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!

Women Who Cycle • Looking back at 30+ years of Bicycling Australia Magazine, and 10 years as a contributor, how has women’s cycling advanced asks Nicola Rutzou.

Our Contributors

Changing of the guard

Some Things Never Change • Publisher James Yaffa reflects on 250 editions of BA, 10 years stewardship of the title, and 100 years of media.

Bicycling Australia

The Latest Gear • Cycling is constantly evolving & here we look at some of the latest gear spotted by Nat Bromhead.

THE BIG PICTURE

Aussies on Tour • With the 2024 WorldTour season behind us we take a look at Aussie grand tour riders and their yarns of past and present.

Bicycling Australia: How It Started • Phil Latz started Bicycling Australia in his home garage way back in 1989. Here he details how it all came about.

Cycling Then & Now • This edition marks 35 years of Bicycling Australia. In this illuminating piece Peter Maniaty compares aspects of cycling in 1989 and 2024.

30 years with Bicycling Australia • As Bicycling Australia turns 35, Steve Thomas looks back at being a part of the journey for more than three decades.

Gradient Blue: Dream European Cycling Trips • Keen to lock in that dream trip in 2025? Here Gradient Blue detail their European cycling holiday options.

Riding Through History • Surreal landscapes and remote trails laced with ancient history; Steve Thomas takes on a pioneering gravel ride into the depths of Cappadocia in central Turkey.

Alé ‘Games’ Women’s Kit • Amy McPherson tries out the ‘Games’ kit from Italian brand Alé Cycling’s 2024 collection.

Challenge Tyres Belt & Key Holder • Looking for a novel way to strap up your strides and lash your keys? We check out the Challenge Tyres Belt & Key holder, which is made from real tyres.

Garmin Edge 1050 • It’s Garmin’s flagship model, is priced at over $1000, and is big, bold & very impressive.

Raveman Lights • Daytime running lights and top quality night lights are critical for all riders – here Pete Maniaty tests out two from Raveman.

Latest Assioma Power Pedals • BA’s resident powerhouse Luke Meers puts the latest Assioma power pedals through their paces.

Dream Bike Transformation • Love your bike but not head over heals about the paint work? A custom finish may be for you!

Trek Madone • Two have become one, as Trek merge the Madone and Emonda. So how does the ‘one bike solution’ ride?

Bianchi Oltre Pro • Love it or loathe it, the latest Bianchi Oltre is a bold as it is distinctive. Here Peter Maniaty puts the bike through its paces.

Golden Girl Grace • Lee ‘Hollywood’ Turner speaks exclusively with Olympic and UCI World TT Champion Grace Brown after her gold medal performances in Paris and Zurich.

Spin Cycle: Big Ben, bigger ambitions • After 11 years with the same guy, Team Jayco AlUla has a new Grand Tour leader – and he happens to be an Aussie. Ben O’Connor is fit, fiery, and fearless, writes Anthony Tan.