Self Improvement

Lance Armstrong on Oprah Live Stream

January 18, 2013

If you’re like every other cycling fan in the world you’ll be watching Lance Armstrong on Oprah Winfrey this afternoon at 1pm (AEST). It’s being streamed live on a number of places, so if you’re looking for a place to discuss the interview with the CyclingTips community, feel free to use the comments section below.

What Does It Take To Win At The Bay Crits?

January 17, 2013

The Bay Crits are touted as the hardest criterium series in the World. Stacked fields, short and technical circuits, and hot weather give merit to this claim. I’ve race them before and I’ve never been so challenged before in a bike race. It’s a game of “last man standing” and most riders don’t even finish […]

Oprah Talks About Lance Armstrong Interview

January 16, 2013

Oprah is interviewed about her interview with Armstrong on CBS This Morning. “He did not come clean in the manner that I expected. It was surprising to me. I would say that for myself and all of us in the room we were mezmerised and rivited by his answers.”

Backstage Pass With Durbo

January 14, 2013

Follow Sports director Matt Wilson and Robbie McEwen for all the action in and out of the team car as 21 year old Luke Durbridge wins his first Elite Men Australian Road title in front of a huge crowd in Buningyong Victoria.

WYMTM Photo Competition Winners

January 11, 2013

Every Christmas period we hold the annual “What You Missed This Morning” photo competition. It’s a great way for everyone to gloat about the magic of their morning rides during the holidays - especially to our Northern Hemisphere neighbours toughing it out in the snow. The competition has come to a close and voting is […]

2013 Pro Cycling Team Kits

January 10, 2013

If you haven’t seen it yet, the guys from Shift Media in Bath, UK have created a YouTube channel called the Global Cycling Network (GCN). This quick video highlights the 2013 pro team kits. You be the judge of which is the good, the bad and the down-right ugly.

A Look Back at 2012, And What To Expect in 2013

January 1, 2013

It’s been an exciting year for CyclingTips and when I look back at 2012 it’s been full of unforgettable experiences. But thinking ahead to 2013 is what really gets me pumped…

Attitudes To Nutrition, Weight, Health and Performance

December 13, 2012

Some of you may recall an article I wrote last year, looking at the potential problems encountered when cyclists become over-obsessed with weight loss. The consequences of extremely restrictive dieting begin with poor performance but can end in long-term physical and mental health problems. My observations amongst the peloton in Australia is that weight loss […]

FutuRide Breaks World Record

December 12, 2012

Last night I had the opportunity to participate amongst a field of 1000 cyclists in “Futuride” at Federation Square. The concept was to showcase how people and technology can work together to address the challenges of today, and change mindsets for tomorrow.

The Mongolia Bike Challenge - Like No Other Race on Earth

December 10, 2012

Last year we featured some coverage on the Mongolia Bike Challenge, 10 Stages in 10 Different Worlds. A documentary of the event has just been released and the film makers have just sent me the video. Any cyclist would be crazy not to put this adventure on their bucket list…