Maximize fitness while minimizing trainer time. When it comes to having fun on a bike, most cyclists would rank riding inside. On the trainer somewhere between bonking 20 miles from home and getting hit by a semi. Here are some simple guidelines for making the most of your rec-room sweat sessions.

2017 Northern Combine Pop Stewart Handicap. It was a humbling experience at the Pop Stewart Handicap today, however I did manage to get some gravel and grovel pics on my reverse loop of shame. The race at Balliang is 4 laps of 25k circuit with one of the highlights being the 3k gravel section. The Granite Road climb is also very picturesque, however when you are in suffer mode you do not really get the chance to take it in.

Random thoughts about random things to do with cycling and Carnegie Caulfield Cycling Club. Sandown being unavailable until late November is frustrating however it has had a silver lining in that we have run Tuesday night crits at Casey Fields. While it is not as convenient to many members as Sandown, it has given members who live out that way an opportunity to compete midweek close to home. This week however has had a couple of highs.