BMC Archives - Ride Media

Ben O’Connor interview (part 1): “The Tour gives another level of taxation – it really hurts your mind”

July 23, 2021

After finishing fourth in his debut Tour de France, Ben O’Connor stayed in Paris for a couple of nights before catching a train back to his home in Andorra. RID...

Bike Gallery: BMC Team Machine from 2004 – Phonak team colours

April 5, 2020

When the BMC brand first came to Australia in 2004, the Team Machine SLT01 begged for attention. Here is the review about a particularly memorable bike......

Bike Gallery: 2013 BMC Racing Time Machine review and designer interview

April 2, 2020

The BMC TMR01 as raced by Danilo Wyss in 2013 boasts a range of features that, frankly, haven’t stood the test of time. That doesn’t mean it is not an intriguin...

Bike gallery: the BMC Cadel Evans used for his last pro race

March 9, 2020

At the end of a celebrated career Cadel Evans was presented with a unique BMC TeamMachine. RIDE Media is publishing images as part of a #RandomBikeGallery serie...

Stage 2 gallery: bikes of the Tour

July 9, 2018

It took just one day for Fernando Gaviria to add a special touch to his Specialized Venge. He now has an ‘S-Works’ decal in yellow... to match his jersey. ...

In memoriam: Andy Rihs (2 November 1942 – 18 April 2018)

April 19, 2018

He was one of cycling’s biggest benefactors and a genuine fan of the sport. Andy Rihs passed away on Wednesday 18 April and we remember him and his larger-t...

RIDE 73 – BMC teammachine ALR01 workshop gallery

September 21, 2016

The rule of thumb is that, when it comes to road bike components, inexpensive means simple and simple means fast. Shimano 105 is an excellent ensemble that work...

Le Tour 2016: Richie Porte interview (pt 2)

July 6, 2016

For part two of our interview with Richie Porte prior to the Tour de France we take a point-by-point approach on a few topics – from favourite foods, his approa...

Cadel Evans one year since competition

January 27, 2016

As we approach the one-year anniversary of Cadel Evans’ retirement from professional cycling, it’s a timely chance to remind readers of a fabulous BMC prize tha...

Riding with Cadel: a new chapter of cycling

January 21, 2016

On the Monday before the Tour Down Under a ride was planned. Kate Skinner went along for RIDE. She got to meet a cyclist who is still enjoying his cycling…–...

Features

Lockdown Review series – new (and old) products for your bike / cycling… and lots of talk

Logan Martin explains BMX freestyle – cycling at the Olympics like we’ve never seen it before

La Vuelta a España 2021: inspiring performances by Jack Haig and Michael Storer

Interviews

Logan Martin explains BMX freestyle – cycling at the Olympics like we’ve never seen it before

Luke Plapp to turn pro: 20-year-old to join the Ineos Grenadiers in 2022

Ben O’Connor interview (part 1): “The Tour gives another level of taxation – it really hurts your mind”

Paraphernalia

Bastion Cycles statement on Australian track bikes

Giro Helios Spherical – a great new helmet shape, now available in Australia

Product review / unboxing: Soudal ‘Bike Box’ – lubricant, degreaser, bike wipes

Tour de France

Ben O’Connor interview (part 1): “The Tour gives another level of taxation – it really hurts your mind”

Stephen Hodge interview: how the Tour de France can inspire people to ride bikes in Australia

Reflecting on the 2021 Tour de France – the race is over, long live the memories!

BMC

Ben O’Connor interview (part 1): “The Tour gives another level of taxation – it really hurts your mind”

Bike Gallery: BMC Team Machine from 2004 – Phonak team colours

Bike Gallery: 2013 BMC Racing Time Machine review and designer interview

Bike gallery: the BMC Cadel Evans used for his last pro race

Stage 2 gallery: bikes of the Tour

In memoriam: Andy Rihs (2 November 1942 – 18 April 2018)

RIDE 73 – BMC teammachine ALR01 workshop gallery

Le Tour 2016: Richie Porte interview (pt 2)

Riding with Cadel: a new chapter of cycling