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Posted on July 19, 2022July 19, 2022

AUSCYCLING Announce 2022 UCI MTB World Championships Team

The 2022 UCI MTB World Championships are being held in Les Gets, France next month and the Australian team has been announced. 27 Riders will race in the green and…

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Posted on November 11, 2021November 10, 2021

Auscycling National Junior Travel Program 2022

Entries are now open for the Auscycling National Junior Travel Program – a program aimed at getting young riders to the major national level events across the nation when parents…

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Posted on September 22, 2021September 21, 2021

Podcast: Beyond The Tape Tech Talk

If you haven’t tuned into the Aussie podcast Beyond the Tape then you probably should. It’s an Australian podcast by Darren Mallard and he talks all things mountain biking in…

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Posted on May 25, 2021June 3, 2021

Race Report: Kooralbyn Enduro – Shimano QLD Enduro Series

The second round of the 2021 Shimano Queensland Enduro Series by EMS Australia headed to Kooralbyn Mountain Bike Park on the weekend and there was no shortage of action on…

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Posted on May 13, 2021May 13, 2021

Rider Review: Sendy Knee Pads

There’s little doubt that if you are hitting gnarly terrain, riding on your trail bike or doing anything other than a cross country jaunt, knee pads are always a requirement.…

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Posted on March 5, 2021March 5, 2021

Ride Review: Sensus Grips ‘DISISDABOSS’

When it comes to riding bikes many of us ride them very differently, some like to ride fast, some like to ride stylishly, some like to boost jumps and some…

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Posted on January 31, 2019May 14, 2019

Hennessy Cup: Club DH is back in SEQ

After a year without club level downhill in Queensland, D’aguilar Range cycling club will be bringing back club DH with the Hennessey Cup. Three rounds of DH fun in a…

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Posted on January 27, 2019January 27, 2019

A New world: 2019 UCI World Cup Shake Up

The off-season has certainly led to some blockbuster line-up changes with some big team shake ups making 2019 look like a new world in racing. This year will see the…

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Posted on January 22, 2019February 2, 2019

Queensland State Championships- Garapine 2019

2019 is shaping up to be an epic race year within the Gravity Enduro scene in Queensland. With a State-Wide series, the Scenic rim series, National cup and club events;…

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Posted on January 9, 2019September 30, 2019

Rider Review: Mitas Highlander

When it comes to our bike there are a few items that we tend to focus on as a personal preference; grips, pedals, our seat and tires. It doesn’t matter…

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Posted on January 3, 2019January 27, 2019

New Dawn: Riding the Life We Love

As the sun sets on another year and the dawn of a new era begins, one can’t help but look back and reflect on the wonders of the year just…

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Posted on December 22, 2018January 27, 2019

Gear Review: Back Country Research Mutherload Strap

When you hit the trails you need to hit the trails prepared, carrying all the gear to get you through most mechanical issues that may arise during your ride, to…

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Posted on December 12, 2018December 20, 2018

Video of the Week: Hans Rey’s TransAngeles Urban MTB Adventure

This weeks video of the day comes from the legendary Han Rey This epic Urban adventure sees Hans Rey traversing Los Angeles and the surrounding mountains on both mountain bikes…

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Posted on December 3, 2018December 13, 2018

Boomerang Farm Christmas Jam: A Mega MTB Event

When it comes to entertainment, epic riders and blockbuster tricks, there is no better place to go than the Boomerang Farm Christmas Jam. With a massive showing of riders and…

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Posted on November 18, 2018December 3, 2018

Tested : Dakine Roller Bike Bag

Traveling with a bike can be one of the most rewarding experiences you can have in this world. After all, what is better than jumping on a plane, landing in…

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Posted on November 13, 2018November 26, 2018

EMS Shimano Australian Enduro Tour: Round 2 Derby

The Shimano Australian Enduro Tour lit up the weekend and set the trails of blue Derby ablaze with style, finesse and world class speed. With a stellar line up in…

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Posted on November 5, 2018November 8, 2018

Nutrition : Fueling the Beast within

As athletes we strive to be the bet we can be. For some of us that is just the social Saturday ripper and for others it is the podium conquering…

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Posted on October 29, 2018April 3, 2019

SEQ Gravity Scene : On the Rise

The South East Queensland Gravity mountain bike scene is heating up with progress on two of the best privately owned bike parks in the region and no shortage of air…

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Posted on October 23, 2018May 12, 2019

2019 Queensland Enduro Series : The Future Looks Bright

2018 saw the changing of the guard for the SEQ Qld Enduro series with promoters EMS Enduro handing the reigns over to the local clubs. This saw a few hiccups…

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Posted on October 17, 2018October 17, 2018

EMS Enduro Shimano Australian Tour : Round 1

The stage was set for the opening round of the EMS Enduro Shimano Australian tour at Nerang, on sunny Queensland’s Gold Coast. With riders flying in from all over the…

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Posted on October 9, 2018October 17, 2018

Castle Hill – The ultimate all weather spot

When the rain hits the trails in South East Queensland the local trail fairies can be extremely territorial when it comes to their local trail networks, with many being deemed…

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Posted on October 5, 2018October 5, 2018

2019 MTBA National Cup

The MTBA National series has been a sinking ship for some time and was fraught with issues and logistical nightmares primarily due to the sheer size of our great nation.…

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Posted on October 2, 2018October 2, 2018

In Focus : Diall’d Industries

In the modern mountain biking world it’s not only important to rail corners, pin it down chutes and send big gaps; but it is important to look good doing it.…

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Posted on September 27, 2018September 27, 2018

Ride Destination: Cornubia Trail Network

It’s not often that you can drive a short distance from the city centre, throw your leg over your trusty steed and hit the trails. Cornubia in Brisbane’s Southern suburbs…

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Posted on September 21, 2018September 21, 2018

EMS Shimano Australian Tour

With most of the individual State series’ wrapping up in Australia, it’s time to turn our eyes to the next chapter of the racing calendar. The EMS Shimano Australian Tour…

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Posted on September 18, 2018September 24, 2018

The Modern Mountain Bike – Which bike is right for me?

With the constant evolution of the mountain bike and the increased capability of these sleds to hit even the gnarliest terrain without skipping a beat, the every day rider is…

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Posted on July 29, 2018July 29, 2018

Gear Review: Demon United Podium Helmet

When looking for a lid to protect our melon with there are a few criteria that need to be covered, at the top of that pile is protection. The Demon…

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Posted on July 22, 2018July 22, 2018

Toowoomba – Where gravity counts

When chasing the next adrenaline rush, the next drop, the next gap jump and the next technical single track, Queensland mountain bikers head to Toowoomba for their fix of gravity…

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Posted on July 17, 2018July 17, 2018

Gravity Enduro National Round 1 – Toowoomba

As the sun rose over the horizon and the clear blue skies of Toowoomba open up, many a budding mountain bike racer open their eyes. The crisp winter morning temperatures…

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Posted on June 26, 2018June 26, 2018

Garapine – Home of Gravity Enduro

Nestled in the rural pastures surrounding Gympie, Garapine sits atop of the hillside and plays host to some of the best trails in the region. Locally owned and operated, Garapine…

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