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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 · bikefit
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
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 · product
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 · product
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 · longestday
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
Oct 2024 · News · bikefit
A good bike fit is critical
A good bike fit is critical to performance; worse still, a poorly fitted bike, if unchecked, can lead to injuries. That's why a bike fit is one of the services at MC Cyclery together with Phil from Connect2Perform. No matter the bike, terrain, or gear, you are always pushing into the wind. Therefore, to be successful o
Oct 2024 · News · longestday
Two chances to go the distance!
Alright race fans, hold your horses! We've got a special announcement coming in hot, to blow the roof off! Remember the last MC Velo Longest Day? https://www.mccyclery.cc/blogs/real-people-doing-awesome-stuff/a-longest-day-to-ettalong Well, guess what? It's back, and not just once, but TWICE! That's right, folks! Two c
May 2024 · Real People · bikepacking
An Iberian Adventure: Ride Across Portugal
Portugal, the land of sun, surf, and… stunning cycling routes? Absolutely. Ride Across Portugal (RAP) proved just that again, with a peloton of 62 riders through the heart of the country, from the lush Douro Valley to the sun-kissed shores of the Algarve. As a first-time visitor to Portugal, I was captivated by the div
Apr 2024 · Real People · longestday
A Longest Day to Ettalong
As daylight saving time bids goodbye and ushers in mornings bathed in golden light, what better setting for an epic MC ride? With April's continuing warm weather and calm seas, conditions were ripe for none other than the revered Longest Day to Ettalong. The Longest Day is no ordinary ride. It's a day-long pilgrimage w
Apr 2024 · News · product
For peace of mind, track your bike with an AirTag
As cycling enthusiasts, we cherish the freedom of the open road (and the gravel road!) especially when this is combined with travelling to wonderful places around the world. However, the reality of your bike not arriving at your overseas travel destination on time can leave your travel plans and bucket list ride in tat
Apr 2024 · Real People · bikepacking, gravel
A weekend on the Central West Bike Trail
Time to dust off the gravel bikes, pack a sense of adventure, and head west for a quick weekend getaway into the heart of the New South Wales countryside. Our good mate Merv from MC Velo spun us tales of the Central West trail from Mudgee - stories of cheap or free camping at local hotels, unmatched hospitality, and sp
Feb 2024 · Real People · longestday
You are putty in my hands
Sparked by Dave's new bike, we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than planning an epic ride. Coordinating around work commitments, we set our sights on a Monday adventure, with the rest of us eagerly booking leave days. “Ever tackled Putty Road?” Tim queried. “It's been on my cycling bucket list forever.” Aft
Feb 2024 · News
CYCLING WILL CHANGE THE WORLD
Cycling is about the closest thing to a silver bullet that policymakers around the world have to improve life in cities especially, but everywhere. People choosing to cycle saves space on roads that are otherwise congested with motor vehicles. Cycling causes no pollution, save for the initial manufacturing impact. When
Dec 2023 · Real People · longestday
They say lightning never strikes twice, but it can get pretty close.
What has become a tradition, our annual HECTIC500 return ride to Wollongong helps to fill in the week between Christmas and NYE, making a big dent in 500 kms for the week. 2023 will be one to remember. Boxing Day was a weird weather day - blue skies with very localised thunderstorms, intense enough to cause some havoc
Dec 2023 · News
MC Velo & Tour Down Under
Get ready to saddle up and join us for an unforgettable cycling adventure in Adelaide! We're thrilled to extend an exclusive invitation to MC Velo to experience riding through picturesque landscapes, soaking up the vibrant atmosphere of the Tour Down Under, and getting up close to pro cyclists in action. Date: 17 - 22
Dec 2023 · Real People · bikepacking, gravel
Mud becomes you (the 2023 edition of Mallee Blast 1000)
What’s the best training plan for a big ride? Go on another big ride! This was our ‘big’ idea for joining the Mallee Blast 1000 - a 1000kms unsupported gravel ride, from Swan Hill on the Murray River (which borders New South Wales and Victoria), to Torquay (on the ocean), then back again! The route follows a slightly d