Over winter it’s true that everyone loves sitting in front of a nice warm fire and staying warm.  Sure I like to do the same.  I just love riding my bike more!

If you're anything like me you're trying to balance riding your bike with a family and work... So it's not usually an option to announce that you're heading off for a weekend of cycling with a 'see you on Sunday night' as you wave from the door. 

I recently hit the road with the family and bike for a weekend in Bright and discovered that it's a place that has something for everyone.

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.

Cyclocross is a winter sport that has jumped from Europe to Australia. It takes the best of mountain biking and mixes it with road cycling to make one of the most adrenaline fuelled forms of cycling out there. 

To join or not to join... that is the question. At any club you’ll be meeting men and women from all different walks of life, but despite their unusual appearance in tight clothing and clip-clop shoes they probably have more in common than you would think. 

‘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?

If you’re thinking of doing extreme endurance riding, you should probably we aware of a few things. Be warned, it’s mostly gross.

Riding with a fixed gear on the road gives you a feeling like no other. You feel intimately connected with the terrain you are riding on.

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.

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.

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. 

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??

They will do it with a smile. They will do it completely selflessly, they will do it, just because you are doing what you are doing.

We spoke to the man with the cleanest cycling shoes in Melbourne. Of course it's the always immaculately dressed Lee 'Hollywood' Turner.

Most climbers are familiar with the pain cave.  That place you go when things are getting really tough. It’s quiet in there. It’s just you, your breathing, your front wheel and the road one metre in front of your wheel. Your legs hurt. Your back hurts, your shoulders and neck hurt.

We're excited to be attending the Warburton 2015 Dirty Dozen this Sunday! 

Thanks to the Climbing Cyclist and David Blom it will be hard. Wondering what it will take to survive? Here’s a few words to help you through.

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.  

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.

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.

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...

This week at La Velocita we look at compact crank sets.  Are they worth buying? Will they slow you down on the flat? Are they a soft option? Should you buy one?  We simplify things.

It's dark.  It's cold. It's raining. We don't know a lot of people that are happier riding in the winter than summer.  Don't be put off though, at La Velocita we still love to ride in winter.  

It's far to wet to ride, there is snow and ice, or you simply can't get out on the road.  Don't worry you can still get some k's under the belt using an indoor stationary  trainer.

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.