Hi, my name is Shannon and I’m an addict… [Hi Shannon]
Anything bikes/fitness/sports that is.
Well, in my head that’s the case, but in real life it’s a bit hit and miss. I’m not very good at keeping up a regular training regime but I do stints every so often.
I’ve been a runner since I was about 10 and when I was 16 I started riding. 1st bike was an Apollo Aspen 15 speed with grip shift! Lovely bright purple highlights it had. So 90’s. I still have it somewhere at my parents place, but it’s pretty much dead.
My cycling background is primarily Triathlon based and I was introduced to MTB’ing in about 2010. At the time I had a Trek 4300, mostly for commuting, and while the pedals and wheels went around, it was not really a capable off-road machine.
I entered the 2011 Otway Odyssey and in training I quickly realised that the Trek wouldn’t make it too the finish line. I went out and bought a Giant 29er XTC1 Hardtail. Finished the race smack on 8hrs and in that that race alone I learnt heaps about what you can and can’t (or at least what I couldn’t) do on a hardtail MTB.
I still have the XTC29er but am realising the limitations of it. My riding has improved (although I’m still a work in progress) I’m currently in the process of justifying the ‘diplomatic logistics’ (read, how do I convince my Mrs) of acquiring a new steed. I’m strongly considering a Trance 27.5. Early stages yet though.
So, that’s me. I try to get out when I can. Local trails are around Greensborough area. Mostly Plenty Gorge and Smiths Gully with the occasional pinch flat up at Kinglake.
By the way, if you know anyone who is interested in buying a Greenspeed recumbent foldable trike (that’s a whole another story) to assist in my ‘diplomatic bargaining position’ let me know.
Cheers.
Anything bikes/fitness/sports that is.
Well, in my head that’s the case, but in real life it’s a bit hit and miss. I’m not very good at keeping up a regular training regime but I do stints every so often.
I’ve been a runner since I was about 10 and when I was 16 I started riding. 1st bike was an Apollo Aspen 15 speed with grip shift! Lovely bright purple highlights it had. So 90’s. I still have it somewhere at my parents place, but it’s pretty much dead.
My cycling background is primarily Triathlon based and I was introduced to MTB’ing in about 2010. At the time I had a Trek 4300, mostly for commuting, and while the pedals and wheels went around, it was not really a capable off-road machine.
I entered the 2011 Otway Odyssey and in training I quickly realised that the Trek wouldn’t make it too the finish line. I went out and bought a Giant 29er XTC1 Hardtail. Finished the race smack on 8hrs and in that that race alone I learnt heaps about what you can and can’t (or at least what I couldn’t) do on a hardtail MTB.
I still have the XTC29er but am realising the limitations of it. My riding has improved (although I’m still a work in progress) I’m currently in the process of justifying the ‘diplomatic logistics’ (read, how do I convince my Mrs) of acquiring a new steed. I’m strongly considering a Trance 27.5. Early stages yet though.
So, that’s me. I try to get out when I can. Local trails are around Greensborough area. Mostly Plenty Gorge and Smiths Gully with the occasional pinch flat up at Kinglake.
By the way, if you know anyone who is interested in buying a Greenspeed recumbent foldable trike (that’s a whole another story) to assist in my ‘diplomatic bargaining position’ let me know.
Cheers.
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