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With a load of good sessions at Bunya under my belt I decided to mix things up a little and break out the 29er hardtail. Whilst the steeper head tube angle, shorter travel and lack of suspension in the rear made some of the descents a little more butt-clenching, I definitely appreciated the larger wheels and better power transfer through the clip-ins on the climbs (even if I didn’t have as much traction with the XC tires at times). I even managed the climb out of Bunker Road (officially called ‘I Hate This One’!) without having to get off and push - which is definitely a first! Such fun - reckon I’ll be riding 50/50 on the 29er and full-suspension rig moving forward. . #mountainbike #mountainbiking #mountainbiker #cyclist #cyclistlife #wymtm #fromwhereiride #outsideisfree #worklessridemore #strava #stravacycling #singletrack #xcmtb

Not a big numbers ride this morning - unless you count my average heart rate! Haven’t been out on the full-suspension since the beginning of March so decided to take advantage of the good weather and dive round a few of the trails at Bunyaville. Fitness definitely needs work! #mtb #mtblife #cyclist #cyclistlife #singletrack #outsideisfree #fromwhereiride #dadcyclist #giantbikesaus #trance #fullsuspension

Whilst the 5am start on a Saturday morning was not fun, it was great to get out to Bunyaville early this morning to beat the heat. . Could have happily stayed longer and rode further, but still easing back into my riding. . Question is - do I go out on my road bike tomorrow to get my km’s up for the week, or come back out on the mountain bike for the fun factor? #decisionsdecisions 🤔 . #summertimebikerides #mountainbike #minivan #singletrack #shred #mtblife #fromwhereiride #outsideisfree

Smokin’ hot singletrack out at Bunya this afternoon #mtb #mountainbike #trek #singletrack #cyclist #cyclistlife

2 for 2. Didn’t die. Winning.

#mountainbike #mtb #singletrack #bunyavillestateforest

Whilst my profile states that I am a cyclist, in all honesty and can count on two hands the total number of times I’ve been out on two wheels in 2017. Usual excuses for not getting out on the road/trails - time, work, kids - but let’s face it, they just don’t cut it.

With less than 11 months until I hit 40, I need to work on getting a regular and sustainable exercise regime going - if not for my health then for my sanity!

Last night’s storms across Brisbane left the air nice and fresh this morning, so I figured no time like the present.

The trails were beautifully quiet out at Bunyaville State Forest this morning - which is just as well as it meant that there was nobody around to witness my physical shortcomings. Man, am I out of shape! Multiple stops to catch my breath, and at least one dry wretch. Still, it gives a good benchmark for improvement over the coming months, and it was still hella fun!

#mountainbike #mtb #fitness #unfit #outtashape #gettingold #trek #singletrack

Winter is waning and I've finally got some @thuleaustralia racks and bike carrier fitted - now there's no excuse not to get back on the bike(s)! #cycling #roadbike #mtb #singletrack #fitness #roofrack #thule #wingedge #proride #i30

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Empty trails #mtb #singletrack #bliss #earlybird

Jumped out of a plane this morning - got a little excess adrenaline to burn off #mtb #singletrack #trek #weekend