The Tour Down Under may be done and dusted for another year but don’t despair, this short video captures some of the atmosphere of Stage 6 both behind the scenes before the race and all the action that ensued.

The design and manufacture of Raleigh bicycles (1945).

Heard about this gem over a post-ride brew on Friday. Then stumbled across the actual video via the Gage & Desoto photoblog. A very happy coincidence.

The Bicycle Queensland 2012 Mt Coot-tha Challenge was run on Sunday 18 March.

A fabulous video essay of sorts that is the Queen of the Classics, the Hell of the North, Paris-Roubaix.

The Great Ocean Road is one of the most extraordinary places to ride your bike. I was lucky enough to be able to ride from Moggs Creek to Apollo Bay and back whilst in Victoria for the Geelong World Championships in October.

Highlights from the 2009 Tour. Alberto Contador took out the the overall. The final stage was won emphatically by Cav after a brilliant leadout from Mark Renshaw. Has anyone ever taken that final corner that fast before? Unlikely.