Road Racing Archives - XSpeedAustralia

15 May

Canada Australia Hong Kong form Cycling Alliance

15th May 2018 For immediate release Media Release Canada, Australia and Hong Kong to form Cycling Alliance The creation of […]

May 15, 2018

3 January

X-Speed Training and Racing Hong Kong

X-Speed Training and Racing Hong Kong – fast paced, eclectic and a culinary delight. Hong Kong is a tourist mecca situated on the southeast coast of China. It’s the home of cycle clothing manufacturer Champion System, world champion Sarah Lee Wai-sze and boasts a magnificent velodrome built in 2013 which has played host to a […]

Jan 03, 2018

15 December

Can Cycling Cause Skin Cancer

Can cycling cause skin cancer? 2017 saw former professional cyclist Luis Herrera claim his skin cancer was caused by sun exposure during his cycling career. The former climber believes his basal cell carcinoma and lesions to his arms and face arose from poor precautions in applying sunscreen during his time cycling in extreme conditions. […]

Dec 15, 2017

7 December

Central Districts Junior Tour – South Australia

Central Districts Junior Tour – South Australia is the best junior tour in the country! Hi my name is Jasmyn Quick I would just like to share a few of my experience on the CDJT trip in April 2017. I remember this trip as if it was yesterday. It was such a brilliant experience […]

Dec 07, 2017

30 November

What does your coach think of you?

What does your coach think of you? Judging performance: the black and white and full colour spectrum. Ric Charlesworth coached the Australian female hockey team, the Hockeyroos, to Olympic gold medals in 1996, 2000, World Cup winners 1994, 1998, Champion’s Trophy winners 1993, 1995, 1997, 1999, Commonwealth Games gold medal in 1998. He coached the Australian male hockey […]

Nov 30, 2017

7 November

A race by any other gnome

A race by any other gnome happens to be called the Ferguson Valley Classic Road Race and this was the last race of our maiden season. New to racing road bikes, my mate Mitch and I were keen to stretch our road legs in this classic event. With golden gnomes on our minds, we headed […]

Nov 07, 2017

21 August

The Heart & Mind of Exercise & Training

Welcome to the not-so-random thoughts of a sport science and neuroscience student. Ever felt like missing training? You’re not alone. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australians of all ages are exercising and participating in sport and recreational activities less – and it’s a downward trend. While you may not be part of this statistic, perhaps there are […]

Aug 21, 2017