Latest Cycling News: Your Long Weekend Wrap From Bicycling Australia

Welcome to the latest from Bicycling Australia!

There’s no rest in the world of cycling – every week there are several major developments and this past set of seven has been no different at all.

One of the feel good stories this week is about young Aussie rider Dylan Sunderland who’s about to start his first Grand Tour. We’ve been supporting Dylan for some time. Now the 24yo, who’s from Inverell in NSW, is riding the 2020 Giro d’Italia which starts this weekend. You can read more here, and good on you Dylan!

In Other News

• With so many new recruits to the sport we’ve put together a guide for new and experienced riders alike – It’s the A to Z of Cycling and you can read it here.

• Alberto Contador and Ivan Basso have launched a new bike brand! And the first bike out of the stable is a classic… check it out here.

• Facemasks are an important part of everyday life these days and Scicon – sponsors of TDF winning team UAE Emirates – have these awesome reusable and washable masks available.We tested them out this week and you can read that here.

• It’s time for the second Grand Tour of the year and to celebrate the Giro d’Italia a fascinating documentary has been launched – take a look at the details and click the link to watch it via this article.

• Interested in going tubeless? Peter Maniaty has enjoyed the task of reviewing the latest tyres from Schwalbe.

• Bianchi have launched stunning new colours for their efficient Aria models. More here.

• Our latest podcast is out – you can listen and subscribe here.

• The September / October edition of Bicycling Australia is still on sale – Support Aussie cycling and grab a copy today. Here’s a look at what’s inside.
• Should helmets be mandatory? Read the article and have your say here.

• We host a training ride on Zwift every Thursday in Watopia – full details are here

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Safe cycling this weekend!

Nat Bromhead

Editor