Riding in the Victorian High Country does not get much better than this. In it's 30th year, last weekend's ride was another cracker, perfect conditions, awesome riding and smiles all round. We were there to get a piece of the action.

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.

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.

200km of adventure including 120km of gravel and 3,000+ metres of climbing… interested? Well the Gippsland Gold is for you.

Run by Audax Australia since 2010 and set in the stunning Strzelecki Ranges this ride will take you over hills, through valleys and along one of Australia’s most spectacular tourist roads, Grand Ridge Road.

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.

The Domestique Baw Baw ride was held on Saturday 13th February in near perfect conditions and attracted record crowds.  It is easily one of Victorias most popular cycling events and attracts riders of all abilities. 

Domestique challenges you to step outside of your comfort zone and to inspire riders to go and travel and explore, and to test your limits. 

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.

Australia Day is almost over... no doubt many of us have clocked up a massive amount of time on the bike over the last few days... Brendan Edwards was invited along for the Rowville Rider's Annual Australia Day Ride.

At La Velocita we love to hear about a good epic.  Dave Edwards recently completed his fourth Everest, and we were blown away by the courage and struggle that he went through to complete it.

24 hours. Brunswick Velodrome. One man and his bike. A distance target that most of us would never even contemplate. 900km… almost endless laps through day and night. This is the story of how it unfolded.

Hells 500 and the Climbing Cyclist are back with their ‘Domestique’ Rides. Today we take a look at the first ride of the summer, the awesome Lake Mountain. It’s the perfect environment to get out in the mountains and test yourself in a friendly, safe and supportive environment.

This isn’t a race. It’s an experience. 

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.

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.

Crazy, dangerous and stupid; or fun, fast and challenging? Everyone who owns a bike in Australia has heard of The Hell Ride, its origins trace as far back to the early 1980's when a number of VFL footballers would ride the Black Rock to Mt Eliza return route and finish with a sprint into Black Rock.

The ride has become embedded into Melbourne's cycling scene and is now the most infamous and largest bunch ride in Melbourne.