Australian Mountain Bike

The new guy on the block. The guy she told you not to worry about. Glendhu Bay, situated on the glistening shores of the lake, overlooking Wanaka, looking out to Treble Cone, Mount Aspiring and at the mouth of the Mototapu Valley, this is the bike pa

The times keep on changing, but 2020 has been a year where the whole world has stood to attention. In our summer the globe watched as our nation burned, and it felt like Australia was on the cusp of positive change in climate policy. Since then, ever

After mountain bike events were cancelled or postponed for months, elite mountain bikers have some hope on the horizon, as professional riders can get back to doing their jobs, and amateurs can chase the success and challenges they desire. The Union

Dean Lucas (25) is one of Australia’s best downhill racers, he has stood on numerous World Cup Downhill podiums over the last 4 years and was ranked inside the top 10 after the 2019 World Cup series. Dean was on a trajectory for a stellar 2020 before

They’re back again! In 2020 the AMB Photography Awards presented by Shimano adjust their focus onto photography – sounds wild, right? We have created a mix of categories that represent a range of mountain bike photography styles. The terms might not

Designed and made here in Australia, RackPRO have a three and five bike models for hauling your bikes to the trails. Not only are they designed for off-road 4WD use, the racks have a complete light setup and plate holder for plug and play use. Better

Want to race? Don’t know what, don’t know where? Well we’ve got all the details for you right here. Got an event coming up that’s not listed here? Send it to amb@nextmedia.com.au. ■

Instinct is pretty important in the outdoors. It’s that feeling of knowing that perhaps today isn’t the day to send that jump. It’s the thing that keeps us safe as we tell loved ones of our planned routes, and it’s the thousands micro-decisions we en

We are all creatures of habit, repetition is something that we are hard wired to do. Society embraces this repetition, conforms you into a way of doing things, for good or bad. Most love it, some don’t. Mountain bikers often don’t like to think that

Tasmania has long been infamous for its divided community separating conservationists and the timber industry. With tensions rising once again within the countries island state, this article offers an insight into an alternative economy for Tasmania.

The internet, social media and our own pages are typically awash with images of trails designed to inspire and enthral mountain bikers. We show photos of trails in destinations that are exotic, we show photos of hero lines and with epic scenery. And

Riding for me is for fun, to progress and challenge myself through racing. I usually drive to the dirt for a ride in the afternoon or on weekends, but if I am training for races riding from home gets the kays in. Brisbane has a strong scene for recre

Mountain biking for me has always been about the escape – working in the photography industry a large part of my days are spent emailing and editing, with Netflix binges in between jobs. It’s nearly a requirement to escape to the nearby trails for an

When my father removed the training wheels on my bike, I developed a love for biking and the freedom it brings. I remember I had the only one wish for Christmas - my first mountain bike - and how disappointed I was when I found a ladies cruiser behin

As a photographer and filmmaker when I’m not riding around Victoria, I’m very lucky to be able to travel to amazing riding destinations like Rotorua - New Zealand, Derby - Tasmania and the Victorian High Country regions. Quite often these trips will

The mountain bike industry is full of innovation, and full of people working on some cool tech and processes to make sure mountain biking is travelling on a sustainable path. “When I started Why Cycles in 2016, we had a whole section on our website

When Specialized broke cover with the Levo SL, a lightweight eMTB with less power, less range and a higher price tag I wasn’t sure what to think. Despite being open minded I didn’t understand why anyone would want an eMTB that delivered less power. S

Starting a premium mountain bike bike brand in this day and age is a pretty ballsy move. There are so many quality brands producing amazing bikes, with years and years of experience and customers with outstanding amounts of brand loyalty to them. How

It’s been a couple of great months on the Norco Optic C3 since our last issue, and if you have seen the upgrades on our website and social media you’ll know what we’re talking about. With the original parts spec of the Norco Optic C3, you get an entr

In April, Fox had two major rounds of product launches. While the new Fox 38 with bleed valves, elliptical steerer, new axle system and new GRIP2 with Variable Valve Control (VVC) grabbed the main headlines, many riders also took interest in the Fox

If there was ever a need for more mountain bike tyre innovation, it’s in the eMTB segment. Tyres haven’t needed to be as indestructible since downhill tyres went through their extremely overbuilt era of the early 2000s. In the past five years, pedal-

The humble bike helmet has come a long way since the Stack Hat, or the flying pumpkin as my mate’s dad called it as we grew up in the late 80s early 90s. The general concept has remained – reduce the force of impact that gets transferred to your brai

Steve Peat has been a big name in mountain biking since I was in high school, and that’s a long time ago. While Peat might not be racing the Downhill World Cup, he still has a big impact in mountain biking. With 17 World Cup wins to his name and a ca

Microshift do things a little differently in the drive train world. With the majority of drive train manufacturers pushing hard to add more gears and an ever wider range to their group sets, Microshift have taken the approach of creating reliable and

The Hammerhead Karoo was launched in 2018 as a new entrant to the cycling GPS market. It was a completely new take on a cycling head unit, with a next level display and a new user interface. The idea of the unit was conceived when one of the founders

Dynaplugs, bacon strips, slug plugs, tyre plugs are all common names for the products we jam into our tyres in the heat of the ‘puncture’ moment. No doubt they have saved many a ride, but at the same time caused many a curse word as we have tried to

If you have an interest in bike maintenance, servicing, and high quality workmanship and tools, you probably follow a number of influential mechanics and tool aficionados on Instagram. You might follow David Rome (@romeandstuff) from CyclingTips, Lac

The key to corner speed always relates to how fast you can exit and not how fast you enter. Getting your braking right for corners requires a lot of discipline to come in smooth, brake early and roll out rather than coming in hot and rolling the dice

Chia (Salvia hispanica) is a bit of a superstar in the seed world. They are gluten free, high in omega-3 fatty acids (alpha-linolenic acid, ALA) and with a low omega-6 ratio, they possess anti-inflammatory properties. If that isn’t enough, they are h

Strength training can have a big impact on your life and bike health and fitness, and strength and conditioning workouts can be completed in as much time as you spend each day staring in the great abyss of the pantry or fridge expecting something exc

Lighting is really important for your work space. You need as much light as you can get. There is nothing worse than not being able to see whilst working. Consider day and night lighting. Setting up next to a window will obviously be great in summer,