LA VELOCITA. OPINION.

'Buy well Michael, no plastic rubbish, and definitely nothing brown'. I'm not sure about the brown bit, I'm still working out the hidden meaning there, but the first part is clear.

The market just isn't big enough to support so many rides.

What I learned from 4 hard days with Zwift; the digital cycling leviathan

The Least Expected Day is the cycling documentary we need in 2020, but doesn’t live up to its full potential

How Australia grew the best cycling apparel scene in the world and why it’s now declining

Lazers, pointy bones, and KOMs - flexible working conditions can be great

How do you celebrate 6 years of uploading to Strava? A fawning love letter apparently….

There’s a lot of reasons why the skinny-tyre enthusiasts need to go thick

Aluminium is mounting a serious chellenge to carbon fibre. Here’s the reasons you should buy an aluminium frame

A cyclist fed-up with endless debates about mandatory helmet laws (MHL) is proposing the banning of helmets to end the debate permanently.

Ever wondered why people buy titanium? We put on our sensible pants to find pragmatic reasons to buy Ti.

I love Campagnolo. Not for stupid reasons like “heritage”, “passion” or other well-worn cliches that misty-eyed fanboys use for the Italian marque. 

Is your lifestyle incredibly busy? Does your cycling involve getting up at crazy times to fit your riding in? Make sure you keep a check on your fatigue levels.

Attitude is everything. 

Cherish your cyclists. But be warned - with great power comes great responsibility.

You know that feeling, you’re stomping the pedals, your heart is beating so fast, so hard. All of a sudden a little gap opens up....

You can do a lot, or a little in 24 hours – How about doing something you will remember for the rest of your life?

'Buy well Michael, no plastic rubbish, and definitely nothing brown'. I'm not sure about the brown bit, I'm still working out the hidden meaning there, but the first part is clear.

It has been part of the Melbourne cycling landscape since the dawn of time. For many of us, riding ‘around the bay in a day’ was a rite of passage….

I think it’s time that we stepped out from under our helmets and help build momentum to improve safety, awareness, equality and get more people on bikes.

Ten years is a big deal. It's a long time. Only good things last ten years, things that miss the mark don't.

I’ve found myself feeling proud of sharp lines around my thighs, ankles and arms… a tanned face, arms and legs and a white white body. My wife viewed the look as ridiculous, and looking back it was. 

Cycling is a bit like pet ownership. You can research breeds, find some ridiculous exotic example, that you claim fits your needs perfectly, before stumping up a disproportionately large amount of cash.... 

We hear BMC dealers worldwide are going to converge on Switzerland very soon.  Here's what we expect.

Thank you cable and build obsessed bike shops, thank you for spending three hours building my bike when you could have done it in 30 minutes... and dear pump them out shops, please spend a few more minutes to bring beauty to all of our worlds. #crimesagainstcabling

We're close to five days into the Indian Pacific Wheel Race and as I write this the current leader, Kristof Allegaert has knocked over a cool 2,107km... or 420km per day. 

Do you love Zwift? ... what kind of Zwifter are you?

 I'm not interested in standing still. Challenge yourself. Don't be afraid of failing.

The issue is I'm battling to find a solution that actually works... I need your help!

What is cycling is to you? A sport, a hobby, a release, or a way of life? I’ve found that like many things, what you put into cycling you get back.

They are a power house in the global market. Why?

When you buy a new bike the inevitable happens, you start looking for upgrades.

The team is back. More training, more planning and knowing what to expect. 

Chatting to winner Peter Kennaugh, I realised that just like us, Pro’s just love riding their bikes.

There's big things going on right now at La Velocita. I chose the best place I know to think and plan. On the bike, solo.

There's bigger and better things coming in 2016 that I can't wait to bring to you all!

We've teamed up with our friends at Black Sheep Cycling to bring you  kit that we both love - The Melbourne Map Series.

People always ask me why? 

Today it’s all about the heros. I was lucky enough to ride with one of my all time heros. The almighty Jens Voigt. Shut up legs.

The 'war' on the roads hits close to home – enough is enough.