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- [New routes unveiled for Hong Kong Cyclothon including 4 tunnels and 3 bridges](https://cyclist.com.au/new-routes-unveiled-for-hong-kong-cyclothon-including-four-tunnels-and-three-bridges/) - The Hong Kong Tourism Board has announced exciting updates to the routes for the annual Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong Cyclothon, set to take place on 15 October 2024. The event, which attracts cyclists from around the world, will now feature two routes showcasing the city’s iconic landmarks and impressive infrastructure. 50km route The
- [Wrap-up: the Hong Kong Cyclothon a roaring success](https://cyclist.com.au/wrap-up-the-hong-kong-cyclothon-a-roaring-success/) - The Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong Cyclothon 2024, held on October 13, was a fantastic day filled with cycling and fun. With around 6,000 cyclists hitting the streets, this year's event really took things up a notch, especially with the introduction of the first-ever Cyclothon Carnival. Event highlights Cyclists had the chance to ride through some of Hong
- [Big Ride: Hong Kong](https://cyclist.com.au/big-ride-hong-kong/) - Hong Kong is best known for food, shopping and nightlife – but Cyclist was thrilled to discover it has a few wonders to offer those of the two-wheeled persuasion, too. Words Daniel Strauss Photography Marcus Enno For those of you that have been to Hong Kong, you’ve likely peered out of your aeroplane window on approach
- [Review: Norco Search C Rival XPLR](https://cyclist.com.au/review-norco-search-c-rival-xplr/) - Stop searching, start riding Photos and words: Mike Blewitt RRP: $5,999 norcobikes.au The totally new Norco Search is an all-carbon gravel frame with all the features you should be looking for in a new gravel bike. From choices for ease of servicing to design elements that will really help you push the performance envelope,
- [Big Ride: King Valley](https://cyclist.com.au/big-ride-king-valley/) - How the King Valley gravel route with everything from rail trail to gravel grinding became the ultimate weekend getaway Words by Zoe Binder Images by Zoe Binder There are trips you plan meticulously for months, and then there are the ones where a group chat goes feral on a Tuesday night and somehow, by
- [New Gear: Smith Network MIPS helmet](https://cyclist.com.au/new-gear-smith-network-mips-helmet/) - By Jack Lynch RRP: $260 More info We at Cyclist don’t necessarily map to a single riding discipline, pedalling across road, gravel, singletrack and taking part in events from crits to multi-day bikepacking races. Now there’s a helmet that can handle as much variety as we can, featuring some of the best safety and ventilation
- [Big Ride: Noosa](https://cyclist.com.au/big-ride-noosa/) - The Noosa Hinterland provides a ready escape to warmer climes, where Cyclist chose our own adventure Words by Mike Blewitt Images by Mike Blewitt I turn through another switchback, pushing through the bars to keep my tyre finding traction in the sandy loam. I’m back on the pedals as I see the exit, following
- [Review: Magene TEO P515 Power Meter](https://cyclist.com.au/review-magene-teo-p515-power-meter/) - By Jack Lynch RRP: $999 More info Plenty of us have an older, perfectly good bike in the shed. And although we love bikes, sometimes outdated geometry and obsolete technology such as rim brakes (tear) can mean the old faves can sometimes gather dust. While many components on a bike can’t be changed, there are
- [New Gear: Magicshine Hori 1300 Pro and Evo 1700 Pro](https://cyclist.com.au/new-gear-magicshine-hori-1300-pro-and-evo-1700-pro/) - By Jack Lynch Hori 1300 Pro $169.95 Evo 1700 Pro $199.95, More info Winter is upon us, so it’s time to think seriously about illumination. Magicshine’s two new Pro front lights have dropped just in time – the Hori 1300 Pro is the compact, tidy option with plenty of punch, while the Evo 1700
- [Profile: Cadel’s legacy](https://cyclist.com.au/profile-cadels-legacy/) - Looking back on Cadel Evans' historic Tour victory Looking back on Cadel Evans' historic Tour victory
- [Big Ride: Geelong - The stuff of legends](https://cyclist.com.au/big-ride-geelong-the-stuff-of-legends/) - Words and photography James Raison A perfect Victorian morning, 130km of coastal charm, and the cycling company of Cadel Evans, Simon Gerrans and Phil Anderson – this is Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula at its brilliant best he morning light spills over the Geelong waterfront, and three figures roll quietly into view. Between them, they’ve
- [Reserve: SL TA wheelsets](https://cyclist.com.au/reserve-sl-ta-wheelsets/) - RRP: $5,499 More here Reserve has teamed up with German precision specialists, Tune, to create a limited run wheelset which drops weight and takes the brand to lofty heights. The SL TA wheelsets see Reserve's much-loved Turbulent Aero rims in 34|37, 42|49 and 57|64 depths laced into Tune’s new Pico hubs with the on-trend straight
- [Magene: Exar GR45 Pro](https://cyclist.com.au/magene-exar-gr45-prp/) - RRP: $1,499 More here Magene is a much vaunted brand across a range of parts and accessories, and the new GR45 Pro wheels will only enhance that reputation. This sub-1,500g gravel wheelset will delight any rider, as will the 32mm external/25mm wide internal width of the relatively deep (for gravel standards) 45mm rim. Such a
- [Garmin Varia RearVue 820](https://cyclist.com.au/garmin-varia-rearvue-820/) - Garmin invented the concept of radar tail lights in 2015 and, back then, it felt like a gimmick that wouldn’t catch on. Now radars have become a product some cyclists won’t leave home without. For the uninitiated, radars are a safety feature that can spot cars approaching from behind, alerting you via your computer, smart
- [Me and my bike: Tomo Bikes](https://cyclist.com.au/me-and-my-bike-tomo-bikes/) - Jonathan Thompson of Tomo Bikes talks tall bikes and award-winning gravel builds Words Paddy Maddison Photography Andrew Grant Be honest. If you had the opportunity to go on a ride with your eight-year-old self, wouldthey be impressed by your slightly above average FTP or disappointed by the lack of skids, wheelies and den building detours?
- [Classic Climbs: Mt Porepunkah](https://cyclist.com.au/classic-climbs-mt-porepunkah/) - The sleeping giant of Victoria's High Country Words by Karl Michelin-Beard Images by Matt Rousu Victoria's High Country is famous amongst cyclists for its marquee ascents. Names like Mount Hotham, Falls Creek, Mount Buffalo – the kind of climbs that dominate ride plans and Strava leaderboards and form the backbone of any serious alpine itinerary.
- [A hobby, a passion, a Trek: Celebrating 50 years](https://cyclist.com.au/a-hobby-a-passion-a-trek-celebrating-50-years/) - By Jack Lynch Trek has always been an item of desire for me. Like so many, it was a brash Texan who thrust the US brand into my consciousness in the early 2000s. I marvelled at US Postal’s Trek bikes and how Lance would do the most outrageous things with his. He’d ride across
- [Sun Motion: Sports Sunscreen](https://cyclist.com.au/sun-motion-sports-sunscreen/) - Grace Brown’s final professional season made her an icon of our sport, netting two world championship golds and an Olympic gold in 2024. The Victorian is now demonstrating her entrepreneurial skills with Sun Motion, a sunscreen made for people who push themselves to the limit in the outdoors, or as Sun Motion puts it: ‘For
- [Review: Cervelo R5](https://cyclist.com.au/review-cervelo-r5/) - Ultralight is cool again, and this disc-brake climber is out to prove why Photos and words: Jack Lynch RRP: $18,500 cervelo.com If you'd asked me 18 months ago if there was a purpose to Cervélo’s lightweight R5, I would have scratched my head. Light weight bikes were swiftly becoming redundant thanks to companies (including Cervélo) producing aero
- [Winds of change: electric mini pumps](https://cyclist.com.au/winds-of-change/) - Could electric inflators consign CO2 canisters and mini-pumps to history? Until recently, you had two options to reinflate your tyre when you punctured on a ride: a mini-pump or a CO2 canister. Now you have a third solution in the shape of electric bike pumps, with several big brands having released similar products recently. Here
- [Tested: Polygon Strattos S7X](https://cyclist.com.au/tested-polygon-strattos-s7x/) - Race-ready feel at a wallet-friendly price Words and photography by Jack Lynch At Cyclist, we're fortunate to review the best bikes in the world. Bikes that spin heads at the local cafe, spark conversations with strangers and make you the envy of your riding crew. We’re spoilt and we know it, and every
- [Let's go fly a kite: Singular Cycles](https://cyclist.com.au/lets-go-fly-a-kite-singular-cycles/) - Sam Alison of Singular Cycles walks Cyclist through his one-of-a-kind Kite Ti Words: Paddy Maddison Photos: Andrew Grant Somewhere along the way, the bicycle lost its identity. The wireless-geared, internally routed, carbon fibre creations of today are barely recognisable next to their simple metal predecessors. It’s like looking at a cockapoo next to a wolf – how
- [Pure Sport: Race Energy Gels](https://cyclist.com.au/pure-sport-race-energy-gels/) - Athletes of all abilities are encouraged to ingest more carbohydrates than ever to fuel their best possible performance. Pure Sports Nutrition has acknowledged this and given us Race Energy Gels, which provide 38g of fast-acting carbohydrates to help delay fatigue, sustain output and support recovery. Designed to be used pre-event and during competition, these 70g
- [Q&A: Mark 'Cabin' Leishman](https://cyclist.com.au/qa-mark-cabin-leishman/) - On the back of our epic gravel adventure in Rotorua in issue 78 of Cyclist, we spoke to one of NZ’s most well-known mountain bikers and Rotorua locals about what makes this part of New Zealand absolutely worth a visit for those who love getting off-road. Interview by Adam Scroggy Cyclist: Kia ora, Cabin –
- [Off-road adventure: Rotorua](https://cyclist.com.au/off-road-adventure-rotorua/) - Ever wanted to ride New Zealand's best trails on a gravel bike? We did just that – with some MTB and sightseeing thrown in for good measure Words and photography by Zoe Binder I roll my bike bag out into the crisp September air as I leave Hamilton Airport, bound for a long weekend of
- [A decade of the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race](https://cyclist.com.au/a-decade-of-the-cadel-evans-great-ocean-road-race/) - by Adam Scroggy In January 2015 the inaugural edition of the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race rolled out from the waterfront in Geelong, Victoria, conceived both as a farewell to its namesake – Cadel Evans – and a bold new chapter in Australian cycling. It offered a route of around 174 km that wound
- [Big Ride: Nannup, Western Australia](https://cyclist.com.au/big-ride-nannup-western-australia/) - The roads around Nannup test patience, bike handling and grit. Come 2026, those same roads will welcome the world’s best gravel riders in a race for the rainbow stripes. Words by Jethro Gammie-Nagle Photography by Patrick Boére The figure glaring back at us from my weather app reads 1.6 degrees. Outside the window of our
- [Review: Campagnolo Super Record 13](https://cyclist.com.au/review-campagnolo-super-record-13/) - It’s classic Campagnolo: great performance with a few quirks By Sam Challis Photos by Lizzie Crabb As Cyclist reported in issue 76,Campagnolo is positioning the new Super Record 13 groupset as the product to get it back on track after a difficult few years. That article detailed 13’s updates over its WRL and
- [Tested: Suunto Wing 2](https://cyclist.com.au/tested-suunto-wing-2/) - Known for their beautiful smart watches, Suunto has released bone conduction headphones...and the result is incredible. RRP: $299 More here Suunto’s Wing 2 headphones allow you to listen to music, books or podcasts, while still being able to hear external noises like approaching cars. This model has some unique features which make it stand out
- [Cadel Evans and Mapei: A close history](https://cyclist.com.au/cadel-evans-and-mapei-a-long-history/) - By Jack Lynch We caught up with Australia’s greatest road cyclist to see why his race’s naming sponsor means so much to him. In a world of fast media and everyone selling you something, it’s easy to look at a sponsorship announcement with a degree of cynicism. When I first read that Mapei
- [Tested: Giant Seek 1](https://cyclist.com.au/tested-giant-seek-1/) - By Jack Lynch + Will (11 years old) RRP: $4,199 More here Do you remember your first road bike? Mine was a Norco Flyte. It was a yellow aluminium frame, with Shimano Sora and 32-spoke alloy wheels. It had a threaded headset, Panaracer wire-beaded tyres, it had a triple chainring and its top sprocket on
- [Tested: Garmin Forerunner 970](https://cyclist.com.au/tested-garmin-forerunner-970/) - By Jack Lynch RRP: $1,399 More here Expectations have come a long way since Garmin released the world’s first GPS enabled sportswatch in 2003. Those agricultural beginnings have developed into a boundless industry where we demand Amoled displays, touchscreens, weeks-long battery life, and just about every function you could imagine. The Forerunner 970 delivers
- [Smith: Ignite Mips helmet](https://cyclist.com.au/smith-ignite-mips-helmet/) - It’s always interesting to look outside the bike industry for accessories and apparel. Smith, with roots in the ski fields, is making bike helmets with some of the most compelling safety features in the market. The Ignite Mips – the company’s aero offering – is finally available in Australia after passing this country’s rigorous safety
- [Big Ride: The (Adelaide) Hills are alive](https://cyclist.com.au/big-ride-the-adelaide-hills-are-alive/) - Roll with us through the Adelaide Hills on the roads made famous by the Santos Tour Down Under – plus a few that only the locals know Words and photography: James Raison Every January, the world’s best cyclists descend on Adelaide for the Santos Tour Down Under, and it’s easy to see why.
- [Insight: Tudor Pro Cycling](https://cyclist.com.au/insight-tudor-pro-cycling/) - What’s life like for a pro team making its debut at a Grand Tour? Cyclist joins Tudor Pro Cycling at the Giro d’Italia to find out
- [Q&A: Stuart O'Grady](https://cyclist.com.au/qa-stuart-ogrady/) - The Aussie legend and Santos Tour Down Under race director on the challenges of bringing the race together, how you can get the most out of Adelaide if you’re attending in 2026, and why he’s now happier strolling with his family than chasing wheels. By Jack Lynch Cyclist: We could point out
- [Q&A: Matt White](https://cyclist.com.au/qa-matt-white/) - One of the peloton’s most respected sports directors on new horizons, salary caps and the unfair relegation system. Cyclist: Mystery surrounds your shock recent dismissal from Jayco-AlUla. Team manager Gerry Ryan simply said, ‘If you keep doing the same thing, you get the same result.’ What happened? Matt White: I’m not interested in talking about
- [Review: Cervélo Áspero-5](https://cyclist.com.au/review-cervelo-aspero-5/) - By Jack Lynch Cervélo’s top-end gravel bike has decided the only way forward is fast It was only a matter of time, really. Cervélo has always been an aero bike company. Its P-Series TT and triathlon bikes are legendary, its S-Series roadies are winning races on the regular. Now the Canadian crew has
- [Review: Trek Madone Gen 8](https://cyclist.com.au/review-trek-madone-gen-8/) - Farewell to the Émonda, and hello to the faster, lighter and punchier Madone Words and photography Jack Lynch In my formative years as a bike enthusiast (and maybe my early days as a reviewer), I launched into every new product release with enthusiasm, swallowing the claims of light and fast, comfortable and aero with ease.
- [Tested: Castelli Perfetto RoS 3](https://cyclist.com.au/tested-castelli-perfetto-ros-3/) - From the company that brought us the game-changing Gabba jacket in 2010 comes the Perfetto RoS 3, where ‘perfetto’ is ‘perfect’ in Castelli’s native Italian, and ‘RoS’stands for ‘rain or shine’. Castelli has unveiled a brand-new fabric for this incredible jacket called Polartec AirCore, which is lightweight, breathable, windproof and water-repellent. On trend, it’s 100%
- [Review: Suunto Race 2](https://cyclist.com.au/review-suunto-race-2/) - RRP: $899 www.apac.suunto.com/ By Jack Lynch I’ve been wearing smart watches for around eight years now. First, a brief encounter with an ugly, unresponsive Polar, then an Apple Watch, a Garmin and now a Suunto. Each of them (except perhaps the Polar brick) have been a companion to me, night and day. They know
- [Magene: Exar Ultra wheels](https://cyclist.com.au/magene-exar-ultra-wheels/) - By Nick Squillari Pictures: Ben Lehner There is a fundamental tension within many of the cycling circles that I move: ‘cycling is expensive’ seemingly forever insoluble with ‘street cred on the bike’. Ever since manufacturing moved to the Far East, ‘direct to consumer’ (read: cheaper) options arose. No lustre of the traditional brands. Typically, a
- [Smith: Defy sunglasses and Triad MIPS helmet](https://cyclist.com.au/smith-defy-sunglasses-and-triad-mips-helmet/) - Triad MIPS helmet RRP: $275 | www.smithopticsaustralia.com/ Positioned as Smith’s mid-tier option for road and gravel, the Triad MIPS delivers much of the flagship performance of the Trace model at a more accessible price point, coming in at around $100 cheaper and just 10g lighter at 290g. One of the key distinctions in Smith’s helmet
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- [Opinion: Your tyres are wrong](https://cyclist.com.au/opinion-your-tyres-are-wrong/) - Tyres are everything says James Spender So why do so many of us do them so badly? Like a Catholic repenting their sins, tyres are your one way to cycling heaven. They are the only parts of your bike (we hope, genuflect) that touch the road. They roll, grip and cushion. They underpin how well
- [Maxxis Hypr-X Range](https://cyclist.com.au/maxxis-hypr-x-range/) - Maxxis has recently released four improved versions of existing gravel tyres, all featuring its latest rubber compound, HYPR-X. That name is a portmanteau of its low-rolling-resistance HYPR material, which is found on road tyres, and the MaxxSpeed compound that was developed alongside mountain bike legend Nino Schurter for maximum wet and dry traction. HYPR-X is
- [Assos Equipe RSR Series 11 bibshorts](https://cyclist.com.au/assos-equipe-rsr-series-11-bibshorts/) - The Equipe RSR Series 11 bibshorts are Assos’s latest performance-focused option, designed to be more breathable, compressive and aerodynamic than previous models. They’re built with racing and fast-paced riding at front of mind. Assos claims that the compressive fabric helps support large leg muscles during extended, high-intensity efforts, potentially reducing fatigue and improving performance. The
- [Wahoo Elemnt Bolt, Roam, Trackr Radar](https://cyclist.com.au/trackrradar/) - Following the launch of the supersized Wahoo Elemnt Ace at the end of last year, the tech manufacturer has now completed the overhaul of its well-established Bolt and Roam models, continuing the theme of bigger and brighter screens. ‘Consumers across all electronics are socialised into appreciating larger screens,’ says Cory Pittman, product manager at Wahoo.
- [New Gear: Pro Sirin saddle](https://cyclist.com.au/new-gear-pro-sirin-saddle/) - The Pro Sirin Saddle is designed for women to hold a more aggressive and aerodynamic position on the bike without the nose of the saddle getting in the way.
- [New Gear: Koo Alibi sunglasses](https://cyclist.com.au/new-gear-koo-alibi-sunglasses/) - Available in 12 vibrant colours with multiple lens options, Koo’s Alibi sunglasses are a modern classic that checks all the boxes for cyclists. These unisex frames feature shorter arms compared to other glasses, ensuring they work seamlessly with your helmet. The ventilation holes are a thoughtful touch, helping to prevent fogging as we transition into
- [Big Ride: Tenerife](https://cyclist.com.au/big-ride-tenerife/) - I ride past solidified rivers of lava and dark pine trees into a kaleidoscope of colour. My gravel tyres shimmy over blazing rust-red dirt and dust
- [Performance: Altitude](https://cyclist.com.au/performance-altitude/) - Thirty-three days. That was all the time Tadej Pogačar had this year between sealing his Giro d’Italia victory and the start of the Tour de France.
- [Profile: Cadel Evans](https://cyclist.com.au/profile-cadel-evans/) - As he prepares to relocate his young family back from Europe, Australia’s Tour de France champion chats to Cyclist about the challenges the sport is facing.
- [Team Players No6: The Communicator](https://cyclist.com.au/team-players-no6-the-communicator/) - In the last of our series profiling the team behind the riders, it’s about likes, engagement, and storytelling with EF Education-EasyPost’s social media guru.
- [Profile: Tadej Pogačar](https://cyclist.com.au/profile-tadej-pogacar/) - A landmark season saw Pogačar make history in a manner not seen since Merckx. Yet for all the praise, the 26-year-old Slovenian couldn’t be more comfortable.
- [Insight: Tuscan Races](https://cyclist.com.au/insight-tuscan-races/) - For cycling fans, Strade Bianche marks the first great Classic of the year. But the city of Siena hosts an even more famous and chaotic event
- [New Gear: Trek RSL Aero bottles and cages](https://cyclist.com.au/new-gear-trek-rsl-aero-bottles-and-cages/) - At a cent shy of $120 per bottle and cage, Trek’s new RSL Aero setup is a pricy upgrade, but one that might be worth paying to acquire extra speed.
- [New Gear: Reserve Fillmore valves](https://cyclist.com.au/new-gear-reserve-fillmore-valves/) - Reserve has identified an innocuous feature on every road bike – one which has been around for more than a century – and given it a glow-up.
- [Review: Assos Equipe RS S11 bibs](https://cyclist.com.au/review-assos-equipe-rs-s11-bibs/) - While I’ll never not be amazed by the ludicrous terminology Assos uses, I have to admit the brand’s technology does the job.
- [Review: BMC Teammachine R](https://cyclist.com.au/review-bmc-teammachine-r/) - The perfect modern race bike in every way, with one caveat for non-racers. Formula 1 and the bike industry have closer ties than you might assume.
- [The Shimanami Kaido cycling road](https://cyclist.com.au/the-shimanami-kaido-cycling-road/) - The Shimanami Kaido cycling road is a pilgrimage for road cyclists, a journey where passion for the sport meets breathtaking landscapes. Spanning 70km across the Seto Inland Sea, this iconic route links Japan’s main island, Honshu, with Shikoku via a chain of islands connected by seven remarkable bridges. For those who live to ride, the
- [Epic Ehime: Big Ride Japan](https://cyclist.com.au/epic-ehime-big-ride-japan/) - Every two years, Cycling Shimanami attracts cyclists the world over to Japan to ride the famous Shimanami Kaido route across the majestic, sparkling Seto Inland Sea. So when Cyclist heard Japan was reopening its borders, we knew exactly where our next international trip should be… Words Tam Allenby Photography Simon Esjay James It’s a view
- [Cycling Shimanami 2024: an overview](https://cyclist.com.au/cycling-shimanami-2024-an-overview/) - Cyclists from 27 nations and regions gathered in Japan this past October for the highly anticipated Cycling Shimanami 2024. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Seto Inland Sea, this premier event has cemented its place as a bucket-list experience for road cyclists who crave both scenic routes and a vibrant community. Cycling Shimanami takes
- [Cycling in the Nanyo Region](https://cyclist.com.au/cycling-in-the-nanyo-region/) - Located in the south-western corner of Ehime Prefecture, the Nanyo Region is a hidden gem for road cyclists seeking diverse terrains and stunning natural landscapes. Known for its rugged coastlines, terraced fields and citrus orchards, this area offers a cycling experience that combines physical challenge with the serene beauty of rural Japan. Among its highlights
- [Ishizuchi Mountain Cycling Course](https://cyclist.com.au/ishizuchi-mountain-cycling-course/) - In the heart of Ehime Prefecture, the Ishizuchi Mountain Cycling Course is a dream destination for road cyclists seeking a blend of thrilling challenges and spectacular scenery. Stretching through verdant forests and alpine grasslands, this route is an unforgettable journey through one of Japan’s most revered mountain landscapes. The adventure begins on serene forest roads,
- [Q+A: Melinda Tarrant, Bicycle NSW President on Ehime](https://cyclist.com.au/qa-melinda-tarrant-bicycle-nsw-president/) - Melinda Tarrant, President of Bicycle NSW, discusses her experiences with the Shimanami Kaido ride in Japan, the organisation of the “Cycling Shimanami 2024” event, and the impact of such events on the cycling industry and regional development. Along Course H, Melinda stands on Oshima Island with a wonderful view of the Kurushima-Kaikyo Bridge. Cyclist: Hey
- [Travel: Jordan - A ride through time](https://cyclist.com.au/travel-jordan-a-ride-through-time/) - The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan offers natural wonders and ancient treasures—and you can experience both by bike. Our ride starts in the north of the country.
- [Q&A Sam Wood,  Bike Odyssey](https://cyclist.com.au/qa-sam-wood-bike-odyssey/) - The Roman archaeologist, TV presenter and cycling adventurer Sam Wood tells Cyclist about his unique background, Bike Odyssey’s new tours in Japan, and what it was...
- [Big Ride: Surf Coast](https://cyclist.com.au/big-ride-surf-coast/) - It’s not often you’re able to pen a love letter to your home roads. Visitors bemoan the cutting wind, despise the ninja-like squalls of rain, and despair.
- [Big Ride: Alpe d'Huez](https://cyclist.com.au/big-ride-alpe-dhuez/) - Climb and a half. No climb is as emblematic of the Tour de France as Alpe d’Huez. Cyclist takes a ride around it and up it. And then up it again.
- [New Gear: Maxxis High Road G3 road race tyre](https://cyclist.com.au/new-gear-maxxis-high-road-g3-road-race-tyre/) - Maxxis credits the grip to its new full silica HYPR compound, which it describes as its best compound to date that vastly improves grip and rolling resistance.
- [New Gear: Koo Hype sunglasses](https://cyclist.com.au/new-gear-koo-hype-sunglasses/) - Oversized, shield-format sunglasses – where the lens is one big slab – have been de rigeur for a few years now, but tend to all have the same Achilles heel.
- [New Gear: Hiplok Switch folding bike lock](https://cyclist.com.au/new-gear-hiplok-switch-folding-bike-lock/) - The Switch offers a smart solution for riders seeking reliable bike security without unnecessary bulk. Its folding design extends to 85cm.
- [New Gear: Magicshine Allty 1200U and SeeMee 50 light set](https://cyclist.com.au/new-gear-magicshine-allty-1200u-and-seemee-50-light-set/) - The Allty 1200U front light and SeeMee 50 rear light need to be mentioned together as they pair with a remote control that you can operate from your handlebars.
- [New Gear: Smith Trace MIPS helmet](https://cyclist.com.au/new-gear-smith-trace-mips-helmet/) - Versatile and comfortable, the Trace comes with Koroyd technology surrounding the helmet to provide impact protection, and incorporates MIPS
- [New Gear: Campagnolo Super Record S groupset](https://cyclist.com.au/new-gear-campagnolo-super-record-s-groupset/) - Super Record S offers a broader choice in gearing. Campagnolo says WRL’s limited chainring and cassette options are because that groupset is aimed at racers.
- [Review: Viair TLC Pro](https://cyclist.com.au/review-viair-tlc-pro/) - The Viair TLC Pro eliminates the headaches associated with changing tyres. Its portability, compact storage, and quiet operation make it a valuable addition.
- [Review: Wahoo Elemnt Ace](https://cyclist.com.au/review-wahoo-elemnt-ace-2/) - Wahoo is a name synonymous with pushing tech boundaries to improve data availability and user experience. Its latest computer, the Elemnt Ace, continues this.
- [Tech: Revolutions in Wheels](https://cyclist.com.au/tech-revolutions-in-wheels/) - The wheel may be a 5,000-year-old invention but designers are still finding ways to make it lighter, faster, safer and more stable.
- [Classic Climb: Kitzbüheler Horn](https://cyclist.com.au/classic-climb-kitzbuheler-horn/) - The Austrian climb that dishes out pain. A horn so steep, so unrelenting, that it feels like a stab to the legs and a klaxon to the self-esteem.
- [Insight: Fizik Saddles](https://cyclist.com.au/insight-fizik-saddles/) - A theme of shrewd business decisions keep the company adapting to a changing market runs through Fogal’s narrative, which he puts down to team building.
- [Q&A: Richie Porte](https://cyclist.com.au/qa-with-richie-porte/) - We had Buckley’s chance of keeping up with him in the race itself, but Cyclist managed to pin down Richie Porte for a quick chat off the bike
- [Event: TransAtlantic Way](https://cyclist.com.au/event-transatlantic-way/) - May the road rise to meet you. A 2,400km route along Ireland’s west coast is the perfect backdrop to some two-wheeled sword and sorcery.
- [Training: Here comes the summer](https://cyclist.com.au/training-here-comes-the-summer/) - Let’s assume you’ve been riding your bike (you have been riding your bike, right?) and have been racking up ‘base miles’ in the legs.
- [Review: Shimano 105 Di2](https://cyclist.com.au/review-shimano-105-di2/) - All the road groupset most of us will ever need Words Charlotte Head Photography Joseph Branston When Shimano released its 105 Di2 12-speed groupset in 2022, the feeling was that here, at last, was electronic shifting for the masses. Historically, 105 has been Shimano’s mid-level groupset, straddling the gap between its top-tier and budget offerings,
- [Event: Pedal Cure 4 MND](https://cyclist.com.au/event-pedal-cure-4-mnd/) - In March, Cyclist joined Richie Porte, Simon Gerrans and dozens of other riders for a stunning ride through northern Tasmania to help raise money to fight motor neurone disease Words and Photography Nick Esser There are many reasons to ride a bike. It might be to get some exercise and fresh air, exorcise some competitive
- [Loosen up: stretching](https://cyclist.com.au/loosen-up-stretching/) - Do these stretch routines before and after you ride to improve performance and protect from injury Words Michael Donlevy Illustrations Mike Mansfield Hands up if you neglect stretching before or after a ride. OK, now hold them there for 15 seconds as a lesson. Stretching plays a key role in both preparing your body for
- [Review: Argonaut Supernaut GRX](https://cyclist.com.au/review-argonaut-supernaut-grx/) - The same as Argonaut’s high-end custom gravel bike… but not custom Words Pete Muir Photography Mike Massaro The Supernaut GR3 is a gravel bike that doesn’t like to go slow. That may sound like a corny marketing slogan, but in this case it’s actually true. The thing that most separates this bike from other gravel
- [Big Ride: Nice, France](https://cyclist.com.au/big-ride-nice-france/) - There’s a reason Nice was chosen for the final day of this year’s Tour de France. It’s perfectly set up for road cyclists Words Emma Cole Photography Samantha Saskia Dugon Nice is a cycling city. Nestled on the southern coast of France, it has the pleasant climate and relaxed atmosphere of a Riviera beach resort,
- [Team Players No5: The Directeur Sportif](https://cyclist.com.au/team-players-no5-the-directeur-sportif/) - EF Education-EasyPost’s head DS, Charly Wegelius, says the job is all about tactics, communication and ‘51% ownership of decision making'
- [History: KOERS Museum](https://cyclist.com.au/history-koers-museum/) - In the first of a series on cycling’s historical artefacts, Cyclist visits the KOERS Museum in Belgium to discover the pick of the exhibits.
- [New Gear: MET Trenta 3K Carbon Tadej Pogacar road helmet](https://cyclist.com.au/new-gear-met-trenta-3k-carbon-tadej-pogacar-road-helmet/) - Designed for the Triple Crown winner himself, the MET Trenta 3K Carbon Blačk edition’s sleek black and gold aesthetic not only looks sharp but also symbolises the triumphs of modern cycling. It features an aerodynamic profile enhanced by MIPS, which provides advanced rotational impact protection while keeping the weight down. Riders will appreciate the helmet’s
- [Ehime by bike](https://cyclist.com.au/ehime-by-bike/) - Four days in Ehime riding epic routes like the Shimanami Kaido, Mount Ishizuchi, UFO Line and more Ehime might be most famous for the Shimanami Kaido, but the province, located on Shikoku Island, a one-hour flight from Tokyo, has so much more to offer cyclists than the famous white bridges. Ehime also boasts high alpine
- [Review: Kask Protone Icon](https://cyclist.com.au/review-kask-protone-icon/) - Combining comfort, ventilation and style for year-round riding Words Jack Lynch I’ve been riding Kask’s Protone Icon for the better part of 12 months now, and until I sat down to write this review, I really hadn’t thought much about the helmet for about 11-and-a-half of those months. Such is its comfort, low weight and
- [Review: Merida Silex 10K](https://cyclist.com.au/review-merida-silex-10k/) - A well-composed gravel bike that nudges into mountain bike territory Words Joseph Delves Photography Patrik Lundin Merida is among the world’s largest bicycle manufacturers and creates bikes for many well-known brands along with its own headline range. Its original Silex gravel bike was released in 2017 and was a rebuttal to anyone who imagined the
- [Review: Giant TCR](https://cyclist.com.au/review-giant-tcr/) - Incremental gains but gains all the same for Giant’s all-rounder Words James Spender Photography Joseph Branston They say you’re never more than six feet away from a Giant employee in Taiwan. Certainly, when I visited a few years ago for this very magazine, my first interaction after immigration was with a guy in a
- [Review: Wahoo Elemnt Ace](https://cyclist.com.au/review-wahoo-elemnt-ace/) - Wahoo has been in the bike computer game a while now, but its latest model is bursting with firsts. Although the Ace retains the usual array of three face buttons and side buttons from previous Elemnt designs, it’s the first Wahoo head unit to feature a touchscreen as well as the first with a speaker
- [Big Ride: Alice Springs](https://cyclist.com.au/big-ride-alice-springs-2/) - Cyclist journeys to the Red Centre for the Shimano Gravel Muster, a four-day gravel stage race set in the deep outback of the Northern Territory’s East MacDonnell Ranges Words Imogen Smith Photography Forktail The desert’s rugged beauty stretches endlessly in every direction from Alice Springs. Out here, the landscape is a dramatic mix of
- [New Gear: Pro Discover Aero carbon handlebar](https://cyclist.com.au/new-gear-pro-discover-aero-carbon-handlebar/) - This new offering from Shimano’s component brand is a solid choice for gravel riders aiming to boost speed while maintaining comfort. The Discover has a compact drop with 12-degree flare to enhance grip and control, and encourages an aerodynamic riding position thanks to a 4-degree forward sweep. Made from UD T700 carbon and reinforced with
- [New Gear: MAAP Alt_Road kit](https://cyclist.com.au/new-gear-maap-alt_road-kit/) - Going off -grid opens riders up to all kinds of tricky situations, both on and off the bike. With that in mind, local brand Maap has updated its Alt_Road gravel collection. ‘We wanted to create kit that supports a range of adventures and excels not just during the ride, but after the journey ends too,’
- [New Gear: Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 headphone](https://cyclist.com.au/new-gear-shokz-openrun-pro-2-headphone/) - The key feature of the OpenRun Pro 2 is DualPitch, a combination of air and bone conduction technology. Air conduction is the traditional method of headphone sound transmission, where sound waves travel all the way through the ear. Contrastingly, bone conduction bypasses the eardrum and sends vibrations directly to your inner ear, allowing you to
- [New Gear: Bontrager Paradigm Pro 30 wheels](https://cyclist.com.au/new-gear-bontrager-paradigm-pro-30-wheels/) - Gravel tyres are trending ever wider, with pros now winning races on 50mm widths. Reflecting this pump up in volume, Bontrager has released its new Paradigm Pro 30 wheels. They boast an internal rim width of 29mm, which is wide even by gravel standards. ‘As riders use wider tyres, rims need to be adjusted for
- [First Look: Pinarello Dogma F](https://cyclist.com.au/first-look-pinarello-dogma-f/) - The Pinarello Dogma F uses new ingredients to drop weight and get faster Words Sam Challis Photography Tapestry The typical lifecycle of a high-end bike these days tends to be around three to four years, but the Pinarello Dogma F has traditionally been revised at a significantly faster rate. That means there have been plenty
- [First Look: Canyon Aeroad](https://cyclist.com.au/first-look-canyon-aeroad/) - Canyon’s aero bike gets back up to speed Words Laurence Kilpatrick Photography Tapestry 'The new Aeroad was defined by pro rider feedback,’ says Canyon’s lead engineer Lukas Birr. ‘The overall theme was to be the fastest bike, which it already is. On the geometry, the pros were content. We weren’t going to touch anything that
- [Review: Microshift Sword](https://cyclist.com.au/review-microshift-sword/) - Do you ever look at the second-hand bike market and marvel at how much has changed in the past decade? A few versions of Dura-Ace ago, drop-bar bike tech news used to lead with adding a sprocket to the rear cassette or removing threaded bottom brackets. We’ve come a long way… fast. Words Jack Lynch When
- [Review: Campagnolo Ekar GT](https://cyclist.com.au/review-campagnolo-ekar-gt/) - The GT is cheaper than its Ekar forebear, yet also more refined. Words and photography Matthew Loveridge Campagnolo’s new Ekar GT is the Italian brand’s second foray into gravel-specific groupsets. It’s a more affordable yet in some ways improved accompaniment to the original Ekar groupset, which was released in 2020. The headlines are promising.
- [Classic Climb: Vallter 2000](https://cyclist.com.au/classic-climb-vallter-2000/) - If you think the Vallter 2000 sounds like rollercoaster in a 1980s theme park, you’d be half right Words Nick Christian Photography Patrik Lundin Need a clue as to the Vallter 2000’s location? Say it like a long-pole track and field athlete. Still struggling? You will definitely get there if you’re a fan of
- [Big Ride: Kenilworth](https://cyclist.com.au/big-ride-kenilworth/) - Beloved by Queensland cyclists in the know, our Big Ride route for this issue is the same one used for the annual Sunday Creek Classic gravel endurance race: an epic 120km, 3,000m+ course starting and finishing in Kenilworth and highlighted by the notorious climb up Mount Buggery Words Imogen Smith Photography Mike Blewitt A
- [Insight: World Record Attempt](https://cyclist.com.au/insight-world-record-attempt/) - Just what goes into beating a world record? Cyclist follows endurance specialist James MacDonald as he attempts to break the 100-mile indoor record Words James Spender Photography Mike Massaro At 2:05pm on 21 February 2024, James MacDonald let go of the spectators’ fence and rolled down the banking towards the racing line. With gravity on
- [Bike history: Specialized Tarmac](https://cyclist.com.au/bike-history-specialized-tarmac/) - Specialized is 50 years old this year, and it’s safe to say the brand wouldn’t be where it is without the Tarmac Words Sam Challis Photography Tapestry There aren’t many bikes more synonymous with road racing – and with road racing success – than the Specialized Tarmac. To illustrate the point, out of the
- [Tech: Bottom brackets](https://cyclist.com.au/tech-bottom-brackets/) - The whats, whys and what-on-earths of bottom bracket standards Words Charlotte Head Photography Tapestry Bicycles may seem like simple machines, but their design is changing constantly. New tube profiles, frame materials and levels of integration appear at a staggering pace and, while that’s all well and good, it is often the less glamorous elements
- [Insight: Copenhagen](https://cyclist.com.au/insight-copenhagen/) - Cyclist takes to the streets of Denmark’s capital, Copenhagen, to find out what makes this ‘the world’s most bike-friendly city’ Words James Spender Photography Mike Massaro ‘Ask me how I train for hills,’ says Rikke Laursen. ‘My husband is 90kg; he hangs onto my saddle and I have to pull him up the short climbs
- [Profile: Geraint Thomas](https://cyclist.com.au/profile-geraint-thomas/) - Geraint Thomas doesn’t want to sound like a grumpy old man, but after 18 seasons as a pro he has a bone to pick with all the young upstarts in the peloton. Words Jeremy Whittle Photography Alex Duffill Geraint Thomas’s professional career started in 2007, just four years after helmet-wearing was made mandatory. Nearly two
- [Team Players: No.4: The mechanic](https://cyclist.com.au/team-players-no-4-the-mechanic/) - Someone has to keep the bikes working and the riders riding at the big races. For EF Education-EasyPost it’s Helder Gomes, one of the most experienced mechanics in the game. Words James Witts Photography Harry Talbot What were you doing at 15 years old? Perhaps studying hard at high school, or being refused entry
- [Q+A: George Bennett](https://cyclist.com.au/qa-george-bennett/) - The New Zealand climber tells Cyclist about the changing face of racing, working for and against the big stars, and his future plans Words Katy Madgwick Photography Eloise Mavian/Tornanti Cyclist: After working for others for many years, this year you’re focusing more on your own goals. Was this a key factor when you moved
- [Review: Lazer Z1 KinetiCore](https://cyclist.com.au/review-lazer-z1-kineticore/) - The new Lazer Z1 helmet replaces Mips and drops weight Words James Spender Photography Mike Massaro Since its release in 2014, the Z1 has spearheaded Lazer’s all-rounder helmet category. It was ostensibly designed to compete with the weight and airiness of the Giro Aeon (sub-200g, remember that guy?). Now in its third generation, such design
- [Opinion: Weight doesn’t matter](https://cyclist.com.au/opinion-weight-doesnt-matter/) - We can’t help obsessing over the weight of our bikes – but we really shouldn’t, argues Pete Muir Last issue my esteemed colleague, James Spender, penned an opinion piece entitled ‘Weight matters’. And, of course, he’s right. Weight matters a lot if, say, you are deciding who should go at the top of a human
- [Review: Sram Red AXS](https://cyclist.com.au/review-sram-red-axs/) - Sram refines its Red AXS predecessor with improved braking, shifting and connectivity Words Nick Squillari Photography Lizzie Crabb In any sort of analysis, the ability to compare across points of focus is ideal. And while the Australian Tax Office might not agree that my purchasing of bikes with varying iterations of Sram wireless shifting
- [Review: Cervélo Áspero](https://cyclist.com.au/review-cervelo-aspero/) - The second Áspero has landed with a few key changes on the popular first generation Words and photography Jack Lynch If you asked me to narrow my bike collection down to one, I’d ditch the roadies, farewell the mountain bike, get rid of the cargo rig and send off the commuter until all I
- [Big Ride: Utah](https://cyclist.com.au/big-ride-utah/) - In the east of the Utah desert, nestled among ancient sandstone canyons, is Moab – once a small mining town populated by prospectors and cowboys, today a cycling mecca like no place on Earth. Words James Spender Photography Mike Massaro There is a type of man to whom time and lifestyle bestows a certain
- [New Gear: Wahoo Trackr Heart Rate](https://cyclist.com.au/new-gear-wahoo-trackr-heart-rate/) - It seems an idea so obvious that it makes you wonder why it hasn’t been done before, but Wahoo claims its new Trackr Heart Rate is the first chest strap heart rate monitor to come with a rechargeable battery rather than using replaceable coin cells. Wahoo says each charge will last for up to
- [New Gear: Hammerhead Karoo bike computer](https://cyclist.com.au/new-gear-hammerhead-karoo-bike-computer/) - As soon as derailleurs and shifters went from communicating via cables, ratchets and springs to wireless protocols and servos, head units suddenly had the potential to play a key part in the functioning of a groupset. Hammerhead is the first to fully exploit that promise, as its new Karoo computer is the first to be
- [New Gear: Kogel Aero Lolossos](https://cyclist.com.au/new-gear-kogel-aero-lolossos/) - Kogel is the latest brand to produce a more streamlined version of its aftermarket oversize pulley wheel system. Those enlarged pulleys reduce drivetrain friction by minimising chain articulation, but their increased frontal area can eat into any performance gains by reducing aerodynamic efficiency. By covering its OSPW in a sculpted shroud, Kogel aims to keep
- [New Gear: Thule Epos bike rack](https://cyclist.com.au/new-gear-thule-epos-bike-rack/) - The standout attribute of Thule’s Epos is its vertical telescopic bike attachment system, which allows you to secure your ride anywhere along the frame or rear wheel. This adaptability is crucial for accommodating a wide range of bikes, including e-bikes and mountain bikes, while also providing a generous 30kg per bike load capacity. Additionally, the
- [New Gear: Viair TLC Lite Compressor](https://cyclist.com.au/new-gear-viair-tlc-lite-compressor/) - Viair is renowned for its high-quality air compressors, and the TLC Lite is a standout option. Designed specifically for tubeless setups, its maximum pressure of 100 PSI provides sufficient power for inflating both road, gravel and mountain bike tyres alike. It has portability in mind and can be easily kept in the back of the
- [New Gear: Shimano RC703 road cycling shoe](https://cyclist.com.au/new-gear-shimano-rc703-road-cycling-shoe/) - The RC703 stands out in the competitive mid-range road shoe market thanks to its integration of Shimano’s S-Phyre fit technology, previously reserved for its pro-level road shoes. This innovation ensures a snug, race-oriented fit that enhances power transfer while maintaining comfort over long rides. The shoe also features a low stack height midsole, which optimises
- [First Look: Trek Checkmate](https://cyclist.com.au/first-look-trek-checkmate/) - Trek’s Checkmate SLR aims to dominate gravel racing with its lightweight construction, aerodynamic features and versatile design. The Checkmate SLR is a gravel bike designed to meet the needs of riders who seek speed and versatility on mixed terrain. This bike represents Trek’s first foray into the dedicated gravel racing segment, and it promises to
- [First Look: Factor Ostro VAM](https://cyclist.com.au/first-look-factor-ostro-vam/) - It took Factor four years and a new factory, but the Ostro VAM is now a much-improved bike. Words Sam Challis Photography Tapestry 'The instructions I gave our design team when it came to revising the original Ostro basically amounted to “just don’t screw it up”,’ says Factor owner Rob Gitelis. ‘We wanted to improve
- [The complete history of the Giant TCR](https://cyclist.com.au/giant-tcr/) - ‘Total compact road’ geometry changed the game for the modern road bike, and 25 years on the Giant TCR is still at the cutting edge. Words by Sam Challis The Giant TCR has been such a successful road bike over the past 25 years that it’s easy to forget just how radical its design was when
- [7 incredible cycling routes to explore in Hong Kong](https://cyclist.com.au/7-incredible-cycling-routes-to-explore-in-hong-kong/) - Whether you’re in town for the Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong Cyclothon in October or visiting during any other time of the year, Hong Kong offers a diverse range of routes that cater to cyclists of all ages and abilities. With stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage and convenient bike rental options, here are seven
- [Classic Climb: Hotham](https://cyclist.com.au/classic-climb-hotham/) - We’ve featured some of the best climbs in Europe and around the world in our Classic Climbs series, but now it’s time to turn our attention to the home front. This is Mount Hotham Words and Photography NICK ESSER Mount Hotham looms large over the Ovens Valley and pretty much all other climbs in
- [Classic Climb: Buller](https://cyclist.com.au/classic-climb-buller/) - Rising up through the Delatite Valley, the climb to Mt Buller has some of the best scenery of any in Australia and is a true test for cyclists of all levels and abilities Words and Photography NICK ESSER Mt Buller has got to be one the best climbs in the country. Snaking up the
- [Classic Climb: Buffalo](https://cyclist.com.au/classic-climb-buffalo/) - The ‘Island in the Sky’ in Victoria’s High Country Words and photography NICK ESSER Certainly the best value climb in Victoria, if not Australia, Mount Buffalo is a road cyclist’s dream. A consistent and relatively gentle average gradient of 5% coupled with over 1,000 metres elevation gain offers a substantial challenge – and the
- [Cycling in Hong Kong – much more than meets the eye](https://cyclist.com.au/cycling-in-hong-kong-much-more-than-meets-the-eye/) - The vibrant city of Hong Kong is a hidden gem when it comes to cycling, catering well to both experienced riders looking for an adventure and casual riders looking for a fun day out. With its mix of urban landscapes and stunning natural scenery, cycling in Hong Kong offers a unique experience that combines the
- [Classic Climb: Lake Mountain](https://cyclist.com.au/classic-climb-lake-mountain/) - Just two hours from Melbourne in Victoria’s High Country is this picturesque climb that gets straight to business Words and Photography Nick Esser Riders Johnny Schofield, Tim Mettam Deep in Victoria’s forests lies the route up to Lake Mountain, an underestimated climb of two distinct halves. While perhaps not as iconic as some
- [Big Ride: Gran Canaria](https://cyclist.com.au/big-ride-gran-canaria/) - On an island with year-round sunshine, water is a precious commodity. Thankfully, this ride on Gran Canaria has a climb that is sure to turn on the waterworks Words Nick Christian Photography Patrik Lundin What the hell is water? This was the question the late American novelist David Foster Wallace posed in 2005 in
- [New Gear: ToooCycling DVR80 light camera](https://cyclist.com.au/new-gear-tooocycling-dvr80-light-camera/) - The DVR80 is an intriguing new entrant in the rear-facing bike camera market, offering cyclists a compelling alternative to established options. This compact device combines an 80-lumen rear light with a full HD camera capable of recording at 1080p and 30 or 60 fps. The standout feature is its impressive battery life, with up to
- [New Gear: Birzman Travel Tool Box](https://cyclist.com.au/new-gear-birzman-travel-tool-box/) - This compact yet comprehensive portable kit packs 20 high-performance tools into a sleek, travel-friendly case, ensuring riders have everything they need for roadside repairs and adjustments. Designed with portability in mind, the toolbox features a durable exterior and well-organised interior. It includes a torx set, a set of Allen keys, a pedal wrench, various cassette
- [New Gear: Evoc bike packs](https://cyclist.com.au/new-gear-evoc-bike-packs/) - Some companies just nail what they do with every product release. Evoc is one of them. The brand is known for its quality and durability across a range of gear for bike and snow, producing dozens of products from backpacks to bike bags. And its latest range of waterproof bike packs are first-class. They are
- [First Look: Trek Madone Gen 8](https://cyclist.com.au/first-look-trek-madone-gen-8/) - Trek’s Madone Gen 8 has slimmed down its aero tubing and reduced hundreds of grams from the frameset, claiming it has done so without compromising ride quality or aero properties – and has killed off the Émonda in the process Words Jack Lynch Trek has unveiled its newest road racing machine, an eighth-generation Madone
- [Escape to paradise at the Port Douglas Gran Fondo Festival](https://cyclist.com.au/escape-to-paradise-at-the-port-douglas-gran-fondo-festival/) - The Port Douglas Gran Fondo Festival is back for its third edition – and it’s bigger and better than ever. If you’ve ever traversed the stunning landscapes of Tropical North Queensland along the Great Barrier Reef Drive, you’ve no doubt been captivated by its sheer beauty. This spectacular coastal route, which runs between the Wet
- [New Gear: Fizik Vento shoes](https://cyclist.com.au/new-gear-fizik-vento-shoes/) - The eye-catching coral/pink colour option of Fizik’s two new pairs of shoes is almost worth their inclusion alone, but happily there are also some updates in function to go with their aesthetics. The Vento Proxy (shown top left) is Fizik’s new gravel race shoe, sitting a little below the top-tier Ferox and trading in a
- [New Gear: Garmin Edge 1050 bike computer](https://cyclist.com.au/new-gear-garmin-edge-1050-bike-computer/) - We can all appreciate Garmin as being at the forefront of the bike computer market, and it has levelled up with its latest flagship model, the Edge 1050. One of the first elements Garmin spruiks with the Edge 1050 is its improved GroupRide connectivity. This feature allows you to message your riding friends, send live
- [New Gear: Tudor Pelagos FXD Chrono ‘Cycling Edition’ watch](https://cyclist.com.au/new-gear-tudor-pelagos-fxd-chrono-cycling-edition-watch/) - This incredible new timepiece from Tudor is specifically engineered for professional cyclists. The innovative chronograph combines lightweight carbon composite construction with robust titanium elements, making it ideal for the demanding conditions of riding in the pros. It includes a tachymeter scale calibrated for cycling speeds, wrapped around the dial in a spiral for easy reading
- [New Gear: Kask Nirvana helmet](https://cyclist.com.au/new-gear-kask-nirvana-helmet/) - While it may look similar to its pre-existing Utopia Y aero helmet, Kask says the new Nirvana has been designed from scratch and it’s even faster. That is mainly thanks to increased coverage at the lower edge of the helmet shell. This has been designed to shield the rider’s ears, which must surely be one
- [First Look: Shimano GRX RX825 Di2](https://cyclist.com.au/first-look-shimano-grx-rx825-di2/) - Shimano’s 12-speed GRX gravel groupset has gone electric – although GRX Di2 currently only applies to the 2x version of the groupset. With patent applications surfacing that hint at 13-speed cassettes and/or fully wireless shifting, it’s reasonable to expect that when GRX Di2 1x does finally surface it will be a seismic change, but for
- [First Look: Liv Langma](https://cyclist.com.au/first-look-liv-langma/) - Liv’s latest Langma evolves from climbing specialist to versatile all-rounder, offering improved aerodynamics, reduced weight and increased stiffness across a range of models Words Imogen Smith he third-generation Liv Langma has hit the road in Australia with improvements across its range, most notably in the top-of-the-line Advanced SL 0, the bike of Liv AlUla
- [Don’t interrupt](https://cyclist.com.au/dont-interrupt/) - What impact does a break in training have? OK, this study is based on marathon runners but the implications for other endurance sportsters such as...
- [Tech: Indoor training](https://cyclist.com.au/tech-indoor-training-going-places/) - Indoor training is one of the most dynamic sectors of the cycling market and it’s getting more advanced by the minute. Cyclist looks at how far it has come..
- [Opinion: Cycling still has a body image problem](https://cyclist.com.au/opinion-cycling-still-has-a-body-image-problem/) - In 2016, Emily Chappell won the Transcontinental ultra-endurance race, only to find that she still didn’t fit the body image of how a cyclist should look...
- [Review: Factor O2 VAM](https://cyclist.com.au/review-factor-o2-vam/) - As Factor’s first platform (not counting the bonkers Vis Vires model that CEO Rob Gitelis inherited when he bought the company from bf1systems), it feels...
- [Event: Six Days of Ghent](https://cyclist.com.au/event-six-days-of-ghent/) - Track racing may not be your thing, but the Six Days of Ghent is an event that every cycling fan should experience at least once. Even if you don’t watch...
- [Tech: Sram Red AXS](https://cyclist.com.au/tech-sram-red-axs/) - Sram has revealed its new Red AXS groupset, and this time round the focus is on lighter RED weight and better ergonomics Words SAM CHALLIS Photography TAPESTRY If you were to take a look at any hill climb event in the past 10 years and see what bikes were being raced, you’d notice that Sram’s
- [Insider: Giant](https://cyclist.com.au/insider-giant/) - On a visit to Taiwan to be among the first to test the new Giant TCR, Cyclist was also lucky enough to visit the factory where all their top-level carbon products are made – a behind-the-scenes glimpse that provided a new frame of reference for the brand’s craftsmanship Words Nick Squillari Photography Sterling Lorence
- [Profile: Ralph Denk](https://cyclist.com.au/profile-ralph-denk/) - With a cash injection from Red Bull and the signing of Primož Roglič, Bora-Hansgrohe’s team manager Ralph Denk is in a confident mood. He tells Cyclist about the rising costs of running a team, the secrets of leadership and the Sagan effect Words James Witts Photography Tornanti.cc Ralph Denk leans back in his office
- [Q+A: Mauro Gianetti](https://cyclist.com.au/qa-mauro-gianetti/) - The UAE Team Emirates manager talks about his career highlights, the multiple leaders at his disposal, and Tadej Pogačar’s chances of winning it all Words Felix Lowe Photography Jeffrey Yingling/MyWhoosh Cyclist: Let’s get right to it – can Tadej Pogačar do the Giro-Tour double? Mauro Gianetti: It’s a big challenge but we believe it’s
- [Team Players: No.3: The soigneur](https://cyclist.com.au/team-players-no-3-the-soigneur/) - In our continuing series on life behind the scenes at the big races, we talk to EF Education-EasyPost soigneur Takuya Sakamoto Words James Witts Photography Harry Talbot 'When I tell people at home I’m involved in cycling, they say, “Ah, keirin?” I’m like, “No, road cycling.” And they look perplexed.’ Takuya Sakamoto has been a
- [Q+A: Valentin Madouas](https://cyclist.com.au/qa-valentin-madouas/) - In a big year for France, the French national champion talks about Olympic dreams, winning his home race and life at FDJ after Thibaut Pinot Words Katy Madgwick Photography Tornanti.cc Cyclist: You became French road race champion last season. Is that something you ever believed you could achieve? Valentin Madouas: Yes, it’s a dream that
- [Team Players: No.2: The bus driver](https://cyclist.com.au/team-players-no-2-the-bus-driver/) - In the second of our series looking behind the scenes at big races, we get on board with EF Education-EasyPost’s bus driver, Richard Romero Words James Witts Photography Harry Talbot n all the excitement of a Tour de France stage, the spotlight rarely falls on the team bus driver. Except in 2013, when the driver
- [Review: Specialized Torch 3.0 shoes](https://cyclist.com.au/review-specialized-torch-3-0-shoes/) - S-Works performance without the S-Works price Words Sam Challis Photography Lizzie Crabb The ‘trickle down’ concept is common in cycling. Clever design features begin life on top-tier kit before making their way down the price range, and it only takes a glance at Specialized’s new Torch 3.0 shoes to see evidence of it. They now
- [Review: Poc Propel sunglasses](https://cyclist.com.au/review-poc-propel-sunglasses/) - Aero claims and impressive field of vision help to justify the spend Words Charlotte Head Photography Joseph Branston It’s rare for a sunglasses brand to be able to claim that it has brought something new to the table, but that is exactly what Poc says it has done with its Propel glasses. They have been
- [Review: Kask Elemento helmet](https://cyclist.com.au/review-kask-elemento-helmet/) - Does the most expensive helmet on the market justify its price? Words Emma Cole Photography Joseph Branston The Kask Elemento is the Italian brand’ range-topping helmet, swooping in to sit above its already-premium Protone Icon and Utopia Y. Developed alongside World Tour team Ineos Grenadiers, the Elemento is noteworthy not least because of its pricetag
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- [Review: Liv Devote Advanced](https://cyclist.com.au/review-liv-devote-advanced/) - A race-oriented gravel bike that can do more than race Words Charlotte Head Photography Joseph Branston The Devote Advanced Pro is the highest-tier gravel bike offering from Liv, the women-specific sister brand of Giant. While the Devote model has existed in many forms over the years, the Advanced Pro, launched in 2023, takes a racing
- [BMC Roadmachine: Master of Both](https://cyclist.com.au/bmc-roadmachine-master-of-both/) - Despite its name, the new Roadmachine is as capable on the road as it is off it Words Jack Lynch BMC has introduced a new Roadmachine that is sure to fire up anyone looking for a comfort road bike dually billed as a gravel bike. Instead of developing a new gravel bike to sit alongside
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- [Big Ride: Mont Caro, Spain](https://cyclist.com.au/big-ride-mont-caro-spain/) - Mont Caro in Catalonia may not be well known to cyclists, but that just makes this rugged, remote climb all the more rewarding. Words Trevor Ward Photography Juan Trujillo Andrades Pick a mountain, any mountain. Alpe d’Huez? Add three hairpins and two per cent to its average gradient. Ventoux? Subtract Chalet Reynard and the shop
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- [Reynolds AR25 carbon disc wheelset](https://cyclist.com.au/reynolds-ar25-carbon-disc-wheelset/) - The Reynolds AR25 road wheelset is for people who like to go up, fast. These carbon wheels buck the ‘aero is everything’ trend, leaving behind a super clean and lightweight wheelset that won’t break the bank. The AR25 ticks a lot of boxes: they are a claimed 1,432 grams (set), have external nipples using Sapim
- [Maap Atmos jacket](https://cyclist.com.au/maap-atmos-jacket/) - You’d be forgiven for thinking waterproof kit may have taken a step backwards when Gore-Tex announced its superb but environmentally unfriendly ShakeDry fabric would be discontinued. But other fabrics have filled the vacuum. Case in point is Pertex’s Shield fabric, which uses a three-ply ‘nanofibre’ structure that claims impressive waterproofing qualities while still being breathable
- [Pure Sports Nutrition Performance+ Race Fuel](https://cyclist.com.au/pure-sports-nutrition-performance-race-fuel/) - The New Zealand brand says its Performance+ Race Fuel can be used ‘as a sole source of fuel’ – which is to say it’s the only fuel you’d need on the bike to maintain optimal endurance. And when you consider that an original GU energy gel has 22g, it becomes clear this drink packs a
- [Trek CarBack Radar Rear Bike Light](https://cyclist.com.au/trek-carback-radar-rear-bike-light/) - Trek has paid plenty of attention to its bike lights for some time now with its Ion and Flare range, and now it enters the radar light market with the impressive CarBack. The CarBack features a focused radar that can detect rear-approaching vehicles from up to 240 metres away, as well as a daytime visible
- [Pirelli P Zero Race TLR RS road racing tyre](https://cyclist.com.au/pirelli-p-zero-race-tlr-rs-road-racing-tyre/) - Pirelli’s latest tyre has all the claims you’d want to improve your speed. Before the P Zero Race TLR RS was even launched, Pirelli couldboast it was ridden to 30 victories and 70 podiums at WorldTour level underneath the Lidl-Trek men’s and women’s teams. The brand burst with pride during this year’s Giro, finally able
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- [Insight: Where’s the money?](https://cyclist.com.au/insight-wheres-the-money-financial-support/) - Women’s pro cycling is booming, so why are races and teams collapsing for lack of financial support? Cyclist investigates. Australian cyclist Matilda...
- [The Circle of Death: Big Ride France](https://cyclist.com.au/the-circle-of-death-big-ride-france/) - In homage to one of the most famous stages of the Tour de France, Cyclist takes on five legendary passes for one mammoth day in the Pyrenees Words Jamie Wilkins Photography Chris Storrar There is no more famous a chain of mountains in cycling than the Circle of Death. More a jagged line than a
- [Tyre test: Goodyear Vector Sport](https://cyclist.com.au/tyre-test-goodyear-vector-sport/) - Goodyear has unveiled its latest quartet of high-performance road tyres catering to speed seekers and all-round enthusiasts. We take a closer look at the Vector Sport, its endurance tyre and the first of the four to arrive in Australia. Words Jack Lynch Goodyear has forged ahead following its 2018 return to the cycling market
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- [Big Ride: New England High Country](https://cyclist.com.au/big-ride-new-england-high-country/) - Cyclist returns to New England High Country to unlock more champagne gravel on the back roads of Glen Innes, Tenterfield and Inverell. Maybe there's...
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- [Weekend warrior](https://cyclist.com.au/weekend-warrior/) - A new study suggests concentrated weekend riding lowers the risk of heart disease. A burst of activity on the weekend could be just as good for you as more...
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- [Campagnolo The Gold Corkscrew](https://cyclist.com.au/campagnolo-the-gold-corkscrew/) - This is about as Campagnolo as it gets: a 24-carat gold corkscrew. Yep, for roughly the price of a Giant Defy Advanced 2, you can buy a gold corkscrew with...
- [Review: Ridley Falcn RS](https://cyclist.com.au/review-ridley-falcn-rs/) - Words ROB BOREK The Ridley Falcn RS sits in the gap between the Belgian brand’s aero Noah Fast and superlight Helium SLX models. The idea, says Ridley, is that riders now don’t have to choose between an aero bike or a climbing bike, and can instead have a versatile race machine. Imagine that: one road
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- [Merida Silex - Proof in the Pudding](https://cyclist.com.au/merida-silex-proof-in-the-pudding/) - MTB-inspired features make Merida’s second Silex unrecognisable – oh, and it just happened to win the Gravel Worlds
- [Big Ride: Nevada - Desert Dreamland](https://cyclist.com.au/big-ride-nevada/) - An epic week of mountain biking and gravel riding through the remote trail networks dotted along the historic Rail Road towns of Nevada...
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- [Giant TCR Advanced SL 0 - Pride and Passion](https://cyclist.com.au/giant-tcr-advanced-sl-0-pride-and-passion/) - Giant has unveiled its 10th rendition of the iconic TCR. Cyclist heads to HQ in Taiwan to see it up close at the launch – and, of course, to see how it rides...
- [Aero vs Lightweight vs All-rounder speed test: the stats](https://cyclist.com.au/aero-vs-lightweight-vs-all-rounder-speed-test-the-stats/) - Bikes and kit compared The route Timed sectors 1 Gorge Luz: 10.6km, 227m ascent, 2.1% average gradient 2 Col du Tourmalet ascent: 19km, 1,407m ascent, 7.4% average gradient 3 Col du Tourmalet descent: 16.8km, 1,191m descent, -7.1% average gradient 4 Gentle descent north: 15.7km, 350m descent, -2.1% average gradient 5 Côte de Loucrup climb (incl dip): 3.7km, 78m ascent, 2.1%
- [Q&A Ambre Hobson, Trek Travel](https://cyclist.com.au/qa-ambre-hobson-trek-travel/) - If you saw issue 66 of Cyclist, you’d have seen our phenomenal Big Ride in Montana, USA under the expert guidance of Trek Travel. But Montana is far from the only destination on Trek Travel’s extensive list of cycling holidays. We chat to Ambre Hobson, Trek Travel outside sales manager, to learn more about what
- [Q&A Kate Kellett](https://cyclist.com.au/qa-kate-kellett/) - The elite World Solo 24-hour MTB Champ and seven-time Peaks Challenge 11-hour wave leader discusses her love of multiple disciplines, advice for Peaks first-timers and getting closer to gender parity in the cycling community. Interview JACK LYNCH Photography OUTER IMAGE COLLECTIVE / RACE ATLAS Cyclist: Hey Kate. For those unaware of your cycling CV,
- [Met Trenta 3K Carbon Mips helmet](https://cyclist.com.au/met-trenta-3k-carbon-mips-helmet/) - Met’s Trenta 3K Carbon Mips has a unique construction, which makes it extra strong and hard-wearing. As the name suggests, it embeds a 3K Carbon technology into the shell to improve longevity and, of course, provide greater protection should the rider fall. Further protection is found in the Mips Air system. Mips needs little introduction;
- [Lazer Z1KinetiCore helmet](https://cyclist.com.au/lazer-z1kineticore-helmet/) - The popular Lazer Z1 has had a facelift that has made it lighter, more comfortable and more aero than previous iterations. Lazer sells the Z1 KinetiCore by outlining its superior fit and feel when compared to its competitors. Every helmet these days is light enough (the Z1 is 220g in M), aero enough and safe
- [Northwave Veloce Extreme shoes](https://cyclist.com.au/northwave-veloce-extreme-shoes/) - Worn by Ineos Grenadiers’ Filippo Ganna throughout 2023 the Veloce Extreme is the latest shoe to top Northwave’s road line-up. The Italian company says the new shoes build on technology from the Extreme Pro 3 and – unsurprisingly given the price – target the performance end of the market. The Veloce Extreme shoes feature an
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- [Goodyear Eagle F1 R Tyres](https://cyclist.com.au/goodyear-eagle-f1-r-tyres/) - The new Eagle F1 R all-round race tyre is part of a complete revamp of Goodyear’s road tyre line-up. Which has seen the brand launch four new models, each available in a range of sizes, sidewall options and tubeless-readiness, for a total of 47 variants. The F1 Rs use a new 120tpi ‘short-ply’ casing, which
- [Ravemen PR2000 Front Light](https://cyclist.com.au/ravemen-pr2000-front-light/) - Whistles and bells, indeed! The Ravemen PR2000 has just about everything you can pack into a bike light. Its features include a runtime display that reads actual time left until the light needs a charge, wireless remote control (which is incredible if you regularly scroll through modes), a USB output so it can charge your
- [Specialized S-Works Torch Lace shoes](https://cyclist.com.au/specialized-s-works-torch-lace-shoes/) - Dials on shoes can have their downsides, as we saw with Mathieu van der Poel’s crash in this year’s World Championships Road Race, and Specialized is keen to highlight the benefits of traditional fastening options with its new S-Works Torch Lace shoe. The Torch Lace builds on the existing Torch by incorporating a lace-up closure
- [Limited-edition Pedla x Campos Coffee jerseys now available](https://cyclist.com.au/limited-edition-pedla-x-campos-coffee-jerseys-now-available/) - Leading Australian coffee roaster Campos Coffee has partnered with much-loved Melbourne cycling brand, Pedla, to create a limited-edition, Campos-inspired cycling jersey ahead of summer. Designed by the Pedla team, the limited-edition Campos jersey incorporates Pedla’s well known stylish design, featuring modern and innovative graphics and crafted from high-quality materials and Italian fabrics, inspired by Campos’ iconic signature green.
- [Shimano 105 R7100 groupset](https://cyclist.com.au/shimano-105-r7100-groupset/) - Just when it seemed that Shimano was turning its back on mechanical shifting at the mid-to-high end of its range The world’s biggest groupset maker released two mechanical groupsets on the same day – 105 R7100 arriving alongside several derivations of Shimano’s GRX gravel groupset (see our long-term review of that one on page 140).
- [Ravemen TR350 rear brake light](https://cyclist.com.au/ravemen-tr350-rear-brake-light/) - Ravemen’s rear light has multiple flash modes to keep you safe and comfortable when riding on the darkest mornings and during the day With a maximum 350-lumen output. It’s called a ‘brake light’ because it has a built-in motion sensor that switches the light to a solid 100-lumen output for two seconds when the rider
- [Campagnolo Hyperon](https://cyclist.com.au/campagnolo-hyperon/) - What is it about Campagnolo that gets our hearts racing? The release of the new Hyperon wheelset from the artisan Italian component manufacturers has done it again, blending passion with performance with a wheel that would be at the top of Campag fans’ lists (were it not for the even-more-special Hyperon Ultra, which was released
- [Save the rim brake!](https://cyclist.com.au/save-the-rim-brake/) - Disc brakes are great, but tech writer Charlotte Head believes the rim brake deserves to coexist At this point, saying ‘save the rim brake’ is in itself a tired cliché, conjuring images either of puritanical road cyclists bouncing about on their skinny 23mm tyres or die-hard single-speeders bouncing about on their skinny 23mm tyres. Stickers
- [Shimano GRX RX820](https://cyclist.com.au/shimano-grx-rx820/) - Shimano shift gears with GRX 12-speed Words and photography MIKE BLEWITT The rise and rise of gravel racing and gravel riding is well-documented across the pages and feeds of cycling media. You could argue that gravel riding started as the antithesis to road; a lukewarm counter-culture to a sport often stifled by rules. An
- [Brodie Chapman Q&A](https://cyclist.com.au/brodie-chapman/) - The Australian National Road Race Champion and Lidl-Trek rider chats to Cyclist about her unusual path into elite cycling, misconceptions about the sport, and why she likes to ride Mount Nebo Road from her European base in Spain Interview JACK LYNCH Cyclist: Right – let’s begin with your season to date! It started off so
- [You Snooze, You Win!](https://cyclist.com.au/you-snooze-you-win/) - Master the four stages of sleep and it can lead to a stronger, faster, happier you Words JAMES WITTS Illustrations GUS SCOTT Team Sky popularised the idea of sleep as the greatest recovery tool a rider possesses. A week in July wouldn’t pass without tales of a van pulling up outside a French Ibis and
- [Rudy Porter Q&A](https://cyclist.com.au/rudy-porter-qa/) - Australia’s Team Jayco AlUla had a tremendous recent showing at the Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong Cyclothon. Lukas Pöstlberger took first place, Zdeněk Štybar third and Blake Quick fourth. Rounding out the team’s top-10 performances was 22-year-old Rudy Porter, who finished eighth. Cyclist caught up for a quick chat with Porter after the race.
- [Life goes on - Q+A Mitch Docker](https://cyclist.com.au/life-goes-on-qa-mitch-docker/) - What do you do when you retire from a career you love after 15 years? Keep doing it in retirement, of course Interview JACK LYNCH Photography PAUL SPURLING / SUPPLIED Mitch Docker’s first guest on his inaugural Life in the Peloton podcast in 2016 was GreenEdge teammate and fellow Aussie, Luke Durbridge. In his
- [Q+A Ricarda Bauernfeind](https://cyclist.com.au/qa-ricarda-bauernfeind/) - With a surprise stage win at this year’s Tour de France Femmes, the 23-year-old German has announced herself as a star of the future Words ANDY MCGRATH Photography ELOISE MAVIAN Cyclist: What did you do before cycling? Ricarda Bauernfeind: I tried almost every sport with friends; I was a very active child. I played
- [Q+A Jorja Creighton, New England High Country](https://cyclist.com.au/qa-jorja-creighton-new-england-high-country/) - Cyclist has been getting to know New England High Country (NEHC) over the last few months, with a Big Ride in issue 65 and another coming up in issue 67. In the interim, we chatted to local rider and allround NEHC guru, Jorja Creighton, about why the area should be at the centre of your
- [The Hong Kong Cyclothon](https://cyclist.com.au/the-hong-kong-cyclothon/) - The exhilarating Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong Cyclothon returns this October! On 22 October 2023, the Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong Cyclothon will see the return of the UCI 1.1 Road Race to the city’s urban landscape for the first time in five years. The city is ready to once again welcome top
- [The High Country You May Have Missed: Big Ride New England](https://cyclist.com.au/the-high-country-big-ride-new-england/) - Champagne gravel roads, relaxed country vibes and jaw-dropping views in every direction – all with nary a vehicle in sight. Cyclist unlocks the secrets of a little-known cycling wonderland, the New England High Country of NSW, on a route taking in historic towns Armidale, Uralla and Walcha Words JOEL POTTER Photography SIMON ESJAY JAMES I’m
- [Swiss Dreams: Big Ride Switzerland](https://cyclist.com.au/swiss-dreams-big-ride-switzerland/) - On International Women’s Day 2023, Switzerland Tourism launched the 100% Women cycling campaign, which aims to get women out of their comfort zone to embark on their next cycling adventure in one of the world’s true cycling meccas. Cyclist headed over this European summer for a multi-day wow-fest of a tour that included road, gravel,
- [Australian Team Shines at the Hong Kong Cyclothon 2023](https://cyclist.com.au/australian-team-shines-at-the-hong-kong-cyclothon-2023/) - The annual outdoor sports extravaganza, the “Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong Cyclothon”, organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), wrapped up on a high note on 22 October. An astounding 5,000 cyclists participated in the exhilarating seven rides and races. The cyclists passed through several of Hong Kong’s major routes and journeyed past
- [Thrown for a loop: Big Ride Victoria's High Country](https://cyclist.com.au/thrown-for-a-loop-big-ride-victorias-high-country/) - Victoria’s High Country may have many of Australia’s best climbs, but as we discovered on the Gaps Loop, exploring its many hidden valleys can be surprisingly rewarding too Words JOEL POTTER Photography SIMON ESJAY JAMES Don’t look up. That seems like a silly thing to say if you’re planning a ride in the Victorian Alps.
- [The Last Best Place: Big Ride Montana](https://cyclist.com.au/the-last-best-place-big-ride-montana/) - Pristine wilderness, turquoise glacial lakes and climbs for days – including the breathtaking Going-to-the-Sun Road. It doesn’t take long to see why people from the US state of Montana call their home ‘The Last Best Place’ on earth. Cyclist discovers for itself on an unforgettable five-day adventure in Glacier National Park with Trek Travel Words
- [Inflammatory comments](https://cyclist.com.au/inflammatory-comments/) - Is muscular inflammation post-exercise such a bad thing after all? Photo Danny Bird To quote a study on inflammatory responses published in the journal Oncotarget, ‘At the tissue level, inflammation is characterised by redness, swelling, heat, pain, and loss of tissue function… [it] is the immune system’s response to harmful stimuli… and acts by
- [Do get caught napping](https://cyclist.com.au/do-get-caught-napping/) - A short sleep during the day can significantly increase reaction times and decision making Photo Danny Bird 'I can’t translate Sudoku directly into bike racing, but I know it works the same area of the brain you use when making rapid decisions during a sprint,’ Mark Cavendish once told this very magazine. But now a
- [Cycling staples](https://cyclist.com.au/cycling-staples/) - Ten ingredients every cyclist should have in their kitchen cupboard Words MICHAEL DONLEVY Photography TAPESTRY Kitchen cupboards are often where foods go to die. One day you go on a superfood health kick, the next that jar of fenugreek at the back of the pantry is three years out of date and gathering dust.
- [Weight training – without weights](https://cyclist.com.au/weight-training-without-weights/) - Get the benefits of functional strength training on the bike, not at the gym Photo Danny Bird It’s well documented that weight training off the bike can lead to performance improvements on it, especially in explosive situations such as sprints and short, steep climbs. But for those who don’t have access to a gym or
- [Running: friend or foe?](https://cyclist.com.au/running-friend-or-foe/) - Will running add strength and speed to your cycling or just undermine your performance on the bike? Cyclist finds out Words MICHAEL DONLEVY Illustration TILL LUKAT It turns out that pedalling a bike isn’t the only thing you can do with your legs. There’s also this thing called running. But should we be doing
- [Basso Diamante](https://cyclist.com.au/basso-diamante/) - A classic-looking climber’s machine that’s good on the way down too.
- [Kask Elemento helmet](https://cyclist.com.au/kask-elemento-helmet/) - After recent updates to its Protone Icon and Utopia Y helmets, Kask’s road racing range was looking healthy. And yet a mysterious design that wasn’t either of them was glimpsed on the heads of Ineos Grenadiers, which Kask has now revealed as the Elemento. The helmet incorporates some novel features that Kask says results in
- [Canyon Endurace](https://cyclist.com.au/canyon-endurace/) - A bit of extra performance with plenty of extra practicality.
- [Giant Revolt X Advanced Pro 0](https://cyclist.com.au/giant-revolt-x-advanced-pro-0/) - What happens when you infuse a gravel bike with mountain bike DNA?
- [Tarmac’s revenge](https://cyclist.com.au/tarmacs-revenge/) - Specialized’s lightweight race bike is now finally faster than the Venge.
- [Colnago V4Rs](https://cyclist.com.au/colnago-v4rs/) - Built for pros, but with plenty to offer everyone.
- [Cervélo S5 – Flying V](https://cyclist.com.au/cervelo-s5-flying-v/) - Thanks to a new cockpit, the Cervélo S5 is simpler but faster.
- [The Dirty Dozen](https://cyclist.com.au/the-dirty-dozen/) - Shimano’s updated off-road groupset finally goes 12-speed, and there are other changes too...
- [Giant Defy Advanced SL0](https://cyclist.com.au/giant-defy-advanced-sl0/) - Defying trends and renewing the love for the comfort road category.
- [Felt Breed Carbon](https://cyclist.com.au/felt-breed-carbon/) - Felt’s first carbon gravel bike is both racy and easily modifiable.
- [Ace in the hole: Trek Madone](https://cyclist.com.au/ace-in-the-hole-trek-madone/) - Trek claims IsoFlow is the secret to the new Madone’s success.
- [Godfather of gravel - Jobst Brandt](https://cyclist.com.au/godfather-of-gravel-jobst-brandt/) - Before gravel there was the ‘Jobst ride’. During the 1970s in America, Jobst Brandt led the way in taking bikes where they weren’t supposed to go, and inspired a generation of adventurers and framebuilders. This is his story Words MAX LEONARD California. The Santa Cruz Mountains, south of San Francisco. A logging track through the
- [Pro vs Am](https://cyclist.com.au/pro-vs-am/) - We know that professional cyclists are stronger and faster than us amateurs, but by how much? Cyclist heads to the Étape du Tour to ride the hills and crunch the data Words JAMIE WILKINS Photography CHRIS STORRAR How much better are pro riders than the rest of us? It’s an age-old question, and there’s
- [Inside Unbound](https://cyclist.com.au/inside-unbound/) - From just 34 riders racing out of a small town in America’s Midwest to the biggest and most revered gravel race in the world. Welcome to Unbound Words JOE LAVERICK Photography LIFE TIME Emporia, Kansas: small town in the Midwest, population 23,844. Pre-2006: self-proclaimed Disc Golf Capital of the World as host of the Disc
- [Ready, aim, shoot!](https://cyclist.com.au/ready-aim-shoot/) - Closed roads, rowdy crowds, stroppy officials, burning clutches… and it’s only Stage 1. This is a day in the life of a Tour de France photographer Words and pictures PETE GODING 7:30AM My alarm screeches from the bedside table. Today is the first stage of the 2023 Tour de France. In a groggy panic, I
- [Nick Schultz Q&A](https://cyclist.com.au/nick-schultz-qa/) - The Brisbane rider with UCI Pro Team Israel-Premier Tech chats with Cyclist about changing teams, favourite teammates and being old school Interview JACK LYNCH Cyclist: G’day Nick. We’re coming to the end of another road season. How do you assess your 2023? Nick Schultz: I think overall it has been satisfactory. I haven’t achieved a
- [Küat Piston Pro bike rack](https://cyclist.com.au/kuat-piston-pro-bike-rack/) - Tow-bar mounted bike racks have made quite the comeback now everyone’s driving fancy SUVs and larger cars. The Küat Piston Pro is premier kit, with hydro-pneumatic arms gripping the bike’s tyres firmly – there’s no contact with the bike’s frame. The fitting mechanism is incredibly simple, too; all you do is open the arms using
- [Thule Round Trip Bike Travel Case](https://cyclist.com.au/thule-round-trip-bike-travel-case/) - There’s nothing like the anxiety of taking your bike on an aeroplane. Leaving your pride and joy in the hands of hasty baggage handlers who may not understand the preciousness of the cargo inside can turn even the strongest stomach. Thule’s RoundTrip alleviates any anxiety and makes packing up your bike for travel fun. In
- [Ekoï C-4 Full Carbon road shoes](https://cyclist.com.au/ekoi-c-4-full-carbon-road-shoes/) - After 20 years making cycling apparel, Ekoï has released its first full carbon-soled road shoe, the C-4. The French brand says the sole uses 100% unidirectional carbon composite for stiffness and efficient transfer of power, while its light weight helps contribute to a claimed 260g per shoe in size 42. To keep the rider’s foot
- [Colnago C68 Road](https://cyclist.com.au/colnago-c68-road/) - The flagship has been refitted, but it’s still very Colnago Words James Spender First thing’s first: this is the Colnago C68 Road Disc, not to be confused with the C68 Allroad or the soon-to-be-released C68 Gravel. As such, it replaces the C64 ( there was only ever one C64 ) in spirit, although it is
- [Wahoo Kickr Move](https://cyclist.com.au/wahoo-kickr-move/) - The Kickr Move is the closest you’ll feel to riding outside while on an indoor trainer. We take Wahoo’s latest model for a spin Words JACK LYNCH I want to let you in on a little secret: indoor bike training isn’t like riding outdoors. Love the feel of the wind whistling through your helmet? Not
- [DT Swiss ERC 1100 Dicut wheelset](https://cyclist.com.au/dt-swiss-erc-1100-dicut-wheelset/) - ERC is DT Swiss’s endurance-focused wheel range and it’s just had a shiny update with new 1100 and 1400 Dicut models designed to thrive over long distances and varying surface quality. These are the 1100s, top of the DT tree and designed for competitive cycling. To that racing end, the brand has drafted in aero
- [Wahoo Kickr indoor trainer](https://cyclist.com.au/wahoo-kickr-indoor-trainer/) - Believe it or not, Wahoo has just introduced the sixth generation of its esteemed Kickr trainer on the 10th anniversary of its introduction to the market. How time flies when you’re on the turbo. In years past such a sentence may have been intended sarcastically, but such is the level of immersion and engagement you
- [Classified Powershift](https://cyclist.com.au/classified-powershift/) - The Belgian brand has produced a seismic shift in shifting. Words James Spender Hands up who hates front derailleurs? I do. And hands up who can explain planetary gears? I can’t. I’ve looked it up, and it has something to do with planet gears revolving around a sun gear turning inside a thing. It’s the
- [Shimano Aerolite 2 sunglasses](https://cyclist.com.au/shimano-aerolite-2-sunglasses/) - Shimano has flipped the conventional sunglass frame with its latest Aerolite shades. Usually you’d expect the rims to run across your brow, but the Aerolite has the distinct look of it holding the lens steady across the rider’s cheekbones. Shimano promises us it won’t obstruct the field of view and given they were seen on
- [Hiplok D1000 bike lock](https://cyclist.com.au/hiplok-d1000-bike-lock/) - We’re betting you’re not too keen to carry a 1.9kg D-lock on your next bunch ride, and we completely understand that. However, we’d also wager you have another bike or two (…or N+1) in your possession for riding to work, to the shops, the beach, the pub, your kids’ school, the bike path, or wherever,
- [Garmin Edge 540/840 bike computers](https://cyclist.com.au/garmin-edge-540-840-bike-computers/) - There’s a suite of improvements to the Garmin Edge 540 and 840 from their predecessors, the most significant being the option for solar charging. Solar models use Garmin’s Power Glass to harness the sun and turn it into battery power, adding a claimed 25 minutes per hour during daytime riding – a huge win for
- [Tyre review: Vittoria Corsa Pro and Corsa Pro Control](https://cyclist.com.au/tyre-review-vittoria-corsa-pro-and-corsa-pro-control/) - We tested Vittoria’s new top-of-the-range road tyres so that we too could ‘feel what the pros feel’. Here’s what we felt... Words Jack Lynch As usual, Vittoria has pushed itself to a higher threshold with the Corsa Pro and Corsa Pro Control, which replace the previous TLR versions, the Corsa and Corsa Control tyres. Like all
- [Kask Utopia Y helmet](https://cyclist.com.au/kask-utopia-y-helmet/) - The Utopia was developed in 2018 to combine aerodynamic efficiency with ventilation. The fact that it became the go-to helmet for WorldTour team Ineos Grenadiers in fast, flat races (when they also had helmets such as Kask’s well-regarded Protone Icon to choose from) suggests that Kask got the blend about right. Five years later, the
- [Wheel Test: Lightweight Pfadfinder EVO Disc](https://cyclist.com.au/wheel-test-lightweight-pfadfinder-evo-disc/) - Cyclist tests the German carbon masters’ new disc brake wheelset, which can accommodate tyres up to 40mm Words Mike Blewitt Have you been welcomed into the warm, often bearded embrace of gravel? By now you’ve no doubt felt the joy of getting into the great outdoors. From feeling the warm sun on your back to
- [Trek Ballista and Velocis helmets](https://cyclist.com.au/trek-ballista-and-velocis-helmets/) - Made for the needs of the Lidl-Trek pro team, the latest updates to Trek’s top-tier helmets drop the Bontrager name and gain a host of claimed performance benefits. The Ballista is Trek’s aero design and the brand’s ‘fastest ever helmet’. It uses an air trip – a gully running across the middle of the shell
- [Shimano RX8 Shoes: Ultralight and ready to gravel race](https://cyclist.com.au/shimano-rx8-shoes-ultralight-gravel-race/) - The Shimano RX8 is dubbed an ultralight gravel racing shoe. You heard right, gravel now has its own line of marginal gains equipment but is the Shimano RX8 really just a burly road shoe, a stripped down pair for cross country mountain biking boots or the real gravel deal? Cyclist slides into a pair to find
- [Cyclist #43: Alto de Letras, longest climb on Earth](https://cyclist.com.au/cyclist-43-alto-de-letras-longest-climb-earth/) - Colombia has produced some of the world’s greatest climbers. Little surprise that it is also home to one of the world’s greatest climbs, the Alto de Letras From the editor, Since our launch back in 2013, the festive season has always been filled with boundless enthusiasm for the season to come. The much-needed break over
- [Redshift ShockStop: Stem and seatpost](https://cyclist.com.au/redshift-shockstop-stem-and-seatpost/) - When I set eyes upon the Redshift ShockStop Seatpost and Stem it brought back memories of the first 26in mountain bike I ever owned. It was blue, it had a front shock, some pretty wiz-bang bar ends and a suspension seatpost. Words and photography: Colin Levitch I'll admit when the Redshift Suspension ShockStop Seatpost and Stem
- [Around the Bay cancelled due to COVID](https://cyclist.com.au/around-the-bay-cancelled-due-to-covid/) - Australia’s biggest one-day bike ride, Bicycle Network’s United Energy Around the Bay, will not go ahead this year because of the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in Victoria. The annual event was originally scheduled for Sunday 11 October 2020, marking the 28th edition of the ride that first began in 1993. It will be
- [Unrivalled Performance: Maxxis High Road SL](https://cyclist.com.au/maxxis-high-road-sl/) - Maxxis has announced the High Road SL, the newest addition to its road product line. Using speed, low rolling resistance and light weight, this Pro-level tyre aims to be the only choice in breaking the limit. As used by Israel Start-Up Nation, the all-new High Road SL was created with one purpose in mind: giving
- [Cyclist #46: L'Étape Australia – our very own big stage](https://cyclist.com.au/cyclist-46/) - Issue 46 of Cyclist Australia / NZ is now on sale featuring a Big Ride of the brand-new L’Étape Australia race route in Kiama and surrounds, a revealing interview with Rohan Dennis, and a brand-new design which we’re really excited about. The L’Etape Australia website sums it up best when it explains that the race
- [Cyclist Issue #47 – Search for the ultimate cycling road](https://cyclist.com.au/cyclist-47/) - Issue 47 of Cyclist Australia / NZ is now on sale featuring Big Rides in Brazil and Romania, a closer look at how the pandemic has changed the face of pro racing, plus loads more features, training tips, bike and gear reviews, competitions and more. What a race the 2020 Tour de France turned out
- [PRO launches new range of saddles, gravel bags and handlebars](https://cyclist.com.au/10921/) - PRO has released an expanded range of re-engineered saddles, premium gravel bags, and Vibe alloy handlebars. The saddle range includes the Falcon, Turnix, Griffon and Stealth Sport. “The newly designed Performance and Team Falcon, Griffon and Turnix saddles are based on saddle shapes that riders have come to know and trust from PRO,” Mark Kikkert,
- [All-new MET Rivale MIPS](https://cyclist.com.au/all-new-met-rivale-mips/) - The new MET Rivale MIPS, as worn by 2020 Tour de France winner Tadej Pogačar of UAE Team Emirates on Stage 16 of the big race, is now available in Australia. MET says the new Rivale is safer, more comfortable, and more efficient than its predecessors. “The new MET Rivale MIPS is made to leave
- [Introducing Ekar: The next-generation 1x13 gravel drivetrain](https://cyclist.com.au/introducing-ekar-the-next-generation-1x13-gravel-drivetrain/) - Since Tadej Pogacar of UAE Team Emirates won the 2020 Tour de France on a Campagnolo-equipped Colnago, there has been plenty of buzz around the famed Italian groupset manufacturer. On the back of that big win, Campagnolo is launching its new 1x13 groupset: the Ekar. Just as Campagnolo’s ground-breaking first quick release lever can trace
- [Aftershokz Aeropex: wireless bone conduction headphones](https://cyclist.com.au/aftershokz-aeropex-wireless-bone-conduction-headphones/) - Introducing the latest headphones from bone conduction technology specialists Aftershokz: the Aeropex. Aftershokz was founded in 2011 pioneering headphones that utilise bone conduction technology, where the headphones rest directly on the listener’s cheekbones, transmitting sound to the inner ear (cochlea) via this path instead of via the eardrums. The Aeropex boasts exceptional audio quality that
- [A look at the new Cadex Classics Tubeless](https://cyclist.com.au/a-look-at-the-new-cadex-classics-tubeless/) - Introducing the new Cadex Classics Tubeless tyres, which may share a name with Europe’s prestigious monuments of cycling, but which are designed for your own long-distance, mixed-surface challenges right here at home. Cadex tell us that the Classics combine an ultra-grippy, all-conditions compound with advanced puncture protection and Supple Race Casing to provide riders with
- [Introducing GRAPHENlube](https://cyclist.com.au/graphenlube/) - GRAPHENlube is the world's first hydrocarbon-based chain lubricant containing graphene, which absoluteBLACK tells us is able to hold sub-five watts of frictional loss over 900km. Every cyclist wants a silent, efficient and long-lasting drivetrain in any riding conditions, that requires little maintenance. But, asks absoluteBLACK: is “good old oil” really the best solution for the
- [Specialized S-Works Ares](https://cyclist.com.au/specialized-s-works-ares/) - Specialized has a knack of doing everything well. Whether it’s developing bikes, wheels, helmets, clothing or shoes the US company rarely misses the mark as it searches for best-in-class performance. Its latest flagship shoe, the S-Works Ares, is no different. The S-Works Ares was created with fast men Sam Bennett and Justin Williams (along with
- [Lazer Sphere: ultimate style](https://cyclist.com.au/lazer-sphere-ultimate-style/) - Introducing the new helmet from Lazer: the Sphere and Sphere MIPS, the latest of the manufacturer’s helmets to nail the Virginia Tech testing protocol with a five-star safety rating. Building on the success of the top-end Genesis – which is the helmet of choice for one of the best riders in the world
- [Partington R-Series Wheelset](https://cyclist.com.au/partington-r-series-wheelset/) - Every now and then a product comes across the desk at Cyclist that tickles us just right. Partington wheels are certainly among those. The Australian company is redefining the design and manufacturing process of premium wheels to bring us something that’s extremely light and very, very good-looking. Founder, Jon Partington, has based his company at Deakin
- [GRAPHENwax is AbsoluteBlack’s new hot melt chain wax lubricant](https://cyclist.com.au/graphenwax-is-absoluteblacks-new-hot-melt-chain-wax-lubricant/) - Following on from the success of GRAPHENlube, Absolute Black has released GRAPHENwax, its new hot melt chain wax for your drivetrain. Here’s a primer for those new to chain waxing. On one end of the spectrum you’ve got drip-application lubes, like Silca or CeramicSpeed; at the other you have full wax baths, which is the
- [Bryton Rider 750 cycling computer rivals the more established players](https://cyclist.com.au/bryton-rider-750-cycling-computer-rivals-the-more-established-players/) - The Bryton Rider 750 is a mid-range to high-end cycling computer aimed at dedicated riders who are looking to track in-depth metrics. Traditionally, the cycling computer market has been dominated by brands like Garmin and Wahoo, but recently some serious alternatives have begun to appear. You can now count Taiwanese brand Bryton as one of
- [Bontrager AW3 tyres get an updated tread and improved puncture protection](https://cyclist.com.au/bontrager-aw3-tyres-get-an-updated-tread-and-improved-puncture-protection/) - Thanks to its longevity and durability, the AW3 has long been among Bontrager’s most popular road tyres, and now the US brand has updated its AW3 line-up with all-new Hard-Case lite and Hard-Case models, significantly improving puncture protection without sacrificing ride quality. The Bontrager AW3 is your true set-and-forget road tyre, and both the Hard-Case
- [Polar launches Verity Sense](https://cyclist.com.au/11092/) - Polar is widely regarded as the company that brought heart rate monitoring technology into the mainstream. As it enters its 44th year, Polar continues to strive to create best-in-class technology that is accurate, reliable and unobtrusive. The Verity Sense is these three things. It’s an optical heart rate monitor that you can wear on your
- [Wheel test: DT Swiss ARC 1100 Dicut 50](https://cyclist.com.au/wheel-test-dt-swiss-arc-1100-dicut-50/) - Cyclist spent a couple of months on a pair of DT Swiss ARC 1100s to get a true feel for these new hoops. Here’s our verdict... Words and photography Colin Levitch I don’t know about you, but when I think of DT Swiss, the first thing that pops into my head are hubs, and for
- [Bontrager Aeolus RSL 62 TLR Disc](https://cyclist.com.au/bontrager-aeolus-rsl-62-tlr-disc/) - We took Bontrager’s marquee sprinting wheelset out for a spin to see how they performed. Here’s what we thought. Words and photography: Jack Lynch Bontrager Aeolus RSL 62 TLR Disc $1,799.99 (front), $1,999.99 (rear) trekbikes.com/au If there’s one thing Bontrager does well it’s… well, everything. Your knicks and jerseys, your handlebars, your stem, your lights,
- [Wahoo Speedplay](https://cyclist.com.au/wahoospeedplay/) - Wahoo acquired popular alternative pedal brand Speedplay in September 2019. To even the most casual cycling tech fan, this could only mean one thing: a Wahoo power meter using Speedplay’s pedal design was imminent. Wahoo Speedplay RRP Nano: $700 Aero: $460 Zero: $400 Comp: $230 Fast forward 18 months and Wahoo announced that sitting alongside
- [Cyclist and Lateral Events partner for L'Étape Australia and Drops & Hoods](https://cyclist.com.au/cyclist-and-lateral-events-partner-for-letape-australia-and-drops-hoods/) - Lateral Events, organisers of L’Étape Australia by Tour de France, and Cyclist, Australia’s premier cycling magazine, have announced a strategic partnership for the upcoming editions of L’Étape Australia by Tour de France and Drops & Hoods. Cyclist will produce exclusive content about the events and will dedicate one of its famous Big Ride features to
- [PRO Stealth Curved and Stealth saddles](https://cyclist.com.au/pro-stealth-curved-and-stealth-saddles/) - PRO is Shimano’s non-drivetrain parts company and, like Shimano, its products rarely miss the mark. The new Curved saddle means the Stealth range now has 10 offerings of slightly different shapes and materials. Stealth (left) and Stealth Curved (right) As the name suggests, the Curved model’s wings at the back curve downwards slightly. It also
- [Wahoo Elemnt Bolt II](https://cyclist.com.au/wahoo-elemnt-bolt-ii/) - Out of the box, the new Wahoo Elemnt Bolt II looks much the same as its predecessor, retaining the small size and aerodynamic shape that made this bike computer popular with road riders. But look closer and you’ll notice a change. The three buttons on the front were previously concave, which made them quite difficult
- [Bontrager Starvos WaveCel helmet](https://cyclist.com.au/bontrager-starvos-wavecel-helmet/) - In recent years, helmet manufacturers have shifted their thinking from focusing primarily on improving performance to improving outcomes after a rider crashes. No brand has bought in to safety more than Bontrager and its WaveCel technology is testament to this adjustment in methodology. Its collapsible structure crumples on impact and then glides on the rider’s
- [AbsoluteBlack HollowCage](https://cyclist.com.au/absoluteblack-hollowcage/) - AbsoluteBlack’s HollowCage is a bold new take on a part of the bike most do not consider – the rear derailleur cage and its jockey wheels. There’s a lot going on here, so it’s hard to know where to start. According to AbsoluteBlack, the HollowCage shifts better than anything on the market, it’s quieter, it
- [Cadex Race handlebar](https://cyclist.com.au/cadex-race-handlebar/) - The Macquarie Dictionary defines a handlebar as, ‘the curved steering bar of a bicycle or motorcycle in front of the rider.’ Cadex’s Race Handlebar nailed the brief, and we love it. Everyone knows Cadex is Giant’s parts brand, and many know that Giant is a world leader in carbon manufacturing for bicycles. The company has
- [Shimano’s perfect dozen](https://cyclist.com.au/shimanos-perfect-dozen/) - The latest renditions of Dura-Ace and Ultegra have been released simultaneously, and they build upon the company’s gold-standard approach. Words Jack Lynch Every time a new version of Dura-Ace is released, it’s tough to decide its headline feature. The R9200 series is no different, although its update from 11-speed to 12-speed and the latest ‘semi-wireless’
- [100% Altis Gravel helmet](https://cyclist.com.au/100-altis-gravel-helmet/) - It’s no secret that we can’t get enough of our gravel here at Cyclist, so when we heard 100% was releasing the gravel-specific Altis helmet, we had to give it a whirl. Lightweight, breathable and at a reasonable price point, the Altis Gravel helmet comes with the 11-point Smartshock Rotational Protective System, which enables the
- [Mountain bikers return to the South-West for Cape to Cape](https://cyclist.com.au/mountain-bikers-return-to-the-south-west-for-cape-to-cape/) - Riders from across Western Australia have descended on the South-West this week for the return of the popular Cape to Cape mountain biking event. More than 1,000 riders are taking part in the four-day event, with Cape to Cape returning to the calendar for its 13th edition after a hiatus in 2020. Since the inaugural event
- [G-Form slip-in hip pad](https://cyclist.com.au/g-form-slip-in-hip-pad/) - G-Form has made quite a name for itself in the bike world, though traditionally for those riding on dirt. Part of the company’s success is its SmartFlex technology, which enables what it calls hinge-like flexibility to fit seamlessly to the body, meaning all-day comfort. What makes G-Form padding so incredible is it hardens on impact
- [Shimano Dura-Ace WH-R9270  C36/C50/C60-HR tubeless wheels](https://cyclist.com.au/shimano-dura-ace-wh-r9270-c36-c50-c60-hr-tubeless-wheels/) - When the whole bike world was talking about the release of Shimano’s Dura-Ace R9200, the series’ updated wheels barely had a look-in. It was all ‘semi-wireless this’ and ‘12-speed that’. It almost seems like Shimano needs to rethink its new parts bulk drop strategy, because these wheels deserve a lot more fanfare. Let’s get this
- [100% Eastcraft sunglasses](https://cyclist.com.au/11263/) - These are the squarer version of 100%’s rounder Westcraft glasses. Like their sibling, the Eastcraft glasses can accommodate either a one-piece lens or two-piece lenses, the only obvious difference being that the wedge-shaped space in the middle is either filled in or not. The Eastcraft comes supplied with a one-piece mirror lens and two-piece clear
- [Wahoo Kickr Rollr](https://cyclist.com.au/wahoo-kickr-rollr/) - Wahoo changed the game with its Kickr 10 years ago and it continues to expand its smart trainer range, now targeting rollers. The Kickr Rollr gives riders the freedom to jump on their trainer without having to remove the rear wheel. It is said to give a more realistic sense to the stationary bike through
- [Lazer Vento Kineticore](https://cyclist.com.au/lazer-vento-kineticore/) - Lazer recently announced its KinetiCore safety technology, which it says is the new benchmark for lightweight, protective helmets. The technology is centred on built-in rotational-impact protection. What is rotational impact? Well, imagine you’ve stopped safely on a mountainous trail. A small rock dislodges from above and it’s heading towards you. If that rock were to
- [DT Swiss ERC 1100 35 Dicut wheelset review](https://cyclist.com.au/dt-swiss-erc-1100-35-dicut-wheelset-review/) - ERC is DT Swiss’s endurance-focused wheel range, and it has just had a shiny update with new 1100 and 1400 Dicut models. We tested the former. Words and photography: Mike Blewitt Nothing screams performance like a deep carbon wheelset. The aggressive stance of carbon rims is akin to adding low profile alloy wheels to a
- [Giant Stages Dash L200 bike computer](https://cyclist.com.au/giant-stages-dash-l200-bike-computer/) - Stages is well-known in the bike world as a pioneer in large-scale non-drive side crank-based power meter production. Its strain gauge technology helped usher in a shift in the industry, where power meters came down in price from $2,000-plus to less than $1,000. It meant anyone who considered themselves a decent rider snapped up a
- [Fizik Tempo Decos shoes](https://cyclist.com.au/fizik-tempo-decos-shoes/) - ‘Tempo’ means time in Italian, and the Fizik Temp Decos is a shoe that may well stand the ticking of the clock. Weighing a claimed 228g in size 42, the Decos shoes borrow technology from Fizik’s range-topping Vento Stabilita Carbon, but use a simpler design which Fizik says lowers manufacturing costs. Simple doesn’t have to
- [Campagnolo Levante gravel wheels](https://cyclist.com.au/campagnolo-levante-gravel-wheels/) - Campagnolo may be the sophisticated old gent of road cycling, but it is embracing its adventurous side. Having launched the gravel-specific, 13-speed Ekar groupset in 2020, the company has now followed up with a matching set of gravel wheels dubbed Levante. The name – like all the brand’s wheels – comes from a wind (an
- [Shimano 105 Di2 R7150 – first look](https://cyclist.com.au/shimano-105-di2-r7150-first-look/) - For Shimano’s third groupset launch of 2022, 105 has gone electronic. That’s right, Shimano’s most affordable groupset – the one you recommend to your friends who are just getting into riding, the one you use for spare parts when you’re strapped for cash, and the one speculated would go electronic for years – has now pushed
- [Vittoria Corsa N.ext road tyres](https://cyclist.com.au/vittoria-corsa-n-ext-road-tyres/) - Let’s get one thing straight: I’m a huge Vittoria fan. Over the years, I’ve trained on Rubino Pros and raced on the famous Corsa tubulars. In 2023, Vittoria celebrates 70 years, most of them dedicated to high-performance tyres. It has nailed the formula with the Corsa concoction, and the brand is a regular in the
- [Fizik Vento Argo R1 Adaptive saddle](https://cyclist.com.au/fizik-vento-argo-r1-adaptive-saddle/) - Fizik has pulled out all the stops in the latest rendition of its popular Vento Argo saddle, offered in 150mm and 140mm widths. The Adaptive features 3D printed padding which, as the name suggests, allows for a saddle that is soft to touch and pliable when you’re seated. Therefore, says Fizik, the Adaptive suits all
- [Bike computer test: Hammerhead Karoo 2](https://cyclist.com.au/bike-computer-test-hammerhead-karoo-2/) - It’s the newest entrant into the bike computer market – here’s why we reckon you’ll start to see a lot more of the Karoo 2 on rides in the years to come. Words Jack Lynch Hammerhead Karoo 2 $639 au.hammerhead.io If you’re a cyclist who uses social media, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of
- [Zefal Z Adventure saddle bags](https://cyclist.com.au/zefal-z-adventure-saddle-bags/) - Fitting large saddle bags to a road or gravel bike has become the done thing in terms of cycling adventure as doing so alleviates the need for heavy racks and unsightly rack bosses. Zefal, meanwhile, has a history of making high-quality products at an affordable price – and their Z Adventure bike bag series is
- [Met Estro MIPS helmet](https://cyclist.com.au/met-estro-mips-helmet/) - The latest addition to Met’s helmet line-up isn’t trying to win any awards for lightness or aerodynamics, but the Estro Mips does squeeze some impressively high-quality features into a very reasonably priced package. The most obvious addition is the Mips slip liner – the yellow plastic insert found on many new helmets, which helps reduce
- [Lún Hyper 45 Wheels](https://cyclist.com.au/lun-hyper-45-wheels/) - ‘Everything is going up except your wages,’ repeated the opposition leader ahead of the 2022 election. If Albo and his colleagues were as into cycling as one former PM (famous for riding a Hillbrick and eating onions) he may have added the caveat: ‘Everything is going up except your wages and your carbon wheels.’ Words
- [Ultimate guide to financing your road bike](https://cyclist.com.au/ultimate-guide-to-financing-your-road-bike/) - When it comes to road bikes, one thing is certain; Aussie cyclists love to spend money on bikes and everything that goes with them. If you were watching the Tour Down Under this year and saw some of the sweet steeds the pros are riding, you may be looking at your bike (or bikes) and
- [Kask Sintesi helmet](https://cyclist.com.au/kask-sintesi-helmet/) - The Sintesi is something of a marketing breakthrough for the cycling industry: a helmet Kask says can be used for any sort of riding. Shock horror! It’s unusual in 2023 for a brand to deliver something that can be used for road, gravel and mountain bike, and we at Cyclist love it. Indeed, many of
- [Garmin Edge 1040 Solar bike computer](https://cyclist.com.au/garmin-edge-1040-solar-bike-computer/) - Garmin has updated its popular Edge 1030 device with the new Edge 1040 Solar – which, as the name suggests, introduces solar charging capabilities to the brand’s flagship bike computer, extending battery life by a claimed 100 hours in battery saver mode, or 45 hours in more demanding conditions. While we didn’t quite reach 100
- [Maxxis High Road ZK Clincher tyre](https://cyclist.com.au/maxxis-high-road-zk-clincher-tyre/) - Maxxis is known as one of the best and most prolific tyre brands in the world. The Taiwan company was founded in 1967 as a bicycle tyre manufacturer and has since excelled in providing rubber for pretty much anything with an engine. It’s big in the mountain bike world and original equipment market (Maxxis does
- [Ready, set, Nanango: Big Ride Queensland](https://cyclist.com.au/ready-set-nanango/) - From Linville’s historic pub to the quaint town of Nanango, Cyclist embarks on a scenic loop through Queensland’s picturesque Brisbane Valley with a mix of gravel trails, challenging climbs and river crossings – all rewarded with a well-deserved bakery stop Words Imogen Smith Photography Mike Blewitt Queensland actually gets pretty cold in winter, especially west
- [Beechworth, Victoria: Gold rush](https://cyclist.com.au/beechworth-victoria-gold-rush/) - With all the intrepid spirit of an 1850s gold prospector, Cyclist heads to the Victorian town of Beechworth to see what nuggets it has on offer – and strike gold we did. Words: Tam Allenby Photography: Marcus Enno It's hot. Really hot. And I’m zigzagging all over the road, in a world of hurt. To make matters
- [Pyrenees, France: Col du Portet, the giant of le Tour](https://cyclist.com.au/col-du-portet-pyrenees/) - Tougher than Alpe d’Huez, higher than the Tourmalet and more stunning than the two combined – the climb of Col du Portet is but a fledgling in Tour de France folklore, but two years ago this gruelling ascent helped shape a historic edition of cycling’s biggest race Words: ALEX MALONE Photography: Marcus Enno This isn’t part
- [Luz-Saint-Sauveur, France – The Hidden Cirques of the Pyrenees](https://cyclist.com.au/luz-saint-sauveur-france/) - Beyond the barriers of the pro peloton, Cyclist heads to the Hautes-Pyrenees (with thanks to VeloTopo Custom Cycling Tours) to discover roads free from the pressure of the sport’s biggest races. Equally stunning as their more famous neighbours, the Cirque de Troumouse and Col de Tentes should be part of every cyclist’s bucket list. Words:
- [Up and Adaminaby](https://cyclist.com.au/up-and-adaminaby/) - In a first for Cyclist in Australia, we took a couple of brand-spankin’ new e-bikes – courtesy of Specialized – and dirtied them up on an off-road adventure between Adaminaby and Canberra. Words: Tam Allenby Not all rides go according to plan. I found myself reflecting on this fact halfway up a remote mountain fire
- [In Search of the Sublime — A Journey through Western Japan](https://cyclist.com.au/in-search-of-the-sublime-a-journey-through-western-japan/) - The next World Masters Games, which will feature road cycling events in Men’s and Women’s age groups ranging from 30+ to 95+, will be held in Kansai, Japan and has been postponed from 2021 to 2022. In this article, Simon Rowe explores Japan’s outdoor adventures in Tottori, Tokushima and Hyogo prefectures – food for thought
- [Riding Hot – our Big Ride in Dayboro, QLD](https://cyclist.com.au/riding-hot-our-big-ride-in-dayboro-qld/) - As the mercury nudges 40 in the Sunshine State, Cyclist takes the word ‘heatmap’ a little too literally on a part tarmac, part gravel adventure around D’Aguilar National Park in the ranges of South East Queensland. Words and photography Colin Levitch You alright, mate?’ he calls from inside his air-conditioned ute. Draped over my bars
- [Big Ride Italy – The garden in the mountain](https://cyclist.com.au/the-garden-in-the-mountain/) - In the Dolomites of northern Italy, our route via the Passo delle Erbe and Passo Gardena serves up rugged beauty unlike anywhere else in the world. Words James Spender Photography Mike Massaro In Australia, you’d count yourself lucky to find a servo with a stocked pie warmer and a $1 coffee machine. The average service
- [A bridge not far: Cyclist returns to the Sea Cliff Bridge](https://cyclist.com.au/a-bridge-not-far-cyclist-returns-to-the-sea-cliff-bridge/) - It’s the kind of view many will travel across the world to see, but for Aussies – and especially Sydneysiders – it’s right here in our own backyard. To celebrate our 50th issue, Cyclist heads back to the same place we shot our first ever Big Ride all the way back in 2013: to the
- [Graveleur’s paradise: Big Ride Beechworth](https://cyclist.com.au/graveleurs-paradise-big-ride-beechworth/) - Under the guidance of Ride High Country and Gravelmob, Cyclist rolls up to the charming Victorian town of Beechworth for beers, pizzas and a decent dose of gravelly goodness. Words Nick Squillari Photography Ben Lehner Settling down for pizza and a beer the night before our ride, there’s a weird sense of ‘home’ at Beechworth’s Bridge Road
- [King of the gravel: Big Ride King Valley](https://cyclist.com.au/king-of-the-gravel-big-ride-king-valley/) - Victoria’s King Valley is the epitome of picturesque, remote Aussie gravel adventure - and best of all, much of it remains undiscovered. Words Nick Squillari Photography Ben Lehner ‘We are going.’ It wasn’t a question. I wasn’t home yet. Hell, I hadn’t even made it to the car. Somehow, through reception so patchy you’d think
- [Ride like the wind: Big Ride Snowy Valley](https://cyclist.com.au/ride-like-the-wind-big-ride-snowy-valley/) - In the rain shadow of the Snowy Mountains, the Monaro boasts some of the best cycling roads in Australia, and is all set to host Drops + Hoods – a brand-new multi-day, multi-surface event on 2-5 December 2021. Cyclist sets out to explore one leg of the Drops + Hoods itinerary, taking in the gravel
- [The search for Mount Barney: Big Ride Scenic Rim](https://cyclist.com.au/the-search-for-mount-barney-big-ride-scenic-rim/) - Just an hour and a bit from Brisbane and the Gold Coast, the Scenic Rim region of South East Queensland is a brilliant area for gravel riding. Using Boonah as a base, Cyclist sets off on a 100km loop that takes in plenty of dirt. Words Mike Blewitt Photography Gerard Laganà The collar of my
- [Grind the gap: Big Ride Grampians](https://cyclist.com.au/grind-the-gap-big-ride-grampians/) - With Halls Gap as a base, Cyclist embarks on an out-and-back journey through the Grampians National Park to Dunkeld, taking in the Northern Grampians, Ararat and Southern Grampians Shires – and no shortage of breathtaking scenery along the way. Words Nick Squillari Photography Ben Lehner If it’s not a meme already, it should be. In
- [Hungary Games: Cyclist's Hungarian Big Ride (2017)](https://cyclist.com.au/hungary/) - I sit in the warm carriage. The clackedy-clack of the wheels over the train lines echoes through the underground walls and back through the open windows. The breeze is warm with an oily undertone. It’s loud. As well it should be. Opened in 1896, the Budapest underground is the oldest electrified underground in mainland Europe
- [Pure gold: Big Ride Bendigo](https://cyclist.com.au/pure-gold-big-ride-bendigo/) - Bendigo’s Goldfields were once so resplendent with the precious metal it made Melbourne the world’s wealthiest city. Nowadays, the deposits may have dwindled, but the adventurous cyclist can still discover plenty of riches on the trails that emerged. Cyclist fattens the tyres for an off-road adventure along the Goldfields Track. Words Nick Esser Photography Mandy
- [Got Huon my mind: Big Ride Tasmania](https://cyclist.com.au/got-huon-my-mind-big-ride-tasmania/) - Cyclist sets off for a tough but scenic route south of Hobart through the wonderful Huon Valley with ex-Team Novo Nordisk pro Justin Morris as a guide. Words Imogen Smith Photography Marcus Enno We meet at Fern Tree tavern, a 1970s bunker of a pub at the crossroads of all the biggest, meanest climbs in
- [Triple Stelvio: Big Ride Italy](https://cyclist.com.au/triple-stelvio-big-ride-italy/) - In a decade of Cyclist there has never been a challenge like it: to ride up the Passo dello Stelvio not once, not twice, but three times, all in a single ride. Words Marcus Leach Photography Gavin Kaps / Osprey Imagery I’m roused by the shrill blast of my alarm, purposefully set to a maddening
- [First time’s a charm: Big Ride Hotham and Dinner Plain](https://cyclist.com.au/first-times-a-charm-big-ride-hotham-and-dinner-plain/) - Conquering just one of the Victorian High Country’s famous 7 Peaks is a feat for any road cyclist, no matter their experience. So what happens when we challenged a first-time climber to take on not one, but two of them – Mount Hotham and Dinner Plain – in the space of a weekend? Read on
- [Yass Please: Big Ride Yass](https://cyclist.com.au/yass-please-big-ride-yass/) - In our endless pursuit of new gravel adventures, Cyclist dips into the Yass Valley for a ride that takes in Lake Burrinjuck, Wee Jasper and the Brindabella Ranges. Words Tam Allenby Photography Simon Esjay James As cyclists, we’re creatures of habit: the same meeting time, the same rides, with the same faces. This type of riding scratches
- [Hard day‘s night: Big Ride Benalla to Bright](https://cyclist.com.au/hard-days-night-big-ride-benalla-to-bright/) - As the sun began to rise on one of the shortest days of the year, a group of determined riders set out on a 192km journey from Benalla to Bright – with the aim of reaching their destination before dark. We give you the Ride High Country Dawn 2 Dusk Winter Stitch-up! Words Tam Allenby
- [Passport to Korea: Big Ride Korea](https://cyclist.com.au/passport-to-korea/) - Cyclist pays its first ever visit to Korea and discovers a fascinating, extensive network of cycling routes – all tied together by an addictive stamp system and begging to be explored Words IMOGEN SMITH Photography NICK ESSER With 1,745km of dedicated, wide, and fast bike path in an area roughly the size of New
- [BMC Roadmachine 01 Three: A road bike to do it all](https://cyclist.com.au/bmc-roadmachine-01-three-tested/) - For years I've been riding a BMC Teammachine SLR01, and through the hundreds of test bikes that have rolled through my door, I still maintain it is the snappiest and most engaging bike out there strictly for riding on tarmac. The arrival of the BMC Roadmachine 01 Three however, has put me to the ultimate
- [Grove RAD: Road, dirt, and everything in between](https://cyclist.com.au/grove-rad-tested/) - With a decade of experience Dave Musgrove, made the bike he wanted to ride without compromise. The result, he created Grove Bike Co and their flagship RAD (Road And Dirt) a high-end premium aluminium gravel bike that sweats the small stuff. Words and photography: Colin Levitch To date, one of my favourite multi-surface drop bar bikes
- [All New BMC Teammachine SLR: 10 Years in the Lead](https://cyclist.com.au/release-all-new-bmc-teammachine-slr-10-years-in-the-lead/) - Launched 10 years ago, the first BMC Teammachine SLR kickstarted a revolution in the design and construction of performance road bikes. A revolution that continues to this day. BMC’s flagship platform has won every major title that a bike brand can possibly win, including Monuments, World titles, Olympics and the Tour de France. In the
- [The New Merida Scultura Endurance](https://cyclist.com.au/the-new-merida-scultura-endurance/) - Hitting the lanes without much of a worry of what the surface is like and knowing that you have plenty of speed on tap, without sacrificing riding comfort is one of the holy grails of road riding. Based on this shopping list of attributes and the hugely popular and highly regarded Scultura platform, Merida has
- [The All New Tarmac SL7](https://cyclist.com.au/the-all-new-tarmac-sl7/) - With the all-new Tarmac SL7, Specialized has drawn on decades of research and innovation to create one bike that puts an end to compromise. Riders and racers will no longer be forced to choose between the aerodynamic advantage of the Venge or the handling and lightweight climbing prowess of the Tarmac. Aero, stiff, light. Pick
- [Cervélo Caledonia](https://cyclist.com.au/cervelo-caledonia/) - Caledonia doesn’t fit in a box nicely, and Cervélo likes it that way. It was conceived on Thursday night rides – routes that often play fast and loose with “road ride.” As they tried to stuff bigger tires into their R5s and streamline their Asperos, a new kind of bike was born, inspired by the
- [Giant’s All-New TCX Advanced Pro](https://cyclist.com.au/all-new-tcx-advanced-pro/) - All-new TCX Advanced Pro cyclocross bike combines world championship pedigree with innovative engineering. With a new composite frameset that’s 17 percent lighter, plus key innovations including a new D-Fuse SLR seatpost and reengineered fork, it’s the fastest, smoothest TCX yet. With countless pro wins, world championships and national titles to its name, Giant’s TCX range
- [Introducing the 585g Specialized Aethos](https://cyclist.com.au/introducing-the-585g-specialized-aethos/) - Specialized has unveiled its new lightweight road bike with a frame weight of just 585g, making it the lightest production disc road bike we’ve seen. It’s called the Aethos. Aethos is based on the Greek word “ethos” (meaning “character”), which describes the guiding beliefs or ideals that characterise a community. In this case, the cycling
- [Pure speed: Canyon launches the all-new Aeroad](https://cyclist.com.au/pure-speed-canyon-launches-the-all-new-aeroad/) - The new Canyon Aeroad has arrived, taking over the mantle of its predecessor, which was launched in July 2014 – and Canyon is describing it as the new benchmark in aerodynamic road bikes. The new Canyon Aeroad is up to 7.4 watts faster, up to 170g lighter, and up to 14% stiffer than the previous
- [Merida eSilex: new eBike tackles bike paths and dirt tracks](https://cyclist.com.au/merida-esilex-new-ebike-tackles-bike-paths-and-dirt-tracks/) - Suitable to multiple trails, Merida’s e-gravel bike shines with impressive all-round abilities at an undeniably attractive price point. Words and photography: Colin Levitch Merida eSilex 4000 Price: $4,499 merida-bikes.com Merida’s eSilex is a bit like your mate who is the perfect multi-day backpacking companion. The one who’s always up for an adventure and will even
- [Cervélo R5](https://cyclist.com.au/cervelo-r5/) - Team Jumbo-Visma’s climbing bike is light and stiff. Who’d have guessed? Words Matthew Loveridge ‘If you look back at the Porsche 911s of the 1980s, they were widow-makers and the performance wasn’t there. But look at a current generation GT2 and it’s like you can – you shouldn’t, but you can – get the groceries.

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- [It’s Hammer time!](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/its-hammer-time/) - Frank Strack, high priest of The Rules, answers the questions that keep cyclists awake at night You will know in your bones that whatever any future ride throws at you, you can take it Dear Frank What, in your esteemed opinion, is the distance you have to go before you can reasonably claim to have
- [Obey The Rules](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/obey-the-rules/) - Frank Strack, founder of velominati.com, explains why The Rules of cycling may not make sense to everyone, but why you should follow them anyway As with any religion The Rules are rife with contradiction and myth Strength may only be revealed through exposing weakness. Cycling is, in equal measure, the most difficult and the most
- [The Art of the Nod](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/the-art-of-the-nod/) - Frank Strack, keeper of the The Rules at velominati.com, answers your burning questions Like dogs, we have an inclination to pander to those more experienced and skilled than we are Dear Frank What are your thoughts on the rule for acknowledging other cyclists going in the opposite direction? Stewart Paterson, by email Dear Stewart I’ve found
- [Welcome to the Gun Show](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/welcome-to-the-gun-show/) - Frank Strack answers your thorny questions of cycling etiquette Whatever your choices, what you want to avoid is the condition we call the Wookie Shorts Dear Frank Re: 'Shaving of the Guns'. I am, to put it mildly, a hairy man. I recently shaved my legs to perfect smoothness, with the result that the rest
- [Drawn to the Cross](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/drawn-to-the-cross/) - The end of the road season means the beginning for cyclocross. Cyclist sends cross-virgin James Spender to get to grips with the grubbier side of the sport My stomach is like an explosion in a lepidopterist’s display case – the pre-race butterflies are now bouncing off the walls from the large quantity of energy drinks
- [Saddle Sores](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/saddle-sores/) - As Eurosport’s resident blogger, Blazin’ Saddles, Felix Lowe knows everything there is to know about cycling. Except how to ride a bike. All that’s about to change The pain made me regret all those jokes I had made at the expense of Boonen’s torn scrotum I have a confession to make. For years I’ve written
- [Behind the Lens: The first cover](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/behind-the-lens-the-first-cover-3/) - Cyclist photographer, Daniel Simms, goes to extreme levels in hopes of capturing the one shot worthy of a cover Minutes later, I found myself scaling an eight-foot, chain-link fence and hanging by a thread to get the shot I love photography. It is something that calms me down, something that makes the world slow for
- [I’m a Penny Racer](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/im-a-penny-racer/) - Trading in carbon fibre frames for the big wheel, Kat Jungnickel sets her sights on 2013's National Penny-Farthing Championships in Tasmania To keep a penny at speed, in a tight peloton, on the edge of a solid rubber tyre demands a dexterity born of fitness and experience. I’m a penny racer. I started racing in
- [Going with the Flow: Yoga for Cyclists?](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/going-with-the-flow-yoga-for-cyclists/) - Kate Kendall, director and co-founder of Flow Athletic, runs us through her favourite stretches for cyclists Yoga is not about pushing yourself into a shape you think you should be in to get a stretch. It’s about listening to your body and using your breath to deeply release fascia and ease muscle tension Words: Kate
- [Finding the Solution: Contact Points](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/finding-the-solution-contact-points/) - Certified Bike Fit Specialist Tom Petty talks bike fitting, comfort and Pilates Clip-in, saddle up and grip the bars, three things that can dramatically change the way we ride, from aggravation and injury to stability and strength. Unfortunately for many of my clients one or more of these contact points is negatively impacting the way
- [Sara’s Spin: Can cycling ignorance be justified?](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/saras-spin-can-cycling-ignorance-be-justified/) - Olympic gold medalist Sara Carrigan dives into the recent debate for making our communities more cyclist friendly I recently attended the Asia-Pacific Cycle Congress on the Gold Coast in Queensland. This event brought together international and national delegates to share experiences and work together to develop ways to encourage more people to choose cycling as
- [Thinking out Loud: 'Why Cycling?'](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/thinking-out-loud-why-cycling/) - Cyclist editor, Aaron S. Lee, contemplates first issue, first bike and first time falling in love... with cycling Allow me to apologise for not blogging sooner. It’s been both an exciting and challenging first few months since taking the wheel at Cyclist, and to be perfectly honest I wouldn’t want it any other way. Over
- [Behind the Lens: Capturing Captain Cook Highway](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/behind-the-lens-capturing-captain-cook-highway/) - Photographer Daniel Simms raises the bar in Cairns by any means necessary The launch issue of Cyclist was well and truly behind us, and there was no time to rest on our laurels as the second issue deadline loomed ahead. While the Sea Cliff Bridge cover for the first issue was epic, the editor wanted
- [Chris Sutton: Tour de Romandie](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/chris-sutton-tour-de-romandie/) - Australia’s Chris Sutton recounts stage-by-stage Team Sky’s success in Romandie and his own contributions to Froome’s victory Well, this is my first blog for Cyclist and with all the excitement recently surrounding the Giro d’Italia, Tour of California and Tour of Norway, I wanted to share with you a bit about my last big race
- [Memoirs of a MAMIL #1](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/memoirs-of-a-mamil/) - From big-boned bike boy to competing at the upcoming UCI World Cycling Tour, Rick Jordan attempts to balance work, family and cycling. Something's got to give, right? Hi there, Firstly, thanks for reading. I’m not a superstar name, have never competed at the highest levels, nor have I been scoped up by professional teams. My
- [Memoirs of a MAMIL #2](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/memoirs-of-a-mamil-2/) - UCI World Cycling Tour competitor Rick Jordan tries to get a head start on his training, but is quick to realise how hard it can be to balance life and competitive cycling Welcome back, In last week's post I gave you some insight to my background in cycling, and how I’ve qualified for the UCI
- [FUEL: Magnesium](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/478/) - If you are an avid cyclist (or general fitness enthusiast) you have probably heard that if you experience cramps or muscular pain you should supplement with magnesium, right? So what is magnesium? Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body and is essential for maintaining normal muscle and nerve function, supporting a healthy
- [Memoirs of a MAMIL #3](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/memoirs-of-a-mamil-3/) - The SCODY Three Peaks Challenge isn't for everyone, and back in 2011 it certainly wasn't for this MAMIL. But 2013 saw a lighter more determine MAMIL returning for redemption. Hi everybody, Starting weight March: 78kg Three peaks. A true epic. After failing in 2011 left frozen and miserable, pledging never to return, I was back
- [To multi or not?](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/fuel-to-multi-or-not/) - Should you be taking multivitamins? Our resident nutritionist, Ali Dear, shares the benefits of these little super tablets Multivitamin and mineral formulations are one of the biggest categories for supplementation in Australia, and also the least understood. I am often asked by clients if they should be taking a multivitamin or not. My initial answer
- [Memoirs of a MAMIL #4](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/memoirs-of-a-mamil-4/) - Cyclist MAMIL, Rick Jordan, finds how those racing the Tour de France aren't the only ones struggling to keep up. Balancing essential Tour viewing, training for the UCI World Cycling Tour and having a life is an art that is not easy to master. Ahh spring. A time when big boned MAMIL’s come out from
- [Go with the flow: Core support](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/go-with-the-flow-core-support/) - Avoid backache and support your posture on the bike with this quick yoga pose that you can try at home. Most of our day-to-day activities see us hunching forward at a computer, eating at the dinner table and riding a bike. This, coupled with poor flexibility and core strength, can lead to lower back pain
- [Pre training or competing](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/fuel-pre-training-or-competing/) - Are you a little unsure about whether you should be eating before training? Our resident nutritionist at Cyclist, Ali Dear, is here to help. I am often asked, “should I eat before training?” or “what should I eat before competing?” What and when you eat before you train can have a massive impact on how
- [Memoirs of a MAMIL #5](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/memoirs-of-a-mamil-5/) - Our MAMIL reflects on his last week of training before he jets off to Italy to compete in the UCI World Championships. We at Cyclist couldn't be prouder of his progress over the year. Ciao a tutti (I need to practice my broken Italian), The past three weekends have allowed me the time to get
- [Memoirs of a MAMIL #6](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/memoirs-of-a-mamil-6/) - Our MAMIL, Rick Jordan, has endured months of training and overcome many challenges, but nothing could prepare him for the Italian mountains and dragging a travel-sick teen through Dubai and Venice airports. Hi everybody, T minus 4 days and here I am in misty Trento, the town for the UCI World Masters Tour Finals. A
- [Go with the flow: Post-ride stretch](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/go-with-the-flow-post-ride/) - There's nothing as good as a long ride, but sometimes our bodies just can't keep up. Try this post-ride pose to help stretch out the saddle hunch. Continually leaning over a bike and hunching whilst fatigued can cause a multitude of postural issues. Many of the backbends and lunges in yoga are perfect for counteracting these
- [Memoirs of a MAMIL #7](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/memoirs7/) - After a week of enjoying some much earned R&R in Italy, our MAMIL, Rick Jordan, is back on the bike to conquer his major goal for 2013, the UCI World Cycling Tour Individual Time Trial. Hi everybody, Just four days until d-day, it was time to do a test run of the Time Trial course.
- [Memoirs of a MAMIL #8](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/memoirs-mamil-8/) - Cyclist MAMIL, Rick Jordan, has conquered the UCI World Cycling Tour Time Trial and for his final blog post takes on his biggest challenge yet: the Road Race. Hi all, Following on from my last blog post, I left you right after the Time Trial, it was now time for the slightly dreaded Road Race
- [Fat v Skinny](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/fatvskinny/) - Who descends faster: fat or skinny riders? One has more mass, the other less air resistance. Cyclist investigates The argument began one afternoon in the Cyclist office. Who descends quicker: a skinny rider or a fat one? A skinny rider is more aero; a fat rider has more gravitational energy; a light rider has less
- [Packed to perfection](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/packed-perfection/) - The art to packing a seat bag is to include everything you need in as small a space as possible. Let Cyclist show you how... Give some thought to what you carry in your seat bag and not only will you stand a good chance of being able to finish your ride should a mechanical mishap
- [Are you faster when it rains?](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/rain/) - Wet conditions might be the last thing you want when you plan your ride, but if ultimate speed is your goal, maybe it’s time to take a raincheck There are plenty of sensible reasons to avoid riding when the forecast says rain. It’s treacherous, can be just a little bit miserable and your bike gets covered in
- [Learning the pack mentality](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/learning-pack-mentality/) - Every day is a school day for Eurosport blogger and cycling newbie Felix Lowe. He gets a harsh lesson in group riding In my (seemingly endless) quest to become a real roadie I’ve been hitting the sportive scene hard in the past few weeks, which has introduced me to the joys and perils of riding in a dense pack.
- [Take a deep breath](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/take-deep-breath/) - Eurosport blogger Felix Lowe continues his transformation from cycling newbie to racing whippet with a dreaded VO2 max test As Team Sky, power meters and Strava keep reminding us, cycling is more and more a numbers game. Which is why I’m sweating away on an ergometer in a windowless basement with something that resembles one of Ridley Scott’s aliens attached to
- [Counter intelligence](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/counterintelligence/) - When you turn left, you first need to turn right. It all makes sense in the strange world of countersteering Don’t ask us how, but Cyclist recently got chatting to the most successful Superbike champion of all time about cornering, and something he said made our ears prick up… ‘Cornering comes from leaning,’ says Carl
- [Stop, thief!](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/stop-thief/) - Less than a month after joining the swelling number of bike owners, Eurosport blogger Blazin’ Saddles becomes an unwitting member of another ever-expanding group They say it happens to every cyclist at some point. Normally once you’ve had a chance to change a few inner tubes and clock up some miles. I guess you can’t
- [The razor’s edge](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/razors-edge/) - Eurosport blogger Blazin’ Saddles tackles a hairy issue for any novice cyclist – to shave or not to shave? 'You can come out on one condition,’ said Raymond from Cycle Gran Canaria. ‘You shave those bloody legs.’ On my last training trip with Ray, my fur trousers had made me look like a ‘tourist rider’. This time,
- [Do light wheels beat a light frame?](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/light-wheels-beat-light-frame/) - For many riders, the first components they will look to upgrade on the bike to achieve greater performance are the wheels – the lighter the better. But Cyclist wanted to separate the facts from the spin Words: Peter Stuart A pound on the wheels is worth two on the frame,’ or so they say. That
- [Does extreme effort take years off your life?](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/extreme-effort-take-years-life/) - Some say that the rigours of repeated, intense exercise can actually be bad for you, and that riding a Grand Tour takes a year off your life. But what’s the truth – and what does it mean for us? Robert Millar, one of Britain’s greatest ever cyclists, was firm in his belief that the exertion of
- [How to ride like the wind](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/ride-like-wind/) - When there’s tailwind, will you gain speed by sitting up? It’s a simple question with some complex answers With the wind on your back, the world is a better place. You can slacken up, pedal lighter and simply let the wind carry you along, right? During a recent Cyclist team ride, as is our wont,
- [Why do we ride slower in the cold?](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/ride-slower-cold/) - A drop in temperature translates to a reduction in speeds, Cyclist investigates There’s no doubt that, as a rule, we ride faster when the weather is warm compared to when it’s cold – a quick check of Strava KOM times will confirm it. The question that was debated in the Cyclist office one chilly afternoon
- [Cadel and Porte: a 2014 Giro 1-2](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/cadel-porte-2014-giro-1-2/) - Tomo looks into his crystal ball to reveal his predictions for the year ahead... In 2013, cycling’s resilience has really come to the fore. It seems to be able to rise above adversity and baffle non-believers - particularly in Australia, where the landscape has always been dominated by team sports. I must confess the Australian Crime
- [Souffrance (or the art of suffering)](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/souffrance-art-suffering/) - No other sport demands or reveres suffering in the way that cycling does. Are we just masochists or is pain somehow necessary for understanding and improvement? I’ve never heard anyone espouse the virtues of splitting wood with a machete. Still, it was the only tool I had available, so I used it. It swung down
- [Keeping it real](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/keeping-real/) - Energy products are simple and effective, but real foods have their place in your back pocket too. And we’re not just talking bananas… Gels formulated with oxygen-boosting nitrates, bars brimming with enough carbs to fuel a small army – cycling nutrition is a high-tech industry, but come your third hour of riding and even the
- [Does riding faster burn more calories?](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/riding-faster-burn-calories/) - Over the same distance, will you use more energy in total if you ride faster? The contest between tortoise and hare has traditionally been told without the inclusion of their physiological data, but that’s about to change… Supposing a cyclist was to measure the number of calories they burned over a 100km ride – would he
- [Bell biker](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/bell-biker/) - In the first of our series on products that changed the cycling world, we head back to 1975, when Bell produced the first EPS-based helmet Almost anywhere you ride today – Bell owners are giving one-another the familiar “OK” sign, signifying their common interest in safety,’ read the Bell Biker’s original advert. ‘It took the
- [From gels to legs](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/gels-legs/) - You tear the sachet, swallow a blob of goo and suddenly you can feel your legs again. Cyclist investigates how energy gels actually work, how long they work for and whether they can really restore perfect form on the bike It’s ironic that something so like jelly is designed to stop your legs from turning
- [Beat generation](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/beat-generation/) - The talk in the peleton may be all about wattage, but the humble heart rate monitor can still revolutionise your training These days reading about pro team training techniques conjures up mental images of white-coated scientists crunching numbers as reams of printer paper are spewed out across a lab, all to shave a few seconds
- [Acid reign](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/acid-reign/) - Lactic acid is well known as the evil substance that makes legs stop working on hard climbs, but its power can also be used for good It can happen on steep hills; it can happen when sprinting or time-trialling. We’re talking about the burn – the pain in your legs letting you know that whatever
- [Liquid fuel](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/liquid-fuel/) - If sports drink advertising is to be believed, we should all be glugging litres of dayglo liquids. But do we really need to drink quite so much while riding? And what should we be drinking anyway? Whether you prefer water or energy drink in your bidons, the chances are you’ve made provision to ensure you
- [All in the mind](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/mind/) - Increasingly our two-wheeled champions are putting their victories down to training what's above their necks as well as below them. So is mental strength really the secret to cycling success? When legendary hard man Jens Voigt was asked by a TV crew how he coped with the pain during the 2008 Tour de France, he
- [Fast food](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/fast-food/) - Pasta for breakfast, pasta for lunch, pasta for dinner (with a side order of pasta)...that's pro way, right? Er, wrong. Ask most people what they think a cyclist eats and the first thing they say will probably be pasta. Second will be potatoes, and the third? More pasta. Or maybe pasta with potatoes. In the
- [The joy of flex](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/joy-flex/) - Stiffness may be beneficial in a bike frame, but can hinder performance in the body. You need to get bendy to get faster Powerful of lung and large of thigh cyclists may be, but when it comes to suppleness you’d get more flexibility from an iron poker. ‘Riding a bike is not something humans have
- [Going nowhere fast](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/going-nowhere-fast/) - Who wants to spend time and energy pedalling on a turbo trainer when there are thousands of miles of open road available? Well, the majority of pro riders for a start. In popular consciousness a static bike is something bought during a New Year health kick, ridden for two weeks and then abandoned to gather
- [The long and winding road](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/long-winding-road/) - Winter base training means hours and hours of slow, steady miles...which is fine if you don't have a job. Cyclist explores another way Received wisdom says that winter base training should be low in intensity for miles and miles and miles. The theory is that the long, steady approach engages slow-twitch muscle fibres and makes
- [The brawn identity](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/brawn-identity/) - Are you more of a sprinter, a climber or a plain old rouleur? You may think it comes down to your natural muscle make-up, but Cyclist reveals it's not what you've got, it's how you use it The old rider’s favourite: ‘I’m more of a climber than a sprinter’ (or vice versa) is about to
- [Balancing act](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/balancing-act/) - As yet, science is unable to explain why bikes don't simply fall over as they roll along. But it's getting closer... Riding a bike. It’s just like riding a bike, right? Well, not if you are Cornell University professor Andy Ruina. He, along with co-authors Jim Papadopoulos, Arend Schwab, Jodi Kooijman and Jaap Meijaard, has
- [If the shoe fits](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/shoe-fits/) - Leather and nails may have been replaced by carbon and heat-mouldable textiles, but it’s still not always easy to find the right shoe. Cyclist gets the inside line on road shoes and uncovers a few surprises We’re all born with around 300 bones, but as we grow up, some of those bones fuse together so
- [Strong up top](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/strong-top/) - Even though many pros have the upper-body build of a 12-year-old boy, a bit of extra strength above the bib-shorts will actually make you a better rider You may have godlike quads and chiseled calves, but if you finish a long ride with your neck, back and shoulders aching then you need to start looking at training
- [Pocket watch](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/pocket-watch/) - Don't just shove ride items in your jersey pockets at random. There's a subtle art to perfect pocket packing ‘Do I have opinions on pocket organisation? Are you kidding me?’ That was the response of Frank Strack, protector of The Rules, and Cyclist’s own arbiter of cycling etiquette. We thought the issue of pocket packing
- [Which gear is the right gear?](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/gears-right-gear/) - When it comes to gear selection does it makes a difference if you choose big ring/big sprocket or small ring/small sprocket if the gear ratio remains the same? Cyclist gets its teeth stuck in In these days of 11-speed groupsets, it’s easy to assume that you have the option of 22 different gears to ease your
- [The weighting game](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/weighting-game/) - You only need to look at the whippet-like pros to realise that thin equals fast. But when it comes to shedding weight, there's a right and a wrong way to go about it Chuck a bidon over your shoulder in any peloton and you’ll hit a rider who feels they could do with losing a
- [How steep is too steep?](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/steep-steep/) - We've all struggled up slopes of 20%, 25%, even 30%. But just how steep would a road have to be before it was unclimbable by bike? Cyclist investigates It’s a strange thing – our pursuit of steepness. It’s common to hear riders boasting of conquering Alpine cols that drive relentlessly skywards at gradients of 20% over several
- [The hunger game](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/hunger-game/) - Fasting before riding is a training secret of the pros - so should we all be racking up the kilometres before we hit the Weet-Bix? Tradition – and common sense – dictates that you should fuel up before, during and after training rides, but increasingly coaches are prescribing ‘fasted’ rides where you train first thing
- [Money's too tight to mention](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/moneys-tight-mention/) - Pro teams are traditionally tight-lipped when discussing their finances, but as Cyclist discovers, many of them believe the current model is unsustainable and say it's time to change the way they make their money The Tour de France. It’s the biggest race of the year and earning your back number takes years of training. But it all
- [Weighting in vain](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/weighting-vain/) - It seems like riders and manufacturers are in a perpetual drive to trim weight from their bikes. But are the performance gains really worth the effort and cost? What is it about people when they see a new bike that makes them unable to resist the urge to lift it up? They’ll weigh it in
- [Up hill and down dale](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/hill-dale/) - With a few tips from the experts, you can unleash your inner mountain goat On a sodden sixth stage at Tirreno-Adriatico 2013, the peloton arrived at the foot a climb at Sant’Elpidio a Mare, and the unthinkable happened. After 300 metres at 18%, the road ramped up to 30% for another 50 metres, and one
- [Return to the blender](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/return-blender/) - Chop it, whizz it, drink it...smoothies are a great way for cyclists to get the right nutrition - fast. We've enlisted expert help to find the best bits to feed your blender. 'I cook with wine. Sometimes I even add it to the food,’ said author, drinker and all-round misanthropist WC Fields. Therein lies one
- [Under the skin](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/skin/) - The study of genetics is changing how athletes train, how coaches spot talent, and how cheats break the rules. But can a swab really identify future Tour winners? Pro riders train longer, harder and smarter than the rest of us, but no amount of targeted training is going to see Peter Sagan win the polka
- [How green is my ride?](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/green-ride/) - Manufacturing a bike produces emissions that damage the environment. You can offset it by cycling rather than driving - but how far do you have to go? Cycling is one of the greenest ways to travel – bikes don’t have engines, use fuel or pollute the environment – but that doesn’t mean your carbon bike
- [Lighter body or lighter bike?](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/lighter-body-lighter-bike/) - If you want to go quicker on a bike should you be skipping the cake or saving for carbon bottle cages? The world of cycling is obsessed with weight because being lighter frequently means riding faster, especially up hills. But dieting can be hard and lightweight kit is expensive, so we wanted to know whether
- [Don't fear the fat](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/dont-fear-fat/) - For years the thinking has been simple for cyclists: more carbs, less fat. It's time to redress the balance A glance at the bars and gels on offer in any bike shop gives a very clear idea of the nutritional priorities recommended for cyclists. Want more energy? You need carbohydrates. Want to recover and build
- [The fitness conundrum](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/fitness-conundrum/) - Most riders want to be fitter, but what does that really mean? Cyclist investigates the complex concept of physical fitness, and reveals how you can measure your for improved performance How fit are you? Ask any cyclist that question and the answers will probably range from ‘Pretty damned fit, actually!’ to ‘Er…’ accompanied by nervous
- [House of fun](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/house-fun/) - Indoor training is highly effective but mind-numbingly dull. Can the latest breed of turbo trainers make the house-bound cycling experience almost as rewarding as the real thing? On display in the National Technical Museum in Prague is quite possibly the world’s oldest turbo trainer. Built in 1884, it was modelled on a penny-farthing with an
- [Turning rehab into training](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/turning-rehab-training/) - We can’t wait to head over and take on the real Contact Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge in a couple of weeks and it’s stories like this that make waking up just a little bit easier… Every year someone’s story and their personal achievement over difficult circumstances touches us at the Contact Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge.
- [Fat and fiction](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/fat-fiction/) - Cyclists obsess over body fat - and it's not just an affliction of the pros. But is less body fat always better, and how low is too low? Cyclist investigates the weighty matter of body composition Bradley Wiggins and Chris Froome have won races in an extreme state, in terms of their body composition,’ says ABCC senior
- [Pocket rockets](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/pocket-rockets/) - When you're out for a long ride, sports drinks, bars and gels will give you added energy, but is it really the case that the more you consume, the fast you go? At first glance the logic is simple: cyclists need energy; energy comes from food; cyclists need food – QED. However, scratch the surface
- [Spin fast or slog slowly?](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/spin-fast-slog-slowly/) - The burning question of optimal cadence had been debated vigorously since foot first met pedal. Cyclist examines the theory behind choosing your spinning speed When Chris Froome rode away at a furiously fast cadence from Alberto Contador on Mont Ventoux during stage 15 of the 2013 Tour de France, he was unwittingly stoking the embers of
- [Heat of the moment](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/heat-moment/) - If we believe what we are told, warming up and cooling down are as critical to cycling performance as the riding itself. Cyclist investigates what's actually worth doing before and after the event As the old saying goes, failure to prepare is preparing to fail. That’s why most riders have some form of pre and post-race regime, be
- [Are you faster when it rains?](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/faster-rains/) - Wet conditions might be the last thing you want when you plan your ride, but if ultimate speed is you goal, maybe it's time to take a raincheck There are plenty of sensible reasons to avoid riding when the forecast says rain. It’s treacherous, can be just a little bit miserable and your bike gets
- [Rise of the machines](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/rise-machines/) - Self-replicating printers creating tangible objects from computer screen drawings? It might sound like science fiction, but the reality looks set to revolutionise manufacturing - and that includes the bicycle Although you might not think it, 1986 was a pivotal year. The deregulation of the London Stock Exchange changed the way we thought about money; Chernobyl
- [Head of speed](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/head-speed/) - They are the latest weapons in the arms race for 'free speed,' but what real advantages do aerodynamic road helmets offer, and will they ever gain acceptance outside the pro peloton? The scene was set for an uninteresting 173km of flat riding on Stage 13 of this year’s Tour de France. But in heavy crosswinds
- [Drag acts](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/drag-acts/) - Slipstreaming the rider in front reduces drag, save energy and increases speed. Now it's time to uncover the more subtle secrets of the draft It’s stage 13 of the Giro d’Italia and after five hours of hard racing Mark Cavendish stands in the centre of the small town of Cherasco, northern Italy, and gives his
- [Power players](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/power-players/) - With new power metres hitting the market, is now the time to start watching your watts, or is there more to come? These days we live in a digitally obsessed world, thriving on measuring and assessing almost every aspect of our daily existence. Thanks to a boom in available portable technology, cyclists are now logging
- [Eat to the beet](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/eat-beet/) - We look at the performance-enhancing powers of the humble beetroot When Apollo, the Greek god of (among other things) medicine, was presented with beetroot at his temple in Delphi, he proclaimed it to be worth its weight in silver for its healing properties. Thankfully the price has come down a bit since then and, while
- [Legends of the Fall](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/legends-fall/) - The 2014 Tour de France saw a spate of crashes take out many of the race favourites. Cyclist investigates whether there was more than bad luck at play When Mark Cavendish hit the deck in the sprint for the line in Harrogate, you’d have been forgiven for thinking this was to be the most high-profile retirement
- [Fluid dynamics](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/fluid-dynamics/) - Water is essential for life, but it's not enough on its own for optimal performance on the bike. Cyclist looks at what the body needs to stay perfectly hydrated We moan when it falls from the sky, but water is up there with wheels in its importance to cycling. Water is the most significant substance your
- [Tough nut to crack](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/tough-nut-crack/) - There are plenty of coconut-based nutrition products on the market. But does the coconut deserve to be called a cycling superfood? It’s not always easy to determine the best food to eat, especially when there’s so much conflicting advice on what you should or shouldn’t consume before, during and after a ride. It doesn’t help
- [Air max](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/air-max/) - It's the universal measure of aerobic fitness that some riders wear like a badge of honour, but is VO2 max relevant to every cyclist, and how can you change yours for the better? If there’s one thing we cyclists love, it’s data – max heart rate, peak power output, cadence – the market is flooded
- [Can Game Theory explain bike racing?](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/can-game-theory-explain-bike-racing/) - Bike racing often involves the application of biology, physics and chemistry. But can economic science predict whether that breakaway will work? When a group of riders breaks off the front of the peloton in a pro race, a complex set of dynamics comes into play. The riders may cooperate or not depending on their individual
- [Get your oats](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/get-your-oats/) - Porridge oats are the perfect pre-ride energy food. If you don't believe us, just ask a racehorse Porridge isn’t a glamorous food. Boiled oats are never going to win any culinary awards – unless, that is, there’s an award for Best Cycling Breakfast. This cheap, plentiful food is something close to perfection if you’re about
- [Celebrate the Giro d'Italia with Cyclist](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/celebrate-the-giro-ditalia-with-cyclist/) - To celebrate this year's Giro d'Italia we've teamed up with Giro Cycling for a great subscription offer. If you're enjoying reading our magazine – we hope you are – and want to ensure you never miss an issue then jump in and subscribe. For a limited time we're offering all new subscribers or renewals a pair of
- [Peaks Challenge - Gold Coast Training](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/peaks-challenge-gold-coast-training/) - With the pain and elation of Peaks Challenge Falls Creek now a distant memory, Team Bicycle Network are readying themselves for the next event on the Gold Coast. Are you up for the challenge? (UPDATE: 1 APRIL) Join Team Bicycle Network in Sydney for the first Peaks Challenge - Gold Coast training ride. MEET: Hornsby Park (bus stop), Hornsby @ 6.30am
- [Bradley Wiggins to ride Cervelo at Olympic Games?](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/bradley-wiggins-to-ride-cervelo-at-olympic-games/) - British Cycling has agreed to a five year partnership with Cervélo which will see the bike manufacturer work with the Great Britain Cycling Team to provide frames and develop world leading bikes for the Rio and Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games. Does this mean we'll see Sir Bradley Wiggins aboard Cervélo for the coming Rio
- [Tested: Stages Cycling power meter](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/tested-stages-cycling-power-meter/) - Power is now indisputably the most significant metric for cyclists looking to assess and improve performance. Technology that was once confined to sports science laboratories is now readily available, but price and the relative complexity of systems has prevented an explosion of power measuring devices from entering the mainstream. Stages Cycling aims to broaden the scope
- [Sydney Cycling: Peaks Challenge Gold Coast training](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/sydney-cycling-peaks-challenge-gold-coast-training/) - After a resounding response to the first Peaks Challenge Gold Coast training ride the Sydney Bicycle Network crew are ready to go again. Join Team Bicycle Network in Sydney for the second Peaks Challenge – Gold Coast training ride. MEET: Hornsby Park (bus stop), Hornsby @ 6.30am Saturday 16 May. THE RIDE: Starting at the Hornsby Park bus stop (opposite the police
- [Sydney Cycling: Peaks Challenge training and preparation](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/sydney-cycling-peaks-challenge-training-and-preparation/) - As part of their commitment to get you ready for Peaks Challenge, the crew at Team Bicycle Network will be hosting a training ride in Sydney this Saturday 30 May. Join Team Bicycle Network in Sydney for the third Peaks Challenge – Gold Coast and Cradle Mountain training ride this Saturday. Where: Starting at Hornsby Park bus
- [Sydney Cycling: Peaks Challenge training tune-up](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/sydney-cycling-peaks-challenge-training-tune-up/) - The Wisemans Ferry Classic – an epic loop to tick off your Sydney riding bucket list ahead of Peaks Challenge Gold Coast. Join Team Bicycle Network in Sydney for the fifth Peaks Challenge – Gold Coast and Cradle Mountain training ride this Saturday 18 July. Featuring three ascents including Galston Gorge, Mangrove Mountain and Pie in the
- [Post-ride refresher](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/post-ride-refresher/) - Nothing tastes so sweet as that first sip of beer after a hard ride, but is it just a harmless treat? Go back far enough and booze was considered a suitable drink for helping riders endure the rigours of the Tour de France. From the first edition of the Tour through to the 1960s, riders
- [Sore point](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/sore-point/) - Is it cushioning your backside needs or just something the correct shape? Cyclist tackles the age old problem of finding the right saddle The growing popularity of cycling means the sport is seeing a lot more bums on seats. And if all those riders want to enjoy the experience, we’d bet our bottom dollar (sorry, couldn’t resist)
- [Sleep cycles](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/sleep-cycles/) - Everyone wants to sleep like a baby, but exactly how important is it to performance on the bike? Cyclist delves into the science of sleep to find out what is happening to your body, and how to get the best rest possible In 1951, 66-year old Gustaf Håkansson became a celebrity in Sweden when he won a bike
- [What goes first - the legs or the head?](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/what-goes-first-the-legs-or-the-head/) - When fatigue strikes and you can pedal no more, it is purely a physical phenomenon or is it your brain forcing you to slow down? Call it what you want – the bonk, meeting the man with the hammer – we’ve all experienced that moment on a tough ride when you just can’t turn the pedals
- [Penne pals](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/penne-pals/) - As an easy source of carbs, pasta is often seen as the ultimate cycling fuel, but that doesn't mean that more is always better Back in the 1970s, when Aussies lived on snags off the barbie, pies and Sunday roasts, pasta was seen as a fancy, exotic foreign dish. Then, as scientists began to learn more about
- [The high life](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/the-high-life/) - The pros have a long history of training at altitude, but can the ordinary rider benefit from raising their game? Altitude training was a staple of the pros long before we ever heard the phrase ‘marginal gains’, with teams routinely camping atop mountains in search of precious extra performance. Back at sea level, stories abound
- [Peaks Challenge Gold Coast wrap-up](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/peaks-challenge-gold-coast-wrap-up/) - Are you ready to take on Cradle Mountain? We’ve reached the midway mark in the Peaks Challenge series and with just one more event to go, now is the time to take those lessons learned from the Gold Coast and put them into action for the final instalment at Cradle Mountain. With just under 11
- [Perfect shot](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/perfect-shot/) - It's the favourite pick-me-up for pro riders and amateurs alike, but how much coffee should you drink, and when's the ideal time for a hit? It was Mark Twain who said, ‘Golf is a good walk spoiled.’ And although you might not agree that ‘cycling is a good coffee stop spoiled’, that little brown bean
- [SKINS: Men's and Women's Cycle Range](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/skins-mens-and-womens-cycle-range/) - Renowned for its line of performance-based sports compression garments, SKINS has more recently developed a new range of cycling-specific garments. Cyclist takes a closer look at whats on offer for men and women. Men's Tremola Jersey and Reflex bibs Constructed around SKIN's renowned gradient compression fabric and with a BMI (Body Mass Index) size-specific cut, the Tremola jersey
- [Insider: Taiwan KOM Challenge, Race Day](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/insider-taiwan-kom-challenge-race-day/) - With the Taiwan KOM Challenge scheduled for a 6:30am kick off, an early start was on the cards. With Aeropress in hand, I was downstairs at the buffet at 4:30am buzzing with excitement. I knew what was to come but how that would unfold was a complete mystery... Words and photos: Jay Dutton Images: Daebong Kim (VELO
- [Insider: 10 things we learned from The Pioneer](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/insider-10-things-learned-pioneer/) - The Pioneer served as our introduction into the world of mountain bike stage racing and many lessons were learned over the seven days. With any luck some of them will help you to prepare for a similar event. Words: Alex Malone Photography: Tim Bardsley-Smith Our original Cyclist team was made up of two fairly experienced road racers but things changed following a
- [Goldfields Cyclassic Preview](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/goldfields-cyclassic-preview/) - Is this the nation’s biggest race you’ve never heard of? The Goldfields Cyclassic is touted as Australia’s richest handicap cycling race and with a history dating back to 1928, surely one of the longest running too. Cycling isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when gazing out over the country surrounding Kalgoorlie-Boulder, 600 kilometres
- [Cycle Queensland Preview: An iconic Australian journey](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/cycle-queensland-preview/) - Starry skies, red dirt, tents, camp fires, beaches, and bicycles. Cycle Queensland offers up a unique mix of iconic Australia on two wheels. Cyclist takes a look at a touring event that's got as much on the bike as off. Queensland is the ‘Sunshine State’, their number plates even say it. A visit here rarely ventures from the beach and hinterland.
- [Insider: Crocodile Trophy – Stage 1 - Smithfield](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/insider-crocodile-trophy-stage-1-smithfield/) - Australia’s most iconic mountain bike stage race. The Crocodile Trophy also claims to be the world’s oldest off-road stage race, the first one taking place back in 1995. This year, the race enters its 23rd edition with Gerhard Schönbacher once again at the helm of the event. Words: Alex Malone Images: Crocodile Trophy / Igor
- [Insider: Crocodile Trophy – Stage 2 – Cairns to Lake Tinaroo](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/insider-crocodile-trophy-stage-2-cairns-to-lake-tinaroo/) - The third shortest stage of the week featured more climbing than all but the Queen stage. Today, the race really begun. Welcome to the Crocodile Trophy. Words: Alex Malone Images: Crocodile Trophy / Igor Schifris After yesterday’s lung-opening circuit race, today, the Croc would really begin. The relaxed start from Cairns Esplanade Lagoon would allow riders
- [Insider: Crocodile Trophy – Stage 4 - Tepon to Skybury](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/insider-crocodile-trophy-stage-4-tepon-to-skybury/) - A wet and wild day at the Crocodile Trophy that once again saw the top riders Leandre Bouchard and Andrew L’Esperance dance away from the field. Bouchard retained his overall lead with another stage victory while the rest of the general classification would reshuffle behind. Words: Alex Malone Images: Crocodile Trophy / Igor Schifris & Alex Malone ‘Staying
- [Insider: Crocodile Trophy – Stage 7 – Wetherby to Wetherby](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/insider-crocodile-trophy-stage-7-wetherby-to-wetherby/) - Take nothing for granted at the Crocodile Trophy, or stage racing for that matter. A lead or deficit of minutes can evaporate in an instant. Today's stage around Wetherby Station demonstrated just how quickly things can change. Words: Alex Malone Images: MIKE BLEWITT / MARATHONMTB.COM & Igor Schifris / Crocodile Trophy The penultimate stage around with a start and finish at Wetherby Station.
- [Insider: 8 things we learned from the Crocodile Trophy](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/insider-8-things-learned-crocodile-trophy/) - Earlier in the year we dipped our toes in the multi-day off-road scene by taking on The Pioneer. Having recovered and rebuilt for another challenge, we signed up for the iconic Crocodile Trophy – claimed to be the world's toughest mountain bike stage race. Here we present the 8 things we learned during the eight-day event. Words: Alex
- [Insider: What to pack for the Crocodile Trophy](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/insider-pack-crocodile-trophy/) - You need a lot of kit to take on an eight-day race like the Crocodile Trophy. Here's what we took to conquer the world's toughest mountain bike stage race. Words: Alex Malone Photography: Tim Bardsley-Smith, Igor Schifris, MarathonMTB.com and Alex Malone Our road to the Crocodile Trophy began much earlier than what we left ourselves for The Pioneer. This gave us far more time to test
- [The Shimano Sprint Series: Launceston Cycling Festival](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/launceston-cycling-festival-2017/) - Three races, three different states, three thousand dollars, one king, one queen. The Shimano Sprint Series hosts three races: Launceston, Sydney, and Melbourne. Each race is a unique individual event with some local flavour and big prize purses and points on offer towards crowning an overall series King and Queen in the elite ranks. The
- [The Shimano Sprint Series: Shimano Super Crit](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/shimano-super-crit-2017/) - Three races, three different states, three thousand dollars, one king, one queen. Melbourne's Shimano Super Crit offers the final chance for series glory. The Shimano Sprint Series hosts three races: Launceston, Sydney, and Melbourne. Each race is a unique individual event with some local flavour and big prize purses and points on offer towards crowning
- [The Shimano Sprint Series: Criterium White Bay](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/criterium-white-bay-2017/) - Three races, three different states, three thousand dollars, one king, one queen. The Shimano Sprint Series hosts three races: Launceston, Sydney, and Melbourne. Each race is a unique individual event with some local flavour and big prize purses and points on offer towards crowning an overall series King and Queen in the elite ranks. The
- [Velothon 2018, Stage 3: Obi Obi](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/velothon-2018-stage3-preview/) - Obi Obi, so hard they named it twice. The question most likely to be posed amongst riders on the start line won’t be how quickly they ascended it but whether they will ride or walk it. Photography: Tim Bardsley-Smith In 2017 Velothon launched their world series and the Sunshine Coast featured as Australia’s inaugural entry.
- [Velothon 2018, Stage 2: A Sprinter's Delight](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/velothon-2018-stage2-preview/) - A sprinter’s delight, the fast and flat stages are predictable but as always there’s room for surprises. As the saying goes for stages like today: you can’t win the race but you can lose it. Photography: Tim Bardsley-Smith In 2017 Velothon launched their world series and the Sunshine Coast featured as Australia’s inaugural entry. As
- [Velothon 2018, Stage 1: Beautifully Brutal](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/velothon-2018-stage1-preview/) - It’s the middle of July on the Sunshine Coast, the coldest time of the year, riders line up, jerseys and bib shorts, no leg warmers needed. Photography: Tim Bardsley-Smith In 2017 Velothon launched their world series and the Sunshine Coast featured as Australia’s inaugural entry. As any of the three-day riders would testify it was an
- [The 5 Hairiest Trails](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/top-5-dangerous-mtb-trails/) - Veteran mountain biker and writer, Amanda Wilks, previews her pick of the world's most dangerous mountain bike trails. WORDS: AMANDA WILKS There comes a time in ever rider's career when familiar trails and comfortable rides no longer seize the imagination as they once did. Cresting the same hill you've seen two times a week for
- [Gravelaide 3: Short Course](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/gravelaide-3-short-course/) - This is a good taster if you are somewhat new to riding gravel or don’t have a lot of hours in the legs. "Taster" is relative, of course. Images: Kane Naaraat If you are totally new to gravel but have some fitness, then this will still be a technical challenge. If you have some experience on
- [Gravelaide 3: Medium Course](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/gravelaide-3-medium-course/) - This was the big one from the original Gravelaide. It may now be called the medium route but make no mistake, it’s a big day out. Images: Kane Naaraat Those of you who rode it last time suffered through some truly horrifying weather (with smiles behind those grimaces!) to battle your way through this course, and
- [Gravelaide 3: Long Course](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/gravelaide-3-long-course/) - This is the biggie. Seriously, this is a big, epic day out on the bike, an imperial century with over 2,500m of climbing and plenty of dirt. Images: Kane Naaraat Straight away you’ll note that we’ve not included an average time for anything less than 20km/h, because you won’t make it all the way through if
- [The #BBBSpringClassic Competition Terms and Conditions 2018](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/bbbspringclassic-terms-conditions/) - Conditions of entry Information on how to enter this compeition offer forms part of the terms and conditions of entry. Participation in this competition is deemed acceptance of these Conditions of Entry. The competition is open to all permanent residents of Australia. Employees of the Promoter and their immediate families and agencies associated with this
- [Fuel for Gold pt.1: Q&A with Matthew Glaetzer and Sir Chris Hoy](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/qa1-matthew-glaetzer-sir-chris-hoy/) - Matthew Glaetzer, fast becoming an Australian track superstar, sits down with an undeniable legend of the boards, Sir Chris Hoy. Cyclist eavesdrops as they talk track leading up to Glaetzer's most important test yet, the quest for a home games gold. At 25 years old Glaetzer's future is bright, but behind those boyish looks he’s
- [Fuel for Gold pt.2: Q&A with Matthew Glaetzer and Sir Chris Hoy](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/qa2-matthew-glaetzer-sir-chris-hoy/) - Matthew Glaetzer, fast becoming an Australian track superstar, sits down with an undeniable legend of the boards, Sir Chris Hoy. Cyclist eavesdrops as they talk track leading up to Glaetzer’s most important test yet at his home Games. Following on from Part 1, the two discuss the finer details and ins and outs of what
- [Insider: Tips to surviving the Mongolia Bike Challenge](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/insider-tips-to-surviving-the-mongolia-bike-challenge/) - Every journey has a beginning but the Mongolia Bike Challenge has it’s own set of particulars worth considering before lining up. Cyclist gets the nitty gritty from former professional Justin Morris after his experience during the 2017 race. Words: Alex Malone Images: Mongolia Bike Challenge, MarathonMTB.com, Tim Bardsley-Smith It began with an idea from Cyclist photographer
- [Go for Broke 2018: 180kms is nothing compared to life’s challenges.](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/go-for-broke-2018/) - 180 kilometres, longer than the average stage in this year’s Tour de France. It’s a solid day out for any cyclist, but it’s nothing compared to the challenges of mental illness and depression. Raising funds for Lifeline services, Go for Broke follows a 180 kilometre course with 2,000 metres of climbing from Berowra, on the northern
- [Insider: Velothon – Stage 1 – Hinterland Climbing](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/insider-velothon-stage-1-hinterland/) - Last year we watched from the sidelines. Imagery and video from the inaugural Velothon Sunshine Coast filled our feeds with riders taking on three days of challenging hinterland terrain held under the spectacular winter Queensland sun. This year we were intent on discovering the true meaning of Velothon for ourselves. Words: Alex Malone A day
- [Insider: Velothon - Stage 2 - Glass House Mountains](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/insider-velothon-stage-2-glass-mountains/) - A well-deserved sleep in and a stunning route around the Glass House Mountains made for Stage 2 at Velothon Sunshine Coast. The primarily flat 88km route featured a sting in the tail which would ensure all riders arrived at the finish well and truly spent. Words: Alex Malone A well-deserved sleep in and a stunning route
- [Insider: Velothon - Stage 3 - Obi Obi](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/insider-velothon-stage-3-obi-obi/) - A fitting way to round off three days of stunning riding on the Sunshine Coast and just one last challenge to overcome up the gruelling ascent of Obi Obi. A combination of tired 3 Day Velo legs and 1 Day Velo riders chomping at the bit to have a go, the final day of Velothon
- [Gravel Grit Q&A: Down and dirty with Over Yonder](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/gravel-grit-over-yonder/) - Seeking adventure along gravel tracks and across surroundings rarely explored on two wheels, the crew at Over Yonder know all the tricks for conquering the great outdoors. Cyclist rolled alongside Simon 'Esjay' James to pick his brain around how to best tackle a ride like Gravel Grit. Images: Simon 'Esjay' James In a lot of ways, you
- [Insider: Reef to Reef  – Stage 1 – Smithfield MTB Park](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/insider-reef-to-reef-stage-1-smithfield-mtb-park/) - What a ride! If the Prologue course for Reef to Reef is the benchmark of what we can expect for the next 3 days, then we are really in for a treat. Words: Anthony Shippard Photography: Tim Bardsley-Smith Today's 20km Prologue was at Smithfield MTB park and used many of the features from the World
- [Insider: Reef to Reef – Stage 2 – Davies Creek MTB Park](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/insider-reef-to-reef-stage-2-davies-creek/) - I woke this morning with some serious intent. Yesterday's mechanical issue had really annoyed me, so the plan was to let all the anger out. Words: Anthony Shippard Photography: Tim Bardsley-Smith The release would be on Reef to Reef's Stage 2. Today's 50km stage at Davies Creek MTB Park. A short drive from Cairns inland
- [Insider: Reef to Reef – Stage 3 – Mount Molloy](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/insider-reef-to-reef-stage-3-mount-molloy/) - Driving into the carpark at Mount Molloy, you could sense that people were beginning to feel the cumulative fatigue of a few days of hard mountain bike racing. There was less panic, less chatter in the queue for the portaloo, and less urgency to push to a good start position. Words: Anthony Shippard Photography: Tim
- [Insider: Reef to Reef – Stage 4 – Wetherby Station](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/insider-reef-to-reef-stage-4-wetherby-station/) - Phew, we're nearly there! The final stage of any stage race is always met with mixed emotion. Words: Anthony Shippard Photography: Tim Bardsley-Smith Half of your tired self is very happy that this will be the final time for a while that you don’t need to force down your breakfast, worry about whether your warm-up
- [Insider: Mongolia Bike Challenge - Stage 1](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/insider-mongolia-bike-challenge-stage-1/) - Welcome to the Mongolia Bike Challenge. After two days of touristing around the capital of Ulaanbaatar, today the Mongolia Bike Challenge commences. Words: Alex Malone Photos: Paolo Martelli and Cyclist Let's rewind for just a moment. I'm in Mongolia. Currently, I'm sitting on the top of a small hill situated above the Geo Mandal Ger Camp.
- [Insider: Mongolia Bike Challenge - Stage 2](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/insider-mongolia-bike-challenge-stage-2/) - They call it the Queen stage. Race organisers gift one day of their respective race with this illustrious title. The stated distance and elevation from the race manual doesn't matter, that stage of the Mongolia Bike Challenge means business. That stage was today. Words: Alex Malone Photos: Paolo Martelli and Cyclist The toughest day of the
- [Insider: Mongolia Bike Challenge - Stage 3](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/insider-mongolia-bike-challenge-stage-3/) - A day of opportunity for those brave enough to breakaway and take on Stage 3 of the Mongolia Bike Challenge from the front. A littering of climbs in the opening hours would mean a tough day for everyone but given a taste of glory, the suffering would become a little easier, or so I thought.
- [Insider: Mongolia Bike Challenge - Stage 4](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/insider-mongolia-bike-challenge-stage-4/) - The downhill day, the longest stage of the race that, according to the race book, would be extremely fast. We'd be finished in a flash so they said. I've been tricked by these days before but I wouldn't be lured into the Mongolia Bike Challenge trap this time. Words: Alex Malone Photos: Paolo Martelli and Cyclist
- [Insider: Mongolia Bike Challenge - Stage 5 TT](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/insider-mongolia-bike-challenge-stage-5/) - The individual time trial, the Race of Truth for those at the pointy end of the Mongolia Bike Challenge and a day to savour, replenish and relax for those of us here for the journey. Words: Alex Malone Photos: Paolo Martelli and Cyclist A hard-fought battle from the back might sound like an odd result but
- [Insider: Mongolia Bike Challenge - Stage 6](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/insider-mongolia-bike-challenge-stage-6/) - The finale, after today, the Mongolia Bike Challenge would be done for 2018. Exhausted bodies line up at the start for one last effort across the steppe to a finish line setting that promises to leave us breathless in more ways than one. Words: Alex Malone Photos: Paolo Martelli and Cyclist I won't miss the wind.
- [Reflections: 9 lessons from the Mongolia Bike Challenge](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/reflection-9-lessons-mongolia/) - Ask questions, take notes, get advice from previous finishers and quiz organisers around anything you don't understand. Do this and you'll be prepared but there's always so much to learn after completing an event like the Mongolia Bike Challenge. Here we present 9 lessons from the six-stage event. Words: Alex Malone Photography: Paolo Martelli and
- [Reflections: What to pack for the Mongolia Bike Challenge](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/reflections-pack-mongolia-bike-challenge/) - The brief: Travel to the land of Genghis Khan, a country where nearly 40 percent of the population remain nomadic and monk vultures are more common than bike shops, pack your bags with everything you might need and race a six-stage mountain bike race. Words: Alex Malone Photography: Paolo Martelli and Alex Malone Every bike
- [Alice Springs: The Redback - Stage 1 & 2](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/insider-redback-stage-1-2/) - When the opportunity arose to throw a rookie mountain biker into the stage racing ring, we couldn't resist. Thomas Treloar is on a mission this year as he aims towards The Pioneer and if practice makes perfect then a trip into the outback of Alice Springs and The Redback should have him returning like a
- [Alice Springs: The Redback – Stage 3 & 4](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/alice-springs-redback-stage-3-4/) - Four stages down and just two to go, our resident stage racing freshman is starting to find his rhythm at The Redback. Thomas Treloar came to Alice Springs to tune his legs but with a top-10 overall finish now within sight, can he find an extra gear? Words: Thomas Treloar Photo: Reg Hatch, Rapid Ascent Day 2 done
- [Alice Springs: The Redback - Stage 5](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/alice-springs-redback-stage-5/) - Up until now, everyone has put in the effort to wash their bikes and look fresh. The night stage put an end to this after a mad dash to make the pub kitchen before closing time. There were few clean bikes at today's Ultimate Ride Bicycle Centre Stage 5 and the remainder of us were
- [Alice Springs: The Redback – Mecure Alice Springs Resort Stage 6](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/alice-springs-redback-stage-6/) - The Redback is done and dusted for another year. Our stage racing rookie Thomas Treloar entered the four-day, six-stage event as an unknown and rode out the other side with a bucket load of experience and a top-10 overall finish, just for good measure. Here's how the final day of racing went down in the
- [Insider: Cape to Cape – Cape Leeuwin](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/insider-cape-to-cape-cape-leeuwin/) - Defending champions Brendan Johnston and Samara Sheppard have kicked off their 2019 Cape to Cape campaign with repeat victories in Stage 1 at Cape Leeuwin. Johnston sprinted to the line in a four-way battle for the stage while Samara was in a league of her own, powering through the 35km course to finish more than
- [Insider: Cape to Cape - Leeuwin Estate](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/cape-leeuwin-estate/) - Leeuwin Estate welcomed two new stage winners to its winery at the end of Stage 2 at Cape to Cape when Jayden Ward and Holly Harris captured the spoils after 65km of racing through Boranup Karri Forest. Words: Alex Malone Photography: Tim Bardsley-Smith and Dave Acree After yesterday's mud bath, riders of Cape to Cape were today greeted with cool
- [Insider: Cape to Cape - Margaret River Special](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/insider-cape-to-cape-margaret-river-special/) - In what is proving to be one of the closest-fought battles at Cape to Cape, defending champion Brendan Johnston edged one step closer to the 2018 title by taking his second stage victor of the race when Stage 3 finished at Margaret River Distilling Co finish. Holly Harris took a repeat victory and continues to
- [Insider: Cape to Cape - Glory in Middle Earth for Johnston and Harris](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/insider-cape-middle-earth-johnston-harris/) - Brendan Johnston and Holly Harris are your men's and women's Cape to Cape champions for 2018. Johnston, leading from the opening stage at Cape Leeuwin, held off a charging Kyle Ward to secure defend his title while Harris demonstrated her maturity with the overall title in the women's race. Words: Alex Malone Photography: Tim Bardsley-Smith and Dave Acree The
- [The Pioneer: Queenstown hustle](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/pioneer-queenstown-hustle/) - A day for the true lovers of dirt. A stage circling picturesque Queenstown that offered a little of everything; climbing, descending, jumping and even a little hiking. Today, the real fun begun. Words: Alex Malone Photography: Tim Bardsley-Smith and Jemma Wells For the road fans out there you'll no doubt appreciate the importance and at the same time, irrelevance
- [The Pioneer: All hail Alexandra the Queen](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/pioneer-alexandra-queen/) - Events like The Pioneer don't get a Queen stage just to meet formalities. Stage 2 around Alexandra would be the longest and potentially toughest of the week. Was it the toughest? Well, let's just say it was well and truly hard enough. Words: Alex Malone Photography: Tim Bardsley-Smith and Jemma Wells If there was ever a stage to stamp
- [The Pioneer: Bannockburn brute](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/pioneer-bannockburn-brute/) - If there was ever a pre-Pioneer debate around which to classify as the Queen stage, it would have been between Stage 2 and today. The penultimate day of the 2018 Pioneer would be one of the toughest as weary riders faced the Carrick Range and Mount Difficulty – enough said. Words: Alex Malone Photography: Tim Bardsley-Smith and Jemma Wells
- [The Pioneer: Queenstown bound](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/pioneer-queenstown-bound/) - Events like The Pioneer don't gift riders a finishers medal without truly earning it and the final stage into Queenstown would ensure each rider truly felt like hardened Pioneers. After six days, 430km and more than 15,000m of climbing, we've made it. Words: Alex Malone Photography: Tim Bardsley-Smith and Jemma Wells The final stage of this year's Pioneer would
- [Shimanami Kaido, Japan: Bridging the Seto Inland Sea](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/shimanami-kaido-japan-seto-inland-sea/) - An hour after devouring a plate-stacked load of sushi in Matsuyama, a slightly uncomfortable tension goes through my gut, "Oh no... My bag, wallet, cards and passport have been left behind. A quick phone call from our local guide Yuji Aboshi and the day is saved. Yes, Japan is very safe. I've been hit by
- [Velothon Q&A: Fanjul sprinting towards Sunshine Coast green in 2019](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/velothon-fanjul-sprinting-sunshine-coast-green-2019/) - In 2018 Cammeray Roadie David Fanjul took aim at Velothon's coveted green jersey, you know, the one handed out to the fastest sprinter in the pack. This year Fanjul is aiming to defend his sprint crown. Cyclist gets the inside line on what it takes to conquer the 3-Day Velo as a rider built for speed,
- [Velothon Q&A: Suffering and glory part of the appeal for founding rider Gove](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/velothon-qa-suffering-and-glory-founding-rider-gove/) - Velothon Sunshine Coast founding rider Ben Gove might know these roads better than most visitors but says it's not just the cycling that keeps him coming back to Maroochydore. Cyclist chats with the New South Welshman to discover that pulled pork sliders, post-ride refreshments and his cheering family, is the motivation he needs to reach
- [Port to Port: Stage 1](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/port-to-port-stage-1/) - For Team Cyclist Australia/NZ, the opening stage of Port to Port was one punctuated by punctures. Despite the sub-optimal start to the four-stage race around the Newcastle area, Thomas Treloar and Richie Tyler turned to the basics of stage racing to limit losses and focus on the fun of being out on course. Words: Richie
- [Port to Port: Stage 2](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/port-to-port-stage-2/) - Freed from the menace of mechanicals that plagued them on Stage 1 , Thomas and Richie settled in for a day of 'real mountain biking' around the trail network of Killingworth, close to Port Macquarie. With little bit of singletrack on the agenda it was time to test the skills. Words: Richie TylerPhotography: Tim Bardsley-Smith and Flow
- [Port to Port: Stage 3](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/port-to-port-stage-3/) - The third and 'Queen' stage of the 2019 Port to Port might have contributed a third of the race’s total altitude, but with a loop of the immaculately groomed Awaba single track and a fast downhill run into the finish in Cooranbong, there was plenty of reward for the battle against gravity. Words: Richie TylerPhotography: Tim Bardsley-Smith and Flow
- [Port to Port: Stage 4](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/port-to-port-stage-4/) - With the finish line in sight, Port to Port saved the best until last for the final run into Newcastle. Thomas and Richie clipped in and let rip on a course chock-a-block of some of New South Wales’ best trails. Words: Richie TylerPhotography: Tim Bardsley-Smith and Flow Mountain Bike The sound of the alarm at 4:15am was a bit
- [Velothon Sunshine Coast 2019 - Obi Obi, the brute](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/velothon-sunshine-coast-obi-obi/) - Blue skies and brisk but sunny conditions greeted the bunch of this year's Velothon Sunshine Coast and with Stage 1 featuring the gruelling Obi Obi ascent, its safe to say every rider would be feeling the heat by the finish in Montville. Words: Alex Malone Photography: Tim Bardsley-Smith Escape winter and venture to lands where
- [Velothon Sunshine Coast 2019 - Noosa](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/velothon-sunshine-coast-2019-noosa/) - Dubbed the Coastal Stage, the second day 2019 Velothon Sunshine Coast is a crowd favourite. Featuring a speedy 100km route along the stunning David Low Way, the bunch would savour seaside views through Coolum, Peregian and Sunrise beach before heading inland and up the famous 'Noosa Tri' climb before a meandering a relatively flat route
- [Velothon Sunshine Coast 2019 - Glasshouse Mountains](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/velothon-sunshine-coast-2019-glasshouse-mountains/) - The final stage is Velothon Sunshine Coast's biggest test through the Glasshouse Mountains. Today would bring our time in the winter Queensland sun to an end but not before a demanding route through the surrounding hinterland. Words: Alex MalonePhotography: Tim Bardsley-Smith The day when there's no reason to hold back because tomorrow, the only thing
- [My Around the Bay](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/my-around-the-bay-2019/) - Few have done more in recent for the Australian cycling sphere than Bicycle Network. As advocates for the sport, community leaders, policy changers, and event organisers they are a constant presence that many of us have been involved in. In the lead-up to their signature Around the Bay event, Cyclist shares a story from Maurice
- [Peaks Challenge: Finding the limit](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/peaks-challenge-finding-the-limit/) - Peaks Challenge Falls Creek will push any cyclist to the very limits of their ability. Cyclist takes a look at the longstanding event that continues to draw crowds for what is arguably Australia's toughest one-day mass participation event. Words: Nick Squillari I can hear the cheers. It’s all downhill now to the line, but that’s a
- [Croc Tales: Stage 1, Cairns-Ringers Rest](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/croc-tales-ringers-rest/) - The 25th edition of the Crocodile Trophy kicked off in Cairns under blue skies, dusty trails and searing temperatures as it headed for Ringers Rest. Australia's most iconic mountain bike stage race would treat riders from around the world to a day filled with tough ascents, wicked descents and a trip to Davies Creek Mountain
- [Croc Tales: Stage 2, Ringers Rest - Mount Edith](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/croc-tales-stage-2-mount-edith/) - Dubbed the Mount Edith Loop by North Queensland locals, Stage 2 of the 2019 Crocodile Trophy would take riders away from the rugged landscape of Ringers Rest and into the lush surrounds of the Danbulla Forest National Park. With over 2,000m of climbing squeezed into the 78km course, this would be one for the climbers
- [Croc Tales: Stage 3, Ringers Rest - Wondecla](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/croc-tales-stage-3-wondecla/) - Regular programming resumes at the Crocodile Trophy today as riders took on Stage 3 from Ringers Rest to Wondecla. An Aussie would hand over his overall lead and a South African would take his place. Words: Alex MalonePhotography: Crocodile Trophy After three days of racing, the Crocodile Trophy has a new overall leader with South Africa's
- [Croc Tales: Stage 5, Wondecla  - Skybury Coffee](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/croc-tales-stage-5-wondecla-skybury-coffee/) - The first proper Outback stage of the 2019 Crocodile Trophy arrived on Stage 5 with an enduring route from Wondecla across to the home of Skybury Coffee just outside Mareeba. What today lacked in elevation, it made up for in distance and testing conditions but the reward at the finish would be worth its weight
- [Croc Tales: Stage 6, Skybury classic](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/croc-tales-stage-6-skybury-classic/) - The Skybury loop maintains its title as the longest of this year's Crocodile Trophy with a classic Outback stage. Containing a mix of open country roads, double track, cattle-worn tracks and lots of time in the sun, the 126km stage would be another big one. Run in a lollypop shape on exposed terrain, the name
- [Croc Tales: Packing for Australia's most iconic mountain bike race](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/croc-tales-what-to-pack-crocodile-trophy/) - The Crocodile Trophy is undoubtedly Australia's most iconic mountain bike stage race. Held under the baking Queensland sun, the eight-day race traverses through lush rainforests and across some of the country's most rugged outback terrain. The environment is equally beautiful as it is harsh and packing for the conditions presents a series of challenges unique
- [The Pioneer: Building a successful team partnership](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/the-pioneer-successful-team-partnership/) - Choosing the most suitable teammate for an event like The Pioneer makes all the difference when staring down the start line chute with six days of racing ahead. Cyclist shares six tips for a successful week. Words: Alex Malone Cycling is one of just a handful of life activities when multiple hours or in the
- [Pioneer Press: Prologue, Moke Lake](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/pioneer-press-prologue-moke-lake/) - Held under threatening skies and cool conditions, the fourth edition of The Pioneer kicked off above Queenstown at the stunning location of Moke Lake. As per prior editions, the opening day featured a short and technical Prologue with just 26km and 600-odd metres of climbing starting and finishing at Moke Lake. Words: Alex Malone Photography:
- [Pioneer Press: Stage 1, Moke Lake - Arrowtown](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/pioneer-press-stage-1-moke-lake-arrowtown/) - After a blustery and cold evening lakeside above Queenstown, Stage 1 of The Pioneer would take riders from Moke Lake across to Arrowtown in an all-new point to point stage. The 76km course would take former starters across familiar terrain but with a twist. Moonlight, the Queenstown Cycle Trail, Coronet Peak and Rude Rock would
- [Varidesk: getting out of the saddle](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/varidesk/) - At Cyclist most of the new gadgets and testing occurs on the road, on the big rides, training, and commuting before work. Though this time back at Cyclist HQ we got a hold of the Varidesk. A solution when we are off the bike and back at the desk making magazines. Let’s preface this by
- [Pioneer Press: Stage 2, Alexandra Queen Stage](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/pioneer-press-stage-2-alexandra-queen-stage/) - Every stage race has it's ultimate test and while each day of The Pioneer presents its own challenges, Stage 2 around Alexandra was undeniably the big one. Get through today's Queen Stage and you're over the worst (or best) of it, almost. Words: Alex Malone Photography: Tim Bardsley-Smith There are no easy days at The Pioneer.
- [Pioneer Press: Stage 3, Alexandra - Bannockburn](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/pioneer-press-stage-3-alexandra-bannockburn/) - The South Island of New Zealand is one of the most spectacular places on earth but its beauty has an unquenchable thirst that, after days of threatening, finally delivered into Bannockburn. Overnight forecasts didn't look good for today's original route and with a drenched start and snow on the surrounding peaks, Stage 3 from Alexandra
- [Pioneer Press: Stage 4, Bannockburn Blast](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/pioneer-press-stage-4-bannockburn-blast/) - The penultimate stage of this year's Pioneer was meant to be one of the toughest. Last year, we dubbed this stage the Bannockburn Brute but in 2019, it was renamed the Bannockburn Blast. With the weather deteriorating overnight and with plenty of snow falling across the tops of the surrounding hills, Stage 4 was altered
- [Pioneer Press: Stage 5, Queenstown Parade](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/pioneer-press-stage-5-queenstown-parade/) - After six days of racing through some of Central Otago's most stunning and challenging terrain, The Pioneer comes to a close for 2019. In what has become a tradition at this event, the final stage into Queenstown would be one of the toughest. An all-new stage heading high into the mountains outside Bannockburn would have
- [Just in: Northwave Extreme Tech Plus](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/just-in-northwave-extreme-tech-plus/) - The Northwave Extreme Tech Plus has been around the Cyclist office before, but with a more classically styled version available we couldn’t help tracking them down again – in a colour suited to Sunday club runs. With the new-age world of fluro colours and even all-black shoes filling the bunch wherever we go, it’s nice to
- [Tested: Shimano R171 shoes](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/tested-shimano-r171-shoes/) - From top to bottom the newly designed Shimano R171 road shoe is an impressive package. Designed to compliment it's more expensive and feature-packed counterpart the R321, the second tier 171 gives you every reason to capitalise on its price and take your savings with you to the coffee shop. While Shimano has done away
- [Tested: Shimano R321 shoes](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/tested-shimano-r321-shoes/) - Shimano's R321 sees the Japanese components and accessory manufacturer come to the table with an entirely new-look offering for its top-end model. The R321's most standout feature, one that supersedes its predecessor, is the all-new wraparound design of the upper to improve aerodynamics. It's a feature we may likely see more of in the light of the UCI
- [First Look: Merida Scultura](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/first-look-merida-scultura/) - Prior to the start of the Giro d'Italia Merida launched an all-new Scultura. Reborn to tackle the high mountains and designed to meet the demands of the Lampre-Merida squad. Marcus Enno was is Pigna to shoot this new lightweight machine. Images: Marcus Enno (Beardy McBeard) We've made it to the second rest day at the Giro d'Italia and already
- [Preview: Cyclist #15 - The Tour de France is coming](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/preview-cyclist-15-the-tour-de-france-is-coming/) - The Giro d’Italia is set to enter its final week and while Alberto Contador looks set to capture the crown, our Aussie hope Richie Porte is out. But it's not all doom and gloom... The general classification at the Giro d'Italia looks more or less defined and Contador appears certain to take the overall victory come Milan.
- [First Look: Giant TCR Advanced SL 2016](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/first-look-giant-tcr-advanced-sl-2016/) - Giant's latest incarnation delivers on promise for lighter weight, improved stiffness and even better handling. It’s been a few years in the making but Giant Bicycles has most certainly delivered with the latest TCR (Total Compact Road) incarnation. Cyclist was on hand in Mallorca, Spain when the 2016 model TCR Advanced SL was unveiled. The TCR has always
- [Tested: Niteflux Red Zone 8](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/tested-niteflux-red-zone-8/) - The Niteflux Red Zone 8 is designed to battle the darkest of winter nights while also keeping you safe and visible during the day – when we may unexpectedly need it. Shorter days, darker nights and inclement weather mean it’s not unusual to find yourself stuck in conditions that are far from ideal. However, a lack of sunlight
- [Tested: Blaze Laserlight](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/tested-blaze-laserlight/) - Wouldn’t it be nice if you could remind motorists of your rights without having to lift a finger or raise your voice? Well, the Blaze Laserlight might just be the unexpected answer you’re looking for. Constructed using a high-grade quality aluminium casing with a marine-grade steel bracket, the fully waterproof design is built to withstand
- [Shimano Experience: New RP9 shoes unveiled](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/shimano-experience-new-rp9-shoes-unveiled/) - No seminars, no power point presentations or technical documents to scrutinise. Just two days of riding, a new shoe lineup from Shimano, including our chosen test model, the RP9 (Road Performance 9) and a taste of what’s on offer around Victoria's marvellous King Valley. Words: Alex Malone Photography: Jeff Curtes Hosted by Shimano, housed, fed,
- [Bike Packing: Ho Chi Minh trail, Vietnam](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/bike-packing-ho-chi-minh-trail-vietnam/) - One's destination is never a place but rather a new way of looking at things. Henry Miller. Words and photos: Daniel Strauss I’ve been racing bicycles since I was fifteen. But even before that, cycling was a form of transport - belting to and from school on my beloved BMX, scooting down to the beach
- [Trek Project One: As The Crow Flies](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/trek-project-one-as-the-crow-flies/) - Trek partner with Adelaide Crows to create one-off Project One and are giving it away! Trek Bicycles and the Adelaide Crows have partnered up to create a one-off custom Project One bike to honour the Club's 2015 Indigenous Round jersey and raise funds for AFC Indigenous Programs. Painted in the design of AFC’s 2015 Indigenous Guernsey,
- [Q&A: Phil Liggett, Tour on Stage](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/qa-phil-liggett-tour-on-stage/) - He's been involved in the sport of professional cycling for nearly half a decade, but Phil Liggett is far from slowing down – even after calling 43 Tours de France... The Tour on Stage, hosted by the voice of cycling Phil Liggett, showcases the triumphs, tribulations and euphoria of pursuing the yellow jersey at the Tour
- [Big hill or little hills?](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/big-hill-little-hills/) - Is a single big mountain ascent more punishing than numerous shorter climbs if the total distance and elevation remain the same? If you’ve got a long ride coming up – a sportive, perhaps – then what would be your preferred route profile? Maybe you’d like it to go over a climb such as the Col
- [Big Ride guide: Nutrition for the season](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/big-ride-guide-nutrition-season/) - With the cooler months rapidly on approach, Cyclist sat down with sports performance dietician and sports physiologist Gary Slater to get the scoop on how to tackle your next Big Ride. Cyclist: There’s a tendency for many cyclists to drink less fluid than necessary for peak performance during cooler conditions – due to the sensation
- [How to: Train for Peaks Challenge](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/train-peaks-challenge/) - You've signed up to one of Australia's toughest one-day sportive events. Time to take your training to the next level. Simon Gerrans once said ‘the hardest part of training is pulling your socks on’. Entering for Peaks Challenge is easy. Finding some mates to do it with you, not too much of a challenge. But
- [How thin is too thin?](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/how-thin-is-too-thin/) - It’s true that less weight equals more speed. But there are limits. Words MICHAEL DONLEVY Illustrations ROB MILTON Look at Chris Froome. Look at him. His body seems like it’s made from drinking straws with an orange on top. But look how fast he rides uphill. Faster than most of us can achieve on the
- [Taipei, Taiwan: Treasure Island](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/taipei-taiwan-treasure-island/) - We’ve arrived into the city of Taipei, situated on an island around half the size of Tasmania. Nearly all of Australia’s population resides here. Welcome to Taiwan. Words: ALEX MALONE Photography: TIM BARDSLEY-SMITH On face value, Taiwan is a busy, if not impossible place to ride. It ranks amongst the top-20 most densely populated regions
- [Ask Cyclist: Fuel for larger cyclists](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/ask-cyclist-fuel-larger-cyclists/) - We answer most subscriber emails ourselves but sometimes, we need an expert like Performance Nutritionist Ted Munson to take a more scientific approach. Q: My name is Kim , I am an avid cyclist & subscribe to Cyclist [Ed: love your work, cheers Kim]. I am a big guy coming in at 94kg & all the talk
- [Insider: Taiwan KOM Challenge, Back Again](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/insider-taiwan-kom-challenge-back-again/) - The Taiwan KOM Challenge is a gruelling event like non other. It's distance and dizzy-heights elevation are enough to put fear in the eye of any who dare to sign up. For young Continental rider Jay Dutton however, it was a chance to explore a part of Taiwan he never imagined existed. Words and photos: Jay Dutton Images: Daebong
- [Insider: Taiwan KOM Challenge, The Details](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/insider-taiwan-kom-challenge-details/) - In his final instalment, Jay Dutton gives us the run down on all the information needed to give the Taiwan KOM Challenge a go for yourself. Words and photos: Jay Dutton Images: Daebong Kim (VELO PAPER) | Taiwan Cycling Federation Getting there China Airlines offer a few direct flights from Sydney to Taipei, but on this occasion
- [Insider: The Pioneer – Day 1 - Christchurch Adventure Park](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/insider-the-pioneer-day-1/) - Are you ready for an epic challenge that will push you to the edge? Do you want to have the rare chance to journey through a pristine and untouched part of the world? 'The Pioneer', a seven-day epic mountain bike stage race set in the heart of New Zealand's stunning South Island, has attracted riders
- [Insider: The Pioneer – Day 2 - Geraldine to Fairlie](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/insider-pioneer-day-2/) - A small grass-covered trail, cut into the mountainside outside of Geraldine, guided them towards Fairlie. In every direction, mountains rose up before falling back down into the valleys below. They felt like specs of dust, in the brutal New Zealand highlands. The stunning beauty acted as a harsh contrast to the deep burn that filled
- [Insider: The Pioneer - Day 3 - Fairlie to Lake Tekapo](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/insider-pioneer-day-3/) - "Hey Mike, keen to do something a bit crazy?" Alex said, only minutes into the stage. The road ahead of them was blanketed by a cold wet rain. The other riders were reduced to silhouettes, moving and shivering against the dark grey sky. Freezing temperatures, rain, and the predicted fluctuating gale force wind had made it impossible to
- [Insider: The Pioneer - Day 4 - Lake Tekapo to Lake Ohau](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/insider-pioneer-day-4/) - Alex Malone and Mike Cameron shivered on the start line. A low cloud drifted across Lake Tekapo, the temperature barely over 5 degrees celsius. However, the weather was the least of their concerns, with the infamous Ben Ohau - with its dual summits and impossible gradients - awaiting them along the route. The Pioneer is
- [Insider: The Pioneer - Day 5 - Lake Ohau to Lake Hawea](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/insider-pioneer-day-5/) - After 4 days of relentless racing across some stunning, challenging and enduring countryside, the Pioneer stepped it up again for stage 5. Given its title as the 'Queen stage' of the event, today's route from Lake Ohau to Lake Hawea would push the teams beyond what they thought possible. Stage 5 was always going to
- [Insider: The Pioneer - Day 6 - Snow Farm to Lake Hawea](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/insider-pioneer-day-6/) - Riding alongside the majestic Lake Hawea, Alex and Mike feel every pedal stroke. Still cradling the hangover from yesterday's epic Queen stage, today's penultimate stage into Snow Farm was a long battle with fatigue and exhaustion. Although stage 6 was significantly shorter in distance, Cyclist has quickly discovered that nothing comes easy in the Pioneer. Today was
- [Insider: The Pioneer - Day 7 - Snow Farm to Queenstown](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/insider-pioneer-day-7/) - The curtain-closing final stage of the Pioneer, a fast and beautiful route from Snow Farm to Queenstown, was the perfect end to an emotional and unforgettable adventure in stunning New Zealand. TBS Photography Mike and Alex – having already conquered 480km of racing, including over 14,000m of climbing – rolled out of today's start line in
- [Insider: What to pack for The Pioneer](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/insider-pack-pioneer/) - The Pioneer was our first taste of mountain bike stage racing. We flew out of Australia with a heaving amount of spares. Here's a list what we packed and some items we didn't – but will next time. Words: Alex Malone Photography: Tim Bardsley-Smith and Tristan Cardew Our Pioneer journey began in late November (2016) with matching bikes
- [Stage 3 – Velothon Sunshine Coast Preview](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/stage-3-velothon-sunshine-coast-preview/) - In July this year, Australia will host its first ever Velothon. Set on the Sunshine Coast, an hour north of Brisbane, riders will have the opportunity to tackle not just a 1 Day, but a 3 Day Velothon, covering some of the most challenging and truly stunning roads in Australia. Here's what to expect on
- [Stage 2 – Velothon Sunshine Coast Preview](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/stage-2-velothon-sunshine-coast-preview/) - In July this year, Australia will host its first ever Velothon. Set on the Sunshine Coast, an hour north of Brisbane, riders will have the opportunity to tackle not just a 1 Day, but a 3 Day Velothon, covering some of the most challenging and truly stunning roads in Australia. Here's what to expect on
- [Stage 1 - Velothon Sunshine Coast Preview](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/stage-1-velothon-sunshine-coast-preview/) - In July this year, Australia will host its first ever Velothon. Set on the Sunshine Coast, an hour north of Brisbane, riders will have the opportunity to tackle not just a 1 Day, but a 3 Day Velothon, covering some of the most challenging and truly stunning roads in Australia. Here's what to expect on
- [Velothon Sunshine Coast Preview](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/velothon-sunshine-coast-preview/) - Situated an hour north of Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast is set to host Australia’s first ever Velothon. Cyclist got the chance to head to Queensland and get an early glimpse of what's to come this July. Words: Adam Phelan Photography: Marcus Enno (Beardy McBeard) The Sunshine Coast is often characterised by its never-ending golden sunlight,
- [Insider: Crocodile Trophy – Stage 3 – Lake Tinaroo to Tepon](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/insider-crocodile-trophy-stage-3-lake-tinaroo-tepon/) - A few weeks ago Martin Wisata told Cyclist ‘don’t underestimate the Croc’. Well, after the brute Queen stage from Lake Tinaroo to Tipon, it’s fair to say we’ll listen more closely to his advice next time. Words: Alex Malone Images: Crocodile Trophy / Igor Schifris & Alex Malone The toughest stage on paper, a 100km route from
- [Insider: Crocodile Trophy – Stage 5 – Skybury to Skybury](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/insider-crocodile-trophy-stage-5-skybury-skybury/) - A betting man or woman would have pinpointed today's stage around Skybury as the day when a breakaway might finally succeed. Flatter terrain, wide open dirt roads and plenty of kilometres to make it happen. A break should have won. That’s what a roadie would say but the Croc ain’t no road race. Words: Alex
- [Insider: Crocodile Trophy – Stage 6 – Skybury to Wetherby](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/insider-crocodile-trophy-stage-6-skybury-to-wetherby/) - Skybury, you've been a fantastic host but this carnival has to keep moving north if it's to reach Port Douglas by Saturday afternoon. Put the kettle on Wetherby, we're coming. Words: Alex Malone Images: MIKE BLEWITT / MARATHONMTB.COM & Igor Schifris / Crocodile Trophy A mostly downward start and a backend littered with steep climbs. Stage 6 from Skybury to Wetherby would be a day of two
- [Insider: Crocodile Trophy – Stage 8 - Wetherby to Port Douglas](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/crocodile-trophy-stage-8-port-douglas/) - A fitting finale to Australia's most iconic mountain bike stage race. From the working farm of Wetherby Station to the salt-swept town of Port Douglas., the overall classification was anything but certain. Words: Alex Malone Images: MIKE BLEWITT / MARATHONMTB.COM & Igor Schifris / Crocodile Trophy The final 30km of the week, a wild downhill ride from Wetherby Station down to Port
- [Budapest, Hungary: RideHard, spas and fine wine](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/budapest-hungary-ridehard-spas-fine-wine/) - Our first correspondence contained a full itinerary including maps, attractions and highlights from each of the visited cities. We knew what Hungary and RideHard's eight-day tour would entail and we thought we knew what was coming. Then arrived in the land of spas and fine wine... Words: Nick Squillari Photography: Vanik Zoltán/Ride Hard The below is an
- [Ask Cyclist: When should I take a gel?](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/ask-cyclist-when-should-take-gel/) - Those sachets of gloop can be a lifesaver on a hard ride, but timing is everything. So, when is the best time to take a gel? Cyclist investigates. Energy gels are something of a miracle food. They pick you up when you’re flagging, increasing blood sugar levels and helping prevent muscle damage and fatigue. But
- [The Pioneer: Welcome to Coronet Peak](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/pioneer-coronet-peak/) - The 2018 Pioneer has kicked-off and with a slip and slide up and down the popular ski resort of Coronet Peak – no snow today – it's fair to say this year's edition just outside Queenstown opened it up in style. Words: Alex Malone Photography: Tim Bardsley-Smith and Jemma Wells Less than a week ago race organisers
- [The Pioneer: Into the clouds of Bannockburn](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/pioneer-clouds-bannockburn/) - On the road, some might call it transitional but with more than 2.500m of climbing and a mountain that would take The Pioneer into the clouds, today's stage from Alexandra to Bannockburn would be very much one of the week's toughest tests. Words: Alex Malone Photography: Tim Bardsley-Smith and Jemma Wells If yesterday was the queen stage, today felt
- [Croc Tales: Stage 4, Wondecla  Queen stage](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/croc-tales-stage-4-wondecla-queen-stage/) - The Wondecla Queen Stage promised to push Crocodile Trophy racers to their absolute limit and the marathon delivered a day worthy of its title. Featuring some of Atherton Forest Mountain Bike Park's most gruelling climbs and thrilling descents, the epic route had a little of everything, and then a little more. Words: Alex MalonePhotography: Crocodile Trophy
- [Croc Tales: Stage 7, Hartley's Crocodile Adventure](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/croc-tales-stage-7-hartleys-crocodile-adventure/) - The penultimate stage of the 25th Crocodile Trophy to Hartley's Crocodile Adventure park wouldn't be the longest or hardest but it was most certainly the fastest so far. Run from Skybury to the coast, Stage 7 would be the final mass start stage ahead of tomorrow's final time trial to Port Douglas. Words: Alex MalonePhotography: Crocodile Trophy
- [Croc Tales: Stage 8, Port Douglas Bump Track](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/croc-tales-stage-8-port-douglas-bump-track/) - The final stage of the Crocodile Trophy would take riders from the sea and up into the rainforest before a thrilling reward down the infamous Bump Track at Port Douglas. Words: Alex MalonePhotography: Crocodile Trophy After 8 stages and more than 29 hours of racing, South Africa's Alan Gordon (Insect Science) has captured the overall victory
- [Megarando: Stage 1, lost off-road on an island](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/megarando-stage1-2019/) - Cyclist takes a hop across the Coral Sea to the southwest Pacific Ocean's New Caledonia for one of it's biggest cycling events, the Shell Pacific Megarando. Words: William Bird As I sat there bouncing around on the back of the quad bike, my bike strapped to its front rack, my mind drifted off to thoughts
- [Megarando: Stage 2, righting the wrong turns](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/megarando-stage2-2019/) - Cyclist makes up for the misfortune of Mega Cool Stage 1, with a few repeat mistakes but a happy ending at New Caledonia's Shell Pacific Megarando. Words: William Bird With a stomach full of French crepes and salted caramel sauce (I just couldn’t help myself) I slowly make the 2km journey from the Sheraton
- [Croc Tales: 9 things we learned from the Crocodile Trophy](https://cyclist.com.au/blog_item/croc-tales-9-things-we-learned-from-the-crocodile-trophy/) - It's only been two years since my most recent participation in the Crocodile Trophy but the 25th edition brought a new series of lessons and takeaways that will undoubtedly come in handy for the next stage race. There's a lot of absorb across eight-days, 800km and 13,000m of climbing but the Crocodile Trophy is very

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