My best bud Carl and his wife Anita recently welcomed their first child into the world. A true blessing. That most joyous of arrivals does of course mean less time on two wheels for him as Daddy duties take priority! Carl and I have never actually ridden together. He lives in Brisbane and I was…
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Tryna catch me ridin’ dirty
“They see me rollin’, they hatin’ Patrollin’ and tryna catch me ridin’ dirty…” – Chamillionaire I’m a roadie through and through – no doubt. Skintight Lycra, smooth bitumen, skinny tyres, speed. I love nothing more than smashing it as fast as I can in the aero tuck or dancing on the pedals up a local…
Once more into the darkness
Daylight savings ended last weekend down here in the deep south. The nights are closing in fast, temperatures are dropping and the woodshed is now fully stacked with a supply of seasoned firewood! Summer has well and truly left Tasmania. Don’t feel too sorry for me though – it’s not like winter is here dull,…
The Beautiful Commute
It won’t be long until the nights draw in and the mornings start to edge into darkness. Summer here in Tasmania is fading into Autumn. The warm (hot!) glow of the bold Australian sun will soon be a distant memory. It’s all good though, I love Autumn. It’s one of my favourite seasons. Tasman Bridge…
Cracking on with Hobart’s Top 10 Climbs
Last year I ticked a bunch of Hobart’s Top 10 Climbs off my list and had a pretty good year on the bike in the process. I live around a 40km each-way cycle from Hobart central, so to tackle most of the climbs I usually need to borrow the better half’s car or leave a…
Make hay while the sun shines
It’s summer here in Tasmania. Just saying. Of course during these sunny months it’d be rude not to make the most of the fine weather and spend time on two wheels! The year is already flying by, over three weeks through already. Crazy, huh? This year I am setting zero goals in regards to cycling….
Two Wheels with TC 