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!

One Beautiful Day • “You’re off to great places. Today is your day. Your mountain is waiting. So get on your way.”

Why is road cycling addictive?

Observations for the year ahead • Publisher James Yaffa makes some thought-provoking observations for the year ahead.

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The Latest Gear • At BA, we have fun every issue putting together our list of the latest bikes and gear.

THE BIG PICTURE

What makes the Spring Classics so special? • Steve Thomas provides an overview of these epic single-day races and the Aussies who have and who might conquer them this year.

Fall in love with riding in Japan • Self-confessed Japanophile Tina McCarthy shares her love of riding the Shimanami Kaido route and the great things to see along the way.

Keirin: Japan’s post-war ‘gamble’ • Fast, colourful and enigmatic, Japan has a complicated relationship with the high-octane world of keirin racing, as Peter Maniaty explores.

Gravel destination: Mudgee • The Central West NSW town of Mudgee is the ideal location for a gravel riding getaway.

The Fast & the Furious • Queensland’s Kaden Groves has made quite a name for himself as a WorldTour sprinter. We catch up with the Alpecin-Deceuninck speed demon to hear his story and to find out where his sprint leads him from here.

Looking back on 100 years and bold plans for the future • From printing to publishing, Yaffa Media has always been about its people and niche audiences. In 2014 it acquired Bicycling Australia and has since launched the gran fondo Classics events. Founded in 1925, it proudly celebrates a centenary of storytelling.

Which type of road bike for me? • Longtime BA contributor Michael Hanslip examines the different types of road bikes and explains which one might best suit your needs.

Orbea Terra x 2 • Our editor and her partner recently rode the gravel roads of Mudgee, including the Dirty Mudgee course on Orbea Terras.

Bossi Strada Titanium Road Bike • The 2024/5 summer of cycling was made much sweeter for contributor Harry Kooros thanks to Bossi Bicycles, who loaned its new Strada titanium road bike to test, much of which was done on the Bowral Classic roads.

Zwift Ride: A complete indoor trainer package • Indoor cycling app Zwift has upped the ante with its first foray into indoor bikes. Contributor Luke Meers ran it through its paces.

Italian Super Group • Arriving with considerable fanfare back in 2023 and more recently heralding Campag’s return to the WorldTour in 2025, the Super Record Wireless groupset is sublime.

Cycliq Fly12 Sport front light & camera • We tested the popular Cycliq front light & camera, that is more a safety device than just a light or camera.

Wahoo ELEMNT Ace • While this new Wahoo bike computer isn’t one for the weight weenies, it's an impressive navigator and way to record all your ride stats.

HoverAir X1 Pro drone • Drones are a popular addition to any photographer’s kit bag, but one that follows you on your bike is must have accessory for cyclists.

BBB Chester full-frame sunglasses • These new BBB glasses have a hidden frame which makes them look good and function well...