story on the Willo Enduro for Flow Mountain Bike, so I won’t repeat similar thoughts again here. What I didn’t write about in that article, though, was the way my own experience of the race was made even more special due to riding an unfamiliar bike.Continue reading “Wild Wheels and the Willo Enduro”

Media-ing the Subaru Australian MTB Champs

The Australian Mountain Bike Championships is a multi-day event which brings together a huge collection of talented, passionate people. In addition to our country’s elite and up-and-coming racers rolling around the car-park-come-event-centre, tons of bike industry folk and local media personalities are an important part of the weekend as well.

I spent the 2013 Champs working as part of a three-person crew with Flow Mountain Bike’s Chris Southwood and Mick Ross. Armed with my camera and a voice recorder I enjoyed the change in rhythm from typing stories and the different challenges quick, timely and unique web content allow.Continue reading “Media-ing the Subaru Australian MTB Champs”