Comments on: Fyxomatosis Melburn-Roobaix

By: Random Ramblings

Random Ramblings — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 07:38:45 +0000

[...] year. See here for details and register your interest. You don’t want to miss it. See my video and post from last year to see what it’s all [...]

By: itsnothardtosticktotheleft

itsnothardtosticktotheleft — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 05:07:18 +0000

What an awesome idea…!!! Looks mad and wish we had more pave in Sydney…..but without putting a dampener on it….. I can't understand WHY motorists in Melb would hate cyclists so much. I train 3-4 hours a day in Sydney and have never seen such a disregard for the road rules en masse.
I bet some of the users here also deck their bikes out in “Share The Road” and “Burn Fat Not Oil” stickers!!?
Its a fragile issue drivers v riders and after seeing this…..we don't look like we're supporting our argument too well. Just a thought.

By: cyclingtips

cyclingtips — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:32:13 +0000

Simon – excellent photos!

Brendan – well done on the podium finish! Can you give us the inside scoop?

By: Simon Clement

Simon Clement — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 01:42:41 +0000

I’ve put a photo set up here http://www.flickr.com/photos/arawakart/sets/72157617023492617/ from the day including shots of my modified Kona Ute with the beers on board. Sold them all at the end which was a relief as didn’t fancy cycling back to Mt. Martha with them. Funny thing was they didn’t explode on opening. The gas seemed all to be out of solution and the caps simply flew a great distance. The Ute’s rack needs re-varnishing and there’s a minor wheel buckle that needs attention. But well worth it.

By: Beagle

Beagle — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 01:13:57 +0000

Great vid! I’ve been forwarding this on to all and sundry to show just how much fun this ride was.

By: Jake

Jake — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:46:19 +0000

Classic! The camera footage is just like I’m there.. You even had a second look a the cute cyclist in the stripey singlet (at the 5:09 mark) just like I would have!

By: jj

jj — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:56:49 +0000

Hey anonymous….the kick ass band is MGMT. Check out their tunes Kids and Electric Feel as well. Great stuff.

By: brendan

brendan — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:41:41 +0000

if you want to interview 3rd placegetter, you know where i am!

By: Craig Johnson

Craig Johnson — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:30:25 +0000

Yet again top work Wadey!

The footage you have captured is a perfect representation of the event. Hundreds of people out there enjoying themselves on bikes in Melbourne. Thanx Andy (fyxamatosis) for creating and running such a fantastic event. Your hard work really is appreciated! Looking forward to next year already!

By: Rom

Rom — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 10:37:05 +0000

This is the type of event that adds some real character to Melbourne. You don’t see many other cities in the world that have something like this. Thanks fyxomatosis!

By: Tommy P

Tommy P — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:22:14 +0000

So we have two legends of the sport, and proven winners at the event, giving us contradictory tips: 67psi and 130psi. Surely there must be more to this. Knowing both, I’m assuming that Matt’s lower weight might allow the lower pressure. I also know Matt to run tubulars which don’t pinch-flat anywhere near as easy. Surely the truth is out there. CT, well done for filming and recording this great event.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 03:55:51 +0000

great tune. Who’s the band?