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THE FUTURE ...IT’S HERE AND NOW. Inside this latest edition of Bicycling Australia there’s quite possibly the largest single feature to ever grace our trusted pages. Peter Maniaty has compiled the editorial equivalent of a Grand Tour - page after page of interviews with the biggest names from many aspects of the sport. The topic? Their vision for 2020 in the world of cycling. From young riders to watch, to trends in technology, to the latest in drivetrains, components and equipment right through to where and what we’ll be riding - we sure are living through one of the most progressive and exciting eras in cycling. We trust you’ll enjoy & get a lot out of Peter’s impressive article. ‘Vision 2020’ is the pinpoint theme right through this edition - from page 14…

MICHELIN POWER TUBELESS Just about the only thing the new Michelin Power range of road tyres share with their predecessor is the name. Michelin recently released the 2020 Power range at Mont Ventoux in France and Bicycling Australia’s Dr Michael Hanslip was there to test the new tyres (there’ll be a full report in the next edition!). There are five distinct tyre lines in the range and eight different products including tubeless road, tubular, time trial, gravel and cyclocross. The new tubeless version tyres will be available in 25, 28 and 32mm widths. Tyre weights, pricing and a release date are not yet available but expected early in 2020. More: www.bicyclingaustralia. com.au MAAP CYCLING KIT MAAP’s latest range has been designed to ensure you’re performing at your best, whether in the early spring or in the peak…

THE NOOSA CLASSIC: An Insiders View

CYCLISTS, WE ARE AN ODD BUNCH, A PECULIAR social subset. We are those oddities that enjoy the feeling of general fatigue that long hours in the saddle create. We rise before the sun to train and, at times, spend hard-earned cash on equipment to make very marginal gains. This peculiar peloton is growing in size across our country, despite the odd bit of media-induced persecution. The enjoyment and benefits of our sport are such that events like Gran Fondos continue to rise in popularity. In Australia there is a growing number of Fondo events and an increasing range in the style of mass-participation rides on offer. 2019 delivered the second running of the Noosa Classic, the fourth Bowral Classic and the announcement of two others. There has also been exciting news…

THE NOOSA CLASSIC: An Insiders View

NOSTRADAMUS WAS NOT A CYCLIST. But imagine if he was. What might the famed French astrologer make of the next twelve months in cycling? Can Chris Froome make a successful return from devastating injuries? Is women’s cycling set to take a major leap forward? Who will seize Olympic gold in Tokyo? Will Julian Alaphilippe deliver a Tour de France encore? Or will Team Ineos reassert its stranglehold on the Grande Boucle? Looking at cycling tech, how many rear sprockets is enough? Will 2020 be the year rim braking descends into its final commercial death spiral? And how much further will e-cycling grow? Of course, the answers depend largely on who you ask. Alas, Nostradamus was unavailable. But plenty of eminent cycling folks were. From commentators, manufacturers and race organisers, to…

Bjorg Lambrecht Tribute

DURING STAGE 3 OF THAT SCENIC AND POPULAR WorldTour event the shock news of a serious crash was delivered. Bjorg Lambrecht, just 22yo, had crashed after hitting a safety reflector and was in a critical condition at the scene. He passed away a short time later while undergoing an emergency operation in hospital. It was later reported he had suffered serious chest injuries including internal bleeding. Extremely talented, Lambrecht had recently won the U23 Liège–Bastogne–Liège and finished second to subsequent Tour de France winner Egan Bernal at the Tour de l’Avenir. Many Aussie cycling fans would remember Bjorg for his stubborn perseverance at the 2018 Santos Tour Down Under. The young rider, then 20yo, made news for being omitted from the Tour by the UCI due a technical race license issue. Refusing to…

Bjorg Lambrecht Tribute

Doctors Prescribing Cycling

TO MOST CYCLISTS, THE IDEA OF PRESCRIBING cycling to improve mental health and wellbeing is pretty obvious really. People who ride regularly usually don’t visit their GP as often as others, and when they do they are congratulated for their active lifestyle. And in Wales, there’s a program being trialled to actually prescribe cycling for improved mental and physical health. The pilot program, the first such initiative in Britain, according to the health board that is leading it, reflects an effort by medical professionals around the world to give patients alternatives to drugs, in order to avoid side effects and improve cost efficiency. Patients at two medical centres in the Welsh capital Cardiff are offered six-month subscriptions to a bike-rental service that allows them to take unlimited free rides of up to…

Doctors Prescribing Cycling

CYCLING AND MENTAL HEALTH

WHY CYCLING IS SO GOOD FOR MENTAL HEALTH: • Vigorous exercise increases feel-good chemicals in our brains • Cycling and other forms of exercise leads to better sleep and more regular sleep patterns which is very important for good mental health • Sunlight has been shown to be effective in improving mood and wellbeing and riding a bike gets you outdoors • Social contact is a key element in treating depression and cycling can be highly social, particularly those post-ride cafe visits • Goal setting is a highly important element in building our confidence and wellbeing, whether it be local club racing or challenging yourself to complete a long ride All of this can improve self-confidence and self-esteem which is a key indicator of good mental health.…

CYCLING AND MENTAL HEALTH

Riding with other people is great for your mental health. Here are a few tips for finding ride buddies: • Ask at your local bike shop – They may have regular shop rides or know of other nearby rides you can join. • Internet and social media search – lots of cycling groups have Internet sites or social media pages where they post ride details. • Join a cycling club – while some clubs are focused on racing, there’s also plenty of clubs where the majority of riders prefer social rides. • Start your own ride – if you already know a few locals, then start your own ride and invite other riders to come along. • Ask at your local cafes – particularly on Saturday or Sunday morning you’ll find cyclists at local cafes…

Under The Tuscan Sun

THE TEMPERATURE IS 30 DEGREES AND I AM GRINDING up a four kilometre climb. Having lived in London for too long, I’d forgotten what heat feels like. Sweat dripped along the helmet straps gathering at the buckle and the Lycra is beginning to stick to my skin. The temptation to give up at this mid-way point was strong. “C’mon!” shouts my new-found friend back at me, “You are a better climber than you think!” The ego boost was all I needed to keep going, after all, I am chasing former professional cyclist and Canadian National Champion Alison Testroete around the hills of Tuscany. If she says I am a good climber, then I wasn’t going to show any weaknesses. Most come to this region to visit Renaissance cities Florence and Pisa or the…

Under The Tuscan Sun

GETTING THERE & AROUND

Lucca is served by an excellent train service from both Pisa and Florence, both cities with international airports served by a good network of airlines in Europe. Visitors can use a Eurail Pass if combining the trip with other Italian or neighbouring European destinations. It is possible to travel with your bike on most trains and long distance buses, however it is also possible to hire a quality road bike locally at a reasonable cost to avoid the logistics. Driving can be tricky in the small cobbled Italian roads however for those who do wish to drive, all major hire car companies have desks at airports and city centres. WHEN TO GO Best seasons to ride are between March to June and September to October. EATING AND SLEEPING Lucca has plenty of accommodation options within…

Tackling The Mighty Stelvio

IT’S UP THERE (NO PUN) AS ONE OF the ultimate destinations on earth, an absolute bucket list climb and one of the peak personal challenges for any keen road cyclists. Yes, it’s the Stelvio Pass, or ‘Passo dello Stelvio’ in Italian, and it’s located in Europe’s Central Alps on the Italian/Swiss border. Like many addicts of the sport, the author’s personal journey to this high-altitude heartland began many years before ultimate arrival. The climb is etched in bike racing folklore, has been freshly ridden by seemingly every rider ‘just back from Europe’, and was made famous when named as ‘the world’s greatest road’ by Top Gear over a decade ago. So when the opportunity to spend a week in nearby Bormio came up at the end of August – the same time as the…

Tackling The Mighty Stelvio

A bunch of 5s FIVE RIDERS. FIVE QUESTIONS. ONE BUNCH.

WHO? FIVE GOOD MATES WHERE? SYDNEY’S NORTHERN BEACHES POST-RIDE? 8 KNOTS CAFE, PITTWATER RIDER: Greg Doherty LIVES: Wahroonga RIDES: S-Works Tarmac OCCUPATION: Mechanic (soon to be ‘retired mechanic’) RIDER: Mark Chaffe LIVES: Elanora Heights RIDES: Cannondale R1000 OCCUPATION: School Principal RIDER: Dave Sheppard LIVES: Narraweena RIDES: Giant TCR Pro 0 OCCUPATION: Physiotherapist RIDER: Warrick Nicholson LIVES: Newport RIDES: Specialized Tarmac Di2 Disc OCCUPATION: Production Director RIDER: David Martin LIVES: Warriewood RIDES: Giant TCR Advanced Pro 1 OCCUPATION: School Psychologist TO SOME, IT’S THE ‘INSULAR Peninsula’. But to Northern Beaches locals, this part of the world is nothing short of cycling nirvana. Based on personal experience, past and present, it’s hard to argue with them – especially gazing out from my current waterfront surroundings on a glorious morning in early spring. Whether you’ve just cruised up the coastline from Brookvale or Narrabeen, or hurtled down from McCarrs Creek Road after a loop out to…

A bunch of 5s FIVE RIDERS. FIVE QUESTIONS. ONE BUNCH.

Bossi Bicycles: From Fast Food To Fast Wheels

SKETCHING PROTOTYPES AND visiting local production facilities in his spare time, it provided a unique opportunity to establish relationships that, today, underscore Bossi Bicycles, the burgeoning business he owns with his father, John-Paul, in Sydney’s inner west. Articulate and approachable, the 29-year-old explains he first came to cycling when a serious leg injury halted a promising soccer career. “I actually broke my knee in year twelve and got into cycling through the rehab,” he says. “I just fell in love with it, the riding but also the design. I started sketching triangles when I was studying at UTS and I’ve been doing it ever since!” While it would be almost a decade before Bossi’s twin passions of design and bicycles converged, the idea of was always in the back of his mind.…

Bossi Bicycles: From Fast Food To Fast Wheels

PREPD Hydration

BIKE RIDERS LOVE ‘NEW’ – new bikes, new kit and new products. But sometimes we find a product that we like, that works for us, and we don’t really want to change things up, especially when it comes to personal aspects such as hydration. Asked to review another new hydration product not so long after I spent a month drinking a brand that I liked enough to take it to France on a recent trip for Bicycling Australia, I wondered… really? Can there be anything better than this? What could be different about PREPD? Then I spent some time chatting with Nathan Hocking and his team and learnt a thing or two about this new product. Namely, it isn’t a hydration drink, but actually a hydration enhancer. So that idea is very new.…

PREPD Hydration

WEATHER CAN BE EVERYTHING in cycling. It can have a direct and dramatic effect on all aspects of the sport – from the decision on whether (no pun intended) to ride, where to ride, what to ride and indeed what to wear on a ride. Perfuro Gear, is a relative new player on the cycling apparel scene and one of their debut collections draws inspiration from exactly that: weather systems. Just over a year old, Gold Coast-based Perfuro was established and since then has quickly made its mark on the cycling fashion scene. “Our designs are influenced by weather systems,” says Martin Coleman from Perfuro. “It is Mother Earth’s natural elements and the patterns in nature that make up our surroundings. We use these patterns, then extrapolate them into designs that represent energy, endurance…

Oval Chainrings? Absolutely

SOME OF THE MOST successful pros of all time swear by them, the science backs it up, the numbers are clear…so why do oval chainrings remain a topic of debate and division in the cycling world? Real life results speak for themselves with thousands of amateurs right through to some of the biggest names of the sport – none other than Chris Froome and Bradley Wiggins – choosing oval chainrings over round. In essence the theory is this – elliptical chainrings help smooth out the pedal stroke, eliminate dead spots and offer a marginally longer (therefore more powerful and efficient) down stroke. A leader in oval chainring technology, AbsoluteBlack worked with the University of Primorska in Slovenia to record and compare differences between oval chainrings compared to round. The results…up to 9%…

Oval Chainrings? Absolutely

Specialized Roubaix in Flanders

WITH A FORTHCOMING TRIP TO the absolute heartland of cobbles – the Flanders region of Belgium – the plan was hatched. An eager call to the team at Specialized Australia and within a few days the idea was confirmed, locked and loaded. We would fly to Europe with the latest Roubaix – an ‘Expert’ spec level bike with Ultegra Di2, Roval C38 wheels and Specialized Turbo Pro 28mm tyres. To complete the package we also took a pair of S-Works 7 Road Shoes and a the companies premium helmet, the uber-impressive S-Works Prevail ii with ANGi (see separate reviews at www.bicyclingaustralia.com.au) Upon opening the bike box 16,500km from Sydney the blue/charcoal Roubaix was gleaming…the bike was carefully and rather excitedly assembled that evening with tyres pumped, hex bolt tensions checked, future shocked…

Specialized Roubaix in Flanders

GROUPSET: Shimano Ultegra Di2 Disc R8070 CASSETTE: Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed, 11-34t CHAINRINGS: 50/34T REAR DERAILLEUR: Shimano Ultegra RX, RX805 STEERER / FORK: Future Shock 2.0 w/ Damper, Smooth Boot, 12x100 mm thruaxle, flat-mount SADDLE: Body Geometry Power, Hollow Titanium rails BAR TAPE: Roubaix S-Wrap SEATPOST: S-Works Pave HANDLEBARS: Specialized Expert Hover, alloy, 125x75mm w/ Di2 hole TUBES: Presta, 48mm valve TYRES: Specialized Turbo Pro, 700x28m WHEELS: Roval C 38 Disc BRAKES: Shimano Ultegra, Hydraulic FRAME: FACT 10R, Rider First Engineered™ (RFE), FreeFoil Shape Library tubes, threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc. RRP: $8500…

We found this bike to be exceptionally smooth, super comfortable and incredibly versatile. It’s a capable bike that not only looks great but is ready to head most places you point it. PERFORMANCE As mentioned above – a capable machine and very versatile. Whether it be on a cobbled climb or fast ride with the local bunch the Roubaix is a genuine all-rounder FINISH The only minor issue we had – as ironic as it seems – was the Future Shock adjustment dial coming off on the first cobbled sector. This was re-secured later in the day (via 1.5mm hex key). Other than that minor irony the finish of the bike (in blue and silver) was spot on. OVERALL The latest Roubaix is a huge step forward for the model line, a giant leap from the…

THE BIANCHI ARIA E-ROAD IS part of a new era in road cycling – the electric assistance era. Some call it cheating, while others are in favour of a bike category that allows more people to enjoy road riding. Either way, the Aria E-Road is an impressive machine with plenty of Bianchi’s street cred, with the added bonus of some electronic assistance. When I arrived at my local cafe to meet up with my usual riding bunch, they flocked around to admire the glossy Celeste Bianchi paint job, and then one by one realised that this bike had something they weren’t expecting. The first question was unsurprising – how much does it weigh? In response, I invited them to pick it up and see for themselves. They were universally impressed with…

SIZING (*TESTED): 47, 50, 53*, 55, 57, 59, 61 cm WEIGHT: 12.3 kg FRAME: Aria E-Road Disc Carbon FORK: Bianchi Full Carbon Disc STEM: Bianchi Reparto Corse alloy stem HANDLEBARS: Bianchi Reparto Corse Aero Compact bars SEATPOST: Aria Full Carbon Aero SHIFTERS: Shimano Ultegra ST-R8020 2 x 11 speed FRONT DERAILLEUR: Shimano Ultegra FD-R8000 REAR DERAILLEUR: Shimano Ultegra RD-R8000 GS 11 speed CASSETTE: Shimano Ultegra 11-32T CRANKSET: Shimano Ultegra FC-R8000 52/36T CHAIN: Shimano Ultegra 11 speed BRAKES: Shimano Ultegra hydraulic disc BR-R8070 ROTORS: Shimano SM-RT86, 160mm BOTTOM BRACKET: Shimano SM-BB72-41B SADDLE: Selle Royal Seta S1, steel rails WHEELSET: Vision Trimax alloy disc with Ebikemotion motor unit rear hub TYRES: Vittoria Rubino 700 x 28c MOTOR: Ebikemotion X35 system, 250W rear hub motor unit, 250Wh integrated battery, and iWOC One remote control PRICING: $8,499…

A new era in road riding which will be great for older people who want to keep riding, people with health conditions like heart issues, and commuters who want to minimise the sweat. PERFORMANCE Rides like a regular road bike and ticks all the performance boxes when cornering and descending. It comes into its own when ascending, allowing all riders to enjoy the joys of road cycling. FINISH Everything you’d expect from Bianchi with a glossy celeste and black paint job, matched with quality, reliable components like the Shimano Ultegra Disc Groupset and Vision wheels. OVERALL The new Aria E-Road aero carbon bike, engineered with Bianchi’s Inner Power Drive system, has the look and feel of a traditional, high-performance, race-bred road bike, with integrated electrical assistance only when you need it.…

Giant Revolt Advanced 1

I’M NOT PARANOID BUT…. I’m pretty sure the powers-that-be in the mountain bike world are infiltrating the road market with some tempting offerings to lure riders off the tarmac on to dirt. They may look like road bikes and they are increasing in number, but be careful…slippery slopes abound. These “gravel” bikes may just tempt you onto some literal slippery slopes, but the mountain bike head honchos are banking on you also finding yourself on a figurative slope and sliding uncontrollably towards hairy legs, full suspension, long-fingered gloves and 26-inch tyres. In search of truth, I have put the New Giant Revolt Advanced 1 through its paces. The Revolt Advanced is the latest gravel bike from Giant. The new range is an attempt to create a bike that is truly versatile, capable…

Giant Revolt Advanced 1

FRAME: Advanced grade composite, 12mm thru-axle FORK: Advanced grade composite, full composite OverDrive steerer, 12mm thru-axle HANDLEBAR: Giant Contact XR D-Fuse, 31.8mm STEM: Giant Connect, 8 degree SEATPOST: Giant D-Fuse, Composite 2 bolt SADDLE: Giant Contact, Neutral SHIFTERS: SRAM Apex, 11sp FRONT DERAILLEUR: N/A REAR DERAILLEUR: SRAM Apex BRAKES: SRAM Apex hydraulic disc, 160mm BRAKE LEVERS: SRAM Apex hydraulic CASSETTE: SRAM XG-1150, 10-42T, 11sp CHAIN: SRAM PC1110 CRANKSET: SRAM Apex 1, 40T BOTTOM BRACKET: SRAM GXP pressfit RIMS: Giant PX2 disc tubeless HUBS: Giant sport disc, 28H TYRES: Giant CrossCut Gravel 1 tubeless, 700x40c RRP: $3499 DISTRIBUTOR: Giant Bicycles www.giant-bicycles.com/au…

QUALITY Giant have produced a quality all round product. Good finishing on the frame and attention to the little details like mounting points and rubber covers indicate the high level of design and production which has been utilised. PERFORMANCE Well, it really depends on where and how you are riding this bike. But basically, it can do it all, and do it well. The only clearcut improvement would be from a lighter wheelset. VALUE $3499 is a very competitive price point and gets you a lot of bike. Giant may not be the trendiest of brands, but they know how to offer products which are solid value propositions. Depending on your needs a move up to the Advanced 0 ($4299) or down to the Advanced 2 ($2799) could be appropriate. OVERALL Slated on the Giant website as…

From David to Goliath

THEY SAY IMITATION IS THE sincerest form of flattery, but what happens when imitator becomes governor? In 2015, when Team LottoNL-Jumbo took over naming rights from the Belkin-Pro Cycling Team, they had fairly modest expectations. The previous season wasn't a complete write-off – four WorldTour stage wins including Lars Boom's memorable victory on the pavé at the Tour de France – but as far as stage races were concerned there were no GC triumphs at WorldTour-level races and just two podiums – at the ENECO Tour and Tour de Suisse. This was a team born from the ashes of the Rabobank pro cycling team who competed (and indulged) at the height of the EPO era. Their claim to infamy culminated in Michael Rasmussen being kicked out of the 2007 Tour while wearing…

From David to Goliath

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