Monthly Archives: April 2010
Off The Beaten Path
Photos by Leigh Schilling Last weekend the Hampton Cycles boys joined me out on one my favorite local rides. It was great to get them off Beach Road and show them what else is out there. The ride was just … Continue reading
The Big Ring – Mechanical Or Psychological Advantage?
I don’t know what it is. There’s something about riding in the big ring that just feels better, smoother, more powerful. Of course it’s not always a good idea to keep it in the big ring, but if given the … Continue reading
Biggest Bang For Your Buck In Time Trial Equipment
The speed you can achieve on your bike is determined by two factors:
L-B-L – An Unpopular Win
Yes, Vino has served his suspension, but if he wants to be loved and admired by the fans again he needs to show some humility and class off the bike as well. It was a sensational win but Vino will … Continue reading
9 Legends Every Cyclist Should Know
Bike racing has changed over the years and the current generation is producing legends of it’s own. However, if you’re a cyclist there are certain legends that will remain throughout history. If you’re new to cycling you should burn these … Continue reading
Who is Your TIP For Liège-Bastogne-Liège?
The teams out training on the course of Liège-Bastogne-Liège near the infamous la Redoute Who’s your tip for L-B-L today? Here are the top 20 from last year:
La Fleche Wallonne – GO CADEL!
With the way the timezone differences work out between Australia and Europe it takes some serious dedication to stay up until 1am on a Wednesday night to watch a mid-week Classic. Especially when one of the only choices to watch … Continue reading
PRO Training Secrets
Legend has it that Will Walker used to do 30 hill repeats up a popular difficult training road in Melbourne called Yarra St (off Kew Blvd). The thought of it alone makes my legs burn. Yesterday Will left an interesting … Continue reading
The Lemming Effect
Lemmings are small rodents that have been known to follow each other as they charge to their deaths off the edge of cliffs. This is actually an unsubstantiated myth about Lemmings, but they’ve become a metaphor for people who go … Continue reading
Amstel Climbing Intervals
images by fotoreporter Sirotti Yesterday we saw the first of the Ardennes Classics, Amstel Gold. These races are known for their hilly terrain that tend to suit a particular type of rider. Guys like Cadel, Gerro, Gilbert etc tend to … Continue reading
