One benefit of the worldwide cycling community is that it always gives athletes an opportunity to experience a number of professional events and ‘The Cape Rouleur’ and Cape Town Cycle Tour in South Africa is no different. Starting from next week, The Cape Rouleur is a 5-day endurance road event that consists of over 5,000m…
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Pedalling for equality: More coverage for Women’s Cycling
Recently, the Cycling Tour Down Under (TDU) event hosted in Adelaide again raised issues regarding the level of broadcasting attention the women’s cycling races received compared to the men’s cycling races. Gender equality is often lacking in sporting coverage and cycling is no exception. When it comes to cycling, the level of women’s coverage is…
Bicycle Lanes Cycleway, Shared Paths & Bicycle Routes: Navigating the Differences
Last week a number of riders were fined for “Not using Bicycle Lane” at the corner of Liverpool and Pitt Streets in Sydney. While there is a cycleway it is NOT a designated Bicycle Lane according to Rule 153 of the NSW Road Rules. Here is the intersection below: To be precise, the actual…
Hagens Beman Supermint team look to reach new heights in 2017
2017 is a year of expansion for Hagens Berman Supermint, an extra sponsor can go a long way and the team have ambitions. However, for the team management, the priority remains on having a happy, contented group of riders who enjoy themselves and feel ready to perform to their potential. The team are out in…
Top National Park Picks for Riding in NSW
Old Great North Road Bike Ride – Dharug & Yengo National Park Have you always wanted to ride at a destination that is a part of the Convict Sites of the Australia World Heritage Area? Do you want to explore an important piece of Australia’s history? The Old Great North Road Bike Ride is something…
Testing amateur riders to the limit – L’Etape Australia.
It was an exciting weekend for amateur riders last weekend as they had the chance to compete in the first Tour de France event to be held in Australia. Last Saturday, thousands of amateur cyclists lined up in the Snowy Mountains to take on the L’Etape Australia. The L’Etape Australia allowed riders to participate under…
2016 Melbourne to Warrnambool: Results
2016 Melbourne to Warrnambool Cycling Classic Result Provisional Time/Gap 1. 101 Nathan ELLIOTT 6h38:55 2. 14 Ayden TOOVEY (SNS) +2 3. 6 Robbie HUCKER (AIW) +5 4. 5 Patrick LANE (AIW) +12 5. 31 Mathew ROSS (PVC) +12 6. 25 Daniel FITTER (SOM) +12 7. 17 Stuart SHAW (SNS) +3:35 8. 7 Mark O’BRIEN (AIW)…
Strong Field Set For Second Edition Of Women’s Melbourne to Warrnambool
A late call out to entrants in the 101st Melbourne to Warrnambool has resulted in a strong field for the second official women’s category in the iconic race. Headlining the start list are current Individual Pursuit World Champion, Rebecca Wiasak and former 24 hour MTB World Champion, Jessica Douglas. For Douglas, the race is an…
Scott Law signs for Cylance-Incycle P/B Cannondale
CYLANCE-INCYCLE P/B CANNONDALE ANNOUNCES THREE NEW RIDERS TO 2017 TEAM Showing continued support and commitment to cycling nationwide, Cylance-Incycle p/b Cannondale is proud to announce the signing Eric Marcotte, Karl Menzies and Scott Law to the 2017 roster. Through their guidance and as mentors to younger riders, Cylance-Incycle p/b Cannondale, will continue to focus on…
Dennis Wins Time Trial to Move into Eneco Tour Lead
Rohan Dennis proved that he was the fastest man against the clock on stage 2 of the Eneco Tour when he smashed the 9.6km individual time trial to win the stage and take the leader’s jersey. Dennis was one of the early starters and was the first rider to go under 11 minutes, clocking 10’48”…