Its a been a few weeks since the announcement of Amy’s Gran Fondo moving to November from September. This has been the same weekend of Gravel Nats, but as yet there has been no announcement of Gravel Nats. Its disappointing, but like all things in life, sometimes you cop lemons. Time to come up with […]
Continue readingThis second week of this new block of training was certainly very challenging. The wattage ask has gone up and the legs are protesting already. Monday was a public holiday but I resisted the urge to get out and ride. Tuesday’s session is an important one to come into as fresh as possible. So I […]
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Recovery week is often a misunderstood concept. Some think of a recovery week as laying on the couch doing nothing all week. Completely turn off. Some do not really lower their volume or intensity and may just drop a ride for the week. Read burnout on the horizon. There are many aspects to consider when […]
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This week is the last of this first block and definitely the toughest. There are a couple of really solid sessions before we roll into an easier week or recovery, adaptation and reloading for another FTP test. Again Monday was about rest and recovery. Two solid rides in the last two days and the recovery […]
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After a big weekend at the end of last week, I really needed Monday off. Some days after a rest day you wake up and try and convince yourself you are rested, recovered and ready to tackle it all again. Well Tuesday was exactly what I just described. I got up and said to myself, […]
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Well that was a tough week. This week was probably my biggest load week in almost six months. However it wasn’t just the volume, but the intensity that went with the load. Four of the six sessions for the week were .85 Intensity Factor (1 is a full session at threshold) and if you know […]
Continue readingWeek 2 is over, done and dusted. Since my first post it’s been a very big week both on and off the bike. We have had a big week at the shop , getting people back on their bikes and in some cases new bikes. We have had new stock arrive and lots of bikes […]
Continue readingAre you sick of riding the same roads, week after week? The same roads that are becoming a bit more frequented by traffic. The mundane doesn’t need to remain as the mundane. It’s time to find YOUR new roads. We really love riding the roads less travelled. We love finding new routes, whether it be […]
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Why do you need a Bike Fit? We all love riding our bikes right? Doesn’t matter what it is really – Road, MTB, Gravel, Hybrid, TT, Commuter, …… I could go on really. However we don’t love it when the bike doesn’t feel right or we are getting sore during a ride or even worse […]
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A visit from the “Jolly one” is well and truly on the horizon and we have some great gift ideas in our Electronics department for Christmas. Whether it be three wise men trying to read the map for the route or better lights to find a manger in the dark, here are some great suggestions […]
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Paralane – A bike for everyone in all conditions Paralane The Focus Paralane is still a relatively newcomer to the Focus Road bike range, joining the stable in 2017, however it is a strong performing and versatile road bike. If you want to ride on the road, or your local bike path, maybe a rail […]
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by David Richards (Croydon Cycleworks & GradientBlue Cycling coach) Some days the weather outside is just not conducive to pleasant riding. Or perhaps you have a coach and they have outlined some specific power or heart rate based intervals. Perhaps you want to try a climb on the other side of the world or maybe […]
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Overview: 60 kilometres; 4 hrs duration; 1950m Vertical Today was our first ride scheduled for our 2019 Tour of Italy. On the menu today was the Sella Ronda loop, which take our group over the Passo Gardena, Passo Sella, Passo Pordoi & Passo Campolongo. This is a classic Dolomites loop and one of the most […]
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At Croydon Cycleworks we say “there is no bad weather just bad clothing choices”. Well almost – ‘no bad weather’. We understand the importance of choosing the right clothing for every ride. Whether, it is the autumn morning chill, the icy weather of winter, the wet days of spring or the extreme heat of summer, […]
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Check out our 2019 Tour of Italy that’s primed and ready to commence this week.
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Introducing the Knog PWR Mountain 2000 lumen light system For a little while now I have had my eye on this offering from Knog. So when my current light set decided to give up the ghost, I decided there was no better time to grab one of these kits and give them a go! Knog […]
Continue readingWe never miss the opportunity to get in on an adventure. So when Hallsy planted the seed, it didn’t need much watering to sprout shoots. With a few adventures planned in 2023, a late 2022 test of a few bike packing set up items was in order. Within a fortnight from a mere whisper of […]
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I’ve been using the Silca Secret Chain blend and Super Secret drip wax system for a few months now and I can say that I am more than just impressed. Having a super quiet and continuously clean drive train is just one major benefit over all of the traditional lube systems I have used over […]
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Oh my god what is that noise and where am I? Wow – I am glad I set the alarm as I was completely out of it after yesterday’s ride. Like waking after a big night out. A quick check of the body and while stiff it doesn’t feel too bad. Feeling a little sluggish […]
Continue reading Sometimes we look for opportunities to ride and explore in areas far over the horizon. Higher mountains, dirt roads or longer rides. However sometimes a look closer to home will deliver just as great an experience. With the year moving on from summer and daylight savings, riding in Autumn is some of the best riding […]
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I’ve never been to Lakes Entrance before. I’ve been to the region with road racing before and loved towns such as Paynesville and Metung, but never been to Lakes Entrance. I was well overdue for a bit of a mental break. After a couple of days of family time, I decided I would head out […]
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In Part 1 of this thread we discussed preparation and what to pack for this bikepacking gravel ride weekend, while Part 2 was on stage 1 of our ride on the Great Southern Rail Trail. After yesterday’s fun and a LOOOOONNGGG wait for dinner last night I was lights out pretty damn quick. After a […]
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In Part 1 of this thread we discussed preparation and what to pack for this bikepacking gravel ride weekend on the Great Southern Rail Trail. The weather forecast was for a cracking day of blue skies, mid-twenties temperatures and a little cross winds late in the day. With all that in mind a little slip, […]
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Well it has certainly been a while since I last embarked on an adventure, let alone wrote about one. While it has been a while we have not been idle that’s for sure. I had decided to take an overnighter and had a process to go through to do it, so sit back relax with […]
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Author: David Richards Road bikes have evolved! Remember your first road bike? It was a great way to explore more? Or carry you through your first race? Perhaps even through the backstreets to get to school. I remember mine! It was delivered on Xmas morning, but in a slightly non-operational way. Santa’s helper had no […]
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