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134 Days – Mountain Time
This morning started earlier than usual thanks to Justin’s packed schedule. My skills coach and I were set to meet at 9am, and with a three-hour ride already on my training plan, I had to get creative. The solution? Combine my commute with the session. Riding the 20km from my…
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135-137 Days
Coming into this training block, I was still carrying some serious fatigue and muscle soreness from the weekend at Derby. Between the technical trails and the hard efforts, my legs were feeling less than fresh, but with proper planning, recovery, and fuelling, I’ve been able to make solid progress without…
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138 Days – New Shoes
Today was a bit of a boring one for training so I thought I’d write up a quick review on my new shoes. For the past eight years, I’ve been cycling in my trusty S-Works 6 shoes. They were my constant companions on countless rides, races, and adventures. However, I…
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139 Days -Torque Review
Upgrading your bike is a big decision, and for me, moving to the Canyon Torque AL 6 Mullet 2023 has been a transformative experience. My old Specialized Rumor 650b has been a loyal companion for a while, but as my riding progressed, its limitations became more apparent. I needed a…
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140 Days – Blue Tier
With the forecast promising a warm and sunny day, Matt and I decided to switch things up and booked a shuttle with Vertigo MTB out to Blue Tier, trading the Blue Derby trails for something a little different. The day kicked off with the first 13 kilometres of the legendary…
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141 Days – Back to Derby
Matt and I set off early this morning, brimming with excitement as we made our way to the stunning northeast of Tasmania for my belated birthday weekend in Derby. This trip had been planned for a while, and I couldn’t wait to immerse myself in one of my favourite mountain…
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142 Days – Pack it Up, Pack it In, Let me Begin
After waking up from my short post-night shift nap at 11:15 am, the first priority was recovery. I headed straight to Mr Massage for a 30-minute oil massage dedicated to my legs. While I’ve had their remedial massages before (and love how you can claim HICAPs), there’s something about the…
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143 – Shut Up Legs
After an intense day of cycling and strength training yesterday, I knew today’s session would be a challenge before I even clipped into the pedals. Yesterday’s double session left me with severe DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness), a not-so-subtle reminder of the hard work I had put in. What I…
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144 Days – Blond Moment
Today was one of those days where I felt like I found a good rhythm—balancing time with Ellie, productive training sessions, and some self-reflection on the progress I’m making (and the frustrations that come with it). The morning started with a 3.5 km walk with Ellie to the mountain bike…
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145 Days – Protein Powders
For today’s rest day I thought I’d do something different and start to write more about the processes that I have to improve my performance on and off the bike. I’ve decided to start with the supplement I’ve used the longest. Protein powders can be a cyclist’s best friend when…
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146 Days – Night Shift Problems
As with most days that begin with me finishing a night shift and end with me heading off for the next one, today felt like a bit of a write-off. It’s a routine I’ve grown used to, but it still presents its challenges—especially when it comes to fitting in training.…
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147 Days – Birthday Thoughts
Today is both a rest day and my birthday—a perfect moment to pause, reflect, and take stock of how far I’ve come. Turning 35 feels significant, not because of the number itself, but because of the path that brought me here. My 34th year was full of challenges that pushed…
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