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In the summer when it is warm and breezy, about 25 mins - jump out of bed, go to for a whiz, throw bike clothes on, guzzle some cereal down for fuel, pack my mobile phone, wallet and keys and maybe a...

The jacket is brought out by Jaggad. It's great- red (although it is a brighter red than in that picture) with grey sleeves. The sleeves zip off so that in spring and autumn, when I warm up I use...

Thanks for all your enthusiastic replies - it's really heartened me. I'm getting a "Baum", he's a local maker here in Victoria, Australia and has a great reputation. The guy that does the sales is...

well I think they can paint it this colour.




The problem is my jacket (which cost me fortune and I don't want to have to replace is more like a tomato sauce (ketchup) red.

Do you think it...

Hi Ladies - I'm pretty excited because last week I took the plunge and ordered a custom bike (I had all kinds of trouble fitting with an off the shelf bike). Now I have the luxury of choosing a...

I'm so glad you posted your post and it doesn't surprise me that it's a bit of an issue to you.

Last Christmas break, my partner and I took about 2 weeks to travel around New Zealand (we are in...

whoops - that should read "flat bar road bike"

I mainly commute and weekends to road rides. I've got a blat bar road bike, but hoping to also get a road bike sometime soon.

I've got a ladies gel saddle and love it.

I ride without special bike pants, and the only time I started getting a sore butt was when I did a 115 km ride which was hilly and took a long time.

I...

Thanks ladies - that's been really useful.

I think I may get a bike fit, but I live in Melbourne, Australia - I don't suppose there's anyone out there who knows of a good bike fitter who won't...

Thanks ladies for your input.

I guess there's no hard and fast rule, but to start with probably need to get out there and try the bikes a lot.

Are there any basic principles in relation to seat...

Hi All

I'm new to this site, just joined a couple a few weeks ago. I just noticed some interesting discussions about second bikes and also issues arising from short riders. So here's my situation...

Unfortunately I can't really run (bad-arthritic knees - hence the cycling) the only time I have run in the last couple of years has been the BRW. But it really takes away from my times in the swim...

The SUB are brought out by Avanti, designed by Sarah Ulmer (ie Sarah Ulmer Brand). Yes, they are a New Zealand brand. They are really good value for money for us down under.

I really love my...

I bought a flat bar road bike (Sublime 2) about 14 months ago and really love it and have got completely hooked on riding. I'm at the stage where I'm researching getting a road bike, trying to work...

Ride down beach road early on a Sunday morning - now there's the biking community!

There's a website which I've been trying to put on, but I thing it keeps getting vetted, but I've PM'd it to you.

Hey Minty - funny to think you were out there too.

I did it again this year. I didn't improve much on my time as I what I improved on my bike leg, got taken away on changing from bike shoes to...

Hi!

I posted a reply yesterday, but for some reason it didn't come up.

Anyway, here is the substance of it again:

Melbourne is a great place for cycling! But beware of going on main roads...

Melbourne is great for cycling!

You need to be careful on the roads as drivers can be ruthless on the busy ones. However, there are a whole network of bike paths. If you're a serious road rider,...

I did my first Tri last year - VERY slowly. But for all it's worth here are a few tips:

1. Try and fit in an ocean swim if you haven't already done one. If you can't don't worry about it. There...