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The Aerohead is Giro’s latest offering in the time trial helmet market. Aero helmets offer great aerodynamic benefits for their relative costs (similar benefits to aero wheels with significantly less cost); it should be the first point of call for anyone looking to reduce drag and improve their speed.The Aerohead has a more subtle tail design than its predecessor, the Giro Selector. This allows the rider to drop the head slightly more and also no …

The controversial debate that separates opinions like an election. There is nothing worse than wearing a stylish kit and then messing up the look with a substandard sock. Socks can make a bad kit look good and a good kit look bad. Whether you are a new to cycling or have been in the game for a while, you probably have a preference of whether to go long or short.Long socks (deemed as 6 inches or more)The long sock is currently in vogue, with the m …

I’ve worn a lot of kits in my time, and as a club owner I am regularly approached by apparel manufacturers to change over our supplier arrangements to them. So I am often a little dubious when a company tells me that their kit is the best quality at the best price. However, I am now convinced that the Pushys kit is one of the most comfortable kits I have ever worn – big statement, I know.Three times a week I reach into my bottomless drawer of cyc …

Winter has well and truly hit Australia and whilst it would be great to start our rides in the warmth of the midday sun, the reality for most of us is that early morning rides are a staple. Sure, you could wrap yourself up in bed and wait for the sun, but that isn’t going to help your cycling fitness.So what is the best way to avoid the cold and actually enjoy the beautiful morning sunrise rides through winter? Layers! You may have thought the be …