This year BTB decided to join the Kalamunda MTB Collective in their annual Margaret River Muster at the RAC Margaret River Nature Park (formerly Wharncliffe Mills). This is the first time in KMBC’s 5 year history of running the event that adaptive riders have taken part. The adaptive component...
September’s first-ever, Adaptive MTB Adventure Camp went off with a blast! The local paper did a fantastic job covering all aspects of the camp – thank you Danuta, Preston Press. Have a read below… Download Article (PDF)
The first ever Mountain Bike Australia Adaptive Mountain Biking Camp in Australian History is hitting West Australia this September! Event Overview Enjoy 2 full days and nights in the West Australian bush for a relaxing and family-friendly camping and handcycling experience. Learn the basics of...
Another first in Australian history as we take on two National Cross Country (XCO) Rounds in a handcycle. The journey started on the 27th January 2017 at 4:30am as I left home from Coffs Harbour and arrived at Armidale about 7.30am. After some breakfast we went to the New...
Sometimes life changes. As a former business owner in a trade down-turn; I left to support my loving partner’s career. While Helen went off to work in the Navy, I remained home – a stay at home Dad. What to do with myself? I was always a pretty keen...
With experience, most things in life become easier to manage – this year’s Cape to Cape MTB wasn’t one of those things. Adversity – It’s more than just a buzz word! With just over 190kms of terrain to handcycle across, it’s not an easy task for anyone, especially with...
I sometimes get asked “If I could be cured of my paralysis and walk again, would I take it?”. It’s a tough question because the answer varies depending on the details of the hypothetical and where my head-space is at the time of the question. Aside from the fact...
In the Beginning A number of years ago I purchased an off-road handcycle. It was ordered by someone in Queensland from the USA, but who no longer wanted it. So I jumped at the chance at a vaguely discounted option! Its hot pink paint job working to underline the...
Mountain biking isn’t just about riding – it’s a very close, yet extended family. Arriving at Colonial Brewery, we unloaded the support vehicle amongst the bike riders who were doing laps of the car park to stay warm. Warren was off getting his fingers re-bandaged while I jumped on the trike...
Uncertainty does one of two things; it boosts adrenaline to counter the effects of dread, and it makes for a good story! DAY3 – 24th October 2015 STARTLINE Another average weather forecast for the day with light rain, showers and crisp winds (the sun barely made an appearance), we set out...
One of the beautiful things about being outdoors and in the bush is that you don’t control the weather. Sometimes it’s good, sometimes it’s bad and sometimes it’s phenomenal! Stage 2 of Cape to Cape was neither of those… DAY 2 – 23rd October Starting of at the breezy...
Where has the year gone? Well… it was mostly spent training for another epic year of off-road handcycling at the 2015 Cape to Cape MTB race. Every year has its highlights and this year didn’t fail. The focus was on completing all 4 stages. Having two years of...
This is my account of taking part in day 3 & 4 of the 2014 Cape to Cape – on a hand cycle. Background This is from the perspective of someone that is quite new to being paraplegic and if I’m honest, I still haven’t quite come to terms with...
Repeating last years feats wasn’t enough – that boundary was broken. Going from 1 stage to 3 stages (4 available) was also not enough. This year, the focus was more about bringing another rider with a disability into the mountain biking scene. Last year in October, history was made when...
Imagine you had a serious accident which could have easily turned into your last day. Now, imagine being permanently injured from the accident to the point it was almost impossible to do the things that you enjoyed. Now… imagine going back to the place where it all happened –...
Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail ― Ralph Waldo Emerson. The Cape to Cape is over and the wounds have healed. The body has had time to recover and the mind to recollect on the failures and successes that...
