IN RECENT YEARS, THE Australian cycling community has witnessed a concerning trend: a decline in young riders pursuing competitive cycling beyond the Under 17 category. This article explores the factors contributing to this decline and the contrastin

I KNOW, I KNOW, I’M RIGHT THERE with you. The summer of cycling is long gone, all those events you trained for have been ticked off, the long rides in the sun are no longer, daylight savings is a distant memory and winter is just around the corner. T

OUTWARDLY THIS BIKE IS almost identical to that radical frameset we first saw in the first photos of the Madone SLR at the 2022 Critérium du Dauphiné. It’s a unique design, the seatstay splitting around 3/4 up with a ‘mast’ supporting the saddle. Bel

MANY COULD AGREE, CYCLING ALONG THE French coastline would be a pretty epic journey that stretches all the way from the border of Belgium to the tip of Spain. The thing is, the weather along the French Coast, especially up north near the Belgian bord

IN THE REALM OF HIGH-END bicycle parts, one brand with several significant points of interest stands out and that’s the small but surprisingly large ERE Research. Founded by a group of seasoned bike industry veterans, the Swiss company has quickly be

1 Stretch before each and every ride. When out on the bike occasionally stretch (as safely as possible) and remember to maintain good posture. Take breaks to stretch and loosen to help prevent muscle strain and fatigue. 2 Regularly adjust your positi

FOR CYCLISTS SEEKING A vehicle that seamlessly integrates safety, style and functionality, the Volvo C40 emerges as a standout choice. After a fortnight and close to 2000km in this twin engined all-electric C40, this small SUV boasts an extensive lis

FIRSTLY, LET ME SAY THE AMY Gillett Foundation and its very successful 'metre matters' campaign was a huge step forward for our sport and all cyclists across Australia. The Foundation was established in 2006 after the death of Gillett, a former Olymp

LOOK HAS MADE SIGNIFICANT updates to their Keo Blade Ceramic pedals, the significant updates not only enhancing performance but just about every aspect of the iconic pedal. But before we look at the latest from the 70+ year old Franch manufacturer, l

His octogenarian mother, Marie Odile Amaury, remains the figurehead of the family owned Amaury Groupe. But when it comes to the day-to-day strategic direction of Amaury Sports Organisation (ASO) and its glittering cycling operations, Jean-Etienne Ama

Giant have released the 10th iteration of the TCR a bike they say is some 75 grams lighter than its predecessor with a claimed frame weight of 690g. One of the main features of the new TCR is its fully integrated cable routing, a first for the model,

IN THIS WHIRLWIND WORLD IT'S ALL TOO EASY TO BECOME FIXATED ON metrics: other than the endless digital stats & figures there are the weekly kilometers, the Strava achievements, the relentless pursuit of progress. But for many of us, cycling is more t

TREK'S EXPANSION OF ITS performance road shoe line-up with three new models – RSL Knit, RSL Road, and Velocis – marks a significant move in the cycling footwear market. Developed in collaboration with Lidl-Trek professionals, these shoes introduce ME

THE THING IS, FOR A LONG TIME, I’ve personally resisted e-bikes. No, I am not a snob and I do not look down on people who use them. In my riding group, I’ve seen a couple of people benefit from the use of the e-bike as a recovery machine or as a way

IF EVER THERE WAS A YEAR WHEN Tadej Pogacar should attempt the Giro-Tour double, this would be it. By the time the 25-year-old Slovenian rocks up to Venaria Reale on the outskirts of Turin in the country’s northwest, the start point for this year’s G

LIGHT, STRONG, COMPACT. NOT exactly the first three words that spring to mind when you think of bike tubes. Long considered the bane of the sport, those old school butyl rubber inner tubes came with a long list of red flags including increased rollin

THERE MAY BE ONLY 3KM OF BITUMEN THAT WINDS up the wall that is Beloka, around 25km from Jindabyne, but the torturous ascent certainly lived up to its reputation for the third annual Snowy Classic. Bicycling Australia’s first grand fondo cycling even

ALL CHALLENGE TYRES ARE handmade in their Thai facility. All have an artisan like feel to them, which reflects hugely in their distinctive and precise handling characteristics, and that feel runs true with their new Gravine and Gravine XP TLR tyres,

LEE TURNER: I’M WITH LUKE Plapp, the three-time Australian champion … Luke out of your three wins which one do you rank the highest? LUKE PLAPP: Woah … that’s a tough one. I think they’re all very, very different races. In each one I had to work out

FOUR MONTHS IS AN ETERNITY in cycling. Just two issues ago, I was reviewing Northwave’s impressive-but-not-quite-perfect Extreme Pro 3 road shoes. At the time, they were the top dog in the Italian footwear giant’s impressive stable of performance roa

ELSEWHERE IN THIS ISSUE I reviewed the Silca Bike Spa set of cleaning and shining products for your bike. And there I wrote a bit about Silca the company - please read that article first. One remarkable feature of DETOX chain cleaner is that it doesn

FINALLY, THE CYCLING APPAREL companies are acknowledging there are enough of us that ride to make a profit. Enter Muze. The brand new Aussie brand led entirely by women was launched in December, and is creating a buzz about what it means to have desi

DAY ONE. CORROPOLI, ABRUZZO.“Si, you have come a long way for nothing,” shrugs local journalist, Fillipo, as we sit along a cobbled footpath in the Abruzzo region of eastern Italy, awaiting the arrival of our press guide. “Excuse me?” I squint throug

INCREASINGLY SO BROAD AND DIVERSE, WHILE GIVING THIS EDITION of Bicycling Australia a final perusal prior to it being sent to the printer, I couldn't help but be reminded of the almost countless aspects of our sport. Starting with Publisher James Yaf

TEENAGE SENSATION FELICITY WILSON-HAFFENDEN DIDN’T waste time after her World Championship win to sign a deal with one of the biggest cycling teams, Lidl-Trek. She fielded more than one offer and opted for Lidl-Trek because they offered a great devel

THERE ARE FEW BETTER WAYS TO GET TO KNOW A place than to explore it by bicycle. So, when I found myself with a spare day in the Italian capital, I decided to eschew the usual Roman clichés of the Colosseum, Pantheon and Vatican City—in fairness, I’d

THE CAPITAL OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA, PERTH, IS set to host the Australian National Championships for the next three years, as confirmed by AusCycling. The prestigious event, encompassing various competitions, will feature a week of racing in and around

ITS ORIGINS MAY DATE WAY BACK to the 17th Century. But the brand we today know as ‘DT Swiss’ officially came into existence in 1994, initially creating wire spokes before quickly adding the high-end wheel hubs for which it has since become synonymous