Bicycling Australia

Bicycling Australia is packed with interesting and useful information that will enhance your cycling experience. Our expert writers specialise in providing detailed information on training, positioning, health and nutrition, designed to help you ride better. There’s also unbiased, critical analysis of new products—from parts, and accessories, to clothing and nutrition, to full bike reviews—all with detailed photography to help you buy better. You'll also find Where to Ride suggestions in every issue, for destinations both in Australia and overseas. Download your copy now!

New Beginnings • “The visionary starts with a clean sheet of paper and reimagines the world.” – Malcolm Gladwell. Peter Maniaty welcomes the fresh start.

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The good always outweighs the bad • Publisher James Yaffa reflects on the good in cycling outweighing the bad, even when you have to cancel a huge event.

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The Latest Gear • There’s always new cycling gear to share – bikes, sunglasses, shoes, and more. Here are some recent releases.

THE BIG PICTURE

TDU Preview: 25 in ’25 • Where did that quarter of a century go? Peter Maniaty takes a closer look at the 25th anniversary edition of the Santos Tour Down Under, including a stage-by-stage preview of the men’s and women’s races.

The best laid plans… • Running an event like the Bowral Classic takes many months of work. Sometimes, despite all the planning, things go wrong!

The early bird catches the worm • Sign-up now for the annual Mudgee Classic to be held over the weekend of 3 and 4 May 2025 in the stunning NSW Central West, with two great days of riding.

Cycling heaven in Quebec • Montréal and Montérégie in Canada’s Quebec province provide a stunning backdrop for cyclists.

Cycling Lake Burley Griffin • Our long-time collaborator, Mick Fletoridis, reflects on the benefits of a weekly bike ride with mates around Canberra’s iconic lake – to ride, have a chat, a beer, and eat dodgy snacks.

Affordable stylish cycling wear

Can I still be coached without the tech? • Amy McPherson tries out some training with a coach without having to buy additional gadgets.

Fizik’s Custom 3D Saddle • Just about every aspect of cycling has undergone significant change in recent years, including the humble saddle, as we see here.

Kask Nirvana • While its aerodynamic benefits are somewhat lost on me as a rider, the Kask Nirvana helmet is an impressive piece of cycling gear.

Tailfin Half Frame & Top Tube Bag • We take a look at Tailfin’s new frame and top tube bags – do they live up to the hype?

Black Inc 48/58 Wheelset • They may look like wheels. But as Peter Maniaty recently discovered, Black Inc’s 48|58 carbon racing rims are weapons, pure and simple.

Santini Bengal • In the market for new summer kit? If quality, performance and style are high on your agenda, this fresh ensemble from legendary Italian brand Santini warrants serious consideration.

Vacuum Mount Bike Racks • No roof racks? No worries. Luke Meers has been putting the Treefrog Pro 2 bike racks to the test.

Chapter2 Carbon Wheelset • Chapter2 has entered the wheelset market with this impressive set of hoops to complement their frame range. Peter Maniaty took them around the block.

Liv Avail Advanced E+ Elite 0 • E-road bikes continue to grow in popularity, with the Liv range recently launched. Our new editor, Nicola Rutzou, put the top-of-the-line model through its paces.

Teschner SE-33 • It’s a storied name in Australian frame building. After a hiatus of several years, Teschner is riding again with the release of the special edition SE-33. Peter Maniaty recently put one (as in, literally, build #1), through its...