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Category: Friends

Cycling, Friends

Together Apart

by NeilEnnis 2 April 2020 No Comments Shortlink | |

We love riding together every week.  That’s not currently possible because of the social distancing restrictions caused by COVID-19.  Here’s how we had fun together while staying apart.

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Cycling, Fat Bike, Friends, South East Qld

The Road to Rainbow Beach

by NeilEnnis 24 January 2020 1 Comment Shortlink | |

A few months ago, Jason wondered about the possibility of riding our bikes to Rainbow Beach via off-road tracks.  After a few exploratory adventures before the big day, we finally worked out a route…

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Brisbane, Cycling, Friends

Farewell Darb!

by NeilEnnis 20 June 2019 1 Comment Shortlink | |

Darb is moving permanently to Tasmania.  Today was our last chance to ride with him before the move.  He suggested we ride some local trails, because that’s “where it all began” for many of us.

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Cycling, Friends, Queensland, xc

Charleville

by NeilEnnis 12 June 2019 16 Comments Shortlink | |

Over seven hundred kilometres west of Brisbane, Charleville is home to more than 3,000 people and a thriving pastoral industry.

My friend Simon caught the train there recently, and rode his bike back to Brisbane.

This is his story.

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Cycling, Friends, South East Qld, xc

Riding With Friends

by NeilEnnis 4 April 2019 2 Comments Shortlink | |


Most times it’s not about the destination.
Sometimes it’s not even about the journey – it’s about the people you share it with.
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Family, Fat Bike, Friends, Moreton Bay

North Stradbroke Island

by NeilEnnis 9 December 2018 3 Comments Shortlink | |

Each time I visit Straddie I think to myself “Why have I waited so long to come back to this amazing place?” 

After visiting for a quick overnighter last weekend, I indulgently decided go back a couple of days later.  Two ferry trips to North Stradbroke Island in less than a week is a new record for me.

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Cycling, Friends, South East Qld, xc

Everest

by NeilEnnis 18 July 2018 1 Comment Shortlink | |

“Everesting” is the act of riding your bike up and down the same hill many times until the cumulative elevation gain reaches 8,848 metres – the height of Mount Everest.

Rebecca attempted this challenging feat by riding up and down Centre Road, in D’Aguilar National Park, fifty-seven times in less than twenty-four hours.

 

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Cycling, Friends, Scenic Rim, xc

The Border Fence

by NeilEnnis 26 June 2018 9 Comments Shortlink | |

Today’s ride was one of the most challenging and rewarding rides I’ve ever done.  I will never do this ride again.  Neither should you.  Here’s why.

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