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As we write this welcome letter, the 2022 UCI Road World Championships are under way in Wollongong – truly a momentous occasion in the story of Australian cycling. Melbourne’s Grace Brown has already given local fans something to cheer about as she c

In the hyper-refined world of performance bikes, we’re used to seeing incremental gains from one iteration to another, but rarely do new designs come with such a comprehensive list of claimed improvements as the Giant Propel. The affirmations here ar

$180, trekbikes.com/au Do you go dizzy for Lizzie? Is your love for Mads more than a fad? For Trek-Segafredo fans, the good people at Santini have now made the men’s and women’s WorldTour team gear available to buy. A full gamut of replica kit is ava

$209.95, met-helmets.com 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

$649.95, brytonsport.com.au At first glance, the Bryton S800 looks to offer similar features to other bike computers. It weighs 106g (claimed), offers more data than you could ever hope to crunch, and has climb-specific features and different bike pr

Pre-orders available from $4,999, thule.com/en-au Rooftop tents are perfect for riding adventures outside of the city sprawl. After all, when you’ve spent the better part of the day exploring your latest new destination, who really wants to spend ano

$129.95 (R17), $119.95 (R11), $109.95 (R5), apollobikes.com/accessories/zefal 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 rac

$119.99 (for a pair), fesports.com.au Some people swear by tubeless tyres, but not even the more ardent supporter could look you in the eye and say they are problem-proof. However, tubeless inserts are making tubeless tyres even more reliable than tu

The tubeless car tyre was invented in 1952 and three years later was the industry standard, especially for performance vehicles. The tubeless bike tyre was invented in 1999 and three years later… no one was using it. Not in road cycling anyway. Mount

If you’re a cyclist who uses social media, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of Hammerhead’s Karoo 2. The Brooklyn-based company has been popping up via my Facebook and Instagram algorithms for a few months now, so when given the opportunity to get

The Port Douglas Gran Fondo Festival took place on 9-11 September 2022 with over 1,000 riders enjoying picture-perfect conditions in stunning Tropical North Queensland. Here are just a small selection of photos from this fantastic new addition to the

Age 26 Born Perth Team AG2R-Citroën Notable results 2022 1st, Tour du Jura 3rd, Critérium du Dauphiné 5th, Tour de Romandie 2021 4th overall, Tour de France, 1st Stage 9 2020 20th overall, Giro d’Italia, 1st Stage 17 Cyclist: Firstly, congratulations

Age 35 Born Penrith, NSW Team BikeExchange – Jayco (has signed for Trek-Segafredo in 2023) Notable results 2020 1st, National Road Race Championships 2019 1st, Women’s Tour Down Under 2018 1st, Women’s Tour Down Under 1st, Emakumeen Euskal Bira 2017

Waiting in Grenoble’s velodrome on the afternoon of 24th July 1956 was the TV and radio presenter Léon Zitrone. Born in Russia, Zitrone had moved to France at the age of six when in 1917 his parents opted against returning to Russia from Sweden, whe

Jonas Vingegaard won the Tour because he was the strongest rider, right? Of course he did, but a new study in journal Nature, ‘Frontal neurons driving competitive behaviour and ecology of social groups’, might well show who wins is also down to socia

‘Here the humble carrot is turned into something a bit special with some spice and nut butter, while edamame beans take care of protein levels,’ says Alan Murchison, aka The Cycling Chef. ‘I literally made this recipe up at a track World Cup as I nee

Heat hurts. We don’t mean the pain of sunburn but rather the physiological and psychological pain you can feel from riding in extreme heat. It’s a paradox of cycling. We spend all winter moaning about the cold, only for the weather to leave us feelin

When I arrive at Mount Hotham, I’m already feeling exhausted. A quick back-story for you: I’m an event coordinator for Bicycle Network by trade. It’s March 2022, and I’ve just finished up at Peaks Challenge Falls Creek, a long week of sleepless night

‘Buongiorno!’ Giuseppe Saronni’s greeting is as warm and restorative as a morning espresso. In his azure cotton shirt and black suit trousers he’d be at home in a plush Italian coffee bar, but the UAE Team Emirates adviser is welcoming Cyclist to the

It’s Saturday afternoon and teams pile into the Théâtre Luxembourg; the room is alive with chatter, the gathered throng a mass of excited energy. ‘We’ve been waiting for this for so long,’ says FDJ’s Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig, her anticipation visible de

Pain de sportif is a brioche baked with dried fruits and nuts, and one most deserving of its name and favour among the cyclists of the Savoie department. Because here is where giants rub shoulders, where Croix de Fer faces off with the Galibier as Is

The intense heat continues to rise across Europe as 159 hardy souls line up at the start line in Briançon. Four hours, 55 minutes and 24 seconds later in the western Alps, the Alpe finds itself a new champion. I follow it all, perched on the back of

The WorldTour stretches from late January to October, but in the brief hiatus that is the off-season there’s time to fill those column inches with the more playful. Cue the annual debate over team kits. This year’s rolling catwalk has been a mix of t

‘Well you can run all you like but the rules state you have got to have your bike with you. He hasn’t got his bike.’ ‘Well this I have never, ever seen before.’ ‘Neither have I, but you’ve got to carry your bike, you can’t just go for a hike up the c

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Aero all-rounders face the huge task of reconciling aerodynamics and lightness, yet the Ostro VAM makes it look easy. Here’s how Factor did it. The French brand’s long-serving race bike has some new tricks on show for the riders at Groupama-FDJ – not

The aero all-rounder category has become the vanguard of most brands’ ranges and the default choice of most pro teams. After all, drag even affects how fast you climb a mountain. But so does weight, and aero bikes tend to be heavier because they have

Lapierre is about as experienced as a bike brand gets, having been building frames in every genre for more than 75 years. The French brand also has one of the longest partnerships at the top level of road cycling, as sponsor of the various incarnatio

Cyclist Australia/NZ reviews often feature the most premium bikes on the planet. Bikes for the aesthete, which promise performance benefits or offer greater adventure capabilities. So, why the Trek FX+? Although well-finished, its robust aluminium fr

Chris Boardman once explained to me how I could make myself faster by the way I shaved my legs. ‘You can shave in a certain way so that you leave your legs rough down the front edge but smooth at the side, creating an aerodynamic effect. Aerodynamics