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15 Apr

What makes someone a great training partner?

Posted 15. April 2017 By Monika Sattler

After an absolutely amazing tough 200km in the saddle today, I reflected on what made it so great. Sure, the sun and 23 degrees definitely didn’t hurt but after 5+ hours...

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15 Dec

How to burn your energy during the Three Peaks Challenge – Falls Creek

Posted 15. December 2016 By Monika Sattler

Three Peaks Challenge. 235km. 4000m of elevation. In under 13 hours. The numbers themselves suggest a tough cycling event but what happens at the 200km mark is what makes this ride...

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11 Nov

CyclingTips: Tackle the unknown with confidence: five tips to help you prepare for a new challenge

Posted 11. November 2016 By Monika Sattler

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31 May

7 Quick and dirty tips for your ultra-light bikepacking trip in France

Posted 31. May 2016 By Monika Sattler

1. Information on climbs: Website that states what Cols are open: http://www.sport-passion.fr/parcours/etat-cols.php  (The German http://www.alpenpaesse.co is not always correct!) The German website: http://www.quaeldich.dehas all information possible about a pass. Even as...

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02 Apr

What gets you up to ride your bike early mornings?

Posted 2. April 2016 By Monika Sattler

Just over a year ago, I moved to Australia. I was able to enjoy the last two weeks of summer and then winter hit Melbourne. Having lived in Minnesota (where you...

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07 Mar

My (mental) preparation for the Three Peaks Challenge– Melbourne to Mt Buller (260km/5000m elevation, 161mi/16400ft elevation)

Posted 7. March 2016 By Monika Sattler

  When you are planning on doing something longer and harder than you have done before, the extra weight of five kilos on top of your neck will be your key...

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30 Dec

Climbing out of the unfit spiral with The Hurt Box

Posted 30. December 2015 By Monika Sattler

Warning: You might want to jump on your bike after reading this article. Please take appropriate measurements if required. Can you imagine waking up at 4:45am in the morning, excitedly jumping...

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27 May

A slap in the face: Being out of shape

Posted 27. May 2015 By Monika Sattler

Most people can relate with being, or at least feeling, out of shape. Prime time is just after the winter when all seemingly hibernating cyclists start riding outdoors again. Although another...

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06 Apr

Back from a nine-month hibernation – New racing goals in Australia

Posted 6. April 2015 By Monika Sattler

Ahhhh pooooof!          Sorry, I had to blow off all the dust from this blog. Time to write again as there is excitement on the training and racing front! But back to...

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25 Aug

How to succeed at tough races

Posted 25. August 2014 By Monika Sattler

Two months ago I signed up for one of the harder races in Switzerland: the Alpenbrevet, a 276km race with over 7000m of elevation. However, with a new job I have...

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