Author: LizanneWilmot

Ghetto Training for the Commuting Competitor

Part 1- Introduction to ghetto training A wise man once told me– Ride your bike every day.  Ride for training, ride to work, ride for you.  It is the best thing you can do.  “Arthur Donnelly” Arthur was one of the first people to get me onto the track.  When I was starting out, he… Continue reading Ghetto Training for the Commuting Competitor

All the gears and no ideas- Part 2

The inside of my tool Bag

By now, I’m assuming most of you have at least 2 track gears.  If you don’t get some> READ THIS, > then come back here. Track mechanics are very simple- you have a bike, no cables, and a fixed drivetrain.  In theory, a gear change should be fairly straight forward.  But, as with all new skills,… Continue reading All the gears and no ideas- Part 2

Being an Athlete has taught me…

Being an athlete has taught me… If there is one thing being an athlete has taught me it’s; Knowing how to motivate yourself to keep going after you’ve cracked. Physically, mentally, socially. Being resilient enough to find the motivation to keep moving forward when you feel like you have nothing left to give. I practice… Continue reading Being an Athlete has taught me…

I AM Canadian

final keirin

and I’m damn proud of it! But in Cycling it’s one of the hardest things for me to do.  You see, me being an expat in Australia has set me up for isolation.  I’m too Canadian for the Australians and too Australian for the Canadians.   This leaves me in this constant state of limbo.  Sometimes… Continue reading I AM Canadian

Canadian Nationals: Adventure and misadventure in three parts (plus intermission)

Women Sprint 3-4 Final. 2017 Canadian Track Championships, September 29, 2017

It started when I had an injury.  Like all my good stories, each adventure always starts with something going wrong.  My ankle wasn’t playing gymnastics with me so i started swimming.  my shoulder decided to dislocate in the surf, so i started speed skating.  I did my ankle once again, but i stuck to the… Continue reading Canadian Nationals: Adventure and misadventure in three parts (plus intermission)

Sydney Christmas Carnivals: 10th Anniversary Celebrations! Women’s Special

Winter is over and the Australian shops have put up their Christmas decorations. This can only mean one thing, 50 days until the Sydney Christmas Carnivals!!! But unlike Christmas, have no fear.  The Christmas carnivals are smack dab in the middle of the track season.  And a perfect launch pad for perfecting speed before the… Continue reading Sydney Christmas Carnivals: 10th Anniversary Celebrations! Women’s Special

When you don’t have anything to lose, there is nothing to lose!- ITS Melbourne race report.

  I’ve been talking about retirement.  But really who am I kidding?  I love to race.  I’m not going to retire; I’m going to keep going until the stage manager with the hook pulls me off.  And even then I won’t go easy.    Did I mention I love racing. ITS is a race that acts… Continue reading When you don’t have anything to lose, there is nothing to lose!- ITS Melbourne race report.

To The Track! Getting to RAW Track

So what’s your excuse not to make it to Raw Track? Have to go home after work to pick up the bike? Sydney traffic sucks? You can’t get a lift? All of these are valid excuses, BUT there is a better way!  Have you ever considered the train?  Every 20min or so Sydney trains departs… Continue reading To The Track! Getting to RAW Track