Size Matters
Size matters. In fact it can make all the difference in the world. And, believe it or not, in the case of bikes, too big is way worse than too small, and here's why. A bike that's too big for...
Open Water Swimming Tips From An International Marathon Swimming Hall of Famer
Penny Palfrey was a competitive pool swimming during her teenage years in England, in the 1970’s. After emigrating to Australia she spent more time in the open water and was selected to represent Australia in marathon swimming (25k) in 1993....
When Is The Best Time To Get A Bike Fit?
Three to four times a year I attend races not just as a competitor, but also as a sponsor/exhibitor. One such race is the Hell of the West, which is held in a town named Goondiwindi in Western QLD, close...
Hydration – How Much Water Should I Drink?
Are you feeling fatigued? Do you constantly suffer with headaches? Do you poop less than 3 times a day? If you've answered yes to one or more of the above then there's a fair chance that you're chronically dehydrated. As...
Noosa Strade Bianchi
The last steel bike to win the Tour de France, was a Pinarello ridden by Miguel Indurain in 1994. It weighed 9kg. Given that Indurain likely had the ‘best of the best’ in terms of equipment available at the time,…
Just How Low Can You Go?
The above image was taken from stage 10 of the 2017 Tour de France. These two riders formed a breakaway which started as soon as the flag dropped and lasted approximately 170km. As often happens though, they were caught by…
Bike Fit Optimization
What is a bike fit optimization? A bike fit optimization is a service which I offer to clients who’ve previously had a fit with me. Typically the rider is looking to ‘optimize’ their fit for one of two reasons: the…
Riding without Technology
This passage was taken from the book ‘Mindful thoughts for Cyclists’ by Nick Moore – a book I discovered last weekend whilst wandering around Eumundi. Nick Moore is a cyclist, writer and cycling journalist. His book caught my eye as…
The Nil Cost Strategy That’ll Keep You Supple And Injury Free
Love them or hate them, cats are without a doubt one of the most agile animals on the planet. Domestic cats can jump over five times their height and are incredibly flexible. Cats are interesting to watch too. They have…
Trust The Process
In less than 72hrs around 1,500 competitors will make their way to the start line of the 2017 Ironman Asia-Pacific Championships in Cairns. With the physical training all but complete, and a race day plan clearly defined, now is a…
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