Bicycling Australia

When women take up road cycling as a new pursuit, they approach it quite differently than the average man. I know this is blatant stereotyping but in my experience of 16 years on a road bike, it is mostly true. New female riders are generally more ca

“Do people still read magazines?” he asked. “My word, they do,” I replied. “In fact, we’ve just completed a redesign of Australia’s 35+ year old road cycling publication, and based on recent emails to the editor and other feedback, there’s still an a

Fizik has expanded its 3D-printed saddle offering with the introduction of the new Antares Adaptive, now available in R1 and R3 models. Designed for riders seeking a performance saddle that doesn’t sacrifice comfort, the iconic Antares has appeared i

This year is a two-wheeled anomaly. For unlike almost every year since 1903, it can be reasonably argued the most important cycling event on French shores is not the Tour de France. Indeed, such is the significance of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, th

Much has changed for Australia’s elite cycling program since the disappointments of Tokyo. Following a wide-ranging review by AusCycling, one of the most significant moves was the appointment in February 2022 of Jesse Korf as Executive General Manage

I do not shy away from the fact that I love Italy. More specifically, I love cycling in Italy. The ever changing landscape from region to region, the rise and fall of its mountains and plains, the ancient and the modern of its towns and villages, Ita

2024 is full of historical firsts, with the Tour de France’s Grand Depart making a debut from Florence in Italy, winding its way through Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna, the Republic of San Marino (another first) and Piedmont during the first three stages be

After previous criticisms of the women’s tour being ‘too soft’ and ‘condescending’, Race Director Marion Rousse had foretold in 2023 that this year’s Tour de France Femme will be the ‘Confirmation Year’ of women’s racing. Not only will it be the firs

It all comes out in the (sports) wash. Oil money. For many, it’s the filthiest of lucre and it’s been reshaping the world of elite sports since the turn of the millennium. Professional football, Formula 1 and, more recently, golf, are amongst the mos

“The world is a book and those who don’t travel only know one page.” So apparently said Saint Augustine, and so I was reminded each time I looked down at the bars of the stunning new metallic green 3T Racemax Italia. Handmade in Italia, the bike was

Roughly a decade has passed since the original Fly6 hit the market. It was 116 grams, not especially attractive and far from perfect. But as one of the original integrated bicycle light/camera units, it was very much a game changer, ushering in a new

Cycling mitts or gloves, we’ve all got them, most of us use them, and just like tyres, they tend to wear pretty quickly. If you’re anything like me you’ve probably even got a few pairs of smelly old worn and sentimental gloves laying around or in the

What surprised me first, when Bollé sent me the newly released C-ICARUS sunglasses, is how clear the lenses are. I don’t mean the clarity, I mean clear in shade. I turn them over and over at home, and other than the slight hint of red at an angle, th

“Battledress for toughing it out when the weather turns to custard.” That’s how New Zealand brand Ground Effect describe their aptly named Storm Trooper wet weather jacket. But before we put the mother of all rain jackets plus two other pieces of Gro

Trimm, a rising name in GPS bike computers, might not be a giant in the industry yet, but they are making waves. Their One Lite model is a testament to their commitment to innovation, boasting a sleek design that’s as lightweight and minimalist as it

Trek recently unveiled its latest innovation, the CarBack, a dual-function radar and rear light combo unit designed to enhance rider safety on the road. This cutting-edge device alerts riders to approaching vehicles from the rear while also providing

It’s not often that new gear surprises us, how many times have you heard the ‘there’s nothing new in cycling’ line? But these magnetic pedals, spotted by our good friend Harry Kooros who was at the Taipei International Bike Show, do seem quite intere

If you’ve explored Australia off-road, you’ll understand the terrain is exhilarating, sometimes terrifying, often beautiful, and always unpredictable. It also captures the imagination of Australian cyclists. The response in the gravel movement is tha

Watching Pogi win Strade Bianche this year (on his Colnago V4Rs road bike), you have to wonder about how far you can push a road bike into the dirt and how far you can push a gravel bike onto the tar. While the pro’s might push a road bike as far as

Thanks for speaking with us Matt, what is the ProVelo Super League? Matt Wilson: Hi Lee … the PVSL is a seven-event series that will be taking place from January 2024 through to the end of March. It will take over from the existing National Road Ser

One day over the next week or so, go out for a ride on the road. Make sure the route includes a climb you know well, followed by a descent of at least 2-3km long so you can get up to 50-60kph – the likely speed at which the peloton was travelling on