Canberra - Australian Olympic Distance Championships

I promised one Miss Laura Siddall that she would get a mention here...

Laura and I left the scorching heat of Sydney for the scorching heat of Canberra to race the Olympic Distance and Sprint Distance races.

A great morning for racing - and after the extremely hot conditions, it was unexpectedly cold on the start line, and there were a fair few jumpers, and goosebumps visible.

After Laura recently completing Busso Ironman in December she has done a quick turn around to become a sprint triathlete. She did an awesome job in winning her age group and coming 2nd overall in the females in the sprint distance.

It was a great day, and i think the new bike had a lot to do with me getting a 13min PB. Having only done 2 Olympic Distance races now, I can't wait to do Mooloolaba in March.

New Bike

After much dilberation I finally decided on a new bike, and it is better than ever could have been expected. The Argon Gallium Pro with a SRAM Red group set, is so great to ride. From what I previously had, it is like the Rolls Royce of bikes. Thanks to the team at Bike Bug who helped me with my millions of questions, and setting me up on my new best friend. Now looking forward to getting out on the road with it.

Jindabyne Bike Camp

It has been a busy couple of weeks with lots of training... so much so it Christmas seems so long ago. On the 2nd of January me along with a number of Bondi Fitters joined East Cycling club and headed to 5 days for climbing the Snowy Mountains. I didn't know what to expect, but I never expected it to be as tough as it was. But it was more rewarding than I ever could have expected. Who would have thought climbing hills, and doing 120km on the bike every day in 30+ degrees could be enjoyable. But it was great, and to finish off the camp with a 40km Time Trial upto Charlotte's Pass into an incredible head wind was amazing.

Festive Season Sillyness

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year - catching up with friends, perhaps a little too many champagnes, and definitely way too much food. But it is making me a fabulous juggler should a circus require one. Trying to train to a normal schedule, work and attempt a normal social life can be challenging.

It makes it even harder when you throw a bunch of overly competitive friends together, and give them a King Of the Mountain Challenge doing hill repeats at Watsons Bay in the hope of earning the polka dotted jersey. Despite making for an interesting trip up the stairs at the train station after training, and the gloom of having to run on extremely tired legs this evening, and throw in another "before Christmas Catchup" I can think of worse ways to start a morning :)

Movember - Where have the good looking men gone?

Supporting charities is great, and to see causes like men's health finally getting some focus it is even better. BUT, I think men should stick to raising the money, rather than showing their support on their face. Sydney's trains, parks and beaches appear to be baron of good looking men. It isn't until you stop and take a good look and realise they are hiding underneath a horrendous layer of facial hair.

So with little eye candy in the park and even less at training in the pool, I have realised that during the month of November I will get more eye candy trawling the internet for a new road bike. So far i have found a few that are cheap if I was to buy them over the internet. But I am still a little hesitant to do that. In the process I have found one in a shop in North Sydney, Argon 18 Gallium and it is amazing. Further more, this bike doesnt grow a moustache and flaunt its ability to help others on its' face.

First Blog Entry

From where you would rather be...

Living in Sydney (the greatest city in the world), doing some of the most amazing things in local playground of Centennial Park, Bondi Beach and anywhere else... Life is not too bad.

Training with a Triathlon squad - Bondi Fit, means I meet some pretty amazing people, with some truly inspirational stories.

I will try and write some of the great stories, great moments and even the not so great stories. I tend to type just as much as I talk so I am sure there will always be a tale or two.