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Five-minute breather with… Hayden Lilley

Carly Lubicz

September 3, 2023

Hayden Lilley reached 117kg — a consequence of working away, having a young family and eating too many pies — before a trip to the doctors revealed he had to dramatically reduce his cholesterol and …

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Global MTB spotlight on Cairns for Destination Trail

Carly Lubicz

August 27, 2023

If you’re an avid mountain biker you may have already heard of Destination Trail — Specialized’s spectacular search for the most breathtaking mountain biking destinations all over the globe. Some are relatively unknown while others …

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Australia’s toughest adventure race starts in Townsville

Carly Lubicz

August 4, 2023

While most of us have moved through a standard Tuesday, about 150 adventure athletes from all over the world have been scrutinising and marking maps of the Townsville region, meticulously plotting their course that will …

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Paluma Push 2015 Wrap Up

Carly Lubicz

July 20, 2023

NEARLY 700 riders from Townsville, Mackay, Cairns and even further afield negotiated dusty hills, gravelly downhill sections, logs, creek crossings and many more obstacles to power, or limp, over the finish line at the 2015 …

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Go Try: Multisport

Carly Lubicz

June 30, 2023

Paddle, mountain bike, trail run — these outdoor activities are booming in Townsville, bolstered with the backdrop of Adventurethon, magnificent places to play outdoors and a fantastic climate. Outer Limits Adventure Fitness trains Goers to …

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Meet Borys Zagrocki

Carly Lubicz

June 26, 2023

You may have seen two-time Australian Elite Trials Bike Champion bouncing off all sorts of obstacles around town, attracting a respectful audience as he hops over rocks, seats, walls and cars. We caught up with …

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13 Reasons to Sign-Up for Adventurethon’s National Challenge

Carly Lubicz

June 17, 2023

Based at Pallarenda; the Adventurethon National Challenge weekend is fast approaching on July 4-5. Sandwiched between the Townsville Triathlon Festival and the Paluma Push, it offers a fantastic way to test your skills and fitness …

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The evolution of the Paluma Push

Carly Lubicz

June 13, 2023

For those who have ridden the Paluma Push, or heard friends talk about it, you’ll understand that the vibe of the award-winning event is not an easy one to recreate: It’s that spirit of adventure, …

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HotRock24 Wrap-Up 2015

Carly Lubicz

May 25, 2023

Mountain bikers from all over North Queensland tested their skill and endurance at the first ever HotRock24 at the weekend – the region’s only 24-hour mountain bike race. With the action stationed at Ross Dam; …

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HotRock: 24-hours of racing and around-the-clock fun

Carly Lubicz

May 11, 2023

Exciting times for mountain bikers and those who like a challenge, no matter how far you like to roll: Rockwheelers Mountain Bike Club is hosting North Queensland’s first 24-hour mountain bike race later this month, …

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Women in Cycling Series: Christy Guinea

Carly Lubicz

May 5, 2023

Growing up, Christy Guinea was never an active kid and transformed into a self-confessed ‘couch potato’ as an adult until a fitness challenge in 2011 lit a fire in her belly. Since then, she has …

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A weekend at Paluma Dam

Carly Lubicz

April 8, 2023

Looking for a cool place to visit over the weekend, or an affordable getaway for a few days in the school holidays? Just a couple of hours drive from Townsville Paluma Dam is well worth …

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Women in Cycling Series: Aneta George

Carly Lubicz

April 1, 2023

Bubbly and loud with a great sense of humour, Aneta George and her characteristic red shirts are hard to miss on the local trails. As Rockwheelers’ Mountain Bike Club’s social ride coordinator for two years, …

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Adventurethon Magnetic Island 2015 Wrap Up

Carly Lubicz

March 28, 2023

Magnetic Island Adventurethon is known for its physically and mentally challenging conditions – and electric atmosphere – and today didn’t disappoint. As I write this, there are Goers from Townsville, all over Australia, and even …

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Local gun mixes it with MTB’s best

Carly Lubicz

March 11, 2023

So keen to be around bikes that he persuaded the owners of a Gold Coast bike shop to let him sweep the floors at the age of 15; Josh Prentice’s passion impressed and he has …

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Adventurethon draws record number of ladies

Carly Lubicz

March 8, 2023

It seems sisters are doin’ it for themselves, with this year expecting to see a 30% increase in ladies signing up for Magnetic Island Adventurethon. In a sport traditionally dominated by the fellas, event organiser …

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Fit for Adventurethon winners ready to fire

Carly Lubicz

February 28, 2023

Meet the three winners of our recent Fit for Adventurethon Competition that you helped us select to take part in Magnetic Island Adventurethon at the end of March: Darren Lowe (Taste winner), Kate Donnelly (Team …

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Adventurethon training tips with Sam Stedman

Carly Lubicz

February 23, 2023

With Adventurethon Magnetic Island just under five weeks away, we caught up with Townsville’s premier adventure racing athlete Sam Stedman to get some valuable training and preparation tips in the lead-up, and hints for race …

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Video: 2014 – The Active Year that Was…

Carly Lubicz

December 31, 2023

As the sun sets on 2014, we get ready to welcome another exciting and active year in Townsville. To celebrate your impressive achievements over this time, we are pumped to give you this video – …

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XPD sets scene for Townsville adventure

Carly Lubicz

November 27, 2023

In August next year the toughest multi-day adventure race in Australia will be staged in Townsville and surrounds, bringing top adventure athletes from all over the world for 700km over 10 days of hard-core unassisted …

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Dam Dark 12 Hour Wrap Up

Rockwheelers

November 24, 2023

Rockwheelers’ annual Dam Dark 12 Hour took-off in a flurry of dust at Ross Dam on Saturday night. More than 200 mountain bikers (a mix of 103 teams and individuals) traded in sleep for the …

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Sam Stedman: Off and racing in China

Carly Lubicz

November 6, 2023

Coming off the back of organising the 350-runner strong Cape Pallarenda Trail Run last weekend; Townsville’s premier multisport athlete Sam Stedman has just touched-down in China to compete in a three-day staged adventure race with some …

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Ruth Corset: Hail the Champion

Carly Lubicz

October 31, 2023

Fresh back from claiming a historic victory on the national stage, we caught up with this local champion to discuss her impressive win, her renewed passion for racing, what’s on the cards in the coming …

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Five minute breather with Kieran Rowland…

Carly Lubicz

October 23, 2023

Father-of-two Kieran Rowland hasn’t always been active, but now he has the bug. He has shed 10kg in 12 months by moving any way he can. His next goals are adventure racing and getting on …

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XC4 Smedley’s Hill Debut Wrap-Up

Rockwheelers

October 20, 2023

Thanks to Townsville Rockwheelers Mountain Bike Club for supplying this article. The opening of Townsville’s newest mountain bike trail was held on Sunday. This event had all the hallmarks of a debutant ball, with music playing and …

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Smedley’s Hill on track

Carly Lubicz

September 12, 2023

TheGo was fortunate to get an exclusive tour of the region’s latest mountain bike track in the making – Smedley’s Hill – last week, which is nearing 50% complete and on-track to be finished by …

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Mission complete.

Carly Lubicz

September 8, 2023

Paddlers, mountain bikers and trail runners came from as far as Brisbane to take part in On a Mission Adventure race this weekend – one of the few events on the planet where competitors travel …

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Join the mission

Carly Lubicz

September 1, 2023

If you don’t already have plans for this weekend (and if you do, reschedule them) – it’s time to treat yourself to a weekend away… oh, and why not throw in a spectacular adventure racing …

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New tracks = New interest

Carly Lubicz

August 8, 2023

As the membership of Townsville Rockwheelers balloons and mountain biking event participation reaches record numbers; TheGo looks at the growing popularity of the sport and the shiny new trails at Douglas and Pallarenda. “We need …

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The mother of climbers

Carly Lubicz

July 29, 2023

It has been six years since I last interviewed Ruth Corset. In that time the Townsville-based mother-of-two has established herself as one of Australia’s best road cyclists; claiming 12th position at the UCI World Championships …

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Meet Haydn and Nelson Tilley

Carly Lubicz

June 10, 2023

As one of Townsville Rockwheelers’ foundation members; Haydn Tilley introduced his son Nelson to the sport at the tender age of 10. With the 21-year-old now the Elite Men’s Queensland State Champion, the pair don’t …

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Good (team) sports

Carly Lubicz

May 5, 2023

Here’s a way one workplace is getting active outside the office. My Masseur has rallied the troops at work and put together a Corporate Team for the Mike Carney HOTRock8 — an eight-hour mountain bike …

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Meet Jenni Roberts

Carly Lubicz

May 4, 2023

Known as Townsville’s multi-sport queen, Jenni Roberts didn’t discover the discipline until three years ago. She jokes it took a painful mountain bike stack that saw her riding 45km of single track one-handed to convince …

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