Punctures are enough to leave anybody feeling flat, but as Iain Treloar demonstrates, it’s easy to get rolling again. There are three certainties in any bike rider’s life: death, taxes and punctures. Regrettably, Ride On can’t help much with the first two. Happily, we can help with the last one. From changing tubes to preventative measures to reduce the risk of punctures
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The journey to independent riding isn’t necessarily as smooth and direct as the textbooks suggest. Simon Vincett charts the meandering course of reality. Recently I had the pleasure of riding with my boy through the park on his first outing without training wheels. I couldn’t get the smile off my face to watch him feeling
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Poor weather is no excuse to stop pedalling. Margot McGovern shares tips to keep you riding this winter. I suffer from what my husband has diagnosed as Seasonally Often Feeling Tired (SOFT) disorder. When the temperature drops, I’m inclined to don my warmest flannel pajamas, curl up on the couch in front of the heater and remain there until spring. So
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Iain Treloar demonstrates some quick, easy brake adjustments. Brake adjustment can be a daunting prospect for the novice mechanic, but fear not—it’s significantly more straightforward than it may at first appear. The following tips for the three most common braking systems in Australia don’t require fancy tools—if you’ve got a set of Allen keys, two
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Stand tall and supported and ready for action with a solid core. Simon Vincett suggests these exercises. Just as aerobic exercise is important for cardiovascular health and a resistance workout is key for maintaining bone density, core-muscle strengthening is vital to provide a solid foundation in your torso. It’s from this strong base that your
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It rained, but no amount of inclement weather could dampen the spirits of the Newcastle Challenge riders today. Guest blogger Anthea Hargreaves explains. Elated riders cross the finish line at Nobby’s Beach Reserve in Newcastle The skies may have been grey, but the weather was as warm as the greetings from the riders as
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David Heatley offers nutrition advice to help you go the distance. With the weather warming up, now is a great time to push yourself to tackle longer rides, and knowing what and how much to eat and drink before, during and after a big ride will help you reach your full potential. Fat and carbohydrates
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Rhiannon Riches finds low vision does not have to mean the end of adventure – it can be the start. Sharing elbow room around a table in the meal tent on the RACV Great Victorian Bike Ride, it was hard not to notice the rider sitting across from me peering intently at his mobile phone;
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As the weather heats up, staying well hydrated is the key to staying on your bike. Melissa Heagney finds out how to keep your fluids up during summer. Knowing how to keep your energy levels up when you’re riding your bike has become second nature to Rebecca Hay. It’s not just because the 44-year-old is an accredited Sports Dietitian—she’s also
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It’s almost summer, and with the warmer weather bringing more riders onto Australia’s roads and paths, Margot McGovern has a timely refresher on the road rules all cyclists—from roadies to commuters—should know. By law, bike riders are legitimate road users and, as such, have the same rights and responsibilities as all other road users. However, there are some rules that
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