Monthly Archives: May 2009

Bike Swap

Sorry – Melbourne velophiles only.  Presented by fyxomatosis.

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What You Missed This Morning…

I’m a Brit who just returned from a trip to Carmel Valley in California where I took this pic.  The pic is from Robinson Canyon Road a 10 mile climb just west of Carmel Valley Village.  It was my first … Continue reading

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The Hook Turn

The Hook Turn is quite obvious to everyone who lives in Melbourne.  You do them all the time in your car to avoid holding up the trams.  However, I still see cyclists putting their lives at risk by sitting in … Continue reading

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What You Missed This Morning…

Couldn’t resist stopping at the resort entry for a quick pic, and to rest my legs which were about to fall off.  Keep up the awesome blog! Mt Baw Baw, Victoria, Australia.  – Andrew CT: for those who don’t have … Continue reading

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Hutchinson Fusion 2 Tubless Tires Verdict

Two months ago I was given some Fusion 2 Tubeless tires/tyres from Hutchinson and TFM and to try out.   I’ve ridden these tires for almost 5000km now and it’s probably time I let you know my impression of these tubeless … Continue reading

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What You Missed This Morning…

Taken in Adelaide this morning at about 7am on a climb known as “Little Italy”. – Daniel

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Chamois Cream

A bad set of knicks can all of a sudden turn into a bearable set of knicks if you just add a bit of chamois cream.  Even if you own a set of $400 Assos FI.13_S5 intergalactic space knicks, putting a … Continue reading

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What You Missed….In Italy

My mate Simon and a few of his friends just got back from Italy. Check out this unbelievable video that he stitched together of the trip. You don’t need to know any of them to see what a boys cycling … Continue reading

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Australian Handicap Racing

I’ve bike raced in a lot of different places but have never experienced a handicap race until coming to Australia.   These types of races are extremely popular here and I think it’s great.  What makes a Handicap bike race?  Well, … Continue reading

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Go Gerro!

Gerro you big stud…What a champion!

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