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From the MC Cyclery journal — page 9 of 9.
Nov 2015 · Real People · people
Rider Story - “That was the hardest thing… I’ve ever done.”
Little did Jess and I know that in little under a year after dipping our toes into the cycling world we would be attempting and completing a seriously challenging 165 km event known as Fitz’s Challenge. Our initial foray into cycling consisted of the purchase of two flat-bar bikes, which at the time were considered to
Nov 2015 · Real People · people, gravel
Rider Story - Robyn, Andrew & Ray Get Their 'Gravel' On....
Cycling super-couple and third wheel ride from Lithgow to Mittagong Ray had been harassing two friends to cycle with him on Saturday mornings for a long time. “But Ray, we have to get up at 5.30am. That’s not possible for us.” Complained Andrew. “But Ray, there will be people in Lycra.” Whined Robyn. “You will like it”
Nov 2015 · Real People · people
Rider Story - "Lanterne Rouge" (Anna's Story)
If you know me, you know two things (other than my obsession with Nutella): in the afternoons following my long weekend rides I can be found asleep on the couch cuddling a family-size bag of Doritos; and I hate riding uphill. So how did I end up riding not once, but twice in one year, a 3 Peaks event which entails craz
Jan 2015 · Real People · people
Rider Story - Paul & Julia's Adventures
5am Alarms, Lycra, Coffee and racking up a lot of Km's and elevations was certainly not something we would have seen ourselves doing a year ago, let alone averaging 3-4 rides a week or even riding to Wollongong! But with some great encouragement we have achieved all this & 2015 is not even over. Our 2014 Christmas