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Radio Sport Interview

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Last week I did an interview with Radio Sport about Endometriosis and how it has effected me. I’ve had a huge response from people about endometriosis, from both those who have experienced it themselves, and also from those who had never heard of it before. I really hope that spreading the word can help to […]

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My Journey With Endometriosis

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Long Story Short It’s great to be feeling a bit better after having surgery on Tuesday. I had what is known as endometriosis, an issue that is actually way more common than I even knew. About 1/10 Kiwi ladies have it and it can be pretty darn painful. Especially when you are riding bikes all the time! […]

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NZ Track Cycling Nationals

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I always look forward to pulling on the Cycling Southland colors to represent my club at Track Nationals. My week started with a massive personal best in the Individual Pursuit. My new record was 3:34, smashing my old best of 3:39. When I rode a 3:39 at Oceania Track Champs earlier in the season, even […]

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Oceania Track Cycling Championships 2015

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Results: Team Pursuit: 1st Omnium: 2nd

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Oceania Track Cycling Championships Program

Oceania Track Cycling Championships Program

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Here is the program for my next event: Oceania Track Cycling Championships: Wednesday 8th to Saturday 11th October 2014 This is my second international track cycling event for the season, and my first time racing at the Adelaide Superdrome! I am proud to be representing my club Cycling Southland.   The program below includes event […]

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Tulips in Holland

Things That Will Happen To You If You Stay In Holland Long Enough

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Well it’s that time of year and I’m heading back to Europe soon, so I thought I would publish a few things that I wrote in my diary when I lived in the Netherlands last year; a few things that happen to you if you stay in Holland long enough: Facts You will realise that […]

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Peloton Watch & Road Cycling

Latest Interviews: Peloton Watch & Road Cycling

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Well its been a crazy end to the track cycling season for me. After getting selected to represent New Zealand at the third and final Track Cycling World Cup, I have since returned to New Zealand. I started at Nationals last week but had to withdraw due to sickness, so now its time for a […]

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Brendan Magee Memorial: Track Carnival Video

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The Brendan Magee Memorial Track Cycling Carnival was held over two days in two different locations this year. The first day was held at The Avantidrome in Cambridge and the second day was held at the Te Awamutu Outdoor Velodrome. Good weather and a massive amount of entries made for some great racing! I had a […]

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A Story About a Magpie

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Here is a story, slightly exagerated, from a few weeks ago when I went for a training ride in Taupō, New Zealand, and got attacked by a couple of birds. On this day, as on most, I go for a bike ride. Just the usual couple of hours, endurance ride kind of thing. Nothing unusual… I […]

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Coconut Walnut Oats

Coconut Walnut Oats

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Welcome to Kirstie’s Kitchen: Breakfast Oats are one of my favorite breakfast foods. They are high in fibre, low in fat and have a low glycemic index so are great for a pre-training meal. A warm breakfast is great on a cold day! Porridge Ingredients:  1/2c Oats 1/4tsp Sea Salt 1/2tsp Cinnamon 1c Water or […]

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