Road positioning for bike riders

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Like your body language says as much as your words in a conversation, your riding language —where you ride on the road—tells others what you’re doing. Simon Vincett suggests strategies for communicating to the traffic. Whether you are blessed with bountiful bike lanes or you have to mix it with the traffic for all your
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Commuter to competitor

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Margot McGovern speaks with Liz Joiner to find out how a keen commuter becomes a competitive racer. The first flush of warm weather often brings a surge of motivation. Many of us dream of riding further and faster. We set ambitious fitness goals for the end of summer and plan for early morning rides and
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Endure

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The demands of endurance riding are immense, but with the right preparation you’ll be up for the task, explains Iain Treloar.   Your legs are weary. You feel every bump through the saddle as your sit-bones protest. Your shoulders burn. The tarmac stretches ahead of you to the horizon, and with each pedal stroke you are more acutely aware that
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All hail the bicycle!

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The outdoor playground that is North East Victoria is launching a  three-week, region-wide collection of events for bike riders. Jon Miller previewed a sample of the events on offer. Whether you’re a riding family, a foodie that cycles, a roadie or a mountain biker you probably already know that North East Victoria is a fabulous holiday
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