I inherited my older brother\u2019s road bike in my teens and it became my mode of transport for years in Wagga Wagga, but in terms of riding for fitness it started with a love for spin classes. I was eventually convinced to don the Lycra and buy a serious road bike!<\/p>\n
Obviously a fan of most sports, what is a stand-out factor that has drawn you toward cycling?<\/strong><\/h3>\nI was drawn to it for fitness. As a long term Ankylosing spondylitis sufferer, cycling is a much better option than running.<\/p>\n
Prior to cricket, hockey was something you were also talented at, had you tried cycling as well?<\/strong><\/h3>\nI rode a bike as any normal country child did and used it to commute around Wagga Wagga.<\/p>\n
Any chance of getting Tubby Taylor on the bike?<\/strong><\/h3>\nI\u2019ve actually had a number of rides with Tubby (hired hotel bikes) in Adelaide and Perth over the years but getting him in Lycra on a serious road bike would be next to IMPOSSIBLE! In fact, I’m not sure if 120psi will suffice!<\/p>\n
What benefits do you find cycling brings?<\/strong><\/h3>\n– The freedom and fresh air<\/p>\n
– Overall fitness and weight management<\/p>\n
– The camaraderie among cyclists and team element when riding in a group<\/p>\n
– I love all the gear! Strava and my Garmin are my new best friends!<\/p>\n
What similarities if any do you see between cricket and cycling in terms of training and strategising?<\/strong><\/h3>\n– I find it hard not to take my competitive approach to cycling<\/p>\n
– Similar focus and commitment to improve<\/p>\n
– Working in a team<\/p>\n
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How has your cricketing career helped you to train and prepare for events\/rides?<\/strong><\/h3>\nI think it\u2019s helping to goal set and slowly build the length of rides each week, hopefully building to the 160km required for The Bowral Classic.<\/p>\n
Since retiring from cricket have you created any personal fitness goals? Are there some you might be able to achieve through cycling?<\/strong><\/h3>\nMy main goal has been to remain as fit as possible so I can be an active dad for as long as possible. Problem is I\u2019m finding this cycling caper completely addictive, so the Tour might be just around the corner! Not! But 1st<\/sup> stop… The Bowral Classic!<\/p>\nHave you taken part in any events like the Bowral Classic before?<\/strong><\/h3>\nNever. I\u2019m freaking out about taking the whole peloton down!<\/p>\n
Have you got a highlight from your time on the bike?<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe first time I took down one of my mate\u2019s (James ‘Contador’ Yaffa) Strava segments!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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I rode a bike as any normal country child did and used it to commute around Wagga Wagga.<\/p>\n
Any chance of getting Tubby Taylor on the bike?<\/strong><\/h3>\nI\u2019ve actually had a number of rides with Tubby (hired hotel bikes) in Adelaide and Perth over the years but getting him in Lycra on a serious road bike would be next to IMPOSSIBLE! In fact, I’m not sure if 120psi will suffice!<\/p>\n
What benefits do you find cycling brings?<\/strong><\/h3>\n– The freedom and fresh air<\/p>\n
– Overall fitness and weight management<\/p>\n
– The camaraderie among cyclists and team element when riding in a group<\/p>\n
– I love all the gear! Strava and my Garmin are my new best friends!<\/p>\n
What similarities if any do you see between cricket and cycling in terms of training and strategising?<\/strong><\/h3>\n– I find it hard not to take my competitive approach to cycling<\/p>\n
– Similar focus and commitment to improve<\/p>\n
– Working in a team<\/p>\n
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How has your cricketing career helped you to train and prepare for events\/rides?<\/strong><\/h3>\nI think it\u2019s helping to goal set and slowly build the length of rides each week, hopefully building to the 160km required for The Bowral Classic.<\/p>\n
Since retiring from cricket have you created any personal fitness goals? Are there some you might be able to achieve through cycling?<\/strong><\/h3>\nMy main goal has been to remain as fit as possible so I can be an active dad for as long as possible. Problem is I\u2019m finding this cycling caper completely addictive, so the Tour might be just around the corner! Not! But 1st<\/sup> stop… The Bowral Classic!<\/p>\nHave you taken part in any events like the Bowral Classic before?<\/strong><\/h3>\nNever. I\u2019m freaking out about taking the whole peloton down!<\/p>\n
Have you got a highlight from your time on the bike?<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe first time I took down one of my mate\u2019s (James ‘Contador’ Yaffa) Strava segments!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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– The freedom and fresh air<\/p>\n
– Overall fitness and weight management<\/p>\n
– The camaraderie among cyclists and team element when riding in a group<\/p>\n
– I love all the gear! Strava and my Garmin are my new best friends!<\/p>\n
What similarities if any do you see between cricket and cycling in terms of training and strategising?<\/strong><\/h3>\n– I find it hard not to take my competitive approach to cycling<\/p>\n
– Similar focus and commitment to improve<\/p>\n
– Working in a team<\/p>\n
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How has your cricketing career helped you to train and prepare for events\/rides?<\/strong><\/h3>\nI think it\u2019s helping to goal set and slowly build the length of rides each week, hopefully building to the 160km required for The Bowral Classic.<\/p>\n
Since retiring from cricket have you created any personal fitness goals? Are there some you might be able to achieve through cycling?<\/strong><\/h3>\nMy main goal has been to remain as fit as possible so I can be an active dad for as long as possible. Problem is I\u2019m finding this cycling caper completely addictive, so the Tour might be just around the corner! Not! But 1st<\/sup> stop… The Bowral Classic!<\/p>\nHave you taken part in any events like the Bowral Classic before?<\/strong><\/h3>\nNever. I\u2019m freaking out about taking the whole peloton down!<\/p>\n
Have you got a highlight from your time on the bike?<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe first time I took down one of my mate\u2019s (James ‘Contador’ Yaffa) Strava segments!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Since retiring from cricket have you created any personal fitness goals? Are there some you might be able to achieve through cycling?<\/strong><\/h3>\nMy main goal has been to remain as fit as possible so I can be an active dad for as long as possible. Problem is I\u2019m finding this cycling caper completely addictive, so the Tour might be just around the corner! Not! But 1st<\/sup> stop… The Bowral Classic!<\/p>\nHave you taken part in any events like the Bowral Classic before?<\/strong><\/h3>\nNever. I\u2019m freaking out about taking the whole peloton down!<\/p>\n
Have you got a highlight from your time on the bike?<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe first time I took down one of my mate\u2019s (James ‘Contador’ Yaffa) Strava segments!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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