I competed in the Devon 80 at Deloraine today and Sharon raced the last round of the womens only super Chix races on the same course. The women did 2 laps (48km) and the men did 3 laps (72km). The river was pumping … Continue reading →
A high paced race (for me) at Selbourne VETs today. The race today was a handicap race so everybody had a chance to win as first across the line won. 1st place was also issued for each grade. I got … Continue reading →
The Hillwood Silver Wheels 2014 was held today and it looked a good course with a decent hill climb and another small climb out on the highway so I was in for another crack at road racing. Richard lives in Hillwood and said … Continue reading →
Today I had my first tilt at veterans racing with the Whitemore 48km race in ‘C’ Grade. Richard told me I was ‘C’ Grade and the lady was a bit surprised when I registered for the first time and ‘asked to be … Continue reading →
Today Sharon and I both raced in the Deddington Dash road races. Sharon was in round 4 of the Super Chix womens only race and I was in the ‘E’ grade mens race. The race starts just past the pub … Continue reading →
Strava has a monthly challenge called the ‘Grand Fondo‘ to ride a certain distance in one ride (130km this month) to get an award. Sharon had only ridden 102km before today but put down the challenge to get her first fondo … Continue reading →
Both our names in the same article OMG!
Continue reading →A few shots of me leading the remaining ‘E’ grade pack over Bradys for the last time (slides 12-16). Shot of Richard winning ‘E’ grade with me in the blurry background here.
Continue reading →The VETs racing today was not cancelled after I wrote it would be in yesterdays blog but the weather cleared and despite half of the entrants waiting for the SMS to say it was off it went ahead. A very … Continue reading →
I quietly entered the Cycling Australia – Craggy Ridge Challenge road race today. I have been planning to give a road race or two a go for some time and I may as well try one of the harder ones first up … Continue reading →
