#brisbane

"I love hill climbs!” - said no cyclist ever

I like to have targets with my cycling, and since I’m pretty time-poor at the moment, long distance rides aren’t really a possibility. So I’ve decided to combat one of the things I least enjoy about riding (hill climbing) and enter the inaugural @cootthaburn next February - essentially an uphill time-trial that climbs Mount Coot-tha overlooking Brisbane.

As many who know me know, Mount Coot-tha is pretty special to me - it’s where I proposed to my wife, amongst other things - hopefully when all is said and done I won’t hate the place haha.

I'll even try to raise money for charity (watch this space)

Training starts today. #shutuplegs

#cootthaburn #mountcoottha #brisbanecootthaburn #brisbane #cycling #hillclimb #timetrial #charity #feeltheburn #training #cyclinglife #cyclist #bike

Throwback to yesterday when we had two birthdays in the house, Child One turned two, and the dog turned one (yes, they have the same birthday - complete coincidence). Cupcakes all round! 🍰🎂🎉🐩 #birthday #cupcakes #kids #dog #holly #goldenretriever #goldensofinstagram #dogsofinstagram #brisbane #brisbaneigers #nom

This is what I have to put up with today

Regrammed: Bark-end website development and V-mails with Phil 🐶💻 #ruffdayattheoffice #dogsofinstagram #bringyourdogtoworkday #brisbane #officedog #dogsofbrisbane #rufflife #walkies #digitalmarketing

FYI... Regrammed from @alchemydigitalau Been a while since the last 'gram so figured it was time for a quick update. I am now working exclusively at Fastrack Group in #newstead. They specialise in providing design and marketing solutions to the travel and tourism industries - a sector that has always been a great passion of mine. Together we're working on some really exciting design and development projects for a variety of local and international clients. Bit of a change of pace, but I'll still be working on my own projects evenings and weekends so watch this space. #agencylife #fastrack #hotel #tourism #travel #design #marketing #webdesign #webdevelopment #brisbane #sydney #auckland #alchemydigital

Loving going through all my previous work for examples to put on the @alchemydigitalau site - uncovering some real gems that I'd totally forgotten about. Loads of print material from when I was more design, less web development - and loads of property marketing stuff from before the global financial meltdown hit the industry hard in the UK. Some really great nostalgia - looking forward to getting back to it - turns out I was actually pretty bloody good! #graphicdesign #print #branding #marketing #brochure #property #realestate #portfolio #work #newbusiness #newopportunities #memories #alchemydigital #brisbane #northlakes #goldcoast #sunshinecoast

Wise words regrammed from my alter-ego @alchemydigitalau

The new year has thrown up lots of opportunities, so taking the plunge and going out on my own. Baby steps to start with - still very much 'family first' - but let's see where this new road takes us! Check out @alchemydigitalau for more, maybe even throw it the odd like or follow! Been beefing out the the feed with examples of previous contract work but looking forward to adding some fresh design work real soon. #startup #design #webdesign #newyear #newopportunities #newstart #seizetheday #carpediem #youonlyliveonce #familyfirst #quote #follow #brisbane #northlakes #alchemydigital

And so Wedding Week begins - just need to collect my best man #brisbane #airport #arrivals

Turns out there's a statue of Rabbie Burns right next to where I work in Brisbane #whoknew #rabbieburns #scotland #australia #brisbane

Enjoying a faux-#tennents on the balcony of my new house. Not too shabby. #beer #brisbane #notquitetennents

Crazy orange thunderstorm/sunset sky #nofilter #brisbane #qld