Using words like "fighting" or "battling" in reference to illness or injury is often nonsensical, sometimes even dangerous. Good rehabilitation and recovery usually involves: 1) Accepting 2) Managing 3) Committing to wise action This isn't a fight or battle. It's an experience.

Very lucky to have some incredible sponsors supporting Team BridgeLane this year - equipment really does make a big difference in modern sport CerveloAus Shimano Australia Cycling

Always nice to catch up with Rob Shaw for a chat. Looking forward to the rest of the season with Team BridgeLane examiner.com.au/story/5903658/…

Taking in the beauty of Taipei with Australian cycling team Team BridgeLane this morning before sharing breakfast at Woolloomooloo with local supporters and friends. The team is fuelled up and ready for stage one of the #TourdeTaiwan tomorrow in Taipei – see you there!

Bittersweet 4th in stage 4 of 中華民國自由車協會(CTCA) today in a close finish. Nice to have a solid ride after a shocker on stage 2. One more chance with the Team BridgeLane fellas tomoz

Busy week on either side of Pacific for Nathan Earle Richie Porte Scott Bowden Tassie Cup examiner.com.au/story/6385796/…

Bang-for-buck 12-speed performance for the masses. SLX M7100 on test now at Flow Mountain Bike >>  fal.cn/34iuG

In our latest blog we hear from Team BridgeLane's General Manager, Tom Petty as he gives us his review into the 2019 season. bit.ly/bridgelaneSR

Yes, the new @PRObikegear Stealth Superlight is light indeed. But can it be lifted by a bunch of balloons? 👉 fal.cn/stealth_sl

Looking forward to another year with this great team

Signed to a French amateur team, Bowden's looking for that chance to go pro!

📺WATCH: Scott Bowden has put a tough year of injury and illness behind him to claim a bronze medal at a major Australian cycling event. In a tight battle, the Tasmanian finished third in the men's elite road race at the national championships in Victoria. AusCycling 🚲

Thanks for sticking by me 👊🏼 Matt Gilmore Tasmanian Institute of Sport

“The strangest race of all time”. Fun to call the national on Sunday. A few tech issues to fix for next time but what a race! kellobrien vs Cameron Meyer vs Scott Bowden!

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No shock seeing Richie Porte on the podium Volta a Catalunya after the work he put in over the Tassie summer 💪🏼

Pretty much just like a Tassie handicap Will Clarke 🤔😅 x.com/stanleystsocia…

Some proper talent here, thanks Greig Leach 🎨 x.com/artofcycling/s…

Today: Jay McCarthy had enormous help from Kennaugh & Oss. He won. Elia Viviani had enormous help from Eros | BAYC #5449. He was 2nd. @SteeleVH enormous help for positioning final ascent of Challambra by Scott Bowden. He was 7th. Cycling is a Team sport. #CadelRoadRace

First pro kermesse for 2018. GP Jose Dubois. 14 laps of a 11.7km circuit. Isieres, Ath, Belgium.