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And today’s training session is… nothing.Yesterday was my last hard session before Amy’s, so today is a proper rest day....
08/09/2026

And today’s training session is… nothing.

Yesterday was my last hard session before Amy’s, so today is a proper rest day.

This is probably one of the harder parts of race prep for me. I’m very good at doing the work. I’m considerably less talented at doing nothing and trusting that the work is done.

But recovery is training too.

There’s nothing to gain by trying to squeeze extra fitness out of the final few days. Now it’s about letting the legs recover, absorbing the work I’ve done and arriving at the start line ready to use it.

So today I rest.

And try not to convince myself that an “easy little ride” would be a good idea.

Cervélo Australia SRAM Australia SRAM Road KASK Sport Science in Sport - SiS Cool Cat Septimus Racing Ballarat Sebastopol CC - Road Eureka Cycling Club Cyclescape Ballarat Effective Myotherapy Amy’s Great Ocean Road Gran Fondo AusCycling

Here it is… the glamour shot.No makeup. No filters. Sweaty, tired and definitely not Facebook ready.But this is probably...
08/09/2026

Here it is… the glamour shot.

No makeup. No filters. Sweaty, tired and definitely not Facebook ready.

But this is probably a much better picture of what preparing for a race actually looks like.

It’s the stuff people don’t really see. The early mornings. The hours on the bike. The strength sessions. The hard efforts. The recovery. The planning. And the constant juggling to somehow fit it all in.

Today my legs were heavy. Really heavy.

But training isn’t always about feeling good. Some days it’s simply about showing up and getting it done.

And today was one of those days.

Five days until Amy’s.

Another session in the bank. Heavy legs and all.

Cervélo Australia SRAM Road SRAM Australia AusCycling Amy’s Great Ocean Road Gran Fondo Cyclescape Ballarat Cool Cat Septimus Racing Science in Sport - SiS KASK Sport Effective Myotherapy Ballarat Sebastopol CC - Road Eureka Cycling Club

Road to Amy’s.6 days to go.Last week was about getting the bike race-ready, with a trip into Cyclescape to make sure eve...
06/09/2026

Road to Amy’s.

6 days to go.

Last week was about getting the bike race-ready, with a trip into Cyclescape to make sure everything was dialled in and running exactly as it should.

The bike is sorted. The training is nearly in the bank. There’s still one more solid session to get through before I start backing things off and letting the legs freshen up for Sunday.

At this stage it’s about getting the last bit of quality work done, then trusting the training rather than trying to cram anything extra into the final few days.

Six days out and it’s starting to feel very real.

Cervélo Australia SRAM Road Science in Sport - SiS Cyclescape Ballarat KASK Sport Effective Myotherapy Septimus Racing Cool Cat Ballarat Sebastopol CC - Road Eureka Cycling Club

What’s on your reading pile this week?Apparently I’ve reached the stage of life where a book called The Midlife Cyclist ...
01/09/2026

What’s on your reading pile this week?

Apparently I’ve reached the stage of life where a book called The Midlife Cyclist feels less like a random purchase and more like required reading.

I’m not entirely sure how I feel about this development.

Anyone else got something slightly less confronting on their reading pile?

Anyone keen for a little run–bike–run action?I’m looking at doing the Ballarat Duathlon on 25 September at Victoria Park...
31/08/2026

Anyone keen for a little run–bike–run action?

I’m looking at doing the Ballarat Duathlon on 25 September at Victoria Park and thought it could be a bit of fun to enter the team option.

I’ve got the bike leg covered… now I just need someone who actually enjoys running 😂

Any runners out there want to team up with me? I promise to pedal hard if you do the running!

Ballarat Triathlon Club

Tour of Bright prepOne thing I’m reminding myself as Bright gets closer:Climbing fitness is built long before the event....
28/08/2026

Tour of Bright prep

One thing I’m reminding myself as Bright gets closer:

Climbing fitness is built long before the event.

It’s the accumulation of steady endurance rides, threshold work, strength training, recovery, and all the ordinary sessions that don’t look exciting on Strava.

The goal right now is simple: keep building the engine, one session at a time.

A common mistake I see with cyclistsRiders often try to get lower on the bike by bending more through the lower back.Mos...
26/08/2026

A common mistake I see with cyclists

Riders often try to get lower on the bike by bending more through the lower back.

Most of the time, the better place to look is:
• Upper back mobility
• Hip mobility
• Core strength

A lower position is only useful if you can hold it comfortably and breathe properly.

Coffee ride thought of the dayNot every ride has to prove something.Some rides are for fitness. Some are for fresh air. ...
22/08/2026

Coffee ride thought of the day

Not every ride has to prove something.

Some rides are for fitness. Some are for fresh air. Some are just an excuse to catch up with good people and come home feeling better than when you left.

Those rides count too.

You don’t need a 5-hour ride to improve.If you’ve only got 45–60 minutes, you can still make progress with:• A structure...
21/08/2026

You don’t need a 5-hour ride to improve.

If you’ve only got 45–60 minutes, you can still make progress with:
• A structured interval session
• A strength workout
• Mobility work
• Or even a genuinely easy recovery spin

Consistency beats the occasional epic ride every time.

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