Jess Douglas book - Why not me?

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After I won my first World Championship, the concept was floated, to write a book about everything I had done and how I got to where I was.  I wasn't aware that people were genuinely interested in my story, and back in 2010, well I had another eleven years to gather even more stories.

The book never happened, though I thought about it constantly.  Instead, I kept a blog that would ebb and flow with my energies and I am forever grateful that Norm created my website and nudged me in the direction of sharing my experiences with those that

Vic Winter tour - The final night on the Goulburn River, Gear Run down, day 6 & 7

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Cycling Tour of the Victorian Winter - Day 6, Echuca to somewhere on the Goulburn River.

 

I had a great sleep last night, and finally, after 30 years of marriage, we had worked out if the option was there, to stay in a twin room and wake up well-rested.

We put the ABC news on at 6:00 am, hoping to determine what might happen today or tomorrow regarding the Victorian ‘lockdown’ with the very recent COVID outbreak.

Reports were that it was imminent, but the Premier would announce the exact details later today. 
With that in mind, we had to

Cycling Tour of the Victorian Winter - Day 5, Bendigo to Echuca

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Cycling Tour of the Victorian Winter - Day 5, Bendigo to Echuca

 

It never stopped raining overnight, and there was no sign of it abating either.

I remember now as I recall that morning, hearing the sound of rain on the tin roof, looking outside to check it was actually raining and then checking the BOM to see the rain radars until finally walking out to feel the real deal.  

I walked back inside our room and said to Norm, “It’s not that bad; once we start moving, we won’t even notice so long as we put on the right