Can Wollongong's Hardest Chop Ride Help Prepare Me for Tour De Brisbane?

Last year at the Tour de Brisbane, my race was over before it really began. A flat tire just 20km in ruined my chances of qualifying for the UCI World Championships in Lorne. It was a gut-wrenching way to end the day, but with the 2026 Worlds being held in Hokkaido, Japan, the goal is clear: get some revenge and secure that qualification. To make it happen, I’ve teamed up with my coach Ryan from RCA (Road Cycling Academy) for a brutal 10-week block to dial everything in before the big day on April 12th. The build started with a trip down to the 'Gong' for what I was told is the area's hardest chop ride. We got up at 4:00 AM to make the drive down from Sydney, and man, the Gong boys did not muck around. It was hectic from the start. This was a proper test of the legs. I averaged 311W for over an hour, with a normalized power of 350W. Stoked to say I didn't get dropped on the pinches for once! With about 8-9 weeks to go, it’s all about consistency and giving it a red-hot crack to make sure that Japan trip becomes a reality. Tour de Brisbane Discount: I’m stoked to be partnering with Tour De Brisbane and NX Sports this year. They’ve been kind enough to give me a referral code for my audience—use MMANN10 for 10% off your entry! Note: Early bird tickets end on February 15th, so get in quick if you want the best price. The journey to the UCI World Champs is going to be a wild ride. Thanks for coming along for the build! Hope you enjoy this video! See you in Brissy! Socials: Instagram |   / itsmaxmann   Strava |   / strava   Supporting the channel: MAAP | https://maap.cc/ Alba Optics | https://albaoptics.cc/ CYCPLUS | https://www.cycplus.com/?ref=ItsMaxMann Pillar Performance (15% DC: MAX) | https://pillarperformance.shop/ #roadcycling #sydney #cyclist #roadcyclingforbeginners #roadcyclingvlog #roadcyclingtechnique #roadcyclingandweightloss #roadcyclingandbodybuilding #bikerace #bikeracing #bike #bikelover #bikelover #bikeexploration #cyclinglife #roadcyclingtips #roadcyclingmotivation #cyclingshots #cyclingvlog #bikesounds #cyclingnews #longrides #sunshinecoast #queensland #maap #brisbane #racing