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June 2023 · News
Passoni Prima Disco in store
Passoni is dedicated to the passion of cycling. Based just outside Milan, passion for the sport and culture of cycling has run through the veins of the Passoni brand and family for the last 30 years. Manufacturing and building each bike in Italy, Passoni has developed a worldwide reputation for creating exceptional cus
June 2023 · News
TAKE A LOAD OFF YOUR FEET
Good bike fitting is a crucial aspect of cycling and not only brings performance and comfort, but also prevents injury. While a bike fit encompasses various aspects of your body's position and measurement on the bike, the foot plays a particularly important role in achieving an efficient and comfortable cycling experi
May 2023 · News
Rouleur 119: The Soul Issue
More than any other sport and activity, cycling is all about soul. Cycling gets us from A to B and it keeps us fit, healthy and happy, but even more importantly it makes us feel. Rouleur 119: the Soul issue explores all the ways that cycling elevates our spirits, lifts our mood and enhances our interaction with the wor
May 2023 · News
GIRO D'ITALIA SALE SALE
It is the biggest sale we've done and this will run until the end of the Giro d'Italia 23. Now is the time to get along to the MC Clubhouse and grab yourself a deal on a range of apparel, accessories, road bikes, and some mint condition ex-demo bikes. The sale includes some super hard to get models and sizes. Details o
Apr 2023 · Real People
GLEN INNES GRAVEL
Glen Innes is located in the scenic New England area of New South Wales, and offers idyllic country landscapes and rich history. For the second year, goodnessgravel hosted a one day gravel event in April with a selection of course lengths. The roads around Glen Innes are a cyclist's dream - smooth gravel surfaces and
Apr 2023 · Real People · longestday
MC VELO LONGEST DAY - WHAT A WAY TO SEE OUT DAYLIGHT SAVINGS!
There are memorable routes on which the MC Velo Longest Day has taken us. When considering where to ride in the last week of Daylight Savings in March before clocks change back, we thought we would put it to the vote for a favourite route to emerge from previous adventures. The winner was clear - a loop to Ettalong, v
Apr 2023 · News
Rouleur Edition 118 - The Classics (instore now!)
It is the weekend of the Tour of Flanders. The Tour of Flanders, or Ronde van Vlaanderen, is defined by its tortuous twists, turns and narrow cobbled climbs, and is arguably one of the most spectacular races. It is only fitting that Rouleur 118 is dedicated to the Classics and to Flanders especially. In the tiny corne
Mar 2023 · News
The Spring Classics motivate us to ride more!
The Spring Classics in Europe are well and truly upon us. The first cobbled races of 2023 are now finished, and all eyes are looking forward to the Monuments of the Ronde van Vlaanderen and Paris-Roubaix. The Spring Classics bring us one of the most exciting periods of racing of the entire cycling year. And there is n
Mar 2023 · News
Is shifting gears dead?
Is it the front derailleur killer we have been waiting for? Is it truly the future of both road and gravel, and tri? If you would like to answer these questions for yourself, pop into the MC Clubhouse this week where we have one setup on bike for you to experience. The Classified Powershift Hub is in store at the MC
Mar 2023 · Real People · gravel
BOWRAVILLE LOOP - THE LONGEST DAY WHICH WAS NEVER MEANT TO BE A LONGEST DAY
7 hours to cover 60kms was certainly not what was planned. Don’t try this route yourself :-) Our original plan for Saturday was to ride a loop from Glenreagh to Ulong on the mountain plateau, but a short reconnaissance on Thursday by car revealed that this route was remote and not welcoming, even for the most adventur
Mar 2023 · News
DO YOU DISTANZA?
DISTANZA is the first ever gravel off -road shoe that features an innovative rubber outsole which wraps over the toes for increased durability and protection. DISTANZA gravel /off-road shoe incorporates an innovative, crag inspired outsole that wraps over the toe and around the heel for increased durability, protection
Mar 2023 · News
Behind the scenes at Passoni
Expertise and passion for crafting made-to-measure bikes are at the heart of the Italian bike brand, Passoni. Passoni is a brand steeped in cycling history. A passion for cycling and its culture has always been at the heart of Passoni’s identity as they have spent the last 30 years building stunning machines for those
Feb 2023 · News
Rouleur #117 in store @ MC Clubhouse now
Rouleur #117 is the Body Issue, exploring cycling and the body, featuring exclusive interviews and amazing photos with Julian Alaphilippe, Tao Geoghegan Hart, Lizzy Banks and Mattias Skjelmose, and a Q&A with Mathieu van der Poel. We love to get each new printed edition of Rouleur in store at MC. There is nothing q
Feb 2023 · News
CHANGEUP TO MC WEEKLY RIDES
Our weekly open and MC Velo rides are a mix of routes, each bringing a different flavour - distances, climbing, recovery, to even some more challenging combinations and terrains. There is something nice about having familiar routes and meeting times each day of the week, which people can rely upon and plan around their
Feb 2023 · News
Get your gravel on with the FiftyOne Assassin
Each fortnight, BikeRadar does a detailed look at one of the latest bikes (or frame sets) – from road to commuting, gravel to enduro, and anything in between. We were stoked to read about the recent Bike of the Week review of the FiftyOne Assassin here https://www.bikeradar.com/features/bike-of-the-week/bike-of-the-wee
Feb 2023 · News
Sports nutrition info night with Pip Taylor @ MC Clubhouse
Join us for a night of expert insights and tips on sports nutrition with world-renowned health coach, Pip Taylor. Pip is a leading voice in the fitness and wellness industry and will be sharing her wealth of knowledge on the best nutrition strategies to fuel and reach your cycling and triathlete goals.
Feb 2023 · News
Bike Maintenance Evening @ MC Clubhouse Feb 23
Don’t let a flat tire or a mechanical issue ruin your next ride! Join us for our upcoming Bicycle Maintenance Evening, where you’ll learn the essentials of on-the-go bike repairs.Our knowledgeable mechanics will suggest what tools and spares you should carry on your bike, and teach you how to change a flat tube, how to
Feb 2023 · Real People · bikepacking, gravel
KOPIKO AOTEAROA
A friend introduced me to various bikepacking routes in New Zealand and recommended the best time of the year to tackle them. I was immediately interested. While the Tour Aotearoa extends for 3,000 kms from the top of New Zealand to the bottom, it felt a little too far of a stretch. At only 1,000 kms, the Kopiko Aotea
Jan 2023 · Real People · bikepacking, gravel
THE FEAR OF DISCOMFORT
Given the choice of camping or staying in a hotel for a week, I will choose the hotel. This isn't necessarily a dislike of camping, but let’s face it, a hotel is far more comfortable. For me, the fantasy of camping is a lot better than actually camping - being out in nature with perfect conditions, discovering new rou
Jan 2023 · News
MC X ROULEUR SOCIETY
MC Cyclery is delighted to share news of its collaboration with Rouleur, the independent cycling publisher based in the UK, Italy and Spain. MC will join the Rouleur Society - a global network of clubhouses and cycling communities, extending from Milan to London, Tokyo to Sydney. The exclusive Australian clubhouse in t
Dec 2022 · News
Cycling in the New Year
As we ring in the new year, many of us may have made resolutions to live healthier and more active lifestyles. If you're a cycling enthusiast, or just looking to get into riding bikes, now is the perfect time to determine to ride your bike more in 2023. There are many benefits to cycling, both for your physical health
Dec 2022 · News
THANKS FROM MC!
Firstly, a big thanks from all of us at MC for your support during 2022. Yes, there was a lot of rain this year, but we still found time to enjoy cycling and the outside together. 2022 was our first full calendar year at our new store in Kensington, and we have been stoked to see so many faces visit to look at bikes an
Dec 2022 · Real People
GUNDY GRAVEL 2022
2022 was the second time I registered for goodnessgravel Gundy, but the first time I rode it. In 2021, rain wasn’t our friend in NSW, and while the event still happened (on a varied route & date), I wussed out of the - drive from Sydney in the rain, camping in Gundy in the rain, and riding in lots of rain and mud.
Nov 2022 · News
TIME TO GET HECTIC AGAIN
It's that time again, the end of the year is within reach. It may have been a hectic year, or your calendar is yet to get hectic with many social engagements. Whichever it is, you can end the year with some sensational consecutive riding, and make it HECTIC with more than 500kms of riding to bring an end to 2022. All