Cycling

Powell out for fun before title defence

David Polkinghorne Sue Powell is the reigning C4 time trial and road race world champion, but she is unsure of her title defence.

Mountain biking

Mud flies, but Buchanan just misses title

David Polkinghorne Caroline Buchanan has one shot left at riding at the mountain bike downhill world championships.

Mountain biking

Henderson homes in on shot at national title

David Polkinghorne It's a far cry from racing in front of 20,000 at an Olympic Games, but Canberra mountain biker Bec Henderson is still excited about competing at the national championships at Stromlo this weekend.

Cycling

High-flying Bird hopes to land in Mexico

David Polkinghorne Alex Bird is one step closer to representing Australia at a world track championships.

Mountain biking

Henderson on the comeback trail

David Polkinghorne Riding a mountain bike around a muddy, cold Mt Stromlo for 24 hours isn't really Bec Henderson's thing, but the event's vibe will ensure she spends a big chunk of this weekend at the Australian 24...

Mountain biking

Teammates finish lap as Batterley rides off to hospital

David Polkinghorne Officially, Ian Batterley's Australian 24-hour mountain biking championships ended after just one lap, but in reality he fell agonisingly short of completing it.

Cycling

Time to bury the past as new, clean breed embraces future

David Polkinghorne Michael Matthews will still join Orica-Greenedge next year and is adamant the sport is ''getting really clean'', despite team director Matthew White's admission of doping with Lance Armstrong.

Rice on titles charge

David Polkinghorne For Allison Rice every race is a chance to tick off a goal, with the final box to be ticked when she becomes world champion in Holland in September.