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Crazy for the Giro • “Being a little crazy helps to keep you sane.” Zsa Zsa Gabor.
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Start mixing up your training • As the winter gloom arrives, publisher James Yaffa considers the role of other modes of physical training to stay fit and mentally refreshed.
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The Latest Gear • New products and innovations are always arriving in the dynamic cycling industry. Here’s the latest.
THE BIG PICTURE
Race for Rosa Giro d’Italia 2025 Preview • There’s something magical about the first grand tour of the season, where riders are checking their form and keeping a close eye on their rivals. We preview this year’s race.
The Italian Job • When it comes to bikes & cycling, there’s nowhere quite like Italy. Over the decades, many Australian cyclists have had a passionate two-wheeled love affair with Bella Italia – we take a look at the very best of this amazing land.
Italy’s northeast for every cyclist • Italy’s north-east is less visited by cycling tourists, but it has plenty to offer, as contributor Amy McPherson found out when tracing some of this year’s Giro route.
One-on-one with Plappy • Earlier this year, BA caught up with rising Aussie star Lucas Plapp, known to many as Plappy, in a one-on-one chat. He reflected on the Nationals race in Perth and talked candidly about his Olympic ambitions and 2025 goals.
Cool weather cycling apparel • Many riders head indoors when the weather cools in Autumn and stay there in Winter, but with the right apparel, most can ride all year.
SPOKEN – the iconic bicycle • Described by the organisers as “An event to discover a new perspective on one of the most iconic objects the world has ever seen. The bicycle.” We take a look.
Disc vs rim brakes: should you upgrade? • Most road bikes now come with disc brakes, so we thought it was timely to ask a few experts and solicit their opinions on whether riders should consider upgrading.
Cervélo Caledonia-5 • Editor Nicola Rutzou found herself in the bike-friendly city of Adelaide without a bike. Cervélo came to the rescue with the comfortable yet fast Caledonia-5.
Chapter2 Rira • Luke Meers has recently ridden and reviewed the latest ‘all-road’ bike from Kiwi brand Chapter2.
Be seen in orange • Cinettica has sold more than 50,000 jerseys, shorts, bibs and accessories since 2020. If the Australian brand’s Autumn 2025 range is anything to go by, that number will be considerably higher before long.
Safety first with Smith Trace MIPS • While no safety device can keep cyclists completely safe, it’s nice to know that some companies are focusing strongly on safety.
AlterLock alarm • Nobody wants to lose their precious steed to an opportunist thief. Maybe you need a tracking device or alarm. Peter Maniaty takes a look at a product that incorporates both.
Rechargeable portable tyre inflator • Gone are the days when the only option for pumping up bicycle tyres was a manual pump. As more products are developed, we thought it was time to test one out.
BBB DiscDoctor • Disc brakes on road bikes are here to stay, with most bike manufacturers moving to the braking...