Monthly Archives: January 2009
2009 Tour Down Under
The 2009 cycling season has now officially started! I’m here at the Tour Down Under and the atmosphere is incredible. The race doesn’t officially start until Tuesday, but the city is buzzing and I’ve rarely been amongst such a great … Continue reading
Is Racing The Best Form Of Training?
I want to thank David Heatly from Cycling-Inform for sending in this TIP. ________________________________________________________________ There is a saying that "racing is the best form of training". While this is true in a lot of cases there are times when it … Continue reading
Tour Down Under
Cycling is really heating up in Australia and the grand finally has come to town! I’m taking off tomorrow to Adelaide to the TdU. What a week it’s going to be! I’ll be reporting all the PRO TIPs that I … Continue reading
Cycling And The Recession
Today is a significant day for me. The once great company that I work for is another casualty in the recession and has filed for bankruptcy. Probably a blessing in disguise but troubling none the less. One benefit that might … Continue reading
Plyometrics For Cycling – Bridging the Gap Between Speed and Strength
images by Elizabeth Kreutz By now most of you have seen the pictures of Lance looking ripped on his come back trail. Compare this to 3 years ago when he was skin, bones and LEGS. images by Elizabeth Kreutz Lance … Continue reading
Australian Nationals Road Race Report
I’ve had a number of requests for my thoughts and perceptions on racing in the National Road Race last weekend. Although I try and not make this blog about me, if you’re interested, here it is… The first lap was … Continue reading
Australian Nationals Road Race Tip #2
Another thing that I saw a few guys doing at the Nats yesterday. I’ve never really taken too much notice to this before until it happened to me. A fellow rider in the race had completely blown and had conceded … Continue reading
Australian Nationals Road Race Tips
Being in the middle of the peloton surrounded by Pro-Tour riders was a great place to start off watching the race. Where’s my helmet camera when I need it?! Every time I’d ride beside someone from Garmin/Chipotle, Rabobank, Quick Step, … Continue reading
Australian Nats Podium Girls
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