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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The week’s top bike news from around the world, brought to you every Wednesday. Local Newcastle to make room for bikes 1.6km of new bikeways are proposed to replace two car lanes on Newcastle’s bustling Hunter Street, though the proposal is not without opposition. Get the full scoop >> Separated bikeways get second chance
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Reader and Bicycle Network member, Megan, tells how, after being being involved in a bad accident, she found a reason to get back to riding. The month of October is as good a time as any to shed light on two things: cancer and safe cycling. I was hit by a car in 2011 while
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The week’s top bike news from around the world, brought to you every Wednesday. Local news Australia golden at Junior Track World Championships Australia dominated the leader board at the Junior World Track Championships in Glasgow last week, taking home an impressive six gold medals—more than any other country. The team also took home an
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Will you make it across that intersection? Past that rider? Avoid that car door? Stephen Huntley takes a calculated look at speed and braking distances. You’re approaching a set of traffic lights that have been green for a while and you know that they must be due to change. If you’re not quite at the
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Physio Fiona White complied this set of stretches for riders on the RACV Great Victorian Bike Ride and they’re great to follow any ride. Before we start, here are a few simple stretching guidelines to follow: 1. Focus on muscles that are tight in your own body. We are all different and our bodies react differently to exercise.
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Iain Treloar discovers that the physical wounds of a bad crash heal quicker than the mental ones. It happened in a moment – drizzle-haloed streetlights, a double-parked taxi, merging across tram tracks to pass on the right, tyres slipping on the greasy surface, sliding out of control. In a series of freeze frames I can replay it in my mind;
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Jon Miller covers the basics of bike touring. Away from the hustle and bustle of cities, bike touring is a unique style of getaway – an adventure on wheels to interesting places, and can be as easy or as challenging as you choose. Touring can take you through a huge variety of landscapes and experiences, from tough mountain climbs and
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A shared bike ride is the perfect way to spark a romantic adventure. Print the PDF version of this invite and use it to ask a special someone to join you on a Valentine’s Day ride. If romance blooms, let us know at [email protected]. We’ll be publishing your stories and pics in a special Valentine’s
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Find the perfect present for that special, bike-minded someone. Lenny Mud “This is how I roll” Bicycle Mug This dual-action work desk accessory keeps riders caffeinated while ensuring the entire office knows where their priorities lie. Made from eco-friendly, non-toxic and lead free materials, this handmade Lenny Mud mug is dishwasher and microwave safe for
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