Yes, Lake Mountain, the last of the 7 Peaks, and the end of a six month personal campaign. How was I feeling, and what were my thoughts on a very wet and cold wintry day in Australia. It was Sunday … Continue reading →
The plan was to complete Baw Baw on Sunday afternoon once Lake Mountain was accomplished. This seemed very achievable once the travel arrangements were in place. After all Baw Baw was a mere 6.2km but promised to be the steepest … Continue reading →
I apologise for my absence over the past few days but have been cycling for three consecutive days to complete the last of the climbs, hence the silence. On Friday it was time to leave Beachworth, my home for the … Continue reading →
On Monday morning I started my day early. Early breakfast and on the road to Harrietville and the start point for 9.15 am. There are weather warnings for later on in the afternoon for Victoria, high winds threatened. This is … Continue reading →
That’s what I get for mocking the magpies. They swooped at me and not just one of those males, it must have been at least 5 different lads. I completed my 3rd of the peaks in 2 days but have … Continue reading →
Managed to complete two of the climbs today. First full day of sunshine with some heat. The morning saw me hit Mount Buffalo, a climb of 23km with gradients up to 11% and reaching an elevation of 1,258 Metres. Not … Continue reading →
It’s 8.00am here in the Southern Hemisphere on a beautiful sunny Spring morning. It would seem like I have finally adjusted to the sleep pattern and synced in with everyone else. I’ve had a full nights sleep of eight hours … Continue reading →
Yes that’s right, Magpies! And no i’m not superstitious even though a client once asked me quite bluntly “do you believe in the magpies Frances?” Of course she was referring to the age old myth and rhyme…. one for sorrow, … Continue reading →
My first challenge on my blog, and mostly the reason why it all begun, is the 7 Peaks Challenge in Victoria, Australia. Whilst I visited my family in Australia in April of this year I was lucky enough to be … Continue reading →
Let me introduce myself and this blog as simply and shortly as I can – some say I am a bit of both! My aim is to share my experiences of cycling as an ageing sportsperson, but most of all … Continue reading →
