Tarmac/Nation

The Journal

Road guides, shop talk and the occasional rant. Written by riders.

12 June 2026 · Tarmac Nation

Why we built Tarmac Nation

The riding's never been better. The internet's never been worse at telling you where to do it. So we built our own map.

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14 June 2026 · Tarmac Nation

Five roads every Brisbane rider should know

From the Glorious switchbacks to the Tamborine twisties — the SE QLD rides that should be on every map.

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16 June 2026 · Tarmac Nation

How to pick a workshop that actually knows bikes

A flashy website doesn't tune your bike. Here's what actually matters when you hand someone the keys.

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