THIS helmet is perfect for those hot summer climbs. It is named after the helmet which changed the game, this is the helmet you want to be wearing when on one of those rides that just seems to keep going up and up. Some of its most attractive features include an Upper and lower In-mould [...]
AUSTRALIA impressed at recent world championships which builds hope of overcoming a distastrous Beijing campaign in the lead up to the London 2012 Olympics. Australia topped the world championships table with 10 of 57 medals including six gold. But the team’s coach Shane Bannan and his team has been warned by British counterpart Dave Brailsford “Shayne’s [...]
ONE of Australia’s rising stars Sam Willoughby took out the latest round of the BMX World Cup after winning the Madrid Supercross. The defending mens world cup champion led from the start to prove he is dangerous and favourite once again. A BMX race is so short – anything can happen. I do not plan [...]
AUSTRALIA’S Shane Perkins failed to get past Frenchman Gregory Bauge in the men’s sprint at the UCI Track World Championships where Bauge claimed gold. The 25-year-old Frenchman took two confident wins over Perkins in the final, and said afterwards that he was both elated and relieved. “I’m very happy. This year, all the main riders were [...]
AUSTRALIA’S Cameron Wurf is relishing his opportunity as a member of Androni Giocattoli’s Classics program. In just four weeks of racing with the Italian Professional Continental outfit Wurf has already contested Milan-San Remo and the Tasmanian is set to impress in other events. Wurf said this week that he’ll prepare for his Paris-Roubaix debut. “I [...]
THIS Deuter specialised womens product boasts Mesh shoulder straps, Hydration system compatible with bladder compartment, Velcro sealed tube channels and holder, Bike pump compartment, 3m reflectors at the front sides and backs, 2 Zipped front pocket, Side compression straps also suited to store protective pads, 6+2 litres, 620g, Airstripes System / SL Women’s fit System. [...]
THE Sidi Carbon Lite Sole introduces a proprietary aerospace material, Aeronet Lite. The Sidi Carbon Lite Sole is engineered to maximize resistance to mechanical stress. Some of the top features of this shoe includes of course the Carbon Lite sole which is new for 2009-10; a soft instep closure system; an adjustable heel retention device, [...]
AUSTRALIA’S Robbie McEwen missed the San Remo event because his team – Katusha – decided to go without a sprinter. “It was the team’s decision. I was prepared and ready to ride, but the team’s elected to build the team around Pozzato and ride for one leader,” McEwen told Cyclingnews on Wednesday. “I would have [...]
QUEENSLAND’S Jesse Kerrison took out the under 17 500m time trial at the Australian Junior Track Championships recentlyA number of Victorians also showcased their skills for top finishes including Jack Cummings who finished first in the race for gold final along with fellow Victorians Thomas Hamilton, Evan Hull and Alexander Morgan. They beat the NSW [...]
REIGNING World Champion Cadel Evans joined an impressive list of riders to officially be presented the 2009 Mendrisio d’Oro in Switzerland last week. Past recipients include Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault, Miguel Indurain and Lance Armstrong. Evans was a resident of Mendrisio during the racing season and said the award was a great honour. “Winning the Mendrisio [...]