Over the last couple of months I really got into tracking my activity using my Apple Watch - especially since I was limited with the amount of exercise I could do (basically, just walking the dogs). I’ve got to admit, after a while ‘closing my rings’ became something of an obsession - Apple has got this gamification thing down pat!

Happy to end out the year with my first perfect month - let’s see if I can keep it up in 2019!

#perfectmonth #applewatch #movegoals #closeyourrings #wearables #apple #iphone #fitness #activity #training #trainingwithpurpose

Couldn’t resist getting one last ride in for 2018! . I was going to give it another couple weeks of relaxed road riding before hitting the trails, but after getting out on the mountain bike with kids this morning I was really hankering for a bit of dusty action! . First time riding both a hard-tail AND a 29er at Bunyaville, and man, that sure was a slice of fried fun! The @trekbikes X-Caliber 9 delivered the goods - great handling and climbed almost as fast as it descended! What a great way to round out the year. . . #mtb #hardtail #hardtailmtb #summertimebikerides #trails #mtbtrails

With over 6km of riding on training wheels it’s no wonder today’s ride partner needed an ice-cream to recharge! 🍦

#dadcyclist #summertimebikerides #outsideisfree #cyclingdad #startthemyoung #cyclistlife

There was already a warm breeze blowing at 4:55am so today was set to be a scorcher 🌞. Just a short spin today before heading up the coast to spend some time at the beach with the kids. . . Stoked to catch a couple 🦘🦘 chilling at the side of the cycle path - it’s great living so close to wildlife (except snakes - snakes can do one). . . #fromwhereiride #outsideisfree #wildlife #roos #kangaroo #australia #summertimebikerides #wymtm #longshadows #cyclingphotos #cyclingdad

Sunrise spin down to Tinchi Tamba Wetlands before it gets too hot. Quite eerie as hundreds of jellyfish silently drift by in the Pine River. 🌅 🚲 . . #wymtm #summertimebikerides #fromwhereiride #outsideisfree #jellyfish

They say only mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🌞 . Nice little spin out along the Redcliffe Peninsula line cycle path to work off some of the indulgences at a friend’s 40th birthday party yesterday. Nice cool breeze and beautiful blue skies 👌🏻 . #blueskies #shortshadows #avanti #roadbike

Back at the beginning of October, a few days before I last fell ill and landed myself back in hospital, I went on a bit of a spending spree and kitted myself out with a pair of @fizikofficial Tempo road shoes, M6 MTB shoes and a set of @shimanomtb Deore XT pedals for the 29er. Haven’t had a chance to christen them until now - took the road shoes out for a spin today and they are definitely the goods - well worth the wait! My first foray into the world of @boafitsystem -equipped shoes and I’m loving them. Will probably be a few weeks before I hook up the 29er with the clip-ins, but looking forward to it! #cycling #cyclistlife #shoes #clipin #boa #mtb #xc #roadbike

Nice little Boxing Day spin this morning to work off some of yesterday’s festivities. Taking it slow and steady for the next month or so as I ease back in to cycling, but still making the most of getting back out on two wheels. #cycling #cyclist #cyclistlife #fromwhereiride #avanti #roadbike #boxingday #longshadows #earlymorning

After bordering on six years of active service, it’s time to retire my first ever set of road cycling shoes. Picked up these @maviccycling shoes from an independent bike shop back in Edinburgh (can’t remember the name) - had just bought my first road bike, complete with a set of SPD-SL pedals and didn’t have a clue (tbh I mainly liked the yellow flashes on these!). I totally lucked out with my choice. They have served me well over the years but there’s only so many times you can glue the sole back on! Even though I’ve gone for a different brand for their replacement I can definitely recommend #mavic to anyone who’s looking. #cyclist #cyclistlife #cycling #road #roadshoes #spd #clipin

After almost two months of no riding for medical reasons, I caved and took the 29er out for a gentle spin this morning. Soooo good to finally be back in the saddle - if all goes well the next 12 months are going to be awesome for cycling. #cyclist #cycling #cyclistlife #recovery #fromwhereireide #29er #trek #xcaliber9