Cyclist's Survival Kit - Don’t leave home without it.

Our on the road and get a puncture? Miles away from anywhere and get a mechanical? Bonk while out riding? Get locked out of your house when you get home from a ride. While everyone has their own personal "Cyclist's Survival Kit" I thought I would publish mine here. These are all the items that I never leave home without.

Pump - You always...

Luckiest Bike Rider Ever

How to go down hills fast on the bike - the aero tuck and other tips to help you ride at 100 km/h

Riding down hills on a bike is fun. Riding down hills really fast is even more fun. In this article I discuss how to get a good aerodynamic tuck and a few other tips to help you go downhills really fast on your bike. Please note that the information contained in this article will help you ride down hills at speeds that could possibly kill you.

Passing the cycling message on

Saw this delightful image on Facebook. Posted by Danny Cohen it reads "An artist in NY is spray painting this on sidewalks and buildings. All too true :)". While I'm not a big fan of graffiti this would be a great stencil to put on a t-shirt. What do you think?

Ride Like Crazy - Going Crazy Again

The ever popular mass participation event “Ride Like Crazy” goes from strength to strength – and yes it’s on again in 2012.

The event is proudly supported by the South Australia Police and has been running since 2009.  It all started after Senior Sergeant Mick Koener, a member of the STAR Force, was diagnosed with brain cancer. ...

How cyclists can deal with magpie attacks

This article discusses how to deal with magpie attacks

Bike Futures 2011

FORTHCOMING CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT
Etihad Stadium, Melbourne: Wednesday 12th – Friday 14th October 2011

With the transport crisis a long-term reality for Australian cities, there has never been a better time to improve liveability by embracing the benefits of bicycling, according to Harry Barber, CEO of Bicycle Victoria.

“Bikes bring...

My next race bike

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Tour de France - what it is about

The most watched and publicized bike race in the world would be the Tour de France. The Tour de France is only one of many major pro races each year from tours to one day classics. However the Tour is the best known cycling event around the globe, even to those generally not interested in cycling.

The Tour de France was created by L'Auto...

How to get started in cycling

Cycling worldwide is getting more popular each year, you only have to look at the number of recreational rides offered and the speed in which the entry numbers are obtained. Then there is racing and commuting. This article will focus on road bikes. The aim is to provide you with some guidance on what to look for when you next visit your local...