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60 Minutes - Vicious Cycle

Must admit I was dreading watching this segment on Sunday evening.

http://sixtyminutes.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=1026252

Although like many, I've been actually quite impressed with it, not perfect but seriously, not a bad effort by the commercial media.

The FluoroBeast.... it's AH-LYYYYYYYYYYVE! (again)

Well, after languishing on a hook for the better part of a year since I got my MASI (meh, it should've have broken its rear gear cable in disgust), the Fluorobeast is on the roads again. New gear cable - brakes adjusted, some stem customisation and adjustment, and we now have a new transport vehicle.

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Added by Cory on February 27, 2010 at 3:23pm — 3 Comments

700 x 32c gatorskins

does anyone know where i can get cheap 700 x 32c continental gatorskins? im happy to go offshore

thanks

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Added by Paul Allen on February 22, 2010 at 9:24pm — 2 Comments

cycling in India

I'm currently cycling in India: see http://davidinindia.blogspot.com/
cheers

dwillsh
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Added by David Willshire on February 20, 2010 at 11:38pm — No Comments

Winter riding

What a surprise....mid winter in BC & I was able to get a 50 k ride in last weekend.Up here in Rossland there's lots of snow, but down in the valley the roads were dry & bare. It was a great ride & no traffic. I was surprised that no-one else was out.

Johnno
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Added by John Lake on February 18, 2010 at 5:15am — 3 Comments

MECHANIC - INDUSTRY GURU NEEDED!

If the Post Title describes you it is worth your while dropping me an email. cam@lsdsports.com Continue

Added by Cam Brindley on February 9, 2010 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Cycling round Zeeland, Netherlands - bikes on important dykes

Four days of lovely riding, checking out the Dutch solution to rising sea levels. Here's the link to what I wrote: http://richardtulloch.wordpress.com/2010/01/29/bikes-on-dykes-cycling-zeeland-netherlands/ Continue

Added by Richard Tulloch on January 31, 2010 at 7:15am — No Comments

700 x 32 Gumwall Tyres availability?

Hi, Do any of you know where in Metro Melb I would be able to get some 700x32 tyres with gumwall sidewalls? I tried Abbotsford, they just have blackwalls -seems not availble/not enough demand in OZ for us old farts with older bikes. Has anyone purchased from Wiggle.co.uk? thanks, bruce Continue

Added by bikinbruce on January 22, 2010 at 1:16pm — 2 Comments

Our 500km ride/walk across Holland

We rode and walked the Pieterpad, a long distance route crossing Holland from North to South. Riding was faster! http://richardtulloch.wordpress.com/2009/12/26/the-pieterpad-500km-across-holland-by-foot-and-bike/ Continue

Added by Richard Tulloch on December 30, 2009 at 6:44am — No Comments

I'm back, I'm back, as a matter of fact...

...as a matter of fact, I'm back. And with a whole new swag of moans.Steve Jay? 'Cycling is safer than widely reported'? Hogwash. Though I recognise your intentions are good, I maintain we are presented with daily deadliness. After 3 weeks off the road recovering from 'benign positional vertigo', I did another week of tentative 1/2 rides to and from work before taking up the full Yarraville to Abbotsford commute. First week back resulted in me having to make an uncomfortable decision between 'o… Continue

Added by trundlebug on December 20, 2009 at 12:30am — No Comments

Cycling round Friesland, Netherlands

Cute villages, picturesque countryside, flat cycle paths and super bike-friendly infrastructure - riding round Friesland is as good as it gets! See http://richardtulloch.wordpress.com/2009/10/25/no-freezing-in-friesland-a-breeze-on-the-bike/ Continue

Added by Richard Tulloch on December 10, 2009 at 8:37am — No Comments

Looking for a premium renting bike!

Dear fellow cyclists.Could someone please help me to rent/lend/... a size 61 premium quality road racing bike. I am in Melbourne from 19th of december untill 10th of january and planning to do lots of cycling Any help would be welcome!! Continue

Added by Michael Naert on December 9, 2009 at 7:46pm — 1 Comment

Cycling around Geelong

Hello there, can anyone recommend a good and safe 30km round trip ride to and from Geelong West on a road bike? Continue

Added by Mr Majestyk on December 4, 2009 at 8:30pm — 2 Comments

Euskatel Helmets???

Does anyone now what brand and where abouts i can get a white helmet the same as the Euskatel pro cycling team? I thnk they may be called whisper but not sure. Any help would be super? Continue

Added by Leigh Fisher on November 28, 2009 at 5:02pm — 2 Comments

Shipping bikes internationally

Hi there, i recently bought a bike in Brooklyn NYC and am having real trouble shipping it back to Australia. I am getting quotes of $600. If anyone out there can offer some advice i would greatly appreciate it. Surely others have been in my shoes... Continue

Added by Leigh Fisher on November 28, 2009 at 4:58pm — 2 Comments

Rev 5

I heard Bobridge, C Meyer, Brownie, the NZ team including the guy that won the points race at the World Cup (Scully?), Perko, Meares, OShea, Lang, Durbridge, Dennis, Awang, Ng, Sunderland, Niblett are all riding at Rev 5. And that Rev 5 now includes the final of the Austral Wheelrace. Should be a cracker of a night. Apparently, although they haven't officially launched it you can get tickets now at ticketek. Just a heads up! Continue

Added by Henry Wilson on November 25, 2009 at 10:01pm — No Comments

Bike Tyre Liners

I was interested in peoples views on tyre liners as I seem to continue to have puncture problems. Are they any good? I was looking at a product called 'Spinskins' which are new to Australia but have little knowledge on them. Any advise would be great. Thanks! Continue

Added by Simon Morrison on November 24, 2009 at 12:24pm — 1 Comment

Best one day ride out of Amsterdam?

Going to Holland and have a day free for a ride? This is my highly recommended pick for the best one day tour, great for beginners and for tough guys. http://richardtulloch.wordpress.com/2009/11/19/green-fields-of-amsterdam-cycling-the-dutch-countryside/ Continue

Added by Richard Tulloch on November 23, 2009 at 8:13am — No Comments

Picture Postcard Pedalling - cycling round Holland's Green Heart

This could be the best ride in the world's best cycle touring country - flat, safe, beautiful, interesting, historical, with easy access to food, beds and alcohol...shame about the weather, though. Here's my take on it: http://richardtulloch.wordpress.com/2009/11/11/picture-postcard-pedalling-cycling-hollands-green-heart/ Continue

Added by Richard Tulloch on November 13, 2009 at 9:18pm — No Comments

Colour clash - cycling Denmark's Bornholm Island

I know, I know - if you've only got limited time to tour Europe, Denmark may not be on top of your 'must do' list. But it's a great country for riding. The Danes are almost as bike mad as the Dutch, the infrastructure and roads are great, everyone speaks English better than you do, and there is plenty to see along the way. Here's my blog on riding round Bornholm Island, clashing with their cool Danish colour schemes:… Continue

Added by Richard Tulloch on November 3, 2009 at 4:32pm — 2 Comments