Giant TCR Advanced SL Bike Review

 


2011 TCR advanced SL with ZIPP 404's and Dura Ace components

Brendan Rowbotham, David Sturt, Harry Hanley from the Cycling-Inform Team and a heap of riders on our remote coaching program have been raving on about the Giant TCR advanced SL for ages. So... it was time to go down and see Leon at our local Giant Cycling World to find out more...

GYMBOSS - Cycle Ergo Timer and Stopwatch

The other day on my training program I had some sprint intervals that I was doing on the ergo at home. I removed the kitchen clock and lent it against the couch so I could see it. Then David brings out the GYMBOSS. A nice little timer that you set your interval and recovery time and the number of repeats that you need to do and it counts it...

Ay Up release the Ay Pod

I'm a big fan of the Ay Up lighting system. I got an e-mail from them today introducing their new Ay Pod, amongst other things. I don't get any kick backs from this. I love their lights and have been using them for three winters now. Be safe when riding at night. Always use a bright front light. Here is their write up...

Ay Pod

New for April...

Zipp launches carbon clincher 404

Both Jodie and I race on Zipp wheels. We paid full RRP for them because we like them. Jodie rides the 404's and I've got a custom set with a 303 front and a 404 on the rear built into a power tap hub.

I had ridden a few deep profile wheels before but I like the Zipp wheels for one major reason. These wheels ride really well in cross winds...

Climbing Sufferage in Italy DVD Review

Got this DVD in the mail a few weeks ago and have finally had the chance to sit down to review it. Here it is.....

If you like to climb mountains in your own living room for an hour on a home trainer then this is probably one of the better ways to do it.

This DVD brings the Suffrage climb to you without having to step out the door, jump on a...

Ay Up Lighting release new lighting systems

Got this e-mail from the Ay Up Team. They have just released a new range of lights. I brought one of these lights just before daylight savings ended last year (2008) ready for the months of commuting and training in the darkness. They are truly one of the simplest, most reliable, brightest and compact lighting systems on the market today and...

Apres Velo new releases

Looking for something smart to wear post-ride? Apres Velo has just the thing. By Muriel Reddy.



The new cycling wardrobe star of the moment is the appropriately named Apres Velo. This is a line of cool, irreverent and humorous clothes that are pitched at those who want to make a statement. This is clothing with style and attitude. "We're...

APRES VELO update

APRES VELO rolled out in 2006 to fill a void within the cycling industries casual clothing offering and is fast gaining traction amongst the Australian cycling retailers and passionate followers of the sport.

Its founder and M.D. Leonard Greis, describes APRES VELO as an Aussie brand which blends heritage graphics with an offbeat sense of...

Ten tips for staying visable at night when you are on the move

Found this article written by Vedante about keeping visible at night. I have republished it hare as I though it would be on interest.


When it comes to traffic safety, knowledge can save lives and prevent the pain and injury caused by accidents. The majority of motorist/pedestrian/cyclist accidents occur in the evening hours between 6 p.m. and...

Cycling Edge’s Parlee Review

It took several attempts to set up a pickup time for a review of Cycling Edge's entry level Parlee, Z4, with the co-owner; Peter Kyriakidis. The source of our frustration was finding a time both suitable in our busy schedules. Taking the Parlee away to our November Bright Boot Camp would have been ideal, but this was not to be the case. We did...