Monthly Archives: June 2010

Coming Out Of The Closet

I’ve been in denial for a long, long time now and I’ve finally come to terms with it. I’d like to publicly announce – I’m bi-cyclist. A bike whore.

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Alejandro Valverde Interview – Post Your Questions

I’ve always liked Alejandro Valverde as a bike racer.  He is a superb rider who has delivered on some dramatic victories including Liège-Bastogne-Liège,  San Sebastián, Flèche Wallonne and Grand Tour stage wins to name a few. As you all know … Continue reading

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Pass’Portes du Soleil

Well I’ve made it.  I’m here in the village of Champéry, Switzerland nestled in the Swiss Alps near the French border.  It’s an absolutely stunning area with no shortage of whichever flavor of riding you want to sink your teeth … Continue reading

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Le Grand Depart!

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Beer, Bikes and Waffles – The Holy Trinity

Most of you around Melbourne will know who Jono Lovelock is.  A young, talented cyclist and  a genuinely great bloke.  When I speak with Jono I’m always impressed at his maturity and eagerness to give back to cycling just as … Continue reading

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What Would Jens Do?

Photo by Leigh Schilling – don’t forget to visit his photography exhibition at Cafe Racer this Wednesday, June 23. I’m sure most of you are familiar with the Random Chuck Norris Facts.  It might be my obnoxious North American sense … Continue reading

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C-4 CA3.0 Wheelset Review

You may have noticed that C-4 is new a sponsor on Cycling Tips.   I’ve had dozens of emails asking me to post a review on these wheels and hubs since they’ve never been seen before in Australia.   It usually … Continue reading

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Off To Le Tour! Any Tips?

Last week I briefly mentioned that Mrs. CT and I are off to the Tour de France.  This all came up at the last minute and our planning has been, well….none.  We leave next week and don’t have as much … Continue reading

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Indoor Training Tips

Most people turn to indoor training once the weather turns sour.  I’m no different.  Why would I want to ride indoors when the sun is shining?  Riding indoors defeats some of my favorite reasons for riding a bike. However, indoor … Continue reading

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Cycling Tips Kit

A big thank you to Veeral Patel for taking these photos and making me look EPIC! There’s a small shipment of 20 Cycling Tips kit that arrived this week and I thought I’d take this opportunity to shamelessly promote it.   … Continue reading

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