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asmania has to be one of the most underrated destinations in
Australia. Every time Ive visited the island state, it has taken
my breath away and I also mean that literally, when those
mountainous roads come into play. Compared to the mainland, it
may be a comparative speck on the map, but the depth it oers to the
cyclist is immense. So much so that weve dedicated our biggest ever Big
Ride to it theres 13 pages of drop-dead Tasmanian landscape gorgeousness inside this issue,
beautifully captured by photographer Marcus Enno (aka Beardy McBeard) with words by our own
supermodel, Alex Malone. Among the highlights, the famed Jacobs Ladder and Cradle Mountain.
Elsewhere, were pumped for the season ahead, and its been a cracking start on home soil,
especially for Simon Gerrans and his Orica-GreenEDGE team. Not content with beating Cadel
Evans and Richie Porte at the National Championships, he then destroyed the eld at the Tour
Down Under to secure a record third title. He may have just won by a second on paper, but it
was a lot more in reality, with Gerrans defeating a eld led by Cadel Evans, who at one stage
had led the race by 12 seconds. Also in this issue, we take a dierent look at the TDU, spending
the race week with Team Europcar, which had a tumultous trip that began with the premature
withdrawal of star rider Tomas Voeckler, who broke his collarbone on a training ride before the
main event had even begun. Find out what happens behind the scenes starting on page 52.
Elsewhere, we interview fashion designer Paul Smith about why hes always being pestered
by the worlds best riders on page 68, we meet budding fashion designer/elite cyclist Tiany
Cromwell on page 90, and we go to Americas fashion capital, New York, to try a bucket list
sportive on page 82. Completing a quartet of fashion essentials, we also unveil our glorious new
Cyclist kit on page 13, and you can even win one of 10 sets see page 27.
Te best thing about this list of content, however, is that its nowhere near complete,
so without further adieu, I give you a quite splendid, shiny new edition of Cyclist.
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CONTENTS
11 Up Front
LEAD OUT
+ Look 695 Aerolight + New gear: Pacenti
SL23 wheelset, Rhinomed Turbine,
Leatherman Mako Ti + Socks for summer
+ New Gear: Bont Zero+, Biknd Helium
+ Cyclist Coffee Stop of the Year 2014
+ Cycle science: Riding faster + Guru Photon R
+ Q&A: Caleb Ewan + Pocket food
+ Guest columnist: Timothy Roe
38 Big Ride: Launceston
TAKING ON TASSIE
From Cradle Mountain to Ben Lomond National
Park and Jacobs Ladder, Alex Malone tackles
the best climbs Tasmania has to offer
52 Tour Down Under
EUROPCAR DOWN UNDER
Cycling is an unpredictable sport Aaron S Lee
spends a day with Team Europcar as they deal
with their star rider pulling out of the TDU injured
64 Keenan: Retirement
THE NEXT STAGE
Soon enough, all riders must face the reality
of retirement. We spoke to a few already there
68 Profile: Paul Smith
CUT FROM THE SAME CLOTH
Te world-famous fashion designer also just
happens to be a diehard cycling fan. We spoke to
him about his cycling collection and friendships
with some of the world's top riders
76 Performance: Fitness
THE FITNESS CONUNDRUM
Fitness: it sounds like a simple concept, but is
it really? Cyclist looks at the complex world of
tness and suggests a few ways for you can
improve your own for enhanced performance
82 Sportive: Grand Fondo New York
NEW YORK TIMES
James Spender made his way to the big apple to
participate in one of the biggest cycling events of
them all. Find out how he went and who he met
along the way
90 Guinness: Tiffany Cromwell
COURTING SUCCESS
She's one of the hottest young stars on the
Australian cycling scene. Rupert Guinness
sits down with Tiffany Cromwell and finds out
there's more to her than meets the eye
98 Insider: Legend Bikes
I AM LEGEND
Legend founder Marco Bertoletti used to create
bikes for some of cycling's top stars, and now
creates bespoke designs for anyone seeking
his world-renowned personal touch
106 Focus: Power Meters
POWER PLAYERS
With new power machines hitting the
markets, is now the time to start watching
your watts, or is there more to come?
Stu Bowers takes a closer look...
113 Reviews
BIKES
Like bicycles? We test four hot new rides
including the Ridley Noah Fast, Stoemper
Taylr, Cell Omeo 2.0 and Cannondale
Synapse Hi-Mod 3
130 Last Gasp
MICHAEL TOMALARIS
As cycling reaches new heights of popularity,
many Aussie towns are keen to host the Road
Nationals once Ballarat's contract runs out in
2017. Tomo looks at who's in the running...
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All the stu that makes you glad to be a cyclist
Integration, integrationand yet more integration. When it comes to creating a clean, seamless
profile, Looks latest flagship, the 695 Aerolight, sets a new standard
Words STU BOWERS Photography DANNY BIRD
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any people know that Look was
the first brand to introduce a
commercially available clipless
pedal back in the '80s. Fewer
are aware that it also has the
accolade of being first to have a carbon frame,
its K86, raced in the pro peloton, by none other
than Greg LeMond. Whats more, Look can
also claim to be the first with a full monocoque
carbon track frame. And a fully adjustable stem
can be added to its list of firsts too.
As a company, Look doesnt always shout
about its achievements as much as some other
brands, but it has been quietly pushing the
boundaries of bicycle technology for decades.
The 2010 launch of its 695 showcased some
genuinely modern thinking, with innovations
such as its adjustable C-Stem, remarkable
Zed 2 one-piece carbon cranks, and E-Post
with neat elastomer shock absorber built
into the integrated seatmast. Building on
the success of those unique features, Look
has revamped its flagship model the 695
Aerolight, used by selected riders of the Cofidis
team at this years Tour de France and once
again the company is showing the rest of the
industry how its done in terms of integration,
but it is also joining the now industry-wide push
into the realm of aero road bike frame design.
Now you see it
Based in Nevers, France, just down the road
from the Magny-Cours motor racing circuit,
its tting that Look has collaborated with an
F1 aerodynamicist, Ren Hilhorst, to develop
the 695 Aerolight frame. A glance at the tube
proles shows there have been tweaks to
the previous 695, however they dont look as
aggressively aerofoiled or kammtailed as many
other brands. In fact the frame still looks quite
boxy and not as slender as you might expect,
yet Look claims the new frame oers a 3% drag
saving compared with the old 695. Te Aerolight
is also 90g lighter too, thanks to a new thinner,
high modulus layup with 1.5K weave.
Many of the aero gains are from cleaning up
the frontal area of the bike, explains UK brand
manager Tim Bayley. Te new aero stem, which
was originally tested in the track programme for
the London Olympics [so you can imagine how
sti it is], uses a very slim clamp in place of a
traditional four-bolt face plate, plus it routes the
front brake cable directly through it into the fork
steerer so that the whole handlebar area is as
clutter-free as possible.
Similarly key to the aero improvements, and
a big part of the aesthetic of the 695 Aerolight,
is the integration of the brakes. Look is not the
first brand to place the front brake inside the
forks and the rear brake behind the BB shell
weve seen similar systems used by both BMC
in its Timemachine and Ridley with its Noah
Fast but Looks solution is undeniably neat.
The V-Brakes produced in collaboration with
TRP are not only almost completely hidden,
but Look also claims a 20% improvement in
braking power over a standard calliper.
Looks engineers were determined
that the Direct Drive concept [Looks name
for the integration of components into the
frame] would be equally about improving
Many of the aero gains are from cleaning up the frontal area of the bike. Te new aero stem uses a very slim clamp in place of a traditional four-bolt face plate
Look 695 Aerolight
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To celebrate our first birthday the team at Cyclist have teamed up with the folk
at VIE13 kustom apparel to produce a range of custom cycling wear that not only
looks fantastic but also meets the demands of even the most discerning rider.
The VIE13 pro range is perfect for the Australian climate with moisture wicking
Swiss fabrics, full length zipper, generous rear pockets and an Italian-made
chamois that will keep you cool and comfortable during the warmer Australian
months. For those wanting the full gambit there's also custom Cyclist caps and
DeFeet socks. To order email [email protected]
performance as it was about aerodynamics
and aesthetics, says Bayley.
Cranking it up
Looks Tunisian manufacturing facility is ISO
9001 compliant, which means it conforms
to a string of quality controls that are not
always observed by many other brands.
Its another aspect that Look doesnt shout
loudly enough about, according to Bayley.
It means the company can be certain of the
conformity, cleanliness and efficiency of each
of its manufacturing processes.
Bayley is keen to stress the differences
between Look and its competitors: Take the
Zed 2 crank. Five years on and still no other
manufacturer offers a comparable stiffness-
to-weight ratio close to that of the 320g, unique
Look design. Its true that moulding the crank
arms, axle and spider into a single carbon
structure is an impressive piece of engineering.
Then theres the Trilobe, a movable nut at the
end of the crank that allows the crank length to
adjust between 170mm, 172.5mm and 175mm.
The new Aerostem is similarly versatile,
adjusting angularly from -13 to +17 while also
being 20g lighter than the old C-Stem. The
E-Post integrated seatmast is unchanged from
the original 695 an elastomer between the
integrated seatpost and seatmast (available in
three densities: soft, medium and firm) helps
eliminate vibration from the road.
The complete 695 Aerolight, including fork,
headset, integrated crank and E-Post, weighs
a claimed 2,550g. That should mean a full build
could dip south of the 6.8kg UCI limit, even
with a Di2 or Campag EPS on board, for which
the frame is compatible too, including internal
cabling and battery options.
Look frameset $8,499, Dura-Ace 9000
$14,999 (model shown with Ultegra 6800
11-speed) groupesportif.com
Cyclist - VIE13 kustom apparel$249 (jersey and bibs), $15 socks, $15 caps, vie13.com
New gear
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lack rims, spokes, hubs and simple
decals may see some customers
glance over a pair of Pacenti SL23
custom wheels, but dont let the lack
of flare turn you away from these
solid performers. We weighed this particular pair in
the Cyclist office and at 1,460g for a complete set,
excluding quick releases and with a five-year warranty
against defects in workmanship, we took it upon
ourselves to test their mettle. Unfortunately even the
rigorous thrashing during our Big Ride trip in Tasmania
wasnt enough to unseat them from rolling as true as
the day they left the BikePro office.
The experienced builders offer a vast range of
rim, spoke and hub options, and with the use of the
Centrimaster digital truing stand they are built to an
extremely high standard that is backed by the tightest
of tolerances and not just on feel alone. If you're
looking for a pair of lightweight training or club racing
hoops, with a long-term promise direct from the
builder, then heres a pretty good place to start.
With a claimed 38% increase in airow the Turbine looks set
to blow the traditional nasal strip away. Fully adjustable and
with an ergonomic t, the Turbine is not only comfortable but
also designed to push more air through the nasal passage into
the lungs. Tested by Avanti Racing Team's Mark OBrien, hell
be using the breathe assist technology as he looks to capture
more Subaru National Road Series victories in 2014.
Rhinomed Turbine$24.95 rhinomed.com.au
Pacenti SL23 wheelset$999 bikepro.com.au
Named after the fast swimming Mako shark, the
flat-pack titanium multi-tool has all the essentials for
rapid roadside fixes. At 42g it's small and light enough
to stash in your saddle bag, pod or back pocket, and with
nine tools including a bottle opener you should be up and
running again in no time. The Mako Ti also comes with a
enduring 25-year warranty that will no
doubt outlast your cycling career.
Leatherman Mako Ti$69.95 leatherman.com.au
New gear
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Summer footwearWith the warmer months upon us it seemed only fitting to present a range of expressive footwear that breaks free from traditon.
Pedla Spinners, $25,
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Santini Alti, $30,
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Pedla Spinners, $25,
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4Shaw Maillot Jaune, $30,
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4ShawArtist Series, $30,
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Rapha City Riding, $27,
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hose keen cycling fans who
chose to believe so many
years ago will remember
Lance Armstrong stepping off
the team bus and towards the
sign-on board resplendent in white shoes and
*gasp* black socks. Since then, it seems the
tradition of short white socks has been thrown
away, replaced with technical fabrics not only
designed to compress, relieve and ventilate
the foot but also to make a statement.
Socks are now one of the few pieces
of kit the average weekend warrior can
turn to in order to push his or her way up
the bunch hierarchy. Brand, colour, length,
design and most importantly condition are
what sets apart those who look after
themselves and those who will likely seldom
degrease their own drivetrain.
Of course, your selection of sockwear is
hardly a life-and-death matter, but now that
you're in the know, take a few moments to
check out those fellow cyclists who are free of
chainring marks and those whose socks could
nearly double up as leg warmers, such are the
well-worn threads they so haphazardly pulled
on before the sun came up...
Socks
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SockGuy Heart My Bike, $20,
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4Shaw The Dog, $30,
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Capo Coolmax Euro, $25,
capocycling.com
Rapha Lightweight, $27,
rapha.cc
SockGuy WTF, $20,
everestsports.com.au
Hincapie Power, $15,
fesports.com.au
Attaquer Ride or Die, $25,
attaquercycling.com
Attaquer Logo, $25,
attaquercycling.com.au
Rapha Lightweight, $27,
rapha.cc
Socks
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It was on the return leg from a pre-season training
camp that a travelling cyclist's worst nightmare
occurred. A week of fantastic weather and riding
was nearly all but forgotten after seeing the top tube
nearly cut in half. It was time for a new bike bag
that oered more protection without the
weight penalty of a hard case. Enter
the Helium by Biknd, which at 11kg
should still see you below the
usual 25kg weight limit once fully
loaded. Tere's room for two pairs
of wheels, neatly secured to the
sides and you don't need WorldTour
mechanic ability to use it. Te frame is axed at the
fork and rear dropouts, and once you've placed all
those little extras inside you can jump aboard with
mind at ease thanks to the inatable partitions.
Sturdy wheels and towing strap mean there's no
heavy lifting involved, and once you've arrive at your
destination you'll be on the road again in no time.
f you glanced at Rui Costas feet
as he nipped past Joaquim
Rodriguez to win this years
World Road Race Championships,
you may have noticed he was
using the new Bont Zero+ shoes. Whether his
footwear contributed to his victory is up for debate,
but the purpose of the latest top-end model is to
give the rider an aerodynamic advantage.
'The Zero+ is the absolute pinnacle of what we
do at Bont and delivers every element of top-level
performance in the most aerodynamic package
we have ever created. The only model with more
aerodynamic features is the Crono Mk2,' says Bont
CEO Steven Nemeth.
Combining the benefits of two of its current
top-end models the Crono TT shoe and Vaypor+
road shoe while adding a host of new features,
the Zero+ delivers a sleek chassis with a single
retention dial. The Durolite material used for
the upper, Bont claims, is both lighter and more
durable. It has also been given a dimpled texture
to chase every possible aero improvement. The
unidirectional carbon sole should further enforce
stiffness and performance and, as always with
Bont, the shoe is entirely heat mouldable too.
Bont Zero+$470, bont.com
Biknd Helium$799 biknd.com
New gear
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The nominations are in, and were proud to reveal the shortlist
for the inaugural Cyclist Coffee Stop of the Year 2014.
To vote for your favourite and get the chance to win all kinds
of goodies, just visit facebook.com/cyclistmagazine
OF THE YEAR 2014
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1 Bright Velo Cafe, Bright, VICbrightvelo.mobiA European-inspired cycling cafe run by a team
of cyclists. This coffee stop not only offers
hand-roasted Padre Coffee, but also bike
storage, racks and a jam-packed menu along
with local and imported wines, beers and cider.
The cycling focus just came naturally for me,
says owner Wayne Hildred. I used to ride pro in
Europe for Team Bordeaux in the Eighties. I also
rode the Australian Road Championships twice.
I guess what we wanted to do was make a hub
and a home for cyclists. Bright Velo also has
14 guest rooms just a stone's throw away.
What its customers say...
Only coffee shop in the world worth
driving eight hours for a brew. The riding
round there is not bad either - Kevin Eddy
2 Brown Cow, Hampton, VICbrowncowcafe.com.auBrown Cow is crowded with riding groups all
week. When I first started working at Brown
Cow Cafe I was surprised by the lycra buzz
around here, says manager Katie De Leeus.
Because we have such a large space its a
magnet for cyclists and their bikes, plus the
good food and coffee and a cyclist boss, which
also helps. So loved by its two-wheel riding
customers, Brown Cow has its own kit.
What its customers say...
Great coffee, as they roast their own
blends, and cyclists are welcome any time
of the day - Nick Collins
3 Cog Bike Cafe, Warburton, VICcogbikecafe.com.auPart bike repair shop, part coffee stop, Cog Bike
Cafe is a cyclist rescue point. Before we set up
shop here there wasnt a personal bike shop
around, says owner Doug Greenall. We're right
on the 40km rail trail, so it was surprising
nobody was servicing bikes. Were a bread-
and-butter kind of shop. Locals man the floors,
our menu is all organic, as is our coffee, which
is from a local town, Lilydale. Were all about
sustainability and being conscious of the
environment, says Doug. Set in the country,
just an hours drive from Melbourne CBD, Cog
Bike is surrounded by some thigh-punishing
hills so youll have to work to get there.
What its customers say...
The original bike cafe - great trailside
location, attention to detail with coffee,
great menu, atmospheric - Damian Auton
4 The Corner Store, Forrest, VICthecornerstoreforrest.com.auThe Corner Store doubles as a cafe and
mountain bike hire shop set among some
challenging Victorian mountains in Forrest.
With a population of only 200, my wife and I
struggled to find a good coffee shop, says
owner Norm Douglas, so we decided to open
our own. Located in the Otway ranges, youll
find The Corner Store serving a strong blend of
Capra Coffee from Geelong. As a kid you ride
down to the corner store and hang out with
your bike. Yes, we sell food and bikes and do
repairs, but mainly were a hangout.
What its customers say...
Hands down, best coffee and staff in the
district. Easily worth the 70km round trip
peddle for a brew - Benjamin Culton
5 BarCycle, Walsh Bay, NSWbarcycle.com.auYoull find the best of Sydney at this seaside
cafe the water, the city and good coffee.
Youll also find former Italian pro cyclist Albert
Talone, behind the espresso machine. I used to
ride in Europe and cycling has always been a
passion of mine, says Albert. My wife and I
have always loved food, and used to own
butcher shops around Sydney. She also
happens to be an amazing cook, so it just fit that
we opened a cycle cafe. If hes not putting
together a custom bike, you can find Albert
doing one of his $49 services.
What its customers say...
Beautiful food, coffee and people. Its a
place where you feel like you can relax and
enjoy life - Rocci Gabey
6 Tracies Cafe, East Jindabyne, NSW facebook.com/TraciesCafeWhile the coffee sells itself, its the hand-made
pineapple and coconut cakes that lure most
cyclists. Set in a NSW country town frequently
visited by cyclist, Jindabyne is five hours from
Sydney. A cyclists' dream, there are trails from
Thredbo, Charlotte Pass and the Snowy River
leading to Tracie's. We are in the perfect spot,
says owner Tracie Lomax. Cyclists just started
coming in as word of mouth spread. They like
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their cakes and chocolate milkshakes after a
ride, thats for sure.
What its customers say...
Great coffee, awesome cakes and fabulous
staff its the magical trifecta, the winning
combination - Bella Molloy
7 FatDuck Cycles + Espresso, Busselton, WA fatduckcycles.com.au With the largest collection of Specialized bikes in
this corner of WA, FatDuck Cycles + Espresso is
a cycling aficionados Toys R Us. So embedded
into the cycling community, FatDuck has
become the unofficial communication office for
the Busselton Cycle Club youll find all ride
times on the noticeboard. The coffee shop gets
taken over on many days with the courtyard full
of avid cyclists, says owner Heath Townsend.
What its customers say...
Great coffee, great cakes and good advice.
My wife just wants me to stop spending
money there - Brian Rabaud
8 Dome, Perth,WAdomecoffees.com.auFrom appeasing the local council to storing
bikes neatly, Dome Coffees in Westralia
Plaza, has done the hard yards. The racking
system was a nightmare, so I designed one
that could hold 100 bikes, and be packed
into the office to give the city back their
streets, says Toby Brown. We now sell
these to other cafes. So involved in the
cycling community, Dome has its own team,
the Dome Coffee Cycling Team, employing
up-and-coming cyclists such as Allee Proud
a medallist in the Junior Track World
Championships in 2012 and sponsor WAs
South Perth Cycling Club.
What its customers say...
Not only do they do they do a brilliant job
of catering for hordes of cyclists but it was
also the birth place of the Dome Coffees
Cycling Team - Andrew Ballam
9 La Musette, Glenelg, SAla-musette.netEverything is custom made at La Musette
Siphon Coffee Bar there is a chess set made
from bike parts, organic energy bars on the
counter, artworks on the walls and, most
importantly, coffee brewed for your taste
buds. Upon ordering, youll first be asked
how you like your coffee strength, flavour,
and milk profile. From there, beans are
selected for you, carefully measured out,
ground and then added to the Siphon a glass
vapourising device that looks more suited to a
science lab than coffee shop.
What its customers say...
Not only do they serve Siphon coffee, not
sold anywhere else in the world, but it also
tastes superb - Michael Bland
10 MySweetopia, Brisbane, QLDmysweetopia.com.auThe home-baked goods are the stars of this
small Brisbane cafe. The fruit and nut toast that
is served heavy with cinnamon and dried fruits
and nuts has become a MySweetopia
signature. But there is something else that
gets the riders pouring in. One day as a treat we
drew a bike on a cyclists coffee with chocolate
syrup, and slowly more and more customers
started requesting their coffees with bikes
drawn on them, says owner Irene Lee. Now
our customers ask for names, bikes, special
messages and pictures drawn on their coffees
on a daily basis.
What its customers say...
No one froths almond milk like Irene and
Marina. Bronte always has a smile, the
team are always supporting local charities,
squads and businesses - Leanne Storey
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Over the same distance, will you use more energy in total if you ride faster? Te contest between tortoise and hare has traditionally been told without the inclusion of their physiological data, but thats about to changeWords JOSH CUNNINGHAM Illustrations ROB MILTON
upposing a cyclist was to
measure the number of calories
they burned over a 100km
ride would he or she use
more energy by riding hard and
fast or taking it slow and steady? Riding hard
obviously requires more power (i.e., energy
per unit time) but the ride will be over sooner
so youll be burning calories for less time. After
quibbling the quandary in the Cyclist office, we
decided to put the question to some experts.
The question youve asked isnt nearly as
simple as it sounds, says Professor Stephen
Cheung, a kinesiology researcher at Brock
University in Canada. From a simple physics
analysis, the mechanical work performed
to move a set mass a set distance remains
largely constant. But, of course, its not quite
as straightforward as that when it comes to
the working of the human body on a bicycle.
The source of power
Lets say you need 100 watts of power [1 watt
= 1 joule of energy per second] to maintain
20km/h, continues Cheung. The 100km
distance would take you five hours, so the
total energy required would be 1,800kJ
[100 x 18,000 seconds].
At 20km/h, its safe to say that most cyclists
will not be working at their limit of endurance,
and will be relying predominantly on aerobic
metabolism for fuel. But its well understood
that as we increase the intensity of exercise,
the human body begins to use different energy
systems, which affects its total energy usage
over the 100km ride in a non-linear fashion.
Dr Simon Marwood, an exercise physiologist
at Liverpool Hope University, explains that the
rate at which your body uses oxygen during
exercise is a good indicator of the energy
its expending. Up until your bodys lactate
threshold, youre looking at an uptake of
roughly 10ml of oxygen per watt, he says.
So 100W requires 1 litre of oxygen per minute
and 200W requires 2 litres of oxygen per
minute. Basically its linear, and oxygen intake
reflects energy expenditure.
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Adding drag
Teres a big but here, says Professor
Cheung, air resistance and drag. Referring to his
initial calculations, he adds, To go 40km/h [as
opposed to 20km/h], there is four times as much
energy required due to an exponential rise in air
resistance, so the total energy consumed would
be 3,600kJ [for 100km at 40km/h]. So youd
expend a lot more energy riding the 100km fast,
even though the time required is less.
Despite halving the ride time, the increase
in speed (and consequently effort) means that
energy expenditure for 100km at 40km/h
is twice that of 20km/h. Its a conclusion
that is echoed by Peter Hespel, professor in
kinesiology and rehabilitation sciences at the
University of Leuven in Belgium, and in-house
expert at the Bakala Academy, which was
founded last year by Omega Pharma-Quickstep
owner Zdenek Bakala as a cycling research and
development centre. As you can imagine from
someone whose go-to reference point is time-
trial world champion Tony Martin, the influence
of aerodynamics is a decisive one in Professor
Hespels opinion.
If youre riding at 20km/h, aerodynamics
plays almost no role, he says, but then if you
are riding at 40km/h, you will have to increase
effort by more comparatively because of the
exponential increase of the aerodynamic
resistance. The calories spent will depend on
the power output, and the higher the speed,
the bigger increase in power output needed.
Thats why riders work hard to get into a more
aerodynamic position.
Winning formula
For once, biologists and physicists are cordially
in tune, and there is little doubt that riding
100km hard and fast will use up more calories
than going slow and steady, thanks to the
inefficiencies of your body during high intensity
exercise, and the exponentially increasing wind
resistance at higher speeds. For us it means
only one thing: the harder you ride, the bigger
the slice of cake you can eat at the end.
of the ride would be over lactate threshold,
where youre less efficient.
This inefficiency stems from there being
insufficient amounts of oxygen to match the
exercise intensity, which causes energy-
producing chemical reactions in the muscles
to be far less yielding. Glycogen (carb) stores
begin to diminish rapidly and lactic acid begins
to build up. In essence, the calorific expenditure
graph steepens, as anaerobic exercise requires
more calories than aerobic.
Of course you wouldnt ride the whole
100km above your lactate threshold but, as
Marwood says, If you spend some portion
of the ride in anaerobic zones, then youre
reducing efficiency, and therefore to produce
the same amount of power you would be using
more energy [and calories].
That sounds like a conclusion, but hang
on, theres one more aspect to be accounted
for, and thats wind resistance.
By which he means that the calories you
use will rise proportionally to your power
output up until the point where your body
switches from an aerobic (using oxygen to
metabolise fuel) system to an anaerobic one
(without oxygen).
This suggests that, from a physiological
point of view, when you stay in your aerobic
zones (slow and steady), any rise in work rate
will result in proportional increases in calorific
expenditure, but that relationship changes
once the lactate threshold is crossed.
Into the red zone
Once beyond lactate threshold, says
Marwood, your efficiency drops and you need
more oxygen per watt. For example, where
200W only required 2 litres oxygen per minute,
300W might require 3.3 litres oxygen per
minute. So riding 100km hard would expend
more energy than 100km easy, because more
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lways on the hunt for interesting
products for our Leadout and
Bike Test pages, the team at
Cyclist took temporary
ownership of a Photon R
equipped with Shimano Dura-Ace 9000 to see
just if the immaculately finished product rode as
well as it looked. Shipped direct from Guru HQ in
Montreal, Quebec, what is apparent is the
attention to detail regarding the entire surface
both inside and out of the Photon.
Handcrafted, hand painted and high-tech
these are the key points of difference when
looking at one of the six stock geometry sizes
or fully customised ensemble. Design,
production and painting is all completed
in-house by the skilled Guru craftspeople, and
its this level of control throughout the entire
process that leads to an extremely precise
finished product. The bottom bracket threads,
seat tube internal walls and head tube are given
one last prep and check before the all-clear is
given to ship out.
Akin to a number of the major top-end
brands, Guru frames are built using
size-specific tubing to create a ride that is equal
across the range. This also helps to achieve a
Guru Photon RAlex Malone takes a look at the Qubcois export. $10,000, gurucycles.com
claimed sub-800g frame in 54cm while not
sacrificing stiffness or ride qualities. For those
wanting something more personal, there are
alternative layup options.
Running your palms along each section of
tubing does little to reveal any shortcomings in
the finish, the people at Guru remaining
tight-lipped on the process behind its 'true
monocoque carbon construction.'
Our chosen model was fitted with Shimano
Dura-Ace 9000 mechanical but there's a host
of build options to choose from along with a
number of standard colour combinations. We
were however, pleasantly surprised to find the
Photon R kitted out with the innovative range
of Enve Composites controls. The long-time
favourite has to be the road bar with simple
yet functional integrated rubber bar end plugs,
which no other brand seems to offer.
Reynolds Assault wheels assist in looking
the part and the clincher model fitted to our test
bike is more convenient, but for the most part
they could be saved for race day or high-speed
weekend bunches of which we will hopefully
take part in plenty over the coming months.
Stay tuned for a full review in a coming
edition of Cyclist. ]
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Q&AOrica-GreenEDGE's newest recruit sat down with Cyclist to discuss life in Italy, entering the pro peloton, and the lessons he received from Cadel Evans
Caleb Ewan
aleb Ewans name is
on everyones lips as
one of the next great
Australian cycling
stars. He may not be
a Tour de France winner in the making,
but his top-end speed for sprints and
strong hill climbing ability have already
made him a star in the U23 ranks, and
many believe hes destined for huge
things in the professional peloton. This
year, the NSW cyclist will continue to
ride with the Jayco-AIS U23 team up
until the back end of the season, when
he will join Orica-GreenEDGE as a
stagiaire (trainee) to prepare for his
first season as a professional with the
Australian team next year.
Cyclist spoke to Ewan, 19, about
what awaits after the Australian Road
National Championships in Victoria, in
which he won gold medals in the U23
criterium at Ballarat and road race at
Buninyong, and just before he got his
first taste of World Tour racing at the
Tour Down Under, in which he was
selected for the UniSA-Australia team.
RG: When you learned you would race
the Tour Down Under what major
challenges did you foresee?
CE: For the sprint stages, getting in the
right position. I didnt think I would have
as much respect as the pros would have
and that I would just be a UniSA rider and
they would get me out of there. Also
[after looking at the route] this tour
would be a lot harder, so there wouldnt
be as much opportunity for sprints, but I
worked on my climbing so I could
hopefully get over some of the harder
stages. The national title race [on a hilly
course] gave me a fair bit of confidence.
But I knew [the Tour Down Under] would
be a completely different level.
How will the Tour Down Under help your
last U23 season?
It will help me prepare for when I do turn
Words RUPERT GUINNESS Photography MARCUS ENNO
Do you absorb the
history and culture of
places you race from or
to, or are they just start
and finish locations?
(laughing) Teyre pretty much start and nish places. Last year [when] we went to Rome and raced the Grand Prix Liberazione, we didnt even see the Colosseum. You see the hotel. You see the start of the race, the nish of the race. People think its like a holiday where you get to see all this touristy stu, but you dont.
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pro at the end of the year. I will know
exactly what I have to do, where I have
to be. Its perfect to have it at the start of
the year, to do a World Tour race now so
I can prepare myself for the end of the
year. If I go into a race that is a bit harder
now and go back to U23 races, hopefully
I will find it a bit easier.
Tis year you hope to race the U23
classics and tours, Commonwealth
Games and world titles. Is racing too
much a danger?
Brad McGee [his coach] and I have been
talking about that. Its a really long year
that started on January 2 with the Bay
Crits [Mitchelton Bay Cycling Classic]
and will end at the Tour of Beijing. As a
19-year-old its a really big year. If Im
really cooked halfway through the year,
Ill have to take a break and get ready for
the second part. But itll be good to
know where my limits are before I go to
the pro ranks.
In Europe this year youll live on your
own in Varese, Italy rather than with the
Jayco-AIS U23 team with whom you will
be racing. Why?
The plan is that Ill live by myself [in
Varese] but it will only be 10km from
where everyone else will be and where
everyone is moving to [from Castronno
to Gavirate] this year. I will do all my
training and everything with them. It will
be just about getting the experience of
living by myself so when I step up to the
pros it wont be such a big transition.
Speaking the language is one of the
main things that I want to adapt to. It
sounds weird but I want to practise
being lonely. I want to get used to it. It
can be a lonely place when youre in a
foreign country.
When youre not on the road, what do
you do with your spare time?
I dont do uni or anything like that. But I
always find something to do I do
emails or small things. Also, in Europe
everything is later. You train at 10am and
come home at 3pm or 4pm. By the time
youve gone to the shops and got some
dinner and all that sort of stuff the day is
over. Its not like youre sitting around all
day twiddling your thumbs.
You've spent time with Cadel Evans. Has
he passed on some advice to you, or
have you learned something from him?
He gave me advice when I was choosing
a team, like if you went to a really big
team they might not have as much
time for you, whereas if you went
to a smaller team they will focus on
you. But if I went to BMC with him,
their team is pretty much 100 per cent
focused on winning the Tour de France
and I dont really see myself being able
to fit into that because Im not there to
win the Tour. I may just develop into a
sprinter. Orica-GreenEDGE was a pretty
obvious choice because they dont have
a GC [general classification] rider for
the Tour and they have been pretty
much working on lead-out trains and
that kind of stuff, so its really a perfect
team for me. And obviously being
Australian its really good.
Have you contemplated the prospect
that when you turn professional you may
have a tough season where wins dont
come so easily?
Brad is actually really preparing me for
that, telling me, In your first year youll
have a down patch where you probably
wont be going as good as you wanted.
Im prepared for it, so Ill be able to deal
with it better. Im not going in to the pro
ranks expecting to win all the races I do.
Im expecting not to go so well, and if I
do go well thats a bonus. ]
Did Cadel understand
why you went to
Orica-GreenEDGE and
not BMC?
Yeah, denitely. It was good because he was never biased, saying, Come to BMC. Tis is the best team. He really understood where I needed to go and what I needed. He was really good with that.
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A victorious Ewan
with third-place getter
Brad Linfield at the
Australian Road
National Championships
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els formulated with oxygen-
boosting nitrates, bars brimming
with enough carbs to fuel a small
army cycling nutrition is a high-
tech industry, but come your third
hour of riding and even the best gels can feel like a
let-down in the taste stakes.
Flavour fatigue is common when you have
consumed too many energy products, says Mayur
Ranchordas, senior lecturer in sport and exercise
nutrition at Sheffield Hallam University, England.
They can also cause gut upset especially on longer
rides. Supplementing energy products with real
foods will help to alleviate this problem.
Of course, were all used to real foods on
Sunday morning rides thats why cafes were
invented but real grazing shouldnt be left solely
to the mid-ride coffee shop. Slipping something
homemade into your rear pocket is nutritionally
and psychologically of benefit to all levels of rider.
Just dont overdo the spices
When youre training, your senses are higher
so you dont need too intense a flavour, says Dirk
van Schalen, former head chef at Vacansoleil DCM.
I dont know why but they are, and you can test the
idea as follows: add glucose syrup and some water
to lemonade. Taste it. When you go for a ride, do
the same but only add half the syrup. Youll find that
both will taste the same.
So what does this mean out on the bike? Before
shrink-wrapped fructose became the norm,
cyclings history was peppered with tales of eating
habits that were, at times, frankly bizarre. Take
one of the finest Classics riders of all time, Sean
Kelly. While racing for Belgian team Flandria in the
late 70s, his DS, Jean de Gribaldy, used to tear out
the middle of bread, leaving riders with just the
crust because he thought it would reduce bloating.
Or Tom Simpson, a man whose bottles used to
gurgle to the sound of boiled cattle feed. His theory
was that it would prevent stomach muscles from
tensing up and using energy.
Eating and thinking
Todays professionals, fuelled by a support staff
that includes qualified dietitians, nutritionists and
chefs, opt for a menu made up of whole foods
rather than processed.
Most of our riders, including Joaquim
[Rodrguez], have sandwiches with honey or ham
during the race and training, and once they finish
the stage, they tuck into jam tarts and rice, says
Team Katushas Paulo Grillandi. At Vacansoleil, the
riders were fans of van Schalens pancakes: In the
Tour de France, many of the riders had pancakes
with caramelised sugar, he says. You wrap them
in foil and they love them. They also loved my rice
cookies, which are sticky rice made into a patty
with Nutella on top.
Trek Factory Racings rising star, Bob Jungels,
has his own personal favourite: A homemade
sandwich is always welcome when youre out
riding, he says. I often have one with Philadelphia
cheese, ham and strawberry jam.
That might sound like something your 12-year-
old kid would choose to eat, but Jungels knows
what hes doing. Ham provides protein and salt,
while cheese offers a protein hit, though refrain
from one whose aroma would offend the peloton.
And its not simply about the macro- and
micronutrients either: The greatest benefit
of real food is that itll have a higher moisture
content than many bought bars, making it easier
to chew, swallow and digest, says Biju Thomas,
former chef to Team BMC. Even something
simple like soft bread and jam is often better
than a commercial bar.
Keeping it realEnergy products are simple and eective, but real foods have their place in your back pocket too. And were not just talking bananas Words JAMES WITTS Photography DANNY BIRD
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Thomas is on a mission to improve riders on-
the-fly feeding habits and, along with Dr Allen Lim,
has created Feed Zone Portables, a recipe book
that prescribes homemade sweet and savoury
150-200 calorie snacks. These range from potato
and leek frittatas to nut-butter cookies. Each has
a good water content, says Thomas. If foods dont,
you have to supplement with quite a lot of fluid,
which can lead to stomach issues, cramping, gas,
pain and general discomfort.
Keeping your energy levels up and gut in good
order during a ride is not just a matter of what you
eat, but how you cook it, too. Rob van der Werf,
dietitian for Giant-Shimano, says, For me its down
to cooking time and how many times you chew that
impacts more on how quickly the energy will enter
your bloodstream. For example, cooking pasta for
ve minutes and chewing it twice before swallowing
will mean it takes a lot longer to digest than if you
cook it for 10 minutes and chew it 20 times.
If cooking seems like too much hassle, you
could always heed van Schalens suggestion and
stuff your pockets with tomatoes. Almost no one
follows this advice, he says, but I recommend to
riders that they take tomatoes with them because
they have a high water content and plenty of
antioxidants. Pomodoro are best as they are
relatively hard and wont squash in your pocket.
And if eating tomatoes doesnt appeal, you
could still improve your performance by raiding
the allotment. Federico Bahamontes, winner of
the Tour de Frances King of the Mountains title six
times between 1954 and 1964, credits a childhood
spent riding around with 68kg loads of fruit and veg
from his fathers market for making him one
of the finest climbers in history.
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vercoming an injury isnt easy,
especially when it hampers the
beginning of your career.
People have asked me, Was it
the right decision to sign a pro
contract with BMC Racing Team at the young age
of 20? My answer is yes.
As a youngster I won a number of races in
Australia and Asia, along with results in Europe
during my year with the Trek-LiveStrong U23
squad. Te next step for me was to move to Italy
and race the World Tour, and I made my debut in
2011 with BMC Pro Cycling Team. At the time I
knew I'd taken all the right steps to get to that
point. You cant predict the future and as a cyclist
you dont spend time thinking about what ifs in
terms of injury.
While riding with BMC in 2011 and 2012 it
was evident that I had an injury, and I managed
to withstand the pain and tried a number of
therapeutic methods, but all they did was
briey mask it. Eventually I had to face it.
At the end of 2012, after a year and a half of pro
fourth race back after injury, which was a big
relief, and it felt amazing to be on the top step of
the podium again.
Unfortunately, due to the climate of cycling
in 2013, a contract did not come easily for 2014.
I decided it was best to come home and make
my comeback in Australia with Team Budget
Forklifts. I feel grateful that Cam (the manager/
director) had a spot for me, and Im now looking
forward to racing amongst a great group of
team-mates this year in the NRS.
Riding the World Tour is still my ultimate
dream, and I have goals that Im still working
towards. I see the NRS as my springboard to
achieve these goals. While Ive had the privilege
of racing in Europe alongside the best of the best,
to me racing in Australia is a legitimate stepping
stone, providing me with the opportunity to get
back to the highest level. Te NRS showcases
riders that are consistent throughout the 15 or so
dierent races that take place throughout
Australia. In the last few years Australian cyclists
have been using the NRS to launch themselves
onto the world stage.
A year or two of racing and being successful
in the NRS will be the best way of gaining
the attention of team directors in Europe. Im
very excited to be pinning a number on for the
2014 season. My goal is to nish the season with
consistently high results, and to continue to
develop as a rider. ]
Young Australian cyclist Timothy Roe spills the beans on his injury, making it pro, and returning to the Subaru National Road Series to make his comeback
Timothy Roe
riding, ghting the chronic pain had become
too mentally and physically taxing. Te time
had come to x my injury once and for all.
I had two operations in 2012, one on my back
and the other on my hip. Tis resulted in six
months o the bike and countless hours of
therapy and exercises.
After two turbulent years of racing and
recovery, I began training again in April, and
began my 2013 season in May with the BMC
Development Team. With my body feeling
good, I was ready to race. In June I won my
To me, racing in Australia is a legitimate stepping stone ... a year or two of racing and being successful in the NRS will be the best way of gaining the attention of team directors in Europe
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TakingTassie
on
It has produced some of the most successful riders on
the world stage, so whats Tasmanias secret? Cyclist hops
across Bass Strait and, with Launceston as a base, nds
out exactly what the island state has to oer
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ts no longer a secret that the
Tasmanian wilderness produces
world-class cyclists. Richie Porte
is partly to blame for exposing the
talent of the area after he became
only the fth Australian in history
and the sole Tasmanian to wear the
maglia rosa at the Giro dItalia. He did
this in his neo-pro season back in 2010 and has
since become one of the small island states
biggest exports. But while Porte helped put
Tassie on the world map, itd be unfair to focus
on his exploits alone. Milan-San Remo winner
Matt Goss and Sky debutant Nathan Earle along
with Drapacs Will Clarke, Jai Crawford and the
Sulzberger brothers are just a few from ProTeam
and Professional Continental outts who proudly
call Tasmania home.
With so many making the jump to the top
echelon of the sport it remains surprising so
few mainlanders are yet to make a trip to
sample some of the most diverse and seemingly
untouched terrain Australia has to oer.
Te intention of our trip, then, was to unearth
exactly how and why the likes of Porte, Goss
et al came to be such a force on the domestic
and international scene.
Basing ourselves in Launceston Portes
home town we initially planned a single route
from the town of Sheeld to the iconic Cradle
Mountain, but shortly after landing in the
delightful city realised there was so much more
to cover than could be achieved with a single
Big Ride. While the rst part of our trip was
accounted for, we decided to also make time for a
very special journey east of Launceston to Ben
Lomond National Park the location of Jacobs
Ladder, one of the most spectacular and
breathtaking climbs weve ever encountered.
Rocking the Cradle
A nervous Big Ride debutant, the idea of
jumping straight into the bat suit strikes
me as seriously attractive, but the anxiety
of not getting everything just right kills any
hope of pedalling on our rst day. Our guide
Simon Stubbs, for whom we quickly adopt
the nickname Stubbsy, informs us that
the weather at our cover location isnt ideal
anyway. With howling wind, sub-freezing
conditions and a mountain Im yet to even see,
were not exactly presented with the ideal
Above: The climb up
Olivers Road breaks
free of the trees
nearing the top to
reveal a great view of
Mt. Roland Regional
Reserve below
Left: Cradle Mountain
turned on near picture-
perfect weather for our
Big Ride visit
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Total distance
112km
Total elevation
3,546m
Sheffield
Cradle Mountain
LAUNCESTO
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Taming Tassie Exploring highlights around LauncestonTheres a couple of essentials for tackling the rides to
Cradle Mountain and Jacobs Ladder. The first is a
topographic map of the area surrounding
Launceston and make sure it includes unsealed roads.
It might just come in handy, as we experienced a number
of mobile phone dead zones and with limited access to
the 3G network, a traditional map means youll never
miss a turn. Youll want to hire a car to get from
Launceston to Sheffield the starting point of our first
Big Ride and if youre feeling nervous about Ben
Lomond then you can always drive to the base of the
National Park and ascend from the very bottom, which is
a great ride in itself. Cradle and Jacobs Ladder are easy to
find, but theres a variety of ways to get there. We took a
scenic trip to Cradle via Paradise and Mersey Forest Road
but the direct route using Claude Road cuts out a huge
amount of climbing and distance, and is a better option
as an out and back. There is one main way to Jacobs but
theres plenty of options to spice things up on the return
trip. Check your map beforehand, pack plenty of supplies
and take a punt. We did.
Start
Finish
Alternate route
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Apparel selectionsGo with mutliple layers in Tassie
CONQUEST PERFORMANCE
Fast drying and comfortable attire
is always important, but moreso
when the weather is prone to
rapid changes. We combined
the Conquest base layer with
the Performance range jersey
and bibs during our ride with a
pair of arm warmers and a wind
vest stored in the back pocket.
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conditions for getting what we need. Instead,
we decide to check out the route from the comfort
of the car, scouting out shooting opps and
anything else of interest.
Day two, however, is ride day and barely
out of Launceston its already time for a pitstop
at the Christmas Hill Raspberry Farm for a
punnet of chocolate-coated delights. Te
raspberries are fresh out of the fridge and biting
into the rock-hard chocolate quickly results in a
contrasting juicy mess on my shirt. Te avour,
however, outweighs the pain of a stain not even
my mum could get out. We quickly ensure they
dont go to waste.
Back on our way and Sheeld is upon us soon
enough. After an obligatory shot in front of one of
the 60-odd murals (Sheeld is commonly known
Above: The flowing
creek under Union
Bridge Road delivers
cool Tassie water
from Lake Parangana,
approximately 10km
south as the crow flies
Left: There is fun to be
had on the way down
into Cethana, so take
it all in, because the
opposing side is quite
a challenge
Opposite: In tribute to
the area we couldnt
miss the opportunity to
pull on a pair of 4Shaw
Tassie Devil socks
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as the Town of Murals), we decide to roll out
for what weve deemed the scenic route to
Cradle. Stubbsy encouragingly calls the route
lumpy, and being signicantly longer than
the standard out-and-back along Claude Road,
todays ride is a one-way journey. If you do have
the legs to ride back after this one all credit to
you, because with 3,500m of climbing in a little
over 110km youll be burning by the end.
With the sun just creeping above the
neighbouring Mount Roland, its not long until
the lumps of which Stubbsy spoke are upon us.
Rest assured though, this ride isnt all about the
ups. Te descent over the top of Union Bridge
Road barely 10km in known to locals as
Heartbreak Hill deserves respect, but our recon
the day prior ensured we know what to expect.
If you do have the legs to ride back after this one then all credit to you its 3,500m of climbing in a little over 110km
By the numbersBecause everyone loves stats
1,545Height in metres of the tallest
peak at Cradle Mountain. There
are three other named peaks:
Smithies, Weindorfers and
Little Horn.
600Volume in millilitres of the
chocolate milkshake that
went down a treat at the
Blacksmith Gallery cafe
after the return to Sheffield.
125Distance in kilometres from
the little town of Sheffield to
Cradle Mountain and back.
15Amount of dark chocolate-
covered raspberries eaten
during the short trip from
Christmas Hill Raspberry
Farm cafe to our start
location in Sheffield.
11.4Length of the major climb out
of Cethana Road to the top of
Cradle Mountain Road, which
has also featured in the Subaru
National Road Series Tour of
the Mersey Valley.
0Number of punctures incurred
during our entire time in
Launceston. The roads are
pretty good down here!
Were also coming down it and thankfully not
back up. Ive ridden all around there, up through
the Gog [Forest], Porte tells Cyclist. Ive done all
the climbs, including Heartbreak Hill, which
might not be that long, but its really steep.
Towards the top
Te luscious green elds and owing streams
help pass the time before we hit the major
challenge of the day up Echo Valley. It has a
real Aussie alpine feel to it, the nearing of the
end signalled by hardened shrubs and rocky
outcrops. Te chilling wind at the top serves
as a reminder why a lightweight rain cape
or wind vest is a must around these parts.
I usually take arm warmers, rain jacket
and gloves, even if its sunny, says neo-pro
team-mate to Porte and Hobart local Nathan
Earle, who made his debut at the Tour Down
Under in January.
Te wickedly fast descent soon joins Claude
Road the one used if you were to take the direct
route to Cradle. If youre familiar with the Subaru
National Road Series Mersey Valley tour, youll
know whats to come: a lush rainforest-covered
drop close to Cethana Dam with a demanding
climb on the other side. Just when you think its
nished, the turn onto Cradle Mountain Road P
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Having spent the best part of a year aboard this
particular TCR Advanced SL 1 module, its strange
to think this is the rst time a review of any kind has
been performed. Fitted with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2
11-speed, matching 9000 C24s, PRO Vibe 7s handlebars
in 380mm width and an SMP Drakon saddle, the bike
has been kitted out with this riders most favoured
components and accessories. Te electronic groupset
is awless, as long as you remember to check the
battery charge every now and then, and the ride itself is
simply spot on. Te TCR isnt the most lively but it has
that at home and familiar feeling soon after taking
the rst few rides. Integrated seatpost systems are
not everyones cup of tea, but Giant also oers the
Advanced-level TCR for those overly concerned
about travelling with a larger-than-normal bike bag.
Te writers rideGiant TCR Advanced SL 1 $5,999
with Dura-Ace 11-speed mechanical,
$7,499 with Dura-Ace Di2,
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soon makes you realise youre only about
halfway from reaching the crest proper.
A little over an hour away from our
destination and the tall-tree blanketed roads
are replaced by sparse terrain where only the
toughest of fauna can survive seemingly due
to the rapid changes in weather that can be
experienced as you get closer to Cradle.
Tis is real alpine country. Youll quickly nd
yourself counting the number of wombats
grazing along the roadside, or the echidnas who
seem unwilling to allow anyone too close before
digging into the ground, leaving nothing but a
thorny body to photograph.
St Clair National Park is spectacular, and
its here the elder of the Sulzbergers, Bernard,
got his rst taste of Cradle riding with the
Tasmanian Institute of Sport (TIS). Ive done
a number of rides around that area in the past
with the TIS, he says. We actually stayed for a
week I cant remember what year it was at
Cradle Mountain, and its really tough terrain
around there. Its great for training.
Te buttongrass landscape contrasted
with vivid rainforest pockets and trickling
streams are reason enough to keep this area
well-protected. Visitors are advised to travel the
nal 10-odd kilometres via shuttle bus, such is
the narrow road to Dove Lake. Teres also no
intention to widen the road to allow more trac
through all the better for us as tired legs churn
through the nal few minutes. When the road
nally ends there isnt really much on oer
just a carpark and somewhere to freshen up.
What lays directly ahead with clouds cleared,
however, is a remarkable sight even for weary
eyes. We wash our faces in the icy lake as still
as glass thanks to the lack of wind before
taking a moment to sit by the small beach at
the end of the sealed path.
If you pack a pair of walking shoes you can
take a brisk two-hour stroll around the lake, but
instead we decide to ll up and make our way to
the warmth of Peppers Tavern Bar, where our
trusty guide awaits with clean clothes, before
stepping in for a lager and hearty meal with
everything from burgers to grilled salmon, steaks
and green curry. With one of Tassies highlights
ticked o, we jump in the car and make our way
back to Launceston.
Next stop: Jacobs Ladder
After a hearty meal washed down with cold ale
we begin thinking about how quickly we can
make it back to Launceston and over to Ben
Lomond National Park for a quick recon of the
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By the numbersCrunching the stats on Jacobs Ladder
6:33Time it took Ben Mather to crest
Jacobs Ladder and clinch the
Strava leaderboards top step.
58Length in kilometres of
unsealed road ridden on this
particular day. A CX bike is an
appropriate alternative.
13Average gradient the climb
to the lookout of Jacobs
Ladder that features six nasty,
unsealed switch back turns
over its 1.2km length.
3Number of vehicles seen
on the seldom-used road
toward Jacobs Ladder.
1Pub for sale atop Ben
Lomond. Our request for a
warm fire, coffee and food
went unanswered in the
ghost-town ski village.
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switchback ascent so prominent it has its own
name: Jacobs Ladder. Its a bit of a drive from
Sheeld, but after recalling the spectacle in a
certain Rapha video I knew I wouldnt be leaving
here without at least taking a look. After all,
Jacobs Ladder is simply one of those must ride
locations that every cyclist would want to include
on their bucket list.
It should be said the main portion of this
ride is on unsealed roads, but thats what
makes these trips so exciting. After all, theres
no reason why you cant take a road bike o-piste.
Te professionals do it during the spring classics,
thrashing themselves over the white gravel of
Strade Bianche or across the cobbles of Ronde van
Vlaanderen and the historic stones of Paris-
Roubaix. A little bit of re road shouldnt be
enough to scare you away! Its within riding
distance from Launceston, the ride out there is
almost car-free and, above all: why not?
One of the fantastic things about Tasmania
during the summer months is the amount of
daylight on oer for those who want to use it.
With rst light at 6am and a sunset closer to 9pm,
theres much to do when on a tight Big Ride
schedule. Tis is a crucial factor in being able
to venture out to Jacobs Ladder, as even when
exhausted from our ride to Cradle there is still an
entire afternoon left for activities. Combined with
a willing local pilot, we get some shut-eye while
venturing east toward Jacobs, a little over an hour
from the centre of Launceston by car.
Soon enough we arrive at the base of Jacobs,
put on some fresh kit, take a few test shots, and
after a couple of ascents the light starts to fade.
Our photographer Marcus Enno probably better
known for his Instagram handle @beardmcbeardy
gives instructions to look a little more lively or
put some sunnies on. Te day has clearly taken
its toll. A couple more and were done for now.
Tomorrow is once again game day.
Local knowledge
Starting from our base camp in Launceston,
theres a plentiful array of cafes and eateries to
satisfy the pre-ride caeine x. After sampling
the carrot cake at Aromas we decided to take
some advice from Porte, whose favourite spot is
Pantry Espresso. During the o-season you can
often nd the Launie local fuelling up there
before heading out for a loop to Scottsdale.
Te Pantry is owned by one of my mates
who is a bit of a crazy mountain biker, and
thats usually where we meet now. We do the
one loop around Scottsdale quite a lot. With
over 2,000m of climbing its up and down all
day and then you come back over the Siding,
which is a really good climb.
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Te main portion of this ride is on unsealed roads, but theres no reason why you cant take a road bike o-piste
With the Scottsdale loop already rmly
on the map, were instead interested in taking
on something not often done on road bikes.
Ben Mather, who runs the Avanti store where
Porte takes his Pinarello machine when in
need, holds the Strava record for Jacobs
Ladder, but that time was completed on a
mountain bike. Porte, on the other hand,
has Jacobs on his to-do list. When I was in
Colorado [last year] we got into the bus and
the biggest picture was of Jacobs Ladder.
I said to the guys, Tats right where I live!
Ive driven up it, but I really want to ride it,
says the Sky rider. Perhaps itll have to wait
until a time when hes not building for a tilt
at the Giro dItalia.
While Porte is yet to ride the exposed
switchback climb, the older of the two
Sulzberger brothers, Bernard, was most
recently up there during his time with the
Tasmanian Institute of Sport. Like Porte,
Sulzbergers commitments to the
Professional Continental squad Drapac
mean hes more inclined to also set o on
a Scottsdale loop. However, the demanding
climb still sits rmly in his memory. Ive
done Ben Lomond and Jacobs Ladder during
another one of the TIS camps. We went to the
top and back down again. Its pretty solid on
the road bike as its all gravel.
Tough it remains one of Launcestons
hidden gems, Te Ladder is easy to nd
for those who dare to cross over from the
bitumen to the roughly maintained gravel
road. We awake early and shoot eastward to
Blessington Road on the 401, which will take
us all the way to a right-hand turn onto Ben
Lomond Road. Teres little hiding from the
hills in Launceston and we quickly warm up,
stripping o layers as we pass the numerous
poppy elds with signs that read danger
and death. After the obligatory shot with
Above: Most of the
roads are single lane
in each direction, but
it didnt matter the
roads are whisper
quiet around here
Right: With so much
climbing youll be
happy you packed a
big range cassette
Left: Our starting town
in Sheffield was pretty
quiet during the early
hours of the morning
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that well need to lose the warmers at some
point. We eventually reach the turn onto
Ben Lomond Road, which seemed further
than initially anticipated. Weve already
accumulated a few hundred vertical metres
before any real climbing, and while the
temperature will no doubt be signicantly
cooler nearing the top, we decide to stash the
non-essentials at the bottom.
After getting rid of anything we dont
need were greet