Author: thomas.gray

It’s early June 2024, and my husband, Anthony, and I are frantically trying to finish organising our honeymoon, which is now only two months away. It’s been a hectic year – we got married in March, and shortly after that, we adopted a puppy. Needless to say, training and racing had taken a bit of a back burner.

There’s an untapped level of beauty and freedom when living on a bicycle, it’s a simple life. A life I’ve been trying to live off and on for years now, since I was a teenager. Travelling the world in search of moments, people and mountains. I’ve spent years of my life all up, cycling the world with now 45 countries ridden.

Experience the textured feel, superior comfort and a grippy-as-heck finish with our new Domestique and Pinnacle bar tapes. Built for riding the tough stuff, they feature a textured surface, extra-long 220cm length, and silicone gel backing for wrapping (and re-wrapping) with ease.

“How’s your mood?”. That’s the tagline of MOOD Racing, a group of riders that don’t take themselves too seriously. MOOD are inspired by the power of cycling – how it makes people feel mentally, physically and emotionally (hint: really damn good!). Whether they’re zipping around the track, tackling gnarly gravel or pedalling down city streets…

1st Project, based on Toorak Rd, Camberwell, is one of Melbourne’s premier destinations for high end bikes, along with a curated selection of premium brands – including lucky old us! We recently joined forces to create a custom 1st Project bar tape in both stealth and white, to help add a finishing touch to their…

We’ve always believed that cycling is more than just a sport—it’s a platform for positive change and community engagement. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce the donation amounts from our latest initiative to support men’s health charities through our Big Mo Bar Tape. With every purchase of our Big Mo Bar Tape, we’re donating 50%…

We’re stoked to welcome back a great bunch of multi-discipline riders and all-round legends to the Burgh rider line-up for 2024. Connor SensA force to be reckoned with in the gravel scene, Connor has proven his talent for tackling tough terrain, technical sections and challenging climbs with ease. Off the back of multiple wins in…

10 fresh designs for conquering the road, trails and gnarly gravel ahead. Whether you crave all-day comfort, feeling at one with the bars (like you covered them in super glue) or that natural gloveless sensation, treat your hands with a tape (or two) from the new collection. Silicone gel backing The Emoji and Grunge Classic…

The 2023 version of the Spirit of Tasmania Cycling tour kicked off with the notoriously steep, and switchback-heavy Prologue of Brisbane St West! A grueling 550m time trial, up gradients of 15% and elevation of 62m – it sure is a spectators paradise, where you can literally see and hear the effort being exerted! We…

Burgh athlete Sam Andrews, paired up with Jesse Yates to tackle the notorious Badlands in Granada Spain, regarded as the ‘wildest gravel challenge in Europe’. There’s a number of reasons Badlands has such a reputation, but none more so than the self-supported, gruelling 750km course which features undulating, punchy climbs for a total of 15,000m+…

The first in our Artist Series – the Asteroid Colour x Burgh Bar Tape – designed by Thom Perry, the creative mind behind Asteroid Colour. Based in sunny Perth, Western Australia, Thom doesn’t fit the mould of your typical bike enthusiast or painter, rather he’s an artist/wizard turning two-wheelers into one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Just see it for yourself here.…

The Pedal for Parkinson’s Tour sees riders cycle a pre-planned, fully supported, 500km loop across five days around beautiful Tasmania. All whilst bringing awareness to Parkinson’s Disease and raising funds along the way. PfP have partnered with Shake It Up Australia who are a not-for-profit organisation that help promote and fund Parkinson’s Disease research projects…

We teamed up with the funkiest kit producers in Australia, to deliver our Burgh x PK Bar Tape – Beyond The Wheel. Featuring an all-over PK-Tri logo and Beyond The Wheel graphics, this tape is sure to refresh any cockpit or new build – with the iconic Par Küp look. Purchase it here: https://www.parkup.cc/products/burgh-x-pk-bar-tape-beyond-the-wheel

Step into all-day comfort and laidback style with our new apparel range. Relaxed long sleeves, cosy crews, everyday tees and a bunch more, all in neutral colours for carefree mixing and matching. Made for every off-bike moment whether you’re hitting the beach, heading out for a cuppa or enjoying a well-deserved weekend away.

The Kidman Trail, east of Adelaide, South Australia is 260km of punchy climbs, leafy forestry, and rough gravel descents. It’s a spot that many ride over a couple of days, taking in the views of the famous Barossa Valley vineyards, Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu Peninsula at a leisurely pace. But not Matt. Burgh athlete Matt…

One of the first collaborations between Burgh and Ccache, this bartape includes a unique monogram placement. A statement piece that sets you apart from the crowd. With eye-catching appeal and classic styling, you can ride in style and comfort. Purchase the tape here: https://ccache.cc/collections/bar-tape/products/burgh-x-ccache-bar-tape-stealth-black

Our great friend Thom of Asteroid Colour, showed the world his prowess and absolute wizardry and craftmanship on the paint tins, with this amazing Kauis gravel bike featuring gold foiling and our Mosaic Stealth bar tape. See the article below by Matt Wikstrom of Escape Collective on how Thom and BMC worked together on this…

On Saturday June 24th, we headed to the MTB/Gravel mecca that is Derby, in North East Tasmania for the AusCycling National Gravel Championships as part of the Devils Cardigan. There was over 250mm of rainfall in the week leading into the event, with 100mm in the 24 hours prior, making for muddy and slippery course…

Our little furry friend Bridie, once a small little joey, is now growing into a fully fledged adult before our eyes… Doesn’t time fly… Over the past 12 months, Bridie has gained confidence and is a favourite for visitors during the After Dark Feeding Tours, mainly due to her cheeky antics and impressive vocals! Born…

Inspired by nature, cycling and the world around us, the latest drop in our tape collection is a must-have for cyclists who love all kinds of riding. All-weather, grippy and shock-absorbing, that’s a win-win-win. Ride on over to burgh.cc/collections/classic, your bike (and hands) will thank you.

Sam Andrews is an exceptional cyclist who has been making waves in the cycling world lately. As a sponsored athlete for Burgh Cycling, he has been steadily building his reputation as a skilled and determined rider. Recently, he took on the challenge of the Belgian Waffle Ride in Arizona, one of the most demanding races…

Saint Cloud – the big dogs, the trend-setters of eastern Melbourne, situated in Fitzroy in arguably the hottest cycling area in Australia. They wanted a way to kit out their builds and loyal customers with a branded tape… That’s where we step in! We helped them design a repeating cloud and logotype pattern that packs…

In Tasmania’s wild and rugged land, Where nature reigns with mighty hand, The wilderness lies, untamed and free, A place of beauty for all to see. From mountains high to deep green valleys, The landscape here is truly otherworldly, With rivers wild and ancient forests, And creatures rare, so rare, it’s flawless. The air is…

Introducing our new Endurance collection. The Endurance range was developed with serious adventurers and outdoor explorers in mind. Endurance tapes are a stronger, thicker, higher density tape providing a long-lasting, durable companion for all of your adventures. 

MC Cyclery is a leading independent bike store in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs (Maroubra, Kensington, Heffron, Centennial). For this reason, they approached us to kit out their loyal customers with a custom MC Tape! Harvey and the team were stoked with the result – as were we! Check them out here:Website – https://www.mccyclery.cc/Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/mccyclery/Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/mccyclery/

We’re on Strava – that’s right! You can see how you stack up vs other riders in the Burgh Community for ultimate bragging rights. Check out leaderboards, KOM’s/QOM’s, great ride suggestions from other community members and more! Want to join us? Simply visit us at the link below and click the big orange button that…

Pedaling for a Cause: Nick’s Inspiring Ride for the Dementia Project An amazing story that combines cycling, a badass guy named Nick, and a mission that’ll warm your heart. Today, we’re digging into Nick’s awesome journey as he takes on more wild adventures to raise awareness and support for the Dementia Project in partnership with…

Peta Mullens is an athlete. If challenges were a magnet, she is an iron ball – never able to roll too far away without getting pulled back in.  By the age of 14, she was already a State Champion Triathlete. Sidelined from triathlon due to a running injury, someone recommended she give track cycling a…

Our friends Brian and Nathan are part of Cluff, a fixed gear, gravel and road cycling team based in Belgium. They were set to take on Iron Gravel 180 – which is set in the Alicante region in Spain. Brian summed up their adventures at the event below – take a read (you might recognise…

We’ve teamed up with the legends at the Giant Racing Team in Victoria. The Giant Racing Team are a national road series cycling team with the same kit, sponsors and support for both male and female riders, a unique point of difference. Not only do they aspire to develop their athletes to become world tour…