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!

Bicycling Australia

It’s A Numbers Game

What’s In Store For ‘24? • BA PUBLISHER JAMES YAFFA REFLECTS ON 2023 AND TAKES A LOOK TO THE YEAR AND CYCLING SEASON AHEAD.

The Latest Gear • NOT A DAY GOES BY WITHOUT THE RELEASE OF SOMETHING NEW IN THE WORLD OF CYCLING. HERE WE TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT’S CAUGHT OUR ATTENTION OVER THE PAST MONTH OR SO.

The Big Picture • ALDINGA BEACH, ADELAIDE

THE 2024 TOUR Down Under Guide • THE COUNTDOWN IS WELL AND TRULY ON UNTIL THE 2024 TOUR DOWN UNDER, THE 24TH EDITION OF AUSTRALIA’S OWN WORLDTOUR STAGE RACE.

7TH ANNUAL Bowral Classic • IT’S BICYCLING AUSTRALIA’S SIGNATURE GRAN FONDO EVENT, AND IN LATE OCTOBER MORE THAN 3000 RIDERS WERE AT THE 7TH BOWRAL CLASSIC.

THE A TO Z OF 2024 Model Bikes • BIKES, BIKES, BIKES. WE LIVE THEM, BREATHE THEM, THINK ABOUT THEM NUMEROUS TIMES EACH DAY, AND EVEN DREAM ABOUT THEM AT NIGHT. FOR 2024 THERE ARE ARGUABLY MORE OPTIONS, MODELS AND PAINT SCHEMES AVAILABLE THAN EVER BEFORE – THE DIVERSE RANGE OF BIKES FROM THE WORLD’S MAJOR (AND MINOR) MANUFACTURERS CATERING TO THE EVER-EVOLVING TASTES, NEEDS AND DESIRES OF CYCLISTS.

Extract from ‘Sir Bruce Small: From Malvern Star To Mr Gold Coast’ • JOURNALIST AND AUTHOR RACHEL SYERS HAS PAINSTAKINGLY POURED THE PAST 12-MONTHS INTO PENNING ONE OF AUSTRALIAN CYCLING’S MOST FASCINATING AND INSPIRING STORIES, THE LIFE AND TIMES OF SIR BRUCE SMALL.

MAGNETIC NORTH • A BIKE, A TROPICAL ISLAND AND SOME BARRAMUNDI FEATURE IN THIS DREAMY FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND HOLIDAY ESCAPE.

HYDRATION: THE GUIDE • SUMMER IS HERE, THE TIME OF YEAR THAT NUTRITION AND PARTICULARLY ON-BIKE HYDRATION IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT. HERE WE TAKE A LOOK AT SOME OF THE STANDOUT HYDRATION OPTIONS AVAILABLE OUT THERE.

GB Viz Sunglasses • GB VIZ COMBINE STYLISH CYCLING SUNGLASSES WITH HANDY READERS AS WE SEE HERE.

Scope S4.A Wheels Tested • WE RIDE & REVIEW SCOPE S4.A WHEELS, PLUS YOUR CHANCE TO WIN THESE VERY HOOPS.

Tested: Gtechniq’s Ultimate Bike Care Box • ONE OF THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE BIKE CLEANING KITS WE’VE EVER COME ACROSS, WE CLEAN THE LONG TERM REVIEW BIKE WITH GTECHNIQ PRODUCTS.

The Handheld Dynamo • DJI RECENTLY ROLLED OUT ITS LATEST PORTABLE CAMERA, THE OSMO ACTION 4, SO HOW SUITED IS IT FOR CYCLING?

Review: Thule’s Epos Tow Bar Carrier • WE ATTACH THULE’S EPOS TOWBAR CARRIER TO THE VOLVO XC90 AND GO FOR A SPIN.

The (New) Caledonia • PAT JONKER HAS RIDDEN MANY HUNDREDS OF BIKES OVER THE YEARS, HERE HE ASSESSES THE NEW CALEDONIA FROM CERVELO.

Latest Giant Defy • IT’S BEEN A MAINSTAY OF THE GIANT ROAD STABLE SINCE IT WAS FIRST RELEASED BACK IN 2008. WITH THE RECENT ARRIVAL OF THE FIFTH-GENERATION DEFY ENDURANCE PLATFORM, PETER MANIATY FINDS NO REASON TO SUGGEST THAT’S ABOUT TO CHANGE ANY TIME SOON.

An Insider’s Look at the Ultimate Aussie Cycling Holiday • IT’S ALMOST HERE … THE ANNUAL CYCLING HIGHLIGHT FOR MANY OF US, IT’S THE TOUR DOWN UNDER, WHICH FOR 2024 LOOKS BIGGER THAN EVER BEFORE.

Spin Cycle: Plus ça change… • PLUS ÇA CHANGE, PLUS C'EST LA MÊME CHOSE… THE MORE THINGS CHANGE, THE MORE THEY STAY THE SAME. SO LONG AS TOUR ORGANISER ASO KEEPS ITS GOLDEN GOOSE, LITTLE WILL...