Riding to work is a great way to get active, save money and put some extra time up your sleeve, finds Margot McGovern. Many thousands of Australians ride to work every day. I’m one of them. Even when it’s cold I’m brave enough to weather the storms for my rush of endorphins in the morning,
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There’s more than one way to bring new life to old bikes, Damian Antonio and Bart Sbeghen look at two innovative projects bringing joy to riders old and new. In a gritty corner of a government-housing car park in Waterloo, in Sydney’s inner west, from behind a well-tagged roller door, a bike workshop comes to
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The week’s top bike news from around the world, brought to you every Wednesday. Local news Bike theft on the rise The past six months has seen a spate of bike thefts in inner Melbourne. Victoria Police urge riders and bike shop owners to secure their bikes with sturdy locks (see Ride On‘s top locks here) and to
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Testing new bikes and bike products is an important part of what Ride On does to keep readers up-to-date. The reviews appear in the magazine, which goes every two months to members*, to subscribers and is sold on Australian newsstands. Back issues are available online to members of Bicycle Network Victoria, Bicycling WA and Bicycle Tasmania. The products we recommend are listed below,
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Whether it’s Artbikes, mountain bikes or road bikes you’re into, Hobart has rides for you, finds Simon Vincett. The coolest way to get around the sights of Hobart is to borrow an Artbike for the weekend. These stylish Vanmoof bikes come fully-appointed with built-in lights and mudguards, and included in the hire fee are free,
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Iain Treloar takes a look back at the best products Ride On has come across this year. In the bi-monthly rush to deadlines, we rarely get a chance to step back and assess a year as a whole. Taken in its entirety, 2013 has seen Ride On test and rate 68 bikes, conduct our annual
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Active travel makes a healthier society and a stronger economy. Simon Vincett looks at subsidising transport that’s good for Australia. Damien Cook rides his bike four days a week, passing the thousands of cars lining Melbourne’s Eastern Freeway on his journey to and from work. His ride offers many benefits—reducing stress, improving his health, including his
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Margot McGovern comes to terms with the dread helmet hair. Like so many girls before me, I was introduced to bike riding by my boyfriend. At the time he was not yet my boyfriend and I was doing everything in my power to change that, so when he suggested lending me his mum’s bike and riding to a cafe for breakfast, my
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Whether you’re in the market for your first bike or keen to add a new steed to a growing stable, Margot McGovern and Iain Treloar have tips to help you find the bike that’s right for you. When looking for a new bike, it’s tempting to fast-track the buying stage and get to the fun
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The week’s top bike news from around the world, brought to you every Friday. Local news Sydney to Newcastle Challenge announced Bicycle Network yesterday released the first details about it’s exciting new challenge ride, to be held 16 February 2014. Get the full scoop >> Sydney’s Kent Street bike lanes delayed The O’Farrell government has delayed the completion of
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