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

I know it’s like 9 months away, but pretty stoked to have the @noosaclassic confirmed on my 2019 ride calendar. Going for the 160km Maxi Classic this time - hopefully there will be less thunderstorms than last time! #cyclistlife #cycling

The Elf on the Shelf has taken a slightly creepy turn this morning 🍏 🍊 🍌 🍎 👀 #elfontheshelf #thefriithaseyes #watchingus

One last early morning walk around Perth CBD before heading back to the east coast in a few hours.

Couldn’t come to Perth and not come down to spend a few hours at @ltcreatures in Freo #beer #craftbeer #beeroclock

That was one of the tastiest plates of food I’ve had in a long time - wood-fired marinated beef, warm mustard green beans with hazelnuts and chimichurri 👌🏻 #quality #henrysummer #perth #northbridge #northbridgeperth

Off to Perth to spend some time with the @databee fam @qantas #frequentflyer

No more cycling until the New Year 😫

After a recent third stay in hospital in as many months for recurrent pericarditis (this time being the worst yet) I have been officially banned from all exercise for the next couple of months whilst my new course of medication beds in. I had plenty of big plans for 2018 in terms of cycling and fitness in general, and they’ve all more or less fallen flat due to poor health.

Anyways, I’m going to take this time to properly rest and recover and plan something for 2019 - I’ve already got a few ideas floating around my head.

#cyclist #cyclistlife #takingabreak

Laters Sydney