Monthly Archives: February 2011
Zipp 404 Firecrest Carbon Clincher Review
Zipp released the new Firecrest wheels in the middle of last year. What’s new about them? The biggest difference over their previous models is rim shape. These are not just a revamped version of the 404 tubulars. Zipp widened the …
SUNDAY 13 FEBRUARY 2011 – SKCC CRITERIUM RACING
RACE DATE: 13 February 2011 VENUE: White Street EVENT: Neo Metro / Beller Team Time Trial NUMBER OF RIDERS: 314 WEATHER CONDITIONS: Fast! A Grade ( 100 starters) 1. Stuart Hill (Sole Devotion) (SKCC) 2. David Pell (Drapac) (Bendigo) 3. …
AIS Power Profile Testing
Every season when I start to get serious about my training again I’ll do some performance testing to establish a baseline and to set my training zones. Unfortunately this is happening less and less these days, but it’s still fun …
Do Compression Garments Really Work?
I’ve been a fan of compression garments for a couple of years now. Whether or not they actually perform the function that’s declared has always been a lingering question in my mind. Are compression garments as effective as the Power …
Saddle Sores – A Pain In The Arse
A few days ago I received an informative and funny post from Rodney Ecclestone, one of the members of the Sydney Uni Velo Club. I routinely spotted this mob lurking around the streets of Adelaide during the Tour Down Under. …
The Great Radio Debate
The debate on whether or not race radios should be used has hit another peak. In case you’re not familiar with the current rules, the UCI has forbidden race radios in all races lower than World Calendar status for 2011. This …
Trust Your Gut
What a weekend it was. On Friday evening, parts of Melbourne got a very small taste of what Queensland and other areas of Australia experienced through the massive flooding and cyclone Yasi. I don’t mean to make light of the …
SUNDAY 6 FEB 2011 – SKCC CRITERIUM RACING – RACE 3
RACE DATE: 3 February 2011 VENUE: White St EVENT: Total Rush / SBR Race 3 Four Race Points Series NUMBER OF RIDERS: 246 WEATHER CONDITIONS: Fine, shower for A & C grade A Grade (65 starters) 1. Rico Rogers (SKCC) 2. …
How To Get A Cycling Sponsorship
I remember being new to the local cycling scene and looking at all the teams out there racing together thinking “how do I get on one of those?”. It looked to be so much more fun and motivating working together …
Where Are They Now? – Aussie Young Guns
Australian Nationals ITT podium. Bobridge, Meyer and Matthews. Right before our eyes we’re witnessing a new generation of Australian cyclists kicking some serious butt. Just yesterday Bobridge smashed the Individual Pursuit world record by nearly 4 seconds (barring Chris Boardman’s …
Yep, consider that next time you hear the rubbish from the likes of Adrian Ander...
Actually it doesn't apply to just the top tier pros. I co-manage a U23 amate...