Welcome to 2010

It is still only January but there are many exciting escapades in the pipeline. Andy and I completed 2009 with the resolution to return to Cape Epic and Trans Alps in 2010. In the hype we inadvertently also entered Trans Germany, Otway Odyssey and the Husky 100km, we were content to start here. Then KOM (King Of The Moutain Cyclery, NSW) threw a spanner in the works and we will be riding at Wildside (Tasmania) in a week......another event gets marked on the calendar. Now Andy is mumbling something about the Mebbin race at Byron Bay around the 28th Feb so I suspect we maybe there too. Addicted?....no more than most. I also have closet urges to attend The Crocodile Trophy again and East Timor but we will see how the year unfolds.

To further enhance the racing aura of 2010 I have sold my 2009 bikes and acquired two new steads: Orbea Orca Ultegra and Santa Cruz Blur XC Carbon XTR...SUPER SEXY!! both bike match being black and red and carbon.




























A littel more excitment.....I have found a girl willing to endure the brutality of Cape Epic 2010 with me, a Melbournian called Rebecca Locke (Prime Estate, CBD Cycles). With the much appreciated assistance of the Amy Gillett Foundation, African Wildlife Safaris, Outer Edge, Top Dog Cycling, A'qto, Le Cyclo sportif (Noosa), CBD cycles (Melb), Prime Estate, KWT Nominees, AY-UP Lights and Incline Bec and I will take the Australian Flag to South Africa and we will hopefully end up on the podium in the female teams category.

With respect to training: Nikoli is whipping me into shape very efficiently and I appreciate the fact he never seems phased by my last minute race additions. Currently I am on around 490km (18h) per week riding and 32h vetting, the rest is sleep/beach/eat time.

a'qto
I would like to make a special mention of a new (not really so new for Melbournites) brand of casual cycling clothing I have stumbled across: a'qto: Race Division. Let me introduce you

WHO WE ARE

We are a fashion label.
A Melbourne-based start-up.
We do cycle inspired streetwear.
100% Australian made and owned.
We are a'qto

WHAT WE BELIEVE

a'qto (pronounced "a-cue-tow")
means intense or acute in Italian.
We are inspired by European road racing. Our designs subtly reflect the passion of professional and recreational cyclists alike. And most importantly we believe that cyclists should look good when walking too.

WHAT WE DO

Our garments are for the cycling
enthusiast. Each is finely-crafted and provides a relaxed comfortable fit. Our collection includes crew-and-V-neck t-shirts, polo shirts, jumpers and accessories, all of which features motifs and iconic images that capture the very of cycling. We do streetwear for cyclists.

All the garments are all made in Melbourne using Australian made fabrics.

The designs are produced in limited runs of 50 to 100 units.
All 100% cotton.
All available to purchase online
T-shirts from $49.95
Sent via Express Post for a quick delivery.

The most important fact is the chicks tees look hot and they actually fit!!