Ashton is a bright and bubbly, footy-loving high schooler living in Sydney with his parents Lauren and Greg. In 2019 Ashton was diagnosed with a Medulloblastoma (brain cancer). During the 12 months following surgery to remove the tumour, Ashton underwent intense radiation & chemotherapy treatment.  While the surgery went well with successful retraction…

Is your bike Mudgee ready? Earlier this week, we spoke with Shimano Australia to get their best advice on how to be Mudgee Classic prepared! The hours on the bike have been banked. You’ve made your way to Mudgee, had a good feed and a decent sleep. Essentials are in…

After ‘the year we’d all like to forget’ Gran Fondos are back. The first of three major events for 2021, Nicola Rutzou takes us on a ride around Mudgee in NSW. It has been a long, tedious and frustrating buildup but it’s finally just around the corner … the first…

Sensational cycling and wide open, big sky country is one of the major highlights of the Mudgee region but it’s also a dream destination for lovers of good food and quality wine. For those visiting the area in the lead up to the Mudgee Classic, over event weekend and beyond,…

It’s a hidden gem, one of New South Wales’ toughest non-alpine climbs, and certainly one to add to the ‘must ride’ list. Located along the picturesque Bylong Valley Way and known by locals simply as The Gulph, Growee Gulph is part of an imposing mountain range reaching some 700metres. The…

Bicycling Australia recently enjoyed the opportunity to ride and review a truly fascinating machine, an e-bike that, at first glance, looks to be a standard roadie. The bike is from Mudgee Classic supporters Orbea Australia, and the model in question is the Gain M20. Standout features included a full carbon…