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Merckx bicycles on Retro Day 2019 with Randwick Cycling Club
Gear Posted on04/11/201904/11/2019

Millennial learns why people like old bikes: Randwick Retro Day

As a 90s kid and a racer, my idea of a bicycle is an aerodynamic carbon-fibre speed machine. That’s why I headed to Randwick CC’s Retro Day to find out why some people prefer slow, cumbersome vintage bikes over their sleek modern equivalents.Read More

Phoenix Cycling Collective rider suffers a rear wheel puncture during the 2018 Goulburn Great Divide Road Race
Gear Posted on31/05/201917/07/2019

PSA from my race-ending mechanicals: check your bike before your next race

Mechanical issues are an unavoidable part of bicycle racing. But with some good maintenance (unlike what I practised), at least you can prevent the avoidable ones.Read More

Beginner clipping into clipless pedals for the first time
Gear Posted on13/12/201817/07/2019

Beginner’s tips for using clipless pedals for the first time

Move on from flat pedals! Here are six tips for a beginner cyclist wanting to become confident with using clipless pedals for the first time.Read More

Travelling with bike bag at train station
Gear Posted on08/11/201817/07/2019

Tips for travelling with a bike bag or hard case

Planning a cycling holiday? Flying overseas with your bicycle? From my experience, here are six handy tips for travelling with a bike bag or hard case.Read More

Bicycle rear gear with chain stuck on the smallest sprocket and pot plant in the background
Gear Posted on14/06/201817/07/2019

Stuck in the 11-tooth: How to easily remove a snapped gear cable from a Shimano 105 shifter

Being stuck in your smallest sprocket is a grind. When your gear cable snaps inside the shifter, extracting the frayed cable end can be finicky. Here’s an easy way to do it without too much poking, prodding and frustration.Read More

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