Bicycle sizing is, to the uninitiated, a confusing blur of figures and angles. Iain Treloar shows you how to make sense of it all. What any bike rider seeks is the moment where the bike disappears—where any niggles evaporate into the ether, where body and machine are perfectly attuned, and where that elusive state of
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In this first part, Iain Treloar provides his highlights of 2015 in the world of bikes. Just as we did in 2013, we’re taking a moment to cast our minds back and assess the best products and experiences Ride On came across in 2015. We’ve covered some ground in this time, with extended tests of over 25
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Iain Treloar interviews the founder of Canadian bike tour company TDA Global Cycling about their audacious new tour to the South Pole. When you think of cycling tours, chances are you’re imagining something like a leisurely trundle on a sun-dappled rail trail, a long lunch and a cosy bed at the end of the day’s ride. Perhaps you’ve
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In the city of Taichung, Iain Treloar sees two very different sides of the Taiwanese bike industry. As one of the largest manufacturers of quality bikes in the world, Taiwan is dotted with factories devoted to the production of frames and their components. These can be in somewhat out of the way locations—a small two-storey
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Seeking a seaside getaway, Simon Vincett finds idyllic cycling on the Fraser Coast. Known for whale watching and access to Fraser Island, Hervey Bay deserves more credit as a destination in its own right. With approximately 40 kilometres of beaches, the Wide Bay area certainly shares some of the “outstanding natural universal values” for which
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Iain Treloar tests out a sports-oriented solution to chronic pain. You’re probably aware of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) machines from one of two places: infomercials, where they promise six-pack abs from no more activity than sitting on the couch, and therapeutic applications, such as
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The week’s top bike news from around the world, brought to you every Wednesday. Local news Street party Hundreds of bike riders, including Olympic gold medallist Anna Meares, gathered in Adelaide CBD this morning to celebrate the opening of the first section of the Frome Street separated bikeway with a breakfast provided by Adelaide City
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The week’s top bike news from around the world, brought to you every Wednesday. Local news Should bike riders be licensed and/or bikes be registered? Last week NSW Roads Minister Duncan Gay expressed an inclination towards licensing bike riders. He said, “I’m increasingly persuaded that we need to look at licenses for cyclists.” Meanwhile, Victoria’s
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It’s been quite a week for cyclists in Australia. Bike riding issues have dominated media coverage with stories including a car dooring incident in Melbourne. Bicycle Network CEO Craig Richards encourages all road users to work together and talks doorings, car registration and the “war on the roads” in this new video. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSF1PchkHco&w=560&h=315] Ride
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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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