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Hi Team, What a crazy and unprecedented time we are living in!! One day we will look back on this period and remember the strange mix of frenzied activity, self-isolation, social distancing and breathe a sigh of relief knowing that its over. But for now, we’ve just got to get through it…. I thought I’d […]

What event are your training for and what is your goal? Challenge Wanaka plus lots of other smaller, local events. What it is your motivation for wanting to achieve this? I want to fit my skinny jeans?!?! Seriously… having an event scheduled in keeps me motivated to get out and make the most of the […]

Top 10 tips to getting started on your bike Bike check – is your bike safe and running smooth?  After dusting the cobwebs of your bike it is really important to make sure that it is safe to ride – brakes are working well, tyres are pumped up etc.  It is a really good idea […]

What event are your training for and what is your goal? Coast to Coast 1 Day. Goal is to Podium in the Classic Category. But while I am at it, I have set some more goals for the next few years as well…. 2021 win Vintage Category 2022 have crack at winning 2 day Vintage […]

What event are your training for and what is your goal? Coast to Coast Longest Day! The goal post keeps changing….always a goal to finish! What it is your motivation for wanting to achieve this? To Push the limits…to see how far I can go as an athlete. What is your background and how did […]

What event are your training for and what is your goal? I’m training for Rakaia Salmon Run and I am doing the Wanaka Tri series. I’m also on the waitlist for a C2C 2020 Tandem Team entry!! What it is your motivation for wanting to achieve this? I just want to do it well.  I […]

What event are your training for and what is your goal? C2C Longest Day 2020 What it is your motivation for wanting to achieve this? Challenge myself physically and mentally, and also to see New Zealand and enjoy the beauty. What is your background and how did you get into your sport? I grew up […]

Coast-to-Coast Longest day (C2C). The goal was simple – to finish, to travel 243km from the West Coast to the East Coast. Really, I was travelling home by foot, bicycle and kayak. Having done well in the two day it was time to tackle ‘The Longest Day’, which was something I had always had in […]

What event are your training for and what is your goal? Oparara Wildnerness Trail Run , Podium over 50’s What it is your motivation for wanting to achieve this? I like training hard, staying healthy and winning What is your background and how did you get into your sport? Been into competitive sport all my […]

What event are your training for and what is your goal? The Pioneer What it is your motivation for wanting to achieve this? It will force me to step up physically and mentally. What is your background and how did you get into your sport? Lifetime skier, rider, martial artist. Always needed something physical to […]