Category: Cycling News
New Zealand’s largest cycling event one of the world’s best
The Contact Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge is New Zealand’s premier and largest cycling event where up to 10,000 riders from across New Zealand and over 20 countries around the globe take part each year. Held on the last Saturday of every November around the pristine and picturesque Lake Taupo, the event will this year celebrate [...]
The Aerodynamicist behind the Cervelo P5
At Kona in October we had an opportunity to catch up with one of the key team members who was intimately involved in the creation of the Cervelo P5. Ivan Sidorovich came to Canada from Argentina as a 19 year old with a passion for aerodynamics. He completed a university degree in Canada and upon [...]
One door closes and another opens for Ironman Western Australia 2012 Champion Jimmy Johnsen
Days after winning his second iron distance triathlon Jimmy Johnsen has unexpectedly parted ways with one of his sponsors right as he is starting to come in to his own as a champion long distance triathlete. But as one company perhaps has made a premature decision another has seen the potential and signed up someone [...]
Bike Fit Workshop in Sydney with Dr Andy Pruitt and Scott Holtz
Riders wanting a no compromise bike fit solution to rider care and performance, will be able to attend a Sydney Workshop with Dr Andy Pruitt and Scott Holtz in conjunction with Sydney’s most experienced Body Geometry Master Fitters Mark Newton and Kane McLaughlan at Jet Cycles. Attendees will learn more about the benefits of Body [...]
New Zealand’s Iconic Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge has added Mountain Biking to the event in 2012
The annual 160km Contact Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge, NZ’s largest cycling event, takes place on Saturday 24 November. The organisers are excited to introduce a new mountain bike category and tracks for this year’s participants to enjoy. Construction is underway to rebuild 40 and 85km mountain bike tracks through the idyllic Wairakei Forest. With a [...]
Turbo Studio – Sydney’s Premier Indoor Power Training Centre for Triathletes and Cyclists
The cycling performance benefits of regular Turbo Studio Power Training sessions are already well established – with increased power output enabling triathletes to ride faster than ever before. But even more importantly, improved power at threshold will enable you to arrive at T2 in far better shape, meaning you can give your all on the [...]
Eddy Merckx Cycles and Lexus Testing New Prototype Time Trial Bike
Following the news about Eddy Merckx Holding tapping new sources of funds to the tune of 7.4 million euros, we hear that the R&D department has also been busy. Apparently Eddy Merckx Cycles plans to explore new materials and improved cycle aerodynamics. Its inspiration in this effort will be Lexus automobiles. Work has already started [...]
Centennial Park Proposed Changes to Affect Park Users
Centennial Parklands’ planning speed humps & pedestrian crossings = DANGER for all riders & kids (click here for plan). Centennial Park Riders Rights Ride Thursday 7am: meet from 6:45am Centennial Park Kiosk – click here or action flyer below! WEATHER FORECAST = beautiful sunrise!!! All welcome including non-riders!!! Lesson – DO NOT make Spot Angry! [...]
Giant Bicycles signs Ironman WA second placed Clayton Fettell
24 January 2012 – Australia’s Clayton Fettell has signed with the world’s most innovative brands, bicycle manufacturer Giant Bicycles. Clayton caught the eye of Giant after taking his first Ironman 70.3 title at Port Macquarie in November 2011 and then backing up to just miss out on a win at Ironman WA in the dying [...]
GreenEDGE Granted WorldTour License
GreenEDGE Cycling is proud to announce that the UCI has approved its license application for WorldTour status. On the basis of the documentation submitted to the UCI License Commission, GreenEDGE has been granted a UCI World Tour license for the 2012-2013 period. This announcement gives Australia its first team in the WorldTour with a roster [...]
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