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With some great quality phone mounts on the market now, using your phone as a GPS tracker on a ride has become a popular option.  Most mounts offer a wide array of accessories, which help make your phone a versatile addition to your cycling kit.Our favourite phone mount is the Quad Lock system, which uses a phone specific protective case and a 4-way locking mechanism.  The case is slim-line so you can leave it on as your standard phone protection …

As clincher rim technology continues to improve, so do the tyres being offered.  Recent high-end clincher tyres seem to have bridged the gap between standard clincher tyres and the typically higher performing tubular offerings.  This has made it a much more suitable choice for your everyday rider and racer, who wants the convenience of the clincher tyre but cannot compromise on speed and performance.The new Open Corsa Graphene tyres offer an impr …

It’s not about the bike… well, not all about the bike.  You can save yourself valuable seconds in your next triathlon by organising your second transition a bit better, making for a clean getaway after you've put in all that effort after your ride.Planning:  Before you start your race, make sure you take the time to walk out to the location where you will dismount your bike.  This will provide you with a concept of your bike’s ‘parking spot’ when …

In case you missed it, the GC2018 mountain bike trails are now open for riding.  The new trails are located alongside the existing trail network at Nerang National Park, making the already popular location an even more exciting MTB destination for South East Queensland riders.Built to international standards with help from trail development specialist Dirt Art, the three new loops each offer different styles of riding:Loop 1: A fast flow trail pa …