Written well before this month’s shocking Basque Country crash that affected numerous big name riders including Jonas Vingegaard, Jay Vine and Remco Evenepoel, Anthony Tan takes a look at Remco’s 2024 Tour de France hopes. Nineteen years young when he made his World Tour debut, the results from his 2019 season could easily have been the palmarès of a top-20 pro in their pomp. Two general classification victories, five stage wins, a solo victory at the Clásica Ciclista San Sebastián (a one-day WorldTour race held a week after the Tour de France), and a silver medal in the time trial at the road ..read more

On the world cycling stage while still in her teen years, we try to catch Felicity Wilson-Haffenden. Teenage sensation Felicity Wilson-Haffenden didn’t waste time after her World Championship win to sign a deal with one of the biggest cycling teams, Lidl-Trek. She fielded more than one offer and opted for Lidl-Trek because they offered a great development pathway and an opportunity to race alongside some of the world’s best riders. Fellow Tasmanian Richie Porte was instrumental in introducing Wilson-Haffenden to the right people in the team he had been part of for two years, but it was up to h ..read more

It’s the one that started them all, Bicycling Australia’s first ever Gran Fondo cycling event, the Bowral Classic. With the inaugural event held in October 2016, tens of thousands of riders have ridden the numerous Bowral Classics over the years, and in doing so have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for charity. Full details of the 2024 Bowral Classic have been released today, with up to 3000 enthusiasts expected at the Gran Fondo event of the year on Sunday, 20 October 2024. Course options included one of three scenic routes through the Southern Highlands of NSW – the 150km Maxi Classi ..read more

Jay Vine continues to recover in hospital after last week’s shocking crash at the Itzulia Basque Country race, the talented Aussie being one of several big-name riders to crash out. The most serious and significant setback of the 28-year-old rider’s career, Vine had shown sensational form this year and finished second in the race’s initial time-trial. Close to the front when the mass crash occurred, Vine went down heavily and was seen to be motionless in a roadside ditch for several minutes. He was transported to the Intensive Care Unit at a nearby hospital with UAE Team Emirates later saying ..read more

Twelve years ago, BMC introduced the Granfondo, targeting what it now identifies as ‘the endurance rider,’ a bike they say blended compliance and performance to tackle the rigours of cobblestone racing and less than perfect roads. Four years later, the Roadmachine emerged, setting a new standard for BMC in the popular endurance sector. Building on this legacy, BMC has now unveiled the latest iteration of the Roadmachine, a bike they say is poised to elevate endurance cycling to new heights. Recognising the evolving preferences of riders, BMC has equipped the Roadmachine with road-smoothing 32 ..read more

So you’ve committed to tackling the Dirty Mudgee gravel cycling event and eager to dive into the exhilarating world of off-road riding. Gravel cycling, as you’ve likely heard, is a burgeoning frontier within the cycling community, offering a thrilling escape from traffic, the urban hustle, and smooth paved roads. Venturing onto gravel lanes and paths opens a whole new world and allows you to immerse yourself in the rugged beauty of the Australian bush, where every ride promises a new adventure. Early mornings, quiet roads and endless gravel – dreamy country cycling conditions. Starting Out Tra ..read more

Mathieu van der Poel reigns supreme as the classics rider of 2024, the Dutch powerhouse and Men’s World Champion winning Paris-Roubaix after a huge solo breakaway. And Lotte Kopecky won Paris-Roubaix Femmes avec Zwift, the Women’s World Champion sprinting to a narrow victory over Elisa Balsamo and Marianne Vos. Bicycling Australia’s European-based photographer Stefano Sirotti was at the race and filed the following images. 07-04-2024 Paris – Roubaix; 2024, Alpecin – Deceuninck; Van Der Poel, Mathieu; Roubaix;07-04-2024 Paris – Roubaix; 2024, Alpecin – Deceuninck; Van Der Poel, Mathieu; Arenber ..read more

Our thoughts are with Jay Vine and, sadly, a host of other riders who crashed heavily at the Itzulia Basque Country overnight. Unfortunately Jay Vine was involved in the bad crash near the end of stage 4 and was forced to abandon the race. Medical Director Dr. Adriano Rotunno said ‘Jay Vine suffered a heavy crash today during the race and sustained a cervical and two thoracic spine vertebral body fractures. Thankfully no neurological involvement, and there are no other major injuries or head trauma. ‘Jay will stay in hospital for neurological observation. We await spinal orthopaedic assessment ..read more

The cracking of his Titanium frame after 30,000kms was the final straw.  Unlike the average rider who can buy a bike off the shelf Henry aka the 6ft8photographer, is 6ft8 (205cm) with a 96cm measurement from BB to the top of his saddle. To put it in perspective his seat tube is 67cm long, your average bicycle frame is about 54cm. When it comes to buying a bike, Henry requires a custom frame and when one breaks, he’s often left in a bit of a pickle. 25yo Henry has owned about 6 bikes in his life, all of which have cracked or failed when people assured him they wouldn’t. Not surpr ..read more

Bicycling Australia’s first Gran Fondo cycling event for 2024 took place on Saturday with more than 2,000 cyclists and supporters traveling to the Snowy Mountains for the third-annual Snowy Classic. The sun was shining as the event kicked off from the regional centre of Jindabyne, where cyclists embarked on their journey through some of alpine Australia’s most stunning towns including Berridale, Dalgety & Perisher Valley. Completing either the 110km Challenge Classic or 170km Maxi Classic, both courses included the infamous Beloka Climb. First rider over Beloka was Leo Yip who led the lead ..read more