‘South Africa – It’s possible.’ This is the slogan written on a new beanie I recently received from the Australian branch of South Africa Tourism. I’ve been invited to join a group of 12 Australian mountain bikers as they tackle the 3 day, 270km Sani2c bike race in May.Continue reading “South Africa – It’s Possible”
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Sweet Bikes, Strong Women and the Sydney Road Titles
I wrote last week about how excited I am to be riding with the Sydney Uni Velo Women’s road team. Fast forward another week and we’ve already done our first race together – the Sydney Road Titles held at the Regatta Centre near Penriff.Continue reading “Sweet Bikes, Strong Women and the Sydney Road Titles”
Taking Racing to the Next Level at the Mont
The image above pretty much sums up ‘the Mont‘ for me. The weekend-long, 24 hour racing adventure is serious in that there’s months worth of logistics and planning that have gone into it, but it’s very un-serious in character. Which is why once you’ve turned up, unpacked all your food, camping gear, night lights and teamly extras, everyone chills out, celebrates and, well, weird stuff happens.Continue reading “Taking Racing to the Next Level at the Mont”
Fancy a Run?
In a nice example of cross-pollination between running and mountain biking, enjoying events and promoting them, an image from this website has formed the backdrop for an advertisement for the upcoming Wingello Trail Classic.Continue reading “Fancy a Run?”
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”
Kath Bicknell 