G-Man the newbie Cyclist
The backstory
Circa 2020 - The COVID era. Newly migrated from Perth, Western Australia to the stunning Brisbane, Queensland with a shiny new gig as an IT Service Management Specialist, and family intoe. If you asked me if I ever thought of owning a bicycle, let alone cycle said bike, I would have thought you "two sandwiches short of a picnic"! I was heading to an early grave. Morbidly obese, struggling with a severely compromised left leg from an old motorcycle accident, my comfort zone was on the coach with a six pack.
And then....I decided that enough was enough!
Within a 12 month period during 2024, I delved into the science of sports performance & nutrition. I chose cycling as the modality for me, and commenced a wholesale reset. From 136kg to 79kg, and a completely revamped body composition, my ultimate goal was to ride the Tour de Brisbane within the same 12 month period. Yes, the 119km version, including Mt. Cootha. I did it.
The present
Having always been good with technical and mechanical pursuits, my passion for cycling - and specifically the amazing bikes we rely on - rapidly grew to include the mechanical performance side, as well as the human performance aspect. I view each bike as a "work of art" that needs to be optimised and cared for.
I owe cycling my life, so it's payback in the best way. I established WAXANDCHAINS to share my passion, and provide the same quality of workmanship to my fellow cyclists.