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A ride of loss, love and longing among the mountain ash
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A ride of loss, love and longing among the mountain ash

A ride of loss, love and longing among the mountain ash

Among the quiet tracks of the Dandenongs, I reflect on life, loss, and a world bumped off its axis.

The Bike Doctors

The Bike Doctors

After starting small at a local school, Dr Cranky’s is spreading its bike-fixing, community-building initiative around Australia. I find out what’s needed to get kids riding. Published in Renew Magazine.

Cold and Alone: the beauty of winter bikepacking

Cold and Alone: the beauty of winter bikepacking

Over three foggy days and frigid nights, I experience the beauty of the Grampians—and ponder the direction of my life. Published on Cycling Tips.

Climate Cycle: Riding for Change

Climate Cycle: Riding for Change

The story of Climate Cycle 2018, a ‘non-charity’ bike ride between Melbourne and Canberra in aid of climate action. Published on bikepacking.com.

A Little Ride In The Mountains

A Little Ride In The Mountains

The story of a ride over the Victorian high country on back roads and trails, following ACV’s Dargo High Plains route. Published in Wild Magazine Issue 164 March/April 2018 (Please note that this is an affiliate link, meaning that if you buy a subscription to Wild—or any other magazine—through this link, you will be supporting ACV, plus getting a great mag!)

Wrong side of the track

Wrong side of the track

Getting stuck in a flood was the last thing I expected when I cycled outback South Australia. Published in Ride On magazine, Winter 2016.

Good beer and mountain bikes

Good beer and mountain bikes

I have a few too many in Victoria's high country...the story of a mountain biking and brewery road trip. Published in Ride On magazine summer 2016/17.

Greasing the wheels

Greasing the wheels

I talk to the people behind some of Australia's great bike-related social enterprises. Published in Ride On magazine sping 2016.

E-biking the outback

E-biking the outback

I chat with Sam Mitchell—adventurer and E-bike pioneer—who tackled Australia's toughest ride whilst towing an old trampoline. Published in Ride On magazine Autumn 2017.

The Old Beechy

The Old Beechy

The story of riding the Old Beechy Rail Trail in the Otways, and the desperate search for a chicken parma. Published in Ride On magazine, Autumn 2016.

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A ride of loss, love and longing among the mountain ash
The Bike Doctors
Cold and Alone: the beauty of winter bikepacking
Climate Cycle: Riding for Change
A Little Ride In The Mountains
Wrong side of the track
Good beer and mountain bikes
Greasing the wheels
E-biking the outback
The Old Beechy
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Adventure Cycling Victoria

A guide to some of the best bicycle touring in Victoria, Australia, featuring a wide variety of multi-day bike rides. With crucial information like maps, gradients, distances, terrain, where to stay, where to get water, etc. 

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