Ride 2 Remember – Blogged Down By Life

2017 In Review – Cycling

Posted on January 1, 2018January 6, 2018 by Chad Dobbs

2017 was the year of little motivation, a lack of fitness and a shift towards not wanting to get on a bike… There was no game to have my head in.

My goal for 2017 was to ride my bike at least four times a week and complete a Gran Fondo once a month… neither thing eventuated.

As with last year, here is 2017 by the numbers.

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2017 – BY THE NUMBERS

.:2:.
Number of events I raced in during 2017

.:53.4..
The amount of vertical kilometres I climbed in 2017

.:103:.
In kilometres, my longest single ride of 2017

144:.
The number of days I rode in 2017

.:212:.
The amount of hours I spent riding in 2017

.:340:.
How many times I rode my bike(s) in 2017 – This includes multi-rides in one day such as my daily commute which is 3 individual rides

.:5,395:.
In kilometres, the total distance I rode in 2017

Wishing everyone a safe 2018!
.:Chad:.

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2016 In Review – Cycling

Posted on January 1, 2017January 1, 2018 by Chad Dobbs

2016 was the gap year I didn’t want, but needed to, in order to see the bigger picture.

My goal for 2016 was to find my mojo in a new city… I found it, it just took 11 months.

As with last year, here is 2016 by the numbers.

2016 – BY THE NUMBERS

.:1:.
Number of events I raced in during 2016.

c7d_6468 — Wildside 2016 Photo: Matthew Connors Photography https://www.facebook.com/matthewconnorsphotography/

.:50.5..
The amount of vertical kilometres I climbed in 2016

.:75.3:.
In kilometres, my longest single ride of 2016

148:.
The number of days I rode in 2016

.:180:.
The amount of hours I spent riding in 2016

.:340:.
How many times I rode my bike(s) in 2016 – This includes multi-rides in one day such as my daily commute which is 4 individual rides

.:4’439:.
In kilometres, the total distance I rode in 2016

Wishing everyone a safe 2017!
.:Chad:.

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2015 In Review – Cycling

Posted on January 1, 2016December 31, 2015 by Chad Dobbs

2015 was the year that I learnt no matter how much time, effort and care you put into training, racing and social cycling; injuries, illness and life will always derail the best laid plans.

My goal for 2015 was to enjoy cycling. I lost a little bit of my love for the bike towards the end of 2014. My failure to finish the Scott 24 Hour Solo in October was a huge hit to my confidence and the toll it took on my body would follow me late into 2015.

As with last year, here is 2015 by the numbers.

2015 – BY THE NUMBERS

.:1:.
One major crash during the year
During a relaxed ride on the XTC during wet weather I lost traction and hit the ground hard. A hairline fracture in my collarbone followed and a few weeks off the bike was required.

.:2:.
Number of notable injuries in 2015
Injuries: Collarbone, torn glute

Number of new bikes in 2015

.:4:.
Number of events I raced in during 2015

KC15 002 — .:Andy & I at The Kowalski Classic :.

.:Suns out/guns out:. Photo: David B https://www.flickr.com/photos/45916358@N05/ — .:Suns out/guns out:.
Photo: David B https://www.flickr.com/photos/45916358@N05/

.:54..
The amount of vertical kilometres I climbed in 2015

.:151:.
In kilometres, my longest single ride of 2015

.:193:.
How many times I rode my bike(s) in 2015

.:213:.
The amount of hours I spent riding in 2015

.:4’861:.
In kilometres, the total distance I rode in 2015

Wishing everyone a safe 2016!
.:Chad:.

2014 In Review – Cycling

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Chad Dobbs

2014 was the year that I learnt that no matter how much time and effort you put into training and racing; life always has other plans.

The year started off with a single goal in mind. I was going to race in the Easter National Mountain Bike 24 Hour Solo Championships. I trained hard for this event and all looked good until the event was cancelled. I kept up my training, albeit, with less intensity; and continued to ride more each week than in 2013.

2014 was the year I travelled to France with Soldier On to race in the Trois Etapes Pro-Am and was the year my beautiful daughter Celeste was born.

My riding year was littered with a number of injuries, incredible highs, depressing lows and amazing opportunities.

As with last year, here is 2014 by the numbers.

2014 – BY THE NUMBERS

.:1:.
One major crash during the year
During my first race of the year, the AMB 100, I crashed out thanks to a little shit who decided that cutting the course and getting in the way of other riders was a good idea.

.:3:.
Number of notable injuries in 2014
Injuries: Snake bite, stitches to my left elbow and strained glute!

.:6:.
The number of major events that I raced in during 2014
Every race was a challenge but I’ll never forget the 2014 Trois Etapes in France with Team Solider On!

.:Team Soldier On and our Pro-Rider Jo Hogan:. https://www.facebook.com/matthewconnorsphotography — .:Team Soldier On and our Pro-Rider Jo Hogan:.
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.:98:.
The amount of vertical kilometres I climbed in 2014

.:132:.
In kilometres, my longest single ride of 2014

.:287:.
How many times I rode my bike(s) in 2014

.:349:.
The amount of hours I spent riding in 2014

.:8,395:.
In kilometres, the total distance I rode in 2014

Wishing everyone a safe 2015!
.:Chad:.

Soldier On Ride 2 Remember 2014

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Chad Dobbs

On Sunday 2 November, close to six hundred Soldier On supporters strapped on their helmets and got on their bikes for a ride around Lake Burley Griffin to show their support for Soldier On and Australia’s veteran community.

The ride also saw four of the seven Trois Etapes 2014 riders don their TE kit to take part in a casual loop around Canberra’s iconic lake.

It was great to see so many people out and about wearing Soldier On shirts, and of course, the many people wearing the Soldier On Cycling kit

Photographer extraordinaire, Matt Connors, was out and about taking photos of the event.

Below are some of the best (of course some including me!).
Matt’s full gallery is here: Matthew Connors Photography

R2R 001 — https://www.facebook.com/matthewconnorsphotography

R2R 002 — https://www.facebook.com/matthewconnorsphotography

R2R 003 — https://www.facebook.com/matthewconnorsphotography

R2R 004 — https://www.facebook.com/matthewconnorsphotography

R2R 005 — https://www.facebook.com/matthewconnorsphotography

R2R 006 — https://www.facebook.com/matthewconnorsphotography

R2R 007 — https://www.facebook.com/matthewconnorsphotography

R2R 008 — https://www.facebook.com/matthewconnorsphotography

R2R 009 — https://www.facebook.com/matthewconnorsphotography

R2R 010 — https://www.facebook.com/matthewconnorsphotography

R2R 011 — https://www.facebook.com/matthewconnorsphotography

R2R 012 — https://www.facebook.com/matthewconnorsphotography

R2R 013 — https://www.facebook.com/matthewconnorsphotography

R2R 014 — https://www.facebook.com/matthewconnorsphotography

R2R 015 — https://www.facebook.com/matthewconnorsphotography

Ride 2 Remember 2014

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Chad Dobbs

On Sunday 2 November 2014 I’ll be taking part in the Soldier On Ride 2 Remember.

A social event aimed at raising awareness within the local Canberra community for Soldier On. The ride will be followed up with a BBQ at the Australian War Memorial.

If you’d like to take part than please register at the link below
http://soldieron.org.au/events/ride-2-remember/

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