Ride Diary: Sydney city to Bobbin Head then Berowra Waters and back
Saturday in Sydney presented ideal conditions for cycling. The obvious response to gorgeous weather for the second weekend since lockdown was to get on the bike...
Ride Diary (16 Oct 2021, part 1): strong crosswinds and a mid-ride product review, Zipp 353 NSW wheels
Continuing the #RideDiary theme, here is an introduction to a video with my ride report about an adventure from Sydney Park to Bald Hill. This is the first of a...
Track worlds: Italy wins TP in 3:47.192… could this impact how Australian cycling progresses?
The Olympic team pursuit champions are now also the world champions. Italy continues to hold the gold standard in this beautiful 4,000m event on the velodrome... could this serve as a catalyst for a rethink of the priorities for Australian cycling ad...
Track worlds: Italy fastest in men’s team pursuit qualifying – 3:49.008
The track cycling world championships are underway in Roubaix. In the men’s team pursuit, it’s the Olympic champions Italy with the fastest time ahead of host n...
5 Australians to compete at the 2021 track cycling world championships
There’s a very short roll call for Australian riders competing at the UCI track world championships this week. With travel restrictions severely impacting natio...
SBS all set for track cycling world championship coverage… with a new host?
Track cycling returns to screens across Australia again this week with SBS’s coverage of the world championships in Roubaix, France. There isn’t a large Aussie contingent, but that shouldn’t take the gloss off what will be a compelling competition… ...
Ride Diary: Sunday in Sydney – destination Akuna Bay, cycling paradise
If you ride in Sydney, you know there are patches of cycling paradise south and north of the city. After Saturday’s adventure to Bald Hill, the logical next des...
Ride Diary: the Saturday morning ride, a few hours to cherish
The first weekend out of lockdown served up strong winds for a southerly ride on Saturday, and glorious conditions for a Sunday cycling adventure. Two rides: fi...
Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift: 8 stages, 1,029km, plenty of symbolism
When the route for the Tour de France is announced, much of the commentary relates to the sporting challenges presented – but the organisers also like to feature symbolic inclusions, as well as a nod to places with a rich history in cycling. The same...
Changes to SBS cycling broadcast team? Mike Tomalaris to exit the network
The long-term host of SBS’s cycling coverage, Mike Tomalaris, is expected to leave the network this week after 30 years of service to the broadcaster. ...
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Ride Diary (16 Oct 2021, part 1): strong crosswinds and a mid-ride product review, Zipp 353 NSW wheels
Continuing the #RideDiary theme, here is an introduction to a video with my ride report about an adventure from Sydney Park to Bald Hill. Th...
Product review: Supacaz Kazze ‘Oil Slick Reflective’ shoes
Different colours in different light conditions is just one of the highlights of the 'Kazze' road cycling shoe by Supacaz. – ...
Bastion Cycles statement on Australian track bikes
Nothing can change the fact that the Australian pursuit team’s qualifying ride – when they ultimately finished with a time of 3:48.448 – is ...
