New addition to the family - Cyclocross Bike

I have stepped back a little from racing over winter but have still been out and about riding my bikes more than ever. To help mix it up and get back to my roots a little, I have followed the crowd (baaa, baaa) a bought a cyclocross bike.  And boy it is fun, just look at the amount of mud stuck to the thing. I literally owned it for 10mins before getting off road and then a few more later I was laying ground still clipped in with one foot smiling at myself. There is something grounding about finding the biggest mud bog near your house and riding straight through the middle of it.

The local french bakery cafe

The most important reason for cycling on a Saturday morning, is the breakfast that follows. My favorite (and best value) cafe in Port Melbourne has to be Noisette on Bay St. It is a little French bakery that is always packed with locals ordering freshly backed products and coffees.

My favorite item on the menu has to be the ham and cheese toastie, or as the french call it croque monsieur. A cafe latte or two is always required to wash one of these bad boys down (plus half of my partners). The combination of creamy bechamel inside, grilled cheese on the outside, salty ham and two thick pieces of brioche are a winning combination.

Sometimes, if you want to get a little more fancy you can get a mini chocolate brioche stick to dip in your coffee. Plus they have the best chocolates ever and a full range of sweets including macaroons. Oh well, can't wait to the next weekend.