If you’re reading this, it’s likely that you’re at the beginning of your cycling journey. Congrats for taking this step! There are so many amazing adventures to be found via bike, and there’s something about fresh air on your face, the smells that you take in and the sights you can see that are so much more rewarding than being in your car.   But we also know that cycling can be daunting to those that haven’t travelled down this path before, so we thought we’d try and cut through some of the most “definitely do’s” and reassure you of the “definitely do nots”. But first, keep in mind th ..read more

Here's challenge for you - hitting that 30 plants per week target! It might make you think of adding that seed or leaf mix to your meal, or perhaps shaking up those regular veges you tend to have over and over again. The latest research tells us that 30 is a good number to aim for as this will help to keep that good gut bateria fed and create biodiversification which is key to a healthy tummy.  Our in-house Sports Dietitian, Kirrily Tutt, spoke at length about the importance of building and maintaining good gut bacteria at our Brisbane Women's BREATHE.NOURISH.RIDE. clinic. The tho ..read more

​I have fond memories of getting the tools out and trying to take apart my bike as a young girl. I’m not too sure if I successfully put things back where they should have gone, but the recollection of this gives me a great sense of pride of my younger self. ​ I can’t say I looooove tinkering with my bike these days, but knowing that I can change my tyre if I was stranded, that I need to oil my chain to ensure a smooth ride, and that I can take apart my bike and put it back together again should I need to transport it, gives me a great sense of independence and plenty of confidence in my abilit ..read more

​For those thinking about making their cycling debut at this year's Brisbane to Gold Coast Cycle Challenge (B2GC), let me share with you an experience that taught me a few important things before tackling the big ride.  It was 2005, I was 25, and my father had just upgraded his bike, so I inherited his old bike, affectionately known as the Yellow Scorpio (inset). A heavy, yellow, old-school bike made sometime prior to 1990, I'm sure. I was new to the cycling scene but with sport a regular fixture in my life I was full of confidence that cycling would be easy to take by th ..read more