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The long road back: Part 20

December 5, 2016

Happy anniversary. Today marks the one-year anniversary of the worst crash of my cycling life over in California, resulting in major shoulder surgery, plenty of titanium and more painkillers in a year than I’ve taken in the rest of my life combined. The first few months of rehab were pretty rough, a crazy ride in … More The long road back: Part 20

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The long road back: Part 19

July 26, 2016

Descent into the unknown I’ve been back riding for several months now, even racing a bit. Things have been going pretty well of late, but today it was time to face one of the last remaining mental barriers in my recovery: high-speed descending. In other words, the very thing that got me into this whole mess … More The long road back: Part 19

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The long road back: Part 18

June 1, 2016

The race between the ears. Things continue to progress very slowly. Every day the shoulder gets a little stronger, and every couple of weeks the weights I’m doing get just that little heavier. But there’s still plenty of lingering stiffness and discomfort, especially whenever I skip doing my daily exercises and/or stretching routine. WORD OF … More The long road back: Part 18

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The long road back: Part 17

May 7, 2016

Returning to racing. Well the big news is tomorrow I’m lining up for my first race since last November. It’s only a low-key club crit, mind you. But it’s a race nonetheless; which makes it a significant milestone, both physical and mental. I’m under no illusions about winning or anything like that. My expectations are low. … More The long road back: Part 17

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The long road back: Part 16

April 9, 2016

Pain & Posturing It was all going so well. Too well, perhaps. As I’ve been feeling better and better in recent weeks I’ve been ramping up my riding and working. But, naggingly, so too has the pain in my left shoulder. It’s been generally manageable with a bit of paracetamol, ibuprofen and the odd cement pill. … More The long road back: Part 16

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The long road back: Part 14

March 3, 2016

On the road again. Almost three months to the day since my crash in early December, I ventured out for the very first time this morning. Yes mum, on my bike. Technically I still have about 10 days until I hit the magic 12-week post surgery mark, at which time I’ve been told the union … More The long road back: Part 14

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The long road back: Part 12

February 13, 2016

Getting physical Dragged myself out of bed early the other day and caught up for a post-ride coffee with my usual Wednesday bunchies for the first time since the crash. It was great to see so many familiar faces again, even if I’m still a long way from riding with them. It was also good … More The long road back: Part 12

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The long road back: Part 11

February 6, 2016

Stretching the elastic I’m very fortunate to have good mate who’s a great cyclist. And an even greater physio. I won’t name or embarrass him, but if you know me, chances are you’ll know him. And he’s good. In fact, after only one consultation I can vouch he’s bloody brilliant. No nonsense and straight shooting … More The long road back: Part 11

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… and it happens again, this time on the biggest stage of them all. Doh! 🤦‍♂️
…and 11 years on, @the_real_cadel has company at the Grand Tour winners’ table. Well bloody done @jhindley_ 🏆🇮🇹👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Why so serious? @jay_vine3 takes 2nd on GC in Norway despite a nasty crash on the final stage 🇳🇴 Good stuff Aussie 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Reviews coming soon to @bicyclingaustralia 👍🏼👎🏼
The ‘twang’ of imminent doom. No ride for me this morning 😬😞
New (Koori) kit day thanks to @prism.bike & 2015 @naidocweek Artist of the Year @darendunnofficial Funds from every sale help to support Darren’s “Get Black on Your Feet” program. Love it guys 👍🏼
Cheeky fans left some rather interesting road markings at @amstelgoldrace #Wanksy on tour, perhaps 🤔
Out stalking cyclists (and good coffee) this morning in Launceston 📷 for @bicyclingaustralia 👍🏼 Always a pleasure ☕️
First time I’ve ever seen one of these on a bike rack. Nice 👌🏼
Some serious MTB trails outside of Queenstown in Tassie’s west 🤘🏼
Just add cyclists….
Hearing reports the sock police were out with their rulers in Ballarat for the #RoadNats time trials on Wednesday… and not just the elite races 🙄

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