The Summer Olympic games are here again, which means there’ll be lots of track cycling on your TV. Tom McQuillan is here to demystify each of the track cycling events in Rio.

Specialized are one of the most dominant companies in the cycling marketplace. La Velocita’s Tom McQuillan uncovers some lesser-known facts about the ‘big S’.

These handy tricks could see you happily riding your new bike in no time.

We’re starting a new series based around the brag-worthy facts you might not know about famous cycling brands. 

As everyone La Velocita’s secret volcano lair is currently tuning in to the Giro, we’re in an Italian mood. Here are 5 facts you might not have known about one of Italian cycling’s most famous bike brands: Pinarello.

‘I’m a cyclist’. Keen cyclist, athlete, aspiring athlete, professional athlete, recreational rider, weekend warrior.

All terms we have heard before. If someone was to ask you what type of rider you are, what would you say? When someone asks you what you do for a living, what do you say?

We might take it for granted that the 9 to 5 job leaves the morning and evening for riding.... but that's not the same for shift workers. 

We’re all busy. Work, life, early mornings and late nights.  The chances are you are compromising one of the most important aspects of your daily routine. Sleep.

We’re talking Gloves. There’s no denying that it’s getting cold in the Southern Hemisphere and as we quickly head towards freezing temperatures, there’s an issue that I find so many cyclists battle with. Cold hands.