After an early start and 100km From Yarraman to Esk on day one, we opted for a later 8am depart on day two. Shaun pulled up sore but functional after his crash, and thankfully the morning was slightly warmer. We were both looking forward to completing the length of the BVRT with this final section…
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Dirty Brisvegas: Brisbane Valley Rail Trail (Yarraman to Esk)
Spanning 100 miles (161km) from Yarraman down to Wulkuraka near Ipswich, the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail (BVRT) is a completely traffic‑free and off‑road multi-surface trail built along a disused rail line in Queensland. It is regarded as the longest and best of it’s kind in the entire country. I’ve been wanting to hit up the BVRT…
A decade in Tasmania for Tempo Cyclist
Ten years ago in May 2016, I packed my bags for the very last time and headed to Heathrow Airport for the long flight all the way to Tasmania. After many incredible years living in England, my wife and I made the difficult decision to move back to Australia (but to the “most English” part…
Equinox
The weekend just gone signalled the Equinox, the mid point between the longest and the shortest day of the year. The time of year when Earth’s axis tilts neither toward nor away from the Sun, resulting in equal day and night lengths across the globe. For those in the Southern Hemisphere like me, that means…
Panda Power: The Chinese Bike Build! (Quick Pro ER:One)
It’s been a while since I had a proper bike build series here so I think it’s time for a new one! Not that I really need a new bike, but at the Tour Down Under my lovely wife pointed out that I was the only one still riding a rim-brake bike and wondered why….
February: Aiming for a better year?
In February of last year, I published an article titled “February: Time to check in on your 2025 goals.” It was a reminder to keep tabs on your targets for the year and ensure that you’re on the right track. Shortly after I published that, my motivation and love for the bike dropped like a…
Two Wheels with TC 