Adventure

L’Eroica - Honouring Cycling's History

Strade Bianche has come and gone, epic landscapes, hard racing and of course dirt and gravel. Cancellara made it three in another amazing display of talent.

Following from this event, I spoke with Damian Hancock from A’qto Cycling about his experience riding many of the same roads while riding L’Eroica.

L’Eroica - Honouring Cycling's History

Billie Samuels - 1934 Melbourne to Sydney

Today we take a trip down Memory Lane to remember a 23 year old Melbourne waitress, Billie Samuels who in March 1934, planned to ride from Melbourne to Sydney in record time.

When you next head out for your next epic, and you think you’re doing it tough then remember this story of this 4”11 inch fighter.

Billie Samuels - 1934 Melbourne to Sydney

Ride & Seek - Berry Challenge and Kanagaroo Valley Cruise

There's plenty of organised rides to get involved in right now. We've been talking to the guys at Ride & Seek about the Berry Challenge, a ride set is simply stunning country that provides the opportunity to get together with some mates and choose your own adventure.

Ride & Seek - Berry Challenge and Kanagaroo Valley Cruise

Gippsland - The Strzelecki Ranges - ‘Bici e Gusti’

Looking for a different ride? Looking for adventure? Looking for roads where you’ll be lucky to see a car or another cyclist….

Then it’s time to head east to Gippsland and experience some of the best riding that Victoria has to offer.

Gippsland - The Strzelecki Ranges - ‘Bici e Gusti’

Christmas Hills

Time flies and Christmas is here! Here at La Velocita, we love Christmas and it may sound a little cliché but what better way to celebrate than to get out and ride Christmas Hills just before Christmas.

Christmas Hills

The Dirty Dozen - Warburton 2015

On Sunday 20 September riders headed to Warburton to take on the Climbing Cyclist’s latest incarnation of the ‘Dirty Dozen’.  La Velocita was on hand to witness the mayhem.

The Dirty Dozen - Warburton 2015

The back of Donna Buang

There are two roads that lead to the summit of Mount Donna Buang, and Brendan Edwards recently headed out to the Yarra Valley to climb the lesser known of the two roads through the stunning Don Valley.

The back of Donna Buang

Audax Alpine Classic 2016

The Audax Alpine Classic is back on 24 January 2016. With nine distances starting at 60km all the way through to the massive '320km Ultimate' there's a ride for all abilities.

Audax Alpine Classic 2016

La Velocita Climbs - Glenmore Road

Today Brendan Edwards profiles Glenmore Road (Glenmore), which a 2.7km Category 3 climb.  Arguably one of the toughest climbs West of Melbourne. 

La Velocita Climbs - Glenmore Road

The Col Collective - Col d’Aspin

This week we are featuring the Col d’Aspin. Not the hardest, highest or toughest… it’s the perfect place to start to find your mountain legs while experiencing fantastic views and ticking off an iconic name.

The Col Collective - Col d’Aspin

Ride & Seek Bicycle Adventures

La Velocita’s Mike Boudrie caught up with Dylan Reynolds to get the low down on Ride & Seek… One thing that shone through was that Dylan is not just running a tour company, he loves riding and he want’s to share amazing cycling experiences with others.

Ride & Seek Bicycle Adventures

The Col Collective - Col de la Madeleine

This week we are featuring the epic Col de la Madeleine. The Col Collective's Mike Cotty has done all the hard yards to bring you all the information you need to know to get over this monster.

The Col Collective - Col de la Madeleine