Vincenzo Nibali | 2015 Il Lombardia Descent

So you reckon you're pretty okay at descending on a bike....

....we think you better think again.

If you haven't seen this video from the 2015 Il Lombardia, of Vincenzo Nibali's victory creating descent, and you want a descent 'Masterclass' in what it takes out-descend your opponents out of contention; it's a MUST-SEE.

The Pro Peleton is always a better spectacle thanks to the Italians. 

Bravo Nibali

Trek Madone 9 | Now on Project One

Trek Madone 9 | The fastest Aero Road Bike on the Planet

Read a review of Trek Madone 9 Series Project One by Road.cc here | "this is where I'd be spending my money right now"

The Last CQ MTB Race of 2013

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2013 draws closer to the silly season. So in central Queensland we will see the last race of the year this Saturday 9th at Seeone Park. It's a 4hr day-nighter so it's going to be a blast. Just remember to pack your lights in your race bag. 

Online entries close Friday night at 9pm or enter on the day for a few extra $$s, from 2:00pm. 

Rocky MTB always runs a good event so get along and show your support and get dirty in the dark. 

The Epic Continues.....

So it's now Tuesday, two days after the Epic and still the stories continue to be told.  It does appear however that the "Fish" stories just keep getting bigger and bigger as the days go on... perhaps a bit of delusion is setting in?

Pengu for one seems to be fishing for a bite?????  You should be careful with them fighting words Pengu.....

The Epic 13 Feed

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It's THE Epic Weekend. Don't forget to tag your photos and posts with #M1CyclesEpic to add them to this feed.
Good Luck to all riding. Forecast is for some hot racing and hot weather. EPIC!!

Winners are Grinners !!

A big congratulations goes out too all riders who attended the state titles in Kalbar QLD over the recent weekend...

The Rodent cleaned up with the win in a tough Masters 4 category ride, Cat coming in for second in her division

too see micks winning sprint for yourself watch below

The Aura 5

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1 WORD....

....JENS!!

Jens lets his legs talk...

The Winning Weekend

How many Trek riding athletes on podiums this last weekend? Here's just some of the Trek Success Stories....
...or as Gary Fisher himself, said it:

How many athletes racing on Trek bikes this weekend? 20, 120? No, more like 1000 worldwide. #trekworld #greatpeopleridetrek
— Gary Fisher (@Gary_Fisher) August 10, 2013

LG and SpyCat had a successful campaign in Charters Towers and Townsville.

Hard work and dogged determination (and a fair bit of driving to races around the country) pays off.

Cat on the Podium Again

Mick on the the Podium too.

Jenni King gets two 3rds in CycloCross; one in the round and one for the National Series.

Peta Mullens gets a trophy for something... with Chris Hamilton and Ruby Greig

Ruby Greig wins the U19 ITT Champs.

Congratulations to our latest recruit @rubygreig on becoming Victorian U19W ITT Champ today! Now back to the dirt before you hurt yourself..
— Target Trek MTB (@TargetTrekMTB) August 3, 2013

Chris Hamilton (U19 Target Trek Racing) becomes the first Under19 CycloCross Australian Champion.

Chris Hamilton - U19 Australian CX Champ

Rebecca Henderson won another round of the UCI World Mountain Bike Cup (U23 Women) at Mont Saint Anne, Canada; and re-gained the series lead with one round to go.

Bec leads...

Dan McConnell place 5th in Elite Men at Mont Saint Anne.

Leading out the bunch.

Emily Batty placed 10th in Elite Women

Brook MacDonald and Neko Mullaly were looking good for the Downhill at Mont Saint Anne until Mother Nature put a dampener on things.

Neko

Brook

Ethan Kelly takes out the overall at Logans Run and compatriot Zack Agius not far behind.

Chris Horner wins the Queen Stage and 2nd Place GC at the Tour of Utah

Tracey Moseley 2nd at CrankWorkx Whistler Enduro

Ladies results #CWXEnduro @World_Enduro @SRAMmtb @iamspecialized pic.twitter.com/EGiEXLUpEO
— Crankworx (@Crankworx) August 12, 2013

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Tous pour l'un - All for One

Nobody wins alone in the pro peloton. In the world's biggest race, it's nine men riding for one, nine men giving all they've got for the slim chance that one of them will ascend the podium. The riders of RadioShack Leopard Trek reveal the uniquely strong bond that will power them through the toughest stages in cycling, all for one, one for all

The Win... and the Maillot Jaune!!

Simon Gerrans wins, first TDF stage win for Orica Green Edge. 

Gerro, you bloody little beauty. 

Video to go is here...

Move forward a day and Simon is now the first Australian Team rider to wear the TDF Maillot Jaune.. The story is here...

The Push Begins

In true Dirty Kitten style, Kaz and I have both jumped into the deep end (again) and nominated for the Paluma Push on July 21st.  

The Push is a 75km in Paluma (near Townsville) - check out the Rockwheelers website for details www.rockwheelers.com.au

For me, training started today - Kaz is a ride in front and has Hef as an adopted coach.  Good luck with that one Kaz.

Last year nominations sold out - so if you're keen, get your entries in soon. Entries were half full (or half empty) a week ago, get in quick!! 

Jenni King will be there.

The Rocky 8hr Pictorial

	"Prepared"
	"Calm"
	"Lines"
	"Rest"
	"UnderBelly"
	"Pain"
	"Style"

The Tour of Toowoomba

Central Queensland local, Dylan Nankivell, lined up for the Tour of Toowoomba for Downer EDI Mining/Erdinger Alkoholfrei Cycle Team, from 9th May to 12th May. Racing over 5 stages taking place in the Darling Downs around Toowoomba, Qld.

Stage 1 9th May Results

Stage 2 10 th May Results

Stage 3 11th May Results

Stage 4 11th May Results

Stage 5 12th May Results

Some great pics from the National Road Series at Toowoomba, via Mark Gunter.

The Fight for Pink

...it cometh. Check out the Official Promo here...

The ANZAC 25

Whatever you do, don't mention B - Grade!! Racing at Lakeside Raceway took on a different complexion on ANZAC Day with high octane human powered vehicles taking to the track, but only if you're in A Grade, I'm told.

The Australian Marathon Championships 2013 - Atherton, Qld

The Atherton Marathon course was held in an up and coming mountain bike region, home to a wealth of mountain bike trails, on the Atherton Tablelands. With 18km of singletrack, including the freshly completed 'Trail Six', a fast flowing World Trail creation sure had riders smiling. Also 21km of fire trail includes a 15km stretch around the back of the mountain bike park area, through the iconic rainforest of 'the Tablelands. A withering 1100 metres of climbing per lap of the course was surely going to challenge riders, even with rainforest scenery and flowing singletrack. A true marathon mountain bike experience.
Ray Rhodes put in a good showing at a tough race which saw nearly half the field DNF. With 3 laps to complete and lap times of around 2hrs plus you can get an idea of just how tough it was out there on the day.  Ray lapped his first lap at 2:34:48, but unfortunately succumbed to the 'marathon' task and recorded a DNF. A great effort even with unfinished business. Love to hear your stories Ray....
Full results can be found here.
7th place Imogen Smith has written an article about it here.
1st Place Jenni King's report is here.
Pics here from Peter Roy. And Russel Baker here.

One word....Wiggo.

How to - Park it!

1 + 1 = 1

Australian Mountain Bike National Series - Bright 2013: Cross Country Results | Cyclingnews.com

Dan McConnell + Bec Henderson = Top Spot on the podium.

Trek Superfly + Target Trek Racing Team = Wins+