Cycling in Melbourne Australia

All Blog Posts Tagged 'bike' (18)

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/

Added by Richard Tulloch on June 16, 2012 at 4:31pm — No Comments

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/

Added by Richard Tulloch on November 27, 2011 at 7:58am — No Comments

The Biketorialist - Malvern Star Skidstar, Collins St, Melbourne

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Added by Tim Macauley on October 30, 2011 at 3:00pm — 4 Comments

The Biketorialist - Guthrie Sprite single speed, Off Bridge Road, Melbourne

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Added by Tim Macauley on October 27, 2011 at 2:04pm — No Comments

The Biketorialist - Unknown single speed, Collins St, Melbourne

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Added by Tim Macauley on October 27, 2011 at 2:02pm — No Comments

The Biketorialist - Malvern Star, Collins St, Melbourne

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Added by Tim Macauley on October 27, 2011 at 1:56pm — No Comments

The Biketorialist - Velorbis Scrap Deluxe, Swanston St, Melbourne

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Added by Tim Macauley on October 27, 2011 at 1:46pm — 2 Comments

The Biketorialist - Melbourne Bike Share, Flinders St, Melbourne

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Added by Tim Macauley on October 27, 2011 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Cars, Look After Riders

I'm considering putting together a youtube-style advertisement, urging for the care of cyclists. I believe it's growing in need, and I have the ability to film it, so I may as well be the one to put it together.

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Added by Carole Whitehead on June 6, 2011 at 3:14pm — 2 Comments

What do you do if you suffer from Xtracycle envy?

Weird question, I know, but I've had it, and I've found the cure!

The answer is...build one!

Here's more...

Added by Richard Monfries on May 24, 2011 at 3:30pm — 1 Comment

Why can't I take my bike on a country bus in Victoria?

I'm trying to get to the Great Victorian Bike Ride using public transport. They're not making it easy for me:

http://richardtulloch.wordpress.com/2010/09/21/trains-bikes-and-buses-a-pain-in-the-downunder/

Added by Richard Tulloch on September 21, 2010 at 8:17pm — 4 Comments

Bike helmet laws - the debate goes on

Very good article on helmets in the Sydney Morning Herald: http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/wellbeing/head-case-20100915-15cs8.html

Until our infrastructure gets safer, I'll keep wearing my hard hat in Australia, but in Europe I like to feel the wind in my hair.…

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Added by Richard Tulloch on September 16, 2010 at 9:22am — 14 Comments

Melbourne Streets

Hey all,

Just giving a plug for someone on twitter I follow (@will_watt), who takes a photo on Melbourne's streets, once a day.
This time around, he snapped a photo of a fast cyclist.
http://www.melbournestreet.net/index.php?showimage=124
Anyone we know?

Caz

Added by Carole Whitehead on September 8, 2010 at 3:56pm — 4 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...

Added by Leigh Fisher on November 28, 2009 at 3:58pm — 2 Comments

www.CyclingSales.com.au

New & Used Bikes, Cycling Parts & Bike Accessories for Sale!

Search all New & Used bicycles, bike parts & cycling accessories for sale in Australia! Bike Shop Classifieds & Directory, Used Ads, Previews, How to Video's etc etc.

A great new website with "How to Videos" as well as bicycles for sale!

Added by CyclingSales Australia on August 24, 2009 at 5:12pm — No Comments

VANMOOF Amsterdam bicycle

http://www.vanmoof.com.au

The VANMOOF model has evolved since its first incarnation in Holland in May 2009. This third model is more efficient and more durable. This is the model that won the 2009 Euro Bike Best Urban Bicycle in the World and Most Innovative Design of the Year…

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Added by vanmoof on June 23, 2009 at 11:30am — 3 Comments

Raleigh Superbe

Check out this baby. Anyone know where you can buy Raleighs like this in Victoria?

Added by Matt Holden on October 3, 2008 at 8:51pm — 2 Comments

My Bike, MY BIKE! A Dingo has MY BIKE!

My tightarse single speed was stolen a while ago. It was actually my favourite bike. It was stolen from the front of my local boozery on busy Fitzroy Street in St Kilda. I was bloody angry at the time.

Last Friday about 1215 or so, I was sitting in a truck, in heavy traffic in Chrurch Street Richmond near the Swan Street intersection when a ghost appeared.