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There is nothing better than strapping up your shoes, wearing your favourite kit and heading out in the warm sun for a ride. But what happens when the sky turns grey and it starts raining? Stay in bed? Tough it out in the rain? How about neither, staying in bed is just plain lazy and toughing it out in the rain is a recipe for disaster, with slippery white lines, leaked car fuel and poor visibility.The answer? Maximise your workout with an indoor …

Living in Queensland, we are rather blessed when it comes to winter riding.  We have a very mild winter compared to the southern states and most places around the world.  Despite this, I definitely feel the cold in a big way.  While many call me soft, I don’t think there is any shame in rugging up for the ride!Within the last week, the mornings have quickly been getting colder and darker earlier in Brisbane.  In preparation for my morning rides, …

I’m sure most of you have heard that there’s a difference between being a great athlete and being a great competitor.  Obviously physical performance is very important, but one of the key ingredients to being a great competitor is your mental game.  If you’re serious about competing then it’s critical to give equal training to the mental side.Have you ever noticed when you’re doing a repetitive daily task, like making your coffee and breakfast or …

Each year I travel to five or six races that I need to pack my bike for.  In the past I've used bike boxes from my local bike shop, then progressed to some cheap bike bags, but a couple of years ago I made the change to a Scicon bag, opting for the Aerocomfort Triathlon Bag.  Quite literally, it has changed the way I travel for races.Not only has it cut down the time to pack and unpack my bike, it limits the amount of dismantling required, which …