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Tons of 32-inch wheels, a single-speed e-MTB and a vibration damper built into a stem? The most exciting tech Sea Otter Australia 2026

Dom's been wandering the many stalls of Sea Otter Australia to get a look at what's going on at the opposite side of the cycling world

Mon, Oct 26, 2026 13:23

Western Australia delivers what off-road riders have been waiting for: 2026 UCI Gravel World Championships recap

Nannup was the home of gravel for 2026's Gravel World Championships, and it looks like it has set the benchmark for future world championship events

Mon, Oct 12, 2026 12:04

Brutal climbs, ‘proper’ gravel, and a star-studded startlist: Here’s what to expect from the 2026 UCI Gravel World Championships Down Under

Here's what to expect of the first UCI Gravel World Championships outside of Europe, and how Matt Page plans to attack his race

Fri, Oct 09, 2026 16:00

2020 Tour Down Under peloton rides through bushfire-affected area

“Extreme weather. Santos. The irony”: Fire danger warning and soaring temperatures see Tour Down Under stage shortened and Willunga Hill removed – days after riders urged race to ditch “embarrassing” oil and gas title sponsor

“Rider and spectator safety is always the number one priority for our event,” Tour Down Under race director Stuart O’Grady said following the decision to modify Saturday’s stage, with temperatures of 43°C forecast

Fri, Jan 23, 2026 10:54

Reducing speed limits to 20mph protects cyclists and doesn’t delay traffic, new research finds

Researchers in Australia modelled traffic stress levels according to varying speed limits… and the results are no surprise

Fri, Oct 17, 2025 08:34

Van with workshop on bike lane in Sydney, Australia

Why don’t cyclists use the cycle lane? Because someone has parked a van… and opened a table saw workshop; Vingegaard couldn’t use left brake after Paris-Nice crash, as two-time Tour de France winner faces potential broken hand + more on the live blog

Just like Jonas Vingegaard trying to stay warm on the bike, Adwitiya’s trying to do the same on the live blog seat — while also bringing you the latest cycling news, reaction, and the general chit-chat

Thu, Mar 13, 2025 10:04

Teenager charged with endangering life after wire strung across popular bike path, causing two serious crashes in “stupid, sinister, malicious” attack ahead of Tour Down Under pro races

An 18-year-old has been arrested after police said wire was stretched across the path “at the most dangerous height you can possibly get”, injuring members of a group ride and “severely” damaging their bikes, as pro cyclists urged to be vigilant

Thu, Jan 16, 2025 16:13

Wire strung across Adelaide bike path (Google Maps)

Wire strung across popular bike path causes two “serious” crashes ahead of Tour Down Under, days after police chief urged “extra level of vigilance” on roads due to “abundance of cyclists” around pro races

Professional teams and cycling fans in Adelaide for WorldTour races urged to be vigilant after group ride injured and bikes "severely damaged" when they hit wire at 35km/h, a second incident causing "extensive damage" to a female rider's bike this morning

Mon, Jan 13, 2025 12:24

Crash during gravel race, Armidale, Australia

Driver dies after crashing into group of cyclists during Australian gravel race, with one cyclist killed and three injured

The cyclist died on the spot and the driver suffered fatal injuries after getting trapped inside the car, while three other cyclists were also injured but are now in a stable condition

Mon, Dec 16, 2024 12:31

Tandem hearse blues as funeral home struggles to fulfil late cyclist’s wish for “final ride” to burial spot with friends; Shocking video shows Aussie cyclist run over by lorry driver cutting across bike lane; London bike theft map + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Tuesday live blog, Adwitiya’s your host with all the cycling news, views and more

Tue, Dec 03, 2024 10:42