On the weekend I was thinking to myself; I must post a half-yearly update. Six months have gone by already so it’s about the right time. But wait! I soon realised I needed to flip the calendar, and it’s actually AUGUST already! That’s not six, but SEVEN months of 2024 down, and now into the…
Tag: challenges
Are Strava Challenges losing their way?
I love a good Strava challenge. The monthly distance, climbing and metric century challenges are all good motivators. But lately, I’ve noticed a trend. There seems to be an ever increasing number of third-party companies launching Strava challenges, and with this a “watering down” of the effort needed to complete them…
The Rapha Festive 500: Done and dusted!
I’ve been meaning to complete the Rapha Festive 500 here in Tasmania since I arrived. For a recap, that’s 500km between Christmas Eve and New Years Eve. I completed it once in England in the depths of winter, so have wanted to add a Southern Hemisphere Festive 500 to my “done list” also! One thing…
2020 Resolution Ride #1 – A birthday spin
This year one of my goals is to knock out at least one 100km ride each month. It’s something I try and do every year with varying success and a good motivator to get outside and ride – especially in the not-so-appealing months. Luckily for me here in Tasmania, January is not one of those…
Two Wheels with TC 