by Cheryl | Dec 1, 2025 | Seasonal Training, Training & Performance
Training through an Australian summer is no joke — especially here in Canberra and Southern Australia, where temperatures soar, humidity swings wildly, and race season hits full speed. If you’ve ever ridden or raced in 35–40°C conditions, you’ll know exactly what I...
by Cheryl | Nov 15, 2025 | Seasonal Training, Training & Performance
We all think we’re doing the right things — drinking plenty, training smart, and staying on top of nutrition.But sometimes, what feels right isn’t actually helping performance. Recently I have been noticing (on social media, in races, even on the sidelines) athletes...
by Cheryl | Sep 17, 2025 | Seasonal Training
Spring in Australia brings longer days, warmer rides and runs… and swooping magpies. For many of us, we have finally emerged from hibernation, but now it’s magpie swooping season, which can feel like an obstacle course of black-and-white missiles diving from...
by Cheryl | May 28, 2025 | Seasonal Training
Some days, it’s harder to get out the door — the mornings are cooler, the sun comes up later, and motivation feels patchy (like your goals are sitting on the other side of winter). I hear you — I think and feel it too. That’s why I keep reminding myself: this season,...
by Cheryl | Apr 30, 2025 | Seasonal Training
Welcome to Ride, Tri and Thrive, where I’ll walk you through how to recover from illness quickly using practical and science-backed strategies. No one likes getting sick, especially when you’re in the middle of a training block. Whether you’re chasing a...
by Cheryl | Apr 8, 2025 | Seasonal Training
Welcome to CLIMB, where we keep moving—even when the temperature gets below zero degrees. With daylight savings over and autumn settling in, that familiar morning chill might tempt you to hit snooze instead of rolling out for a ride. But thriving as a cyclist (or...
