We're thrilled to introduce you to the newest member of our coaching staff, Elle!

Elle started out in triathlon when she was 12, and from this moment on she loved the sport, and knew that it would be her passion.

After a few years of racing in age-group, she decided to get into racing Elite, which she went on to compete as a Junior and then with Under 23s. During this time, she was a part of the Triathlon Victoria Development Program and competed in both Victorian and Interstate races.

In 2018, Elle went to the Age Group World Championships on the Gold Coast which was one of her favourite experiences.

Apart from Triathlon, she also competed in Criterium cycling racing, Duathlons and Cross Country.

Elle’s coaching approach is to make the sport as enjoyable as possible, helping athletes reach their goals and to manage and prevent injuries.

You will see Elle on the pool deck Monday nights (with Ollie & Weekesy), at The Tan on a Thursday and out on the roads with you on a Saturday.  There's more to come and we'll keep you updated with all the exciting details.

As we approach the winter rides and the camp you all need to be cognisant (new word) of the idea of being “self-sufficient" on the bike!  Water, nutrition, phone (charged), spare tubes, pump… don’t expect or rely on others being there to bail you out! Overestimate what you’ll need!  During these rides you will be further away from “civilisation" and bike shops are a luxury that you’ll rarely find!

Remember to periodically check your bike and particularly the tyres! Without putting too fine a point on it, your safety relies on those few square centimetres of tyre which contacts the road**!! (See below). As a tyre gets older, it gets softer and more easily distorted, it accumulates damage and what is already usually a fine tread pattern, wears down! So basically…"if in doubt…replace it”!

Same with lights! Get good ones… spend the extra dollars to know they are reliable, bright and waterproof!

If you need someone to show you how to change a tyre… ask Greg! Or another experienced rider! Just not anyone with the initials CG or GR or Gaz or…

**this of course depends on the amount of pressure in the tyre, and therefore rolling resistance… but let’s not get started on that again.

Winter can be a difficult time of the year for Triathletes, training in the wind, rain and cold. It can also be a long time till your next race, which can make it easier for you to lose motivation. However, there are a few things you can do which will help change your outlook on training in the colder months. We want you to be able to focus on certain aspects of your training and be able to create goals that will help you stay motivated and ready to race when the season begins!

Join us at Thanyapura!

Live and breathe the life of a professional triathlete over 10 days at the ultimate Sports and Health resort in Thanyapura, Thailand from 28th July to 6th of August 2023. We aim to give athletes the ultimate professional training experience, jam-packed with insight and knowledge of significant valuable gains that can contribute to overall performance improvements and success. In addition to training for all three facets of triathlon, athletes will also undergo the rigours of high-end testing to help you achieve your fitness goals. Athletes will be broken into groups in accordance with fitness levels and abilities, allowing coaches to tailor your 10 days in Triathlon paradise.

Read all the details on the link below and start getting excited! 

“There’s no such thing as bad weather – just bad clothing choices.”

When you’re riding on a cold, wet and windy day, you want to be as warm and as comfortable as you can. We have a guide for those new to Winter riding, to help you avoid learning from a very cold and miserable experience of your own!

The guide talks about a lot of gear and you can wear some or (like me) often all of it at once. The key is LAYERS. Even on the coldest day, you will heat up as you grind up the hills and then become freezing cold as the wind slices through you on the descents or you hit a gully where it appears all the cold air was hiding and waiting to slap you off your bike!