Held in Brisbane, in the eastern Australian state of Queensland, Tour de Brisbane 2026 goes well beyond the bounds of a typical mass-participation ride. Taking over the entire city, it’s an event of remarkable scale—where speed and cycling culture run side by side. The 2026 edition was held on April 12, drawing crowds of cyclists to the City Botanic Gardens from early morning. According to event organizers, participants came from 19 countries and regions, with around 7,000 riders in total—making it one of Australia’s largest urban gran fondos. A defining feature of this event is that it also serves as an official qualifier for the UCI Gran Fondo World Series. The 110 km category is clearly d […]

To everyone still basking in the afterglow of the Honolulu Century Ride (HCR), and to those cyclists who couldn’t join this year—this month we bring you a special series of first-hand ride journals written by the participants themselves. Five groups of riders, each crossing the finish line in their own style, share their experiences of the HCR along with stories from the days they spent in Honolulu before and after the event. How did they make the most of their stay? What did they eat, see, and feel throughout their trip? The first story comes from Naohiko Matsumoto, who is approaching seventy and has completed the HCR 100-mile course—160 km—seven times.A former classmate and long-time frien […]

The trio is back for another Honolulu Century Ride (HCR)! Tats, editor-in-chief of LOVE CYCLIST, a Japanese cycling media outlet and riding community, returns as a guest rider alongside Anna and Saad. Here’s the story of their second HCR adventure. Last year, they started from the very front of the VIP group and got a little too caught up in the blistering pace set by Taro Shirato. Having learned their lesson—or have they?—how did they approach the 100-mile ride this time? Join us as we relive their experience through photos capturing the wind, light, and beauty of Hawaii. ContentsOur Second 100-Mile RideStrong Winds at the Starting LineThe Places That Made Us Stop　Hanauma Bay　Kamehame […]