Guides

Get that new bike feel... replacing your drivetrain

Every ounce of effort makes its way through to your back wheel via your drive train, and as a moving part it's the part of you bike that takes a pounding every time you step on a pedal. 

As spring hit Melbourne I realised winter had not been kind. It was new drive train day.

Get that new bike feel... replacing your drivetrain

HOW TO BRAG ABOUT YOUR...PINARELLO

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.

HOW TO BRAG ABOUT YOUR...PINARELLO

Shave your legs.

For ages I resisted, I refused to shave my legs. I would actively make fun of any of my friends who did do it, I just thought it was dumb. 

Then over time, that opinion softened somewhat, then a lot, and now I have silky smooth legs all of the time.

Hell I shaved in the shower earlier today so I would have smooth legs on my non-cycling related work conference in the tropics.

Shave your legs.

Gravel Grinding.

We all experience a different sense of pleasure that riding brings.  Some ride for the thrill of speed, others need a hill or two to make their ride interesting. 

Today we are talking about the adventure rider.  The riders that get back to nature and couldn’t care less whether the road is hilly or flat.  They are in it for the dirt. They are the Gravel Grinders.

Gravel Grinding.

10 Tips to Survive Shiftwork while Cycling

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. 

10 Tips to Survive Shiftwork while Cycling

Eat. Sleep. Ride. Repeat – The Art of Tapering

The last piece of the preparation puzzle is the taper period. A term that is often thrown around, but not always well understood. What exactly is the optimal taper strategy??

Eat. Sleep. Ride. Repeat – The Art of Tapering

Around the Bay in a Day 2015

Around the Bay in a Day is coming. On 11 October 2015 thousands of riders will be heading out to complete what has become one of the most iconic rides in Australia.

We look at some rides to help you prepare and a few tips to get you through the day.  

Around the Bay in a Day 2015

Everest 101. How to Everest.

Our own Brendan Edwards has completed not one, or two but six Everests and has been asked on numerous occasions what it takes to get through an Everest. 

Here’s some advice that he’s learned along the way. 

Everest 101. How to Everest.

The Art of Climbing

There is something about climbing in the hills. It’s relaxing, exhilarating, calming and challenging all at the same time.

Hills are the perfect escape from everyday life, you can forget about what happened last week, not worry about what’s going on next week, you can simply get in your own head space and just climb.

La Velocita's Sarah Grove explains how improve your climbing.

The Art of Climbing

Should I wear a base layer during summer?

Summer is about to hit Australia.  Long days in the saddle in 30+ degrees.  Warm northerly winds and long days.  We love summer.  But when you are getting ready for the ride should you reach for a base layer?  As we explain winter is not the only time you should be wearing one...

Should I wear a base layer during summer?

New Road Cyclist

Thinking of getting on the bike?  Cycling has never seen such highs and in Australia.

At La Velocita, we have put together a quick guide to help you get started with the least amount of fuss.  Throughout we have included links to products and stores so you can check things out as you go.

New Road Cyclist