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July 2025 · News
Get ready to ride - Base Bikes are now available at MC!
Great news for families! We're thrilled to announce that Base Bikes, the Australian-owned family-run bike business, are now available right here at MC Cyclery!
July 2025 · News
FACTOR OSTRO VAM AT THE TOUR
If there is one overarching impression one gets of France when watching the Tour, it’s the huge variety of roads and terrain that the riders must face every single day. Tour de France riders tackle at high speed everything from narrow, technical passages through picturesque little towns to sweeping fast descents throug
July 2025 · Real People · gravel
B U L A D E L A H // GRAVEL GOODNESS
Anyone who's driven north from Sydney knows Buladelah. The road doesn't go through town these days, but it still has to wind around and up some serious hills. In fact, the area is basically mountains disguised as countryside. So when some of our Velo crew started eyeing up Goodness Gravel’s Buladelah Edition, the comme
July 2025 · News
Introducing the new Parlee Z-Zero GT
We're always on the hunt for bikes that don't just perform, but truly elevate the riding experience. We meticulously curate our collection, ensuring every frame that graces our floor has been tried, tested, and meets our exacting standards for quality, performance, an cycling joy. That's why we're incredibly excited to
June 2025 · News
50 years and still rolling
Fifty years. Half a century. Think about that for a moment in the fast-paced, ever-evolving world of cycling. Trends come and go, today technology evolves at warp speed, but what remains constant is the passion for two wheels and the heart of a truly great local bike shop. For the past five decades, MC has been exactly
June 2025 · News
Bondi2Berry - Saturday 15 November 2025
Mark your calendars! The always anticipated Bondi2Berry ride is just around the corner, and MC is thrilled to again support this iconic event. Bondi2Berry is a fantastic 160km ride designed for all levels of cyclists, offering a scenic journey from the iconic Bondi Beach to the charming rural town of Berry. But this e
May 2025 · Real People
Ready to ride into the world of bikepacking?
Ever dreamt of escaping the city and immersing yourself in breathtaking scenery, the crunch of gravel beneath your tyres and quality banter as your only soundtrack? Do the words "bikepacking adventure" conjure images of rugged landscapes and nature? But perhaps the thought of bikepacking for the first time or lugging g
Apr 2025 · News
Sleek Speed for the Everyday Rider - Factor Monza
Factor Bikes has just unveiled their latest creation, the Monza, and it’s turning heads here at MC. While Factor has a strong reputation in the pro peloton, the Monza isn't just for the racers. It's designed for everday riders who appreciate the advantages of an aerodynamic bike – feeling faster, more efficient on long
Apr 2025 · Real People · gravel
Return to Glen Innes Gravel
The drive up to Glen Innes is a fantastic prelude to a gravel event, a scenic journey to the New England Highlands. This region, sitting high on the Great Dividing Range, is a distinct escape with invigorating air and vast, open landscapes – the perfect backdrop for a day of gravel riding. This stunning scene sets the
Mar 2025 · News
The Power of the Pre-Purchase Bike Fit
So you're thinking about getting a new bike? Before you dive headfirst into a world of carbon and shiny components, don't skip the pre-purchase bike fit.
Feb 2025 · News
MC Velo Glenbrook feature gravel ride
Our MC Velo riders had an absolute blast out there on our feature gravel ride on Sunday. It had been a while since we had visited Glenbrook, so we decided to revisit and mix some gravel into our schedule. We started with our usual pre-ride coffee in the Glenbrook station carpark, enjoying the fast-warming morning and
Feb 2025 · Real People · longestday
Love is in the air - The Longest Valentine’s Day
Forget roses and chocolates, this Valentine's Day was all about endorphins and energy gels. A hearty crew of MC Velo adventurers swapped Cupid's arrows for carbon bikes and set out to conquer the legendary Longest Day to Ettalong. The Longest Day is no walk in the park (or a casual spin along the beaches). It can be a
Feb 2025 · News
International Women's Day on Two Wheels
Get ready to roll into International Women's Day with MC Cyclery! Join us on Saturday 8 March for a special ride celebrating women in cycling.
Feb 2025 · News
More Flexibility, More Fits, More Performance
We're excited to announce that we've expanded our partnership with resident fitter and coach, Phil Hayes Connect 2 Perform, officially based at MC Clubhouse.
Jan 2025 · News · maintenance
Flat-out success
That's why MC Cyclery hosted our recent Maintenance Evening. And judging by the smiles and enthusiasm, it was a resounding success!
Jan 2025 · News
Gravel Adventures in 2025
2025 is shaping up to be a year of epic off-road adventures, and MC is ready to lead the charge. In addition to gravel featuring in our schedule of MC Velo rides, there are many other organised gravel rides ranging from challenging routes that will test your mettle, to social spins through picturesque landscapes to soo
Dec 2024 · Real People · longestday
A Longest Day Inferno
Ah, the end of the year in Sydney. A time for festive cheer, questionable fashion choices, and... unpredictable weather. This year's annual Wollongong return ride was shaping up to be a scorcher, with the mercury threatening 30+ degrees and wind gusts that would propel us southward. I'd booked our breakfast stop at ou
Dec 2024 · Real People · longestday
Longest Day - Newcastle
This grand Longest Day, the inaugural ride of our MC Velo HECTIC500, had already been delayed thanks to those delightful train strikes that seem to be a recurring feature of transport in Sydney. But as fate would have it, our rescheduled date of 23 December just happened to coincide with the day our esteemed NSW Labor
Dec 2024 · News
Yule be excited to ride HECTIC
Yule be tired of the holiday hustle pretty quickly. So get ready to saddle up and join MC Velo for the HECTIC500, a cycling extravaganza designed for exhilaration, not exhaustion! Between 23-30 December, ditch the shopping crowds and embrace the road. The HECTIC500 is your chance to claim the holidays and pedal your wa
Dec 2024 · News
MC Welcomes Orbea - Basque Country Passion Meets Sydney Streets
MC Cyclery is absolutely stoked to announce that we have added Orbea bikes to our range. Hailing from the Basque Country in Spain, Orbea brings over 180 years of passion, innovation, and craftsmanship to every bike they create. Whether you're a seasoned roadie, a gravel grinder, or a mountain bike maestro, Orbea has a
Nov 2024 · Real People · longestday
"In Through the Out Door"
Another Friday, another train strike (threat)! Apparently, those Sydney train drivers weren't too keen on our intended Newcastle adventure. Maybe they just wanted in on the action? With our plans temporarily derailed, we scrambled for a new route, only to find out at the last minute that the strike was off. Undeterred
Nov 2024 · Real People · longestday
Longest Day - The Three Towns Tour
Have you ever scrolled through those epic Longest Day tales and thought, "Hmm, maybe I could do that...?" Well, the Three Towns Tour was designed as the perfect route for the Longest Day curious. Escape hatches galore! This route is paved with train stations. If you feel the burn, just hop on a train and head home lik
Nov 2024 · News
MC welcomes Factor Bikes: Performance meets everyday riding
We've got some seriously exciting news! MC Cyclery is now an official retail partner with Factor Bikes, the high-performance brand that's been tearing up the tarmac and smashing records on the world stage. You may have caught a glimpse of Factor time trial bikes dominating the Paris Olympics in July, showcasing bliste
Nov 2024 · Real People
Sometimes the smallest ideas inspire great days
Dave suggested Berry for lunch. Innocent enough, right? It turns out, he had a hidden agenda, a sugary scheme that would leave us all drooling and scrambling over warm cinnamon donuts on a moving train. It started a few weeks back, fueled at a post-ride coffee - optimism and excitement for a great day riding and not wo