Australian Mountain Bike

On the third day of the 2024 Trans NZ riders arrived at Coronet Peak. The brilliant weather continued, and the trails? The photo tells the story. But, New Zealand being New Zealand, there were still a couple of delays from locals on course! The hills

The past decade has seen so much change; the rise and rise of eMTBs, the infancy and growth of destination mountain biking, the evolution of Enduro. And best of all – untold growth of mountain biking. We have more trails to ride, more riders at the t

In March, the 2024 AusCycling Mountain Bike National Championships took place at Awaba, inland from Newcastle in New South Wales. The popular downhill and cross-country courses had a complete refresh for the event, and new courses for the adaptive do

This September, the Quad Crown event team return to the stunning South Coast of New South Wales, for three days of mountain bike fun to kick off spring. The Orca arrives in Eden for September 6-8, creating a ready-made long weekend by the beach to ki

Off the back of the 2024 Norco Sight and Optic, Norco released a completely new fleet of Bosch-powered eMTBs. From the lightweight, mid-powered Fluid VLT to the full-powered Range VLT and Sight VLT. The bikes have integrated Bosch motors from the SX

Each bike uses Norco’s virtual high pivot design with a chain stay mounted idler, licensing the i-track design straight outta South Australia. This allows the wheel path to move up and back to soak up square edge hits with ease, while offering very l

When it comes to multi-day mountain bike events, Cape to Cape delivers an unparalleled mountain biking adventure amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Western Australia. The Cape to Cape mountain bike event is essentially four days of great trails, m

The Big Bike Film Night has become a popular institution amongst bike and film lovers. Combining a vast array of films on one night of entertainment, the Big Bike Film Night has won acclaim from many. The mission is simple: bringing the best cycling

After releasing 12-speed GRX in September 2023, Shimano electrified the 12-speed gravel riding experience in late May as they released 2x12 GRX RX825 Di2 components. While Shimano’s 1x12 GRX offering shares plenty with their mountain bike group sets,

The AMB Photo Awards presented by Shimano are back again, after a huge year in 2023! Last year we had an immense volume of entries and voting, with a big influx of entries from young photographers. In 2024 were are following on from last year, so the

Recently, I’ve found myself questioning: why do we race? Why do we get up in the dark to ride before work or school? Why do we push through and ride when it’s wet, cold or stinking hot? Why do we willingly challenge ourselves with a sport that often

Al dente isn’t a phrase you would hear very often amongst regular followers of Downhill racing. It is an Italian term used frequently when cooking or describing pasta to those that care for such things. It defines when something is cooked just right,

When it comes to riding well, a lot of the time we know what to do, we just don’t know whether, or how well, we’re doing it. The good news is this often means we already know what we need to fix the problem – or who to ask for help. Read on for four

Bikepacking is so hot right now, but the realtiy is people have been getting out, and staying out, with their bikes for decades. Being able to take everything you need, but nothing you don’t, is quite a liberating way to approach your trip to the tra

Go anywhere with a new eMTB, and chances are someone will ask you how far you can ride with it. Just like an electric car, the range of an e-bike is a huge deciding factor for riders when they’re considering whether to get an eMTB, and what eMTB to g

It’s late September 2074. The current men’s XCO mountain bike champion is deep into the final lap of the last round of the Nvidia XC World Cup event, held on a track in the far south of Chile. He’s engaged in a three-way battle for the race with the

Putting your child on a bike that fits well and is functioning properly are the two best things you can do to make their riding enjoyable and safe. As a skills coach and owner of RideTechnics, when coaching skills to children we see the huge differen

Western Australia is often known for its mining booms and associated worker shortages, but WA has also been undergoing a parallel mountain bike building boom, unfortunately with its own shortages of workers. Once upon a time the new trails and locati

The Victorian High Country is a well established cycling haven, from the iconic road climbs to the epic ripping mountain biking descents in the alpine resorts and valleys. We’re heading to historic Beechworth in Victoria's High Country, which boasts

The odds are that if you see a Merida at your local riding spot, it will be one of their ever popular and widely regarded E-bikes. Arguably the first brand to really nail a long legged, full power eMTB for the masses with their eOne-Sixty range of bi

Earlier in 2024 Specialized released the 8th iteration of the Epic. As we saw from their 2020 release, their top tier cross-country bike would be available in two variants; the Epic and Epic EVO. Specialized have completely revamped the platform to a

Superior Bikes are a well-known brand in some parts of the world, but they’re brand new in Australia. In April 2024 BikesOnline revealed that they would now be stocking Superior Bikes via their popular webshop. With a range of bikes that covers road,

Merida are a juggernaut in the global bike industry and a main stay in the Australian mountain bike market. Select Merida models have lead the way in their respective categories, and the Merida Big.Nine hardtail may be best known for the wide range o

Superior Bikes come out of the mountains in the Czech Republic, and they are now available in Australia via BikesOnline. With over 30 years making bikes, Superior have had a recent push into the elite cross-country market, but not without ensuring th

Merida are a power house in the world of bikes, and especially in e-bikes. In my mind, they paved the way for eMTBs in Australia with their eOne-Sixty 900E in 2017. The bike looked great, had an excellent build kit, modern motor and handled like a lo

Merida completely overhaulled their Silex gravel bike in late 2023, with the new model even winning the 2023 men’s Gravel World Championships, just days before it was launched. While pro riders can win on a range of equipment, Merida did a lot of wor

Just ahead of Red Bull Hardline Maydena, SRAM upped the ante in the brake game, releasing the Maven - the new expert of brakes. SRAM’s new 4-piston brake is touted to the most powerful brake that SRAM have made, with 50% more power than SRAM’s own Co

There’s one certain thing about the future of mountain biking in Australia – we won’t be short on places to ride. The past decade has seen a boom in mountain bike trail builds, and of course immense growth in the uptake of cycling at all ages. Gettin

When it comes to exploring the rugged and unpredictable terrain of the great outdoors, communication isn’t just a convenience—it’s a lifeline. As avid outdoor enthusiasts, we understand the role that reliable communication plays in ensuring a safe an

Having grown up following motorcycle racing very closely, including racing them myself, I’ve always had admiration for brands that deliver excellent products to the highest performing machines and athletes in the world, yet don’t gate keep. Brands th

Whether you’re getting to and from the trail, commuting to work by bike or mixed mobility, or travelling the globe – chances are you understand the need for a quality backpack to hold everything you need in a secure and comfortable manner. As a keen

Mountain biking and cycling sports nutrition is chock full of fairly sweet options for on the bike fuel. And that’s because it works. For most of us fuelling for 1-4 hours of trail time, water and carbohydrates work just fine in mild conditions and u

New from Fizik in autumn, the Vento Proxy shoes enter Fizik’s competition range (Vento) with a mid-stiffness clipless pedal shoe that is aimed at cross-country, gravel, bikepacking, marathon and cyclocross use alike. They’re a simpler sibling to the

Jumping is a progression game which takes years and years to gain confidence and work your way up through the ranks. Patience, an understanding of your abilities and control of the bike are key to working your way up to tackling larger jumps. As you

Social media will have you thinking that to gain muscle, you need to be eating chicken and tuna for every meal and spending hours in the gym. The truth is, with just a little basic food knowledge, you can make the most of a strength training program,

In the land of mountain bike that we all live in we are lucky to be slightly out of reach of conventional wellness culture advertising. While your mate may order a green smoothie or chia seed pudding at the post ride cafe, by and large the broader sh

Every drivetrain manufacturer has a different way of measuring the required chain length, which can differ between series of their components. While it may seem easier to assume the chain length on your bike currently is correct, we see a high percen