Westward bound......

Off to Adelaide at the end of the week for one of the Aireal team to race in the Foxy1000 - just for a bit of fun and punishment. That should put us far enough away from all the APEC hoo ha!! Keep tuned for some pictures of the road trip and race.

What beautiful weather for us here now - clear, blue skies but still a bit of a crisp frost to start the day - a great time of year. Makes that winter worthwhile after all!

Violet all the way.....

Well........finally it is finished. Austen's bike! How awesome do those hubs and headset look - what a great effect. It apparently rides well too.

If you've got a piccie of your ride with Aireal components on it please send it in - we love showing off your favourite things.

Dusty and cold......

I was wrong about the possibility of mud - it was so dry in Canberra, so dusty, and a little bit chilly too. That cold wind whipped off the snowy mountains and right into that pine forest. I have included a few shots of the start of the racing - but I deleted the "oops"one that just had legs and wheels in it.

Congratulations to CORC and Bright Orange Events for putting on such a great race with good facilities too - and to Bright Orange Events and KHS for a great 8hr Series.

I highly recommend you go see "24-Solo"- it was a fantastic insight into the preparation and exertion that goes into competing in one of these 24 Hr events. It also highlights the stark differences between the fully sponsored, supported rider and the one who just gets in there and has a go on limited funds. And the winner is..... well, we all know who won. All those at the premiere were privileged to hear Craig Gordon talk about his experiences in this event - an extraordinary fellow doing what he loves. Thanks for sharing with us Craig.

Canberra bound......

Off to the ACT tomorrow as Mick is racing in the last round of the KHS Working Week Series at the Sparrow Hill course. Could be a touch muddy but let's hope for good weather. Also looking forward to the premiere screening of 24-Solo at the Dendy Theatre - from the producers of "Off Road to Athens", 24-Solo is the inspiring story of Craig Gordon's ride in the 24 Hour World Solo event in 2006 in which Chris Eatough was expected to win and claim his 7th straight title.

Monday night is looking good too - bit of a plug for our broadcasters Aunty Jack and SBS here in Aus - firstly it's TOP GEAR on SBS at 7.30pm (EST) not just for the petrol heads - a brilliant and witty show and I know, I know it's made in the UK but do they get it so right??!! Then, the nights not over - watch Enough Rope with Andrew Denton on ABC at 9.25pm as he is interviewing ........Cadel Evans!!! Can't wait.