Since it first kicked off in 2010, the ride as Ol’ Dirty has involved all the things we love most about riding at La Velocita: challenging yourself, exploring new roads, spending quality time with mates, and a detailed knowledge of the history of rap music.

Most people think of roads in Bali as congested places, full of motorbikes and cars, with a seemingly lawless policy.

"How’s your bike fitness mate?   If you’re solid and available for a week in June, let me know”... 4  weeks later I'm on the starting line of one of the toughest races anyone might choose to have a go at...

It’s hard to discuss the explosion in popularity of the sport of cyclocross in Melbourne (and even in Australia) without talking about the role of the Dirty Deeds series organised by the Brunswick Cycling Club. 

The Trans Am Bike race is on. As you read this Sarah Hammond is starting an incredible journey to cycle 6,800km across the U.S as quickly as possible... unsupported. We spoke to Sarah last week to get her last minute thoughts on this massive challenge.

Too often we avoid a challenge because it is too difficult. In a busy world I often hear people saying, ‘I don’t have the time’. 

So, take inspiration from Team Brevet. Five ‘ordinary’ people, busy with family and jobs, who together achieved something truly extraordinary; a new Audax Fleche Opperman 24 Hour team time trial record of 800km.

Last weekend I lined up with 10,000 other fortunate souls to take on my first Around the Bay in a Day. 

Despite being a keen cyclist living in Melbourne for the past six years, I'd never tackled ATB before. Keen to correct that, I signed up for the 210km Sorrento return ride...

The guys at CyclingTips have just announced the inaugural 'Giro della Donna Gran Fondo'.

The route is one of our favourites and is not to be missed. You'll need to be quick to get on this one as demand is going to be huge!

Last weekend La Velocita’s Brendan Edwards headed out to ride the Hells 500 event “Ol’ Dirty”. 

In its fifth year, Ol’ Dirty takes you down the ‘roads’ less travelled, is full of surprises and brings together riders for a day that guarantees good times.

When the email landed telling me that Shimano was hosting weekend experience with Soigneur and I had been invited, my excitement levels went into overdrive.

To say it was an ‘experience’ is an understatement. Beautiful scenery, awesome riding and great company were just the beginning.

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.

The Gippsland Gold is an Audax event set in amongst the Strzelecki Ranges.  200km with3,250m of climbing and the offer to take you along the paths less travelled.  

Along this adventure there’s 120 km of unsealed road, hills and rolling valleys that Gippsland is famous for.  

This road draws the best riders from around the world and offers absolutely beautiful scenery. It is the place where Cadel Evans does some of his summer training when in Australia and also the home of Phil ‘Skippy' Anderson, another Australian cycling great.

It is of course the epic Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia.  

La Velocita's Aaron Mulkearns shares his years of Great Ocean Road riding experience with us.