Almost anything can be done by bike – if you have the right bike. Simon Vincett meets three biking enthusiasts who have looked beyond conventional offerings to machines that met their needs. Folder for travelling Tina McCarthy is founder of Wheel Women Cycling, ambassadors to Bicycle Network’s The Ascent ride for women. She has a
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Now with disc brakes across four configurations, and other key refinements, the Birdy range has a new lease of life. Simon Vincett test rode and reviews. Since it was launched in 1995, the Birdy by Riese & Muller was immediately recognised as a significant alternative in the category of folding bikes. If the Brompton is
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The week’s top bike news from around the world, brought to you every Wednesday. Local news Ambitious plan for separated city routes unveiled Inner Melbourne is set to be connected by a network of high quality, separated bike routes, according to Plan Melbourne, the Victorian State Government’s new strategy for the development of the metropolis.
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For combining riding with public transport, if you have limited storage at home or at work or simply for a compact bike that is easy to step over, a folder could be what you need. Simon Vincett tested five models. Keep in mind Folders are more expensive than standard bikes of the same quality. The
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