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The Madison - Part Of Australia’s Cycling Heritage
December 14, 2011
Summer is upon us and for many cyclists and enthusiasts track season is here. For over 30 years the Madison has been a mainstay of Australian cycling. Once you understand what’s going on and how to follow it, it’s one of the most thrilling races in cycling.
Building the Perfect Athlete
June 2, 2011
An excellent short doco featuring Shane Perkins that gives you an appreciation for the science and methods behind shaving off fractions of a second. It also highlights the team of people working behind scenes that help the athletes achieve their goals.
113th Austral Wheelrace
February 26, 2011
On Saturday night the 113th edition of the Austral Wheelrace was held. Whoever said that track is dead was sadly mistaken. This was exactly the boost that Australian track cycling needed to show that it was alive and well. I have no doubts that it reinvigorated people with the sport. I for one will be […]
The World’s Oldest Running Race - The Austral
February 18, 2011
Shane Perkins (2009 winner) will be the scratchman to watch. If the backmen can collude early and reel in the front markers, it will be an exciting sprint finish! Photo courtesy fyxomatosis As I’ve said a many times before, I’m continuously fascinated by Australia’s cycling history. If you haven’t already, I’d highly recommend picking up […]
UCI Track World Cup Recap
November 23, 2009
What a weekend of cycling! If you’ve never been to a Track World Cup it’s an incredible experience. I was fortunate to have received my first media pass so I was able to get in nice and close to all the action.