Recent News
Cycling-Inform clothing added to our store
- Published 07-Oct-08
We have added Cycling-Inform caps and Bright Boot Camp t-shirts to our store. These are now ready to be purchased.



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Free Melbourne to Warrnambool training sessions
- Published 02-Oct-08
We are running two free informal Melbourne to Warrnambool Training sessions over the next two Thursdays; the 9th and 16th of October.
You'll get the chance to ride and talk with Brendan Rowbotham who has completed the Melbourne to Warrnambool 12 times with a best finish of 7th. This is a great chance to discuss race preparation, nutrition and the logistics leading up to the Melbourne to Warrnambool as well as race tactics for race day with Brendan. I'll be there as well.
If you can get the time this is a great chance to gets some solid KM's in for the Melbourne to Warrnambool, Tour of Bright or Around the Bay in a Day. The plan is to leave at 6.00am sharp from the corner of North Road and Nepean Hwy. Riding down with the "North Road ride" till Mordialloc. We will keep going straight on to Frankston and do a climb of Two Bays, Canadian Bay, Sandells and then ride down and climb Arthurs Seat - Lovely view from the top! From Arthurs Seat we will ride on to Sorrento for lunch then return via the coastal road.
Good for the soul and a great day of annual leave relaxing on the bike. About 200+ km's in total. The pace will be slow-ish but you will have to be an A,B or at the very worst the top end of C grade. For insurance reasons you must also hold a current Cycling Australia racing license. As there is no on-road support please also ensure that you bring food, drink and clothing appropriate for this distance.
Please let me know if you are in by contacting me using our contact form. You are welcome to invite your friends along as well. The plan is to get a group of us to make it more enjoyable. Should be back in Melbourne by about 3pm. Enough time for a little nap and then dinner before the family gets home. There will be no charge for these informal training rides.
You'll get the chance to ride and talk with Brendan Rowbotham who has completed the Melbourne to Warrnambool 12 times with a best finish of 7th. This is a great chance to discuss race preparation, nutrition and the logistics leading up to the Melbourne to Warrnambool as well as race tactics for race day with Brendan. I'll be there as well.
If you can get the time this is a great chance to gets some solid KM's in for the Melbourne to Warrnambool, Tour of Bright or Around the Bay in a Day. The plan is to leave at 6.00am sharp from the corner of North Road and Nepean Hwy. Riding down with the "North Road ride" till Mordialloc. We will keep going straight on to Frankston and do a climb of Two Bays, Canadian Bay, Sandells and then ride down and climb Arthurs Seat - Lovely view from the top! From Arthurs Seat we will ride on to Sorrento for lunch then return via the coastal road.
Good for the soul and a great day of annual leave relaxing on the bike. About 200+ km's in total. The pace will be slow-ish but you will have to be an A,B or at the very worst the top end of C grade. For insurance reasons you must also hold a current Cycling Australia racing license. As there is no on-road support please also ensure that you bring food, drink and clothing appropriate for this distance.
Please let me know if you are in by contacting me using our contact form. You are welcome to invite your friends along as well. The plan is to get a group of us to make it more enjoyable. Should be back in Melbourne by about 3pm. Enough time for a little nap and then dinner before the family gets home. There will be no charge for these informal training rides.
Southern Vets moves to Cycling Australia
- Published 30-Sep-08
On the back of the recent move of the Tasmanian Veterans Cycling Club from the Australian Veterans Cycling Association (AVCC) to Cycling Australia (CA) Southern Vets Cycling Club took the vote to their members last night. The result was an overwhelming support to affiliate with CA. The ever increasing pressure from the police and government for cycling organisations to be more accountable for their road racing has been the main driver. Southern Vets members agreed that alignment with CA is the right decision in moving with the times. CA is considered the recognised body representing cycle racing in Australia and in these uncertain times Southern Vets members believe the alliance with CA will help bring their club into a new era and ensure the future of masters cycling in Australia. This is based on consolidating and strengthening cycling administration and representation for cycling in Australia under one body. Southern Vets members were attracted to CA's training, resources for racing cyclists and supporting officials as well as their professionalism. The meeting addressed current contentious issues regarding dual licences (Veterans and Masters Licences), more flexibility with day licences and insurance for cyclists. Impact on the memberships of the local cycling clubs; being Eastern Vets, Chelsea and Peninsula Cycling Club and Carnegie Caulfield Cycling Club are still unknown at this point.
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Bicycle Film Festival coming to Melbourne 19 - 23 November 2008
- Published 15-Sep-08
The Bicycle Film Festival is coming back to Australia. Don't miss this great opportunity to see some great cycling movies and video clips and celebrate the diversity of cycling. Melbourne: 19 - 23 November 2008, more information and register for updates click on the "read more" link below
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The Melbourne to Warrnambool: are you ready?
- Published 24-Aug-08
At an unthinkable 300 Kilometres, the Melbourne to Warrnambool Road Race is the world’s longest one day race. Esteemed in Australian and Victorian road racing history, this is one of the true epics that shape our domestic road racing calendar.
One of the features of the Melbourne to Warrnambool is that all grades (A-D) start together, so whether you intend to race all the way with the big guns, or form your own group simply to finish, this race has something for everyone.
For those that complete the course within two hours of the winners’ time, there is also a prestigious and timeless finisher’s medallion on offer.
It will be held on the 25th of October 2008 and we are guessing this might just be a race you have always wanted to try but not sure where to start.
At Cycling Inform we are committed to helping cyclists of all abilities achieve the cycling goals and we know preparation is the key to being successful. This year, for the first time, we are very pleased to provide specific personal consulting and training services to aid in your preparation specifically for this race.
Whether you want to know exactly how you prepare or what to expect in the race in terms of support, our specialist services will be of value in providing the critical and expert advice you need to get to Warrnambool.
Imagine the sense of accomplishment of riding into Raglan Parade Warrnambool knowing you have just been a part of Australian cycling history.
Check out this link for our coaching services or contact us by clicking here for further information.
One of the features of the Melbourne to Warrnambool is that all grades (A-D) start together, so whether you intend to race all the way with the big guns, or form your own group simply to finish, this race has something for everyone.
For those that complete the course within two hours of the winners’ time, there is also a prestigious and timeless finisher’s medallion on offer.
It will be held on the 25th of October 2008 and we are guessing this might just be a race you have always wanted to try but not sure where to start.
At Cycling Inform we are committed to helping cyclists of all abilities achieve the cycling goals and we know preparation is the key to being successful. This year, for the first time, we are very pleased to provide specific personal consulting and training services to aid in your preparation specifically for this race.
Whether you want to know exactly how you prepare or what to expect in the race in terms of support, our specialist services will be of value in providing the critical and expert advice you need to get to Warrnambool.
Imagine the sense of accomplishment of riding into Raglan Parade Warrnambool knowing you have just been a part of Australian cycling history.
Check out this link for our coaching services or contact us by clicking here for further information.
Cycling-Inform supports local cycle racing with $3000 of prizes
- Published 18-Aug-08
Big weekend for Cycling-Inform with the sponsoring of both the
Caulfield Carnegie Cycling Club and Southern Vets Racing. $1250 was
offered in prize money as well as $1750 worth of Matt Brindle PowerUp
DVD's. Cycling-Inform is proud to provide ongoing support for the local racing in Victoria.
Saturday: KOM competition spices up the CCCC racing at Modella.
What looked like being a pretty miserable and wet afternoon ended up much better, with only the occasional shower punctuating the afternoon. CCCC was delighted to welcome us as a race sponsor to the Modella circuit. We provided $500 worth of King of the Mountain prizes across all grades plus Matt Brindle's DVD for place getters. Read the full race report here
Sunday: KOM Southern Vets Lang Lang Yannathan Circuit.
Then is was back to the Lang lang Yannathan Circuit to support our local Southern Vets Cycling Club for another wet and wild day out in the saddle. This time $750 were up for grabs for the KOM over Heaths Hill plus Matt's PowerUp DVD for all winners.
Saturday: KOM competition spices up the CCCC racing at Modella.
What looked like being a pretty miserable and wet afternoon ended up much better, with only the occasional shower punctuating the afternoon. CCCC was delighted to welcome us as a race sponsor to the Modella circuit. We provided $500 worth of King of the Mountain prizes across all grades plus Matt Brindle's DVD for place getters. Read the full race report here
Sunday: KOM Southern Vets Lang Lang Yannathan Circuit.
Then is was back to the Lang lang Yannathan Circuit to support our local Southern Vets Cycling Club for another wet and wild day out in the saddle. This time $750 were up for grabs for the KOM over Heaths Hill plus Matt's PowerUp DVD for all winners.
Recent Articles
Imbalances in Magnesium can significantly reduce your performance levels
- By David Heatley
- Published 08-Oct-08
- Nutrition
- Unrated
I found this article by Kimberly Brown that provides some great insight into Magnesium and its role in performance athletes. Click on the "full story" link below for more information.
INFINIT nutrition has won the Slowtwich readers poll for Best biologics company in 2008
- By David Heatley
- Published 08-Oct-08
- Nutrition
- Unrated
INFINITnutrition custom make drinks for
athletes allowing them to take control of the flavour level, calories,
electrolytes and other key ingredients, removing the need for bars,
gels and salt pills. A custom drink not only makes fuelling more simple
for athletes but often cheaper too.
What are you putting in your drink bottle?
- By David Heatley
- Published 07-Oct-08
- Nutrition , Reviews
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As the seasons and cycling events chance so does what you put in your drink bottle. This article discusses a new product that enables you to totally customise your sports drink for your cycling event and the changing seasons.
Mobicosa capsules great for repairing sore cycling knees
- By David Heatley
- Published 06-Oct-08
- Reviews
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Here is a short review about Mobicosa capsules and their ability to help assist with cycling knee pain.
How to get rid of cycling related knee pain.
- By David Heatley
- Published 03-Oct-08
- General Training Tips
- Unrated
I have suffered from knee pain
both on and off the bike. This article discusses my personal insight into cycling knee
pain and provides information about what worked for me.
How much cycling fitness do you loose when you stop training?
- By David Heatley
- Published 03-Oct-08
- General Training Tips
- Unrated
This article originally written for runners by Pete Pfitzinger gives some great insight in the effect of detraining on athletes. I have kept much of the content intact but have adapted it slightly for cyclists.
Melbourne to Warrnambool has a new format for 2008
- By David Heatley
- Published 18-Sep-08
- Pro Cycling Races
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The Melbourne to Warrnambool cycling classic – the world's second oldest bike
race – will undergo evolutionary change this year when the event becomes a teams
race.
Cyclisimo
- By Jodie Batchelor
- Published 12-Sep-08
- Victoria
- Unrated
Bendigo on 22-23 November.
Cyclismo comes from the Italian world ciclismo, meaning cycling, and that's what the weekend is all about. A range of participation, spectator and interactive activities give you the chance to immerse yourself in every aspect of cycling. There is is pro racing plus the chance to ride with the pro's. Check out the web site for more details.
Cyclismo comes from the Italian world ciclismo, meaning cycling, and that's what the weekend is all about. A range of participation, spectator and interactive activities give you the chance to immerse yourself in every aspect of cycling. There is is pro racing plus the chance to ride with the pro's. Check out the web site for more details.
Criterium Racing – Tips on how to get started
- By Jodie Batchelor
- Published 10-Sep-08
- Racing Tips
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Criterium or 'crit' racing tends to raced over the summer season. The format is laps of a short circuit. They usually have no set distance but instead the race is run over a set time and then a number of laps. For example Caulfield Carnegie Cycling Club A and B grade at Glenvale Crescent in Mulgrave, Victoria, race for 60 minutes and then three laps, while C and D grade race for less time, but still with 3 laps at the completion of the time. So, having a timer as part of your cycle computer is therefore useful! Here are some other useful tips to get you started. Click on the "full story" link below for more...
Tubular Road Tyres
- By Jodie Batchelor
- Published 10-Sep-08
- Equipment
- Unrated
Bicycle Tubular tyres are the cycling equivalent of expensive running shoes. So why doesn't everyone use them? Click on 'full story' link to get the details.
Choose The Right Tyre for the Road
- By Jodie Batchelor
- Published 10-Sep-08
- Equipment
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With so many manufacturers to choose from, picking the right road tyre for your riding style and budget can be very confusing. Dual compound treads, Kevlar beads, Kevlar belts, the thread per inch count of casings, and all the different kinds of inner tubes can add to this confusion. So how do you decide which tyre is the best one? Here are some basic guidelines to follow.
Tips on getting the right bicycle pump
- By Jodie Batchelor
- Published 10-Sep-08
- Equipment
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No one wants to be stuck in the middle of no-where with a flat tyre. That's what makes a frame pump such a popular and essential accessory. There are two types of frame pumps, those made for off road and those made for road biking. The difference has to do with the difference in tyres. Off-road tyres are fatter, require more volume and are run at lower pressures. Conversely, road tyres are skinnier and take less air, but at much higher pressures. Frame pumps are designed for these differences.



