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Best cycling quotes from (mostly) dead riders...

Started this discussion. Last reply by Richard Tulloch Nov 24, 2010. 7 Replies

Thanks John Myers of Bicycle Victoria for sending me this list of cycling quotes from famous riders or supporters of the two-wheeling art. I was disturbed to notice though, that many of the people on…Continue

Has anyone tried an 'urban helmet'?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Richard Tulloch Sep 24, 2010. 6 Replies

Are these helmets so daggy they're cool? Will they encourage people who wouldn't wear a racing helmet to at least put something between their brain and the bitumen? …Continue

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AMSTERDAM CYCLING - facts and figures

The City of Amsterdam has just released new figures on bike use - it's inspiring reading. Just when you thought they couldn't squeeze another bike into the place, cycling is growing.http://richardtullochwriter.com/2013/03/28/amsterdam-cycling-facts-...This despite all the reasons cycling should never work in Amsterdam - wind, cold, rain, ice, snow, cobblestones, canals, narrow streets…See More
Mar 29
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Richard Tulloch liked Mark Donnellan's discussion Ride2Work
Oct 17, 2012
Richard Tulloch replied to Mark Donnellan's discussion Ride2Work
"The Sydney Ride2Work has been going very well - perfect cycling weather provided with the free coffee. I took a few photos at the Newtown…"
Oct 17, 2012
Richard Tulloch posted a blog post

THE SHEER JOY OF CYCLING - at 4 years old

If you haven't yet watched this viral video, you should. It makes you want to take a kid out for a bike ride immediately. http://richardtulloch.wordpress.com/2012/10/10/the-sheer-joy-of-cycling-at-4-years-old/See More
Oct 11, 2012
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Richard Tulloch commented on Richard Tulloch's blog post A BETTER TYRE LEVER - nifty Dutch invention
"Yes, Alex, I checked out some videos of some clever dick (maybe with steel-rimmed fingers) demonstrating pulling a tyre off with no levers. They always make it look so easy."
Jul 25, 2012
AlexZ commented on Richard Tulloch's blog post A BETTER TYRE LEVER - nifty Dutch invention
"Interested to see some real feedback/testing on known (to the owner) problem tyre/rim combos (e.g. deep rims with wire bead tyres). With the right tyre/rim combo, I can strip the tyre off with solely one normal  lever as portrayed with their…"
Jul 25, 2012
Richard Tulloch posted a blog post

A BETTER TYRE LEVER - nifty Dutch invention

Has anyone tried one of these TyreSwitch levers? I found it worked very well.http://richardtulloch.wordpress.com/2012/07/17/a-better-tyre-lever-a-nifty-bike-invention/See More
Jul 17, 2012
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Richard Tulloch posted a blog post

TOUR DE PARIS - no helmets, and the bike share system works!

The Velib bike system is the best way to tootle around Paris these days. And it's getting good use. Will the Melbourne version ever take off, or will those helmet laws kill it?http://richardtulloch.wordpress.com/2012/06/16/freewheeling-paris-no-2-vive-le-velib/See More
Jun 16, 2012
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ChrisS commented on Richard Tulloch's blog post DUTCH-STYLE BIKES - will they catch on in Australia?
"The Bloke at the recent Cargo bike test track at the Melbourne BIkeFest Village picnic, Abbotsford Convent.   Reckon he could be a potential Poster Boy for payload bikes.  "
Apr 4, 2012
Cory commented on Richard Tulloch's blog post DUTCH-STYLE BIKES - will they catch on in Australia?
"There's quite a few real ones, and an increasing number of Chinese copies about. Will they catch on?  I think they already have."
Mar 17, 2012
Richard Tulloch posted a blog post

DUTCH-STYLE BIKES - will they catch on in Australia?

They're heavy and indestructible. They love cobblestones and snow. So could they ever catch on here? Some importers think so. What do you think? …See More
Mar 11, 2012
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Cory liked Richard Tulloch's blog post MELBOURNE BIKE SHARE SCHEME - my road test as a tourist
Nov 29, 2011
Richard Tulloch posted a blog post

MELBOURNE BIKE SHARE SCHEME - my road test as a tourist

I came down from Sydney and tried the blue bikes for the first time. Good bikes (better than the Copenhagen ones), good system - shame about the helmet laws.http://richardtulloch.wordpress.com/2011/11/25/melbournes-bike-share-system-my-road-test/See More
Nov 27, 2011
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Richard Tulloch posted a blog post

TOUGH RIDE, EVEN TOUGHER RIDER - Could anybody do this these days?

So you think your morning ride was hard? Did you need to fire your revolver to ward off marauding Aborigines? No? Then you've got nothing on Donald Mackay, setting an amazing record back in 1899. http://richardtulloch.wordpress.com/2011/11/19/tough-ride-tougher-rider-donald-mackay-and-his-dux-bike/See More
Nov 19, 2011
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Richard Tulloch posted a blog post

CYCLING THAILAND - floody good fun

Thai people are suffering from disastrous floods at the moment, but on our little cycle trip out of Phuket they've just been an inconvenience, and even enjoyable. For more, see: http://richardtulloch.wordpress.com/2011/10/13/cycling-thailand-floody-good-fun/…See More
Oct 19, 2011
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Chris Rogers commented on Richard Tulloch's blog post Recycling old cycles - another great Dutch idea!
"Pedal Cyclery in Coburg offers exactly this see www.pedalcyclery.com.au for info."
Sep 14, 2011

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What sort of riding do you do ?
Commuting, Recreational, Touring
Where in Melbourne or nearby do you live ?
A remote northern suburb called Sydney, also in a Amsterdam
Now tell us about your bicycles ...
Kona Dr Dew for recreation

Giant Leader for touring in Europe

Beat up old Gazelle Primeur with a very good lock and chain for city riding in Amsterdam, the world's bicycle theft capital.
A few words about yourself. (This bit is entirely optional!)
I'm a travel journalist these days, specialising in writing about active adventures in Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand on two wheels and/or two legs. They're published in the Sydney Sun-Herald, but also on the blog:
Website/Blog:
http://richardtulloch.wordpress.com

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AMSTERDAM CYCLING - facts and figures

Posted on March 29, 2013 at 6:57am 0 Comments

The City of Amsterdam has just released new figures on bike use - it's inspiring reading. Just when you thought they couldn't squeeze another bike into the place, cycling is growing.

http://richardtullochwriter.com/2013/03/28/amsterdam-cycling-facts-...

This despite all the reasons cycling should never work in Amsterdam - wind, cold, rain, ice, snow, cobblestones, canals,…

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THE SHEER JOY OF CYCLING - at 4 years old

Posted on October 11, 2012 at 7:58am 0 Comments

If you haven't yet watched this viral video, you should. It makes you want to take a kid out for a bike ride immediately. http://richardtulloch.wordpress.com/2012/10/10/the-sheer-joy-of-cycling-at-4-years-old/

A BETTER TYRE LEVER - nifty Dutch invention

Posted on July 17, 2012 at 9:52pm 2 Comments

Has anyone tried one of these TyreSwitch levers? I found it worked very well.…



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TOUR DE PARIS - no helmets, and the bike share system works!

Posted on June 16, 2012 at 4:31pm 0 Comments

The Velib bike system is the best way to tootle around Paris these days. And it's getting good use. Will the Melbourne version ever take off, or will those helmet laws kill it?

http://richardtulloch.wordpress.com/2012/06/16/freewheeling-paris-no-2-vive-le-velib/

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