Happy Dog

Picture this, about 12 deg C just warm enough to roll the arm warmers down, clear blue skies, good friends, a new single speed 29er, single track, lots of climbing, single track, pancakes & coffee..the list was just perfect.

Picked up a 'card'

As I continue to smash everyday as best I know how I am very concious of my game of 52 pick up.

As with most days/weeks this one wasn't any different in the way of presenting challanges. I found that not picking up a 'card' has been more satisfying than picking one up.

Insomnia 24 hour. 2 weeks to go.

This will be the inaugral race for the new Ay Up racing machine. A huge thank you to Pete from Black Sheep Imports for putting this 24 hour 29" SS racing machine together.

After I have put it through it paces on a few rides I will post up a ride report.

Dirty Dog, Dirty Dan & Icecream

One of my favourite riding areas is through the Brisbane Forest Park. All of the single track was closed after being smashed by storms. So a fire trail ride is a great way to get a dirt fix.

"What a stunning morning, will I need my wind vest Matt?" "No!"

As we crested one of the many climbs on this ride there it was. A wall of thick, dark, sky to ground cloud! "Good thing you brought that vest Dan" Now how do I gutter ball Dan & steal that vest?



We got wet, muddy, the wind picked up & the temperature dropped as we got to my favourite cafe at the top of Mt Nebo.

It is a well known fact, when training a dog you must reward it when it is good.



Awesome ride !

Lost Dog (Reward when found)

So, it would appear that forcing my way into the 28 days isn't working. I am now really paying for not staying off my bike while being really sick. That's ok, it gives me something to work towards again.


At the moment I am playing '52 pick-up'. If you don't know what 52 pick-up is. This is a game where someone has in their hands a neat, organised deck of cards (my life) they then throw this neat & organised deck of cards of a high, windy cliff face & yells, "52 pick-up!"

The wonderful thing that is coming out of being a lost dog & playing 52 pick-up is it is a great time to put the deck of cards back in the order I want them. I might even choose not to pick up some of the cards because they no longer belong in the deck.

So far only one or two of the cards that lead to the lost dog have been found. What an awesome adventure!