A cyclist from New South Wales is on the last stretch to completing a full lap riding around Australia. Lachlan Morton made his final stop in Sydney on Friday and is now on track to set a new world record, when he reaches the finish line in his hometown of Port Macquarie today.
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Improve saddle comfort (especially for the girls!)
Cycling has a reputation for being a literal pain in the arse.
Saddle soreness, pain or discomfort from the pressure of the seat of the bike, affects many cyclists: from the everyday to the elite.
“It’s a problem for everyone, because you’re putting a lot of pressure on a pretty soft part of the body,” says Chris Steffanoni, a professional bike fitter based in the regional Victorian town of Gisborne.
Steffanoni says while anyone can experience saddle-related problems, they are more common in females.
Big Bike Film Night
The Big Bike Film Night will be presented at the Gala Cinema Warrawong on Tuesday 13th August, with a collection of the world’s best cycling short movies.
The 2024 collection is geared to inspire, with a breathtaking range of short cycling films that celebrate the fun, adventure, and inspiration that cycling enables – showcasing 2.5 hours of bike films that has everything a cycle-centric audience could want.
Check out the trailer….
Thanks to prize sponsors, presenting partner Ng? Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand, you could win an epic cycling holiday in New Zealand for two, with Cycle Journeys, on the scenically stunning Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail Great Ride when you buy a ticket to attend a screening of The Big Bike Film Night Australia. T’s and C’s apply.
Bowral Classic 2024
The award-winning Bowral Classic returns to the stunning Southern Highlands of NSW on the 20th October 2024 – right on our doorstep!
Since the inaugural event in 2016, the Bowral Classic has become a staple fixture in the national cycling calendar. The three road cycling courses all showcase the most beautiful scenery you can experience on two wheels – there is something for cycling enthusiasts of all levels…
- 150 km Maxi Classic – A thrilling ride through some of the most breathtaking scenery you can experience on two wheels.
- 120 km Challenge Classic – A challenging course seeing riders pass through the beautiful quaint towns of the Southern Highlands.
- 85 km Rouleurs Classic – Strap in for a solid ride through rolling hills and picturesque Highlands villages.
Register a team of 4 or more before 15th September to receive an additional team discount.
Devils Cardigan 2024
Where would you choose to go for a ride on a country road in Australia in the middle of Winter?
Tasmania of course!
The 2024 National Gravel Championships, competing for the Devil’s Cardigan, were held around Derby, in north east Tasmania, over the past weekend. Two courses – 52 km and 106 km, all on gravel roads.
Gravel racing prizes aren’t known for being extravagant, and the Devils Cardigan event is no exception. Forget the shiny trophy with the name of the latest victor proudly engraved on a plaque – that won’t keep you warm as the post-race celebrations rage on through the cold Tasmanian winter’s night…..
The rider who claims the top step of the race podium is awarded a hand-made wooly cardigan with the name of each winner sewn onto it, along with a sack of Tasmanian potatoes, which will no doubt help fuel future rides.
Race Across America
Feeling a bit weary after today’s ride? As you recline on the recovery lounge, spare a thought for Aussie Allan Jefferson, who is currently riding in the Race Across America (RAAM).
Regarded as the world’s toughest bike race, the 2024 edition of the RAAM started on June 11. Spanning 12 states and covering over 5000km, 2022 RAAM winner Allan Jefferson of Townsville in North Queensland is now over half way in this gruelling event.
Aiming to beat his race-winning time of 10 days and 15 minutes, Jefferson, is pedaling around 500 km per day, averaging 20 hours a day in the saddle. (That’s not much sleeping, eating or resting time!)
He will climb 55,000 metres over the 10 day journey!
- Read the background story at Bicycle Australia >>>
- Find out more about the race at www.teamjefferson.com.au >>>
- The official Race Across America website is www.raamrace.org >>>
- Tracking is available via www.raamrace.org/live-tracking >>>
Bikes vs rail: Multimillion-dollar cycle tourism plan divides locals
An old railway corridor in northern NSW is set to be turned into a multimillion-dollar bike and walking path to attract high-spending tourists amid furious debate across regional NSW over what to do with disused railway lines.
At a heated meeting last Monday night, Armidale Regional Council voted 6-4 to proceed with plans to build the first part of a 103-kilometre “rail trail” between Armidale and Glen Innes, using the old Great Northern Railway corridor.
The full rail trail, once built, would run along the spine of the New England mountain range and would be one of the most elevated cycling paths in Australia.
But not everyone is happy….
The Cycology Design Studio
Many of us wear Cycology gear. Who designs all these great fabrics?
This short video (1 minute) provides an interesting peek behind the scenes inside the Cycology design studio – it all started above a bike shop in Paddington…
Albury 2024 – Photo Gallery
Our recent Rail Trail trip to Albury was an outstanding success – great rides and great company!
- Day 1 – Shelley to Tallangatta
- Day 2 – Albury Wetlands Tour
- Day 3 – Hume Weir to Tallangatta
Check out some photos from the trip…
Global Sea Otter MTB festival comes to Batemans Bay & Mogo
South-east NSW’s reputation as a must-visit location for mountain bikers from around the world has been bolstered by the announcement it will host one of the sport’s largest events.
The Sea Otter Classic started as a multi-day mountain bike festival in Monterey, California in 1991 and the now-annual event attracted more than 80,000 visitors last year.
Sea Otter expanded to operate editions in Spain in 2017 and Canada in 2019, and will launch its first southern hemisphere event in Australia in 2025.
The festival will be held in Batemans Bay on the NSW south coast and on the neighbouring Mogo mountain bike trails.
Read the full story at the ABC >>>
(It’s worth a read just to check out the aerial view of the track!)