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TweetAll work and no play makes Greg a dull boy. All work and no play makes Greg a dull boy. All work and no play makes Greg a dull boy. All work and no play makes Greg a dull boy. All work and no play makes Greg a dull boy. All work and no play makes Greg a dull boy.… Read more →

TweetPh.D writing has not been going as planned this weekend. I have had ups and downs before and I know this will happen again. Sometimes the brain just needs to relax. Friday I wrote an astounding 2,138 words, all of which were keepers. An easy section admitiadly, but a huge chunk of work in one sitting. Sadly Saturday proved less amazing, I… Read more →

TweetNever came to light – figure I may as well publish my ranting here. This was written post XCO WC #1 a few weeks ago. ‘Life is a meritocracy, with death as the auditor.‘ Mark Twight A few years ago you’d have been forgiven for thinking the Irish XC racing scene was dying. Going the way of the dodo; an… Read more →

Tweet I’ve been feeling like this all week. Ready to get back in the game. Put me in coach, I’m ready! But I am being smart for once. I’ve taken it easy on my body training wise, managed to not go mental on food and beer, just enjoyed the last 3 weeks of getting myself in order again. A weekend… Read more →

TweetI. Love. Dogs. I’ve never owned one as my mother is terrified of them, not her fault after having been bitten at a young age. Still this resulted in a no dog chance in my house. My interaction with dogs was mostly through my grandfather who owned Springer Spaniels and they dominated my youth as they could match my pure… Read more →

TweetLast two weeks have been a bit on and off. The week before last saw 4 days off the bike resulting in no training due to a chest infection trying to brew. Still have some minor after effects but nothing compared to what I had. Came from too much cold weather nose blowing. But on the plus side I got… Read more →

TweetI ran the CX nationals in 2009. It was horrible. A week before the date we had a massive snowfall that shut the country down. Pressure was on me to cancel from people, pressure was on to keep going from others. In the end I pushed back to Feburary, the race went on, people loved the course, it was a… Read more →

TweetTwas The Night Before Cross Nats, Not a rider was stirring, except in one house; The skinsuit was hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that wet weather soon would be there; The tubs were nestled all snug on their rims, While visions of mud ruts danced in their heads; And mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I in my… Read more →

TweetAnother year over, another one started.  I had a very up and down 2011. Some massive personal targets were hit, others I failed at miserably. Overall I had a very good year making positive gains in both life, work and racing. Highlights: 2011 Cyclocross Nationals in Lurgan Park – Podium and first ever national Irish cycling medal and first ever… Read more →

TweetIt’s that time again. The domestic CX scene is over and we have to go to other pastures to race. I know many don’t but with my rather slow start to the CX season this year I wanted to make sure I at least got a few more races in. Hopped on the plane on Saturday morning and flew from… Read more →