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As an Ironman coach who coaches a number of beginners, one of the first questions I get asked is – what sort of training watch should I get?My answer is always – “I haven’t done a lot of research on other watches for endurance events, but one thing I do know is that the Garmin Fenix 5 is the best watch I’ve even owned!”.I first purchased the Fenix 5 about a month prior to Ironman Cairns in 2017. I’d done a few long rides (i.e. 6+ hours) and when …

When I mounted my first Downhill bike back in 2017 I was excited to finally be on a bike that was purpose built for hardcore downhill tracks with rocks and roots. However, what I wasn’t prepared for was the punishment my bike would take. Within months my bars were damaged, I had broken spokes, rims were destroyed, and brake pads worn beyond belief. I quickly learned that a Downhill bike needs to be properly cared for. Thankfully at the time I had …

[gallery ids="18748,18749" type="rectangular"]To layer or not to layer, isn’t actually the question at this time of year. It is simply too cool to avoid some kind of extra clothing on an outdoor ride and with so many sniffles and coughs around, protecting my chest from windchill becomes a priority.You could always add a vest or a jacket but the reality is that a base layer gives you the first line of defence in keeping warm and for most of my win …

I recently clipped a large rock hidden in long grass and damaged my right side pedal. For the rest of the day my right foot pointed out as I was riding. It felt really weird and made pedaling awkward. The repair job is pretty simple, I purchase a replacement spindle ($14) and install it. However the required spindle is currently out of stock and won’t be available for a few months. And so this week I ordered a new set of Crank Brothers Mallet DH …