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The best thing about doing a late afternoon ride - I can reward my efforts with a cold beer #cyclist #cyclistlife #craftbeer #coldone #kaijucrush #brewdogchaingang

After four days recuperating it’s time to get back on the bike. Bit wet and windy out so keeping undercover. #wahoo #wahookickrsnap #wahooligan #cyclist #cyclistlife

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

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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

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

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.

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First proper outing for my new @trekbikes X-Caliber yesterday, taking in a stretch of the @brisbanevalley_railtrail - can’t wait to get back out there again 👌🏻 #cyclist #cyclistlife #mtb #mtblife #xcmtb #29er #bvrt #sundayfunday #weekendvibes #fromwhereiride #trekbikes #cycling