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
N + 1 Throwback to last Saturday when I picked up this XC weapon from @trekbicyclewoolloongabba. With all the excitement of the @noosaclassic last weekend, and then traveling interstate all week for work, I’ve not had a chance to enjoy my early birthday present - looking forward to getting some dirt all up in there! @trekbikes #trek #xcaliber9 #hardtail #hardtailmtb #29er #cycling #cyclist #cyclistlife #thatcolourtho #newbike #newbikefeels #happyfathersday
Smokin’ hot singletrack out at Bunya this afternoon #mtb #mountainbike #trek #singletrack #cyclist #cyclistlife
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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
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Jumped out of a plane this morning - got a little excess adrenaline to burn off #mtb #singletrack #trek #weekend
Yesterday's riding consisted mostly of dust, snakes and actual forest fires. #mtb #singletrack #australia #trek #latergram
Reunited and rebuilt - been on a bit of an Instagram hiatus recently as I've been getting myself settled in Australia. Road bike has been in transit (sea freight) from the UK for the past three months but has finally arrived. Time to get my cycle on. #roadbike #cannondale #synapse #mtb #trek #australia #brisbane
Yesterday's riding was some of the most gnarly/beautiful/challenging/enjoyable/treacherous trails I've attempted to date. Loved. Every. Second. #mtb #singletrack #trek #wellington #newzealand #luckytobealive
She's travelled all the way from the UK - now with new tyres fitted it's high time to get some Antipodean dirt all up in there #mtb #singletrack #newzealand #trek