Late last year, while on assignment in northern NSW for Bicycling Australia magazine, I had the great pleasure of spending a pleasant morning with Moree cycling doyen Sonny Clissold. Some of our chat made it into the magazine. But a lot of great yarns about the country cycling scene didn’t. Rather than be lost forever, figured … More Off the beaten track: Sonny Clissold interview
Sure, we may not always like what they have to say. Like when they cancel a race because of light drizzle, won’t give us a lap out to catch our breath (sorry, I mean repair a mechanical), or make us ride an extra lap at the death of a race for no good reason, thus … More Unsung heroes: Commissaires
They stand so we can ride, often in freezing cold, boiling hot or generally unpleasant conditions when frankly they’d rather be riding too. Yes, the traffic marshalls. Given a considerable portion of Australian club racing takes place (at best) on partially-open roads, they perform a tremendously important yet often overlooked role. They may look funny … More Unsung heroes: Traffic Marshalls
It’s dark. It’s cold. And you’re knackered. But there’s one thing that instantly warms your morning, both figuratively and physically at the end of a ride. Especially at this time of year. That cup of coffee with your name on it. So thank you for being up at the same god-awful hours of the day … More Unsung heroes: The early morning barista
Carbon Addiction 