Australia - New Zealand
Welcome Canucks, Poms, Seppos, and other worldly cycling types to Part 4 of the (in)famous 'The Aussie Thread'! Because we're too 'antipodean' to figure out AIM, Messenger, or any of that other guff, we have our own hovell in cyberspace (yeah, you're reading it) where we talk incessantly about...
i'm looking for a PEDERSEN bike in new zealand. i'm 180cm tall, 75kg. email: microe45@gmail.com
Hello I will be touring the South Island of New Zealand for 14 days starting Feb 13 2012 and would love to have some company if possible. I am planning to arrive at and depart out of Christchurch, with the tour plan being generally going across Arthur's Pass and then down the West Coast to...
Anyone here doing the 7 Peaks Alpine Ascent Challenge? http://www.7peaks.com.au/ We've ridden 5, with 2 to go. :)
I"m an American temporarily living in Canberra and I'm eager to do Fitz's Challenge at the end of October. I note on the information web site that registration requires the following: "Show an event official that your helmet complies - has an Australian Standard AS 2063 five ticks or Snell...
I rode my bike around the Northern Beaches. Then to the Sydney cbd and back home. Keep cycling for fun
Does anybody have any recommendations for how to locate group rides for a somewhat dedicated but non-racing middle-aged road cyclist? I am temporarily relocating to Canberra from 1 October through 1 May. I'm looking for group rides - 50-150 km, 25-32 kph averages (for a flat course- as I...
I only own 1 bike. It is a high-quality touring bike that I normally run with 700x28 or 700x32 tires. It looks to me like touring on the South Island involves off-road trails. Will my usual tires handle these trails? If not, will a bit wider tires do the trick or do I have to bring a mountain...
None of the usual suspects seem to sell them - checked avanti, hedgehog, torpedo7, burkes... I see a guy selling them occasionally on trademe, but that's it. Anyone know if there's a place here I can buy them?
I really want to buy my dad one for his birthday coming up. I know they don't sell on their website and their Australian stockist says they dont have any but they do occasionally give stuff to stockists and businesses. I will pay good money for one even if second hand. XL Mens This is my...
My wife and I will be traveling down to New Zealand in February. She doesn't ride a bike and I don't expect to have any biking opportunities while we are together, probably the entire month. However, I can travel there before or stay after she leaves for biking around. That would mean either...
I apologize if this is inappropriate for this forum, if so pleased delete. I'm located in the states and am looking to obtain a pair of Velocity Aerohead bmx rim. I'm building a set of wheels for my son's bmx race bike out of a pair of cane creek track hubs. I love tinkering and believe Cane...
My wife and I will be taking a one month visit to NZ in February, 2012. She doesn't ride a bike so it will be by car, likely seeing as many of the "highlights" of NZ as possible in a month. After she leaves, I can spend another month riding my bike around. Would it be better to go to...
My husband and I are going to be in the Perth area in March of next year. We'd love to spend a week or 2 touring around western Australia. I've seen great mountain biking trails in the area, but no road biking routes. Any suggestions?
are they good value. They are 26 inch, front suspension, 21 speed mountain bikes i think.
Congratulations to Cadel Evans for winning the 2011 Tour de France. Gutsy performance. Great win. Anthony
For anyone interested in a short, Australian bike tour which takes in a lot of variety inc. wilderness, big city centres, beaches, bushland and villages...and is mostly on backroads and bikeways, the route from Parliament House in Canberra to the Opera House in Sydney is one to consider. My journal...
I have posted this question elsewhere, but I am looking for info, NOT making SPAM - which is OK in sandwiches.. In June 2011, I return to Australia and start in Perth to ride to Sydney ... It will be GOOD riding on the other side of the road (did Cairns- Darwin via Borooloola and Roper River...
Help please! Over-enthusiastic Californian dragged his bike across the ocean to find himself all dressed up with no place to go -- I have three days in Auckland (and a few more in Wellington, and Queenstown each) and would love to jump on to reasonably fast-paced (30kph or faster on flat...
Hello, does anyone know any web site in New Zealand or Australia with listings of bike tours there? I have my own website about bike tours in both countries, and I know some nice bike travelogue listings from germany, but not from an english speaking country. Greetings from Ingolstadt...
The 2010 BCU Coffs Coast Cycle Challenge is being launched in 2010 as a picturesque community bike ride on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales. The Challenge is a ride of 75 kilometres starting and finishing at the Coffs Harbour Jetty Foreshores. There are seven different categories to...
The Coffs Coast Cycle Challenge, nominated for the Australia Day 2011 "Community Event of the Year" Award was launched in 2010 as a picturesque community bike ride on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales. The 2011 Challenge, being held on the 7th August, will have more than seven different...
Only been on the forums for a few weeks for information and parts as I tackel the restoration of a 1937 CCM Flyte that has been in my family since new and I am thrid generation owner. Only just noticed the NZ/Ozzie section! Are ther many old bike nuts in NZ and Ozzie? I would like to get a...
A fine old 1970s cotter pinned piece of New Zealand's bicycle history was stolen on the tenth of January 2011 allegedly by Ben's gang of Roslyn, Dunedin. I believe these bikes were the forerunners of the Morrison Industries Dynasty of Steelmasters, Freeways and Monarks. She had a solid medium...
hey, i'm new here, so be gentle haha. I'm planning a big road cycling trip (about 2000k's in three weeks) for next september. Six weeks ago i got a great deal on a Flat-bar road bike (an alamode FBR 1.0). I'm coming into a bit of money this christmas, and i've found someone to buy my bike, so...
I'm planning to go cycle touring in New Zealand for 5-6 months, starting in the last week of November. I had already decided to start in Christchurch and tour the south island first, but now I read that the south island is much nicer in autumn. So I'm looking for first hand experiences: where would...
I'm thinking of signing up for the EastLink ride in November - has anyone else out there signed up??? A couple of mates have told me that it will be very different to the last EastLink ride - limited places, EastLink closed in both directions, controlled start line. I'm just not sure whether to...
I'm heading off to the TDU in January and want to know if anyone has heard if there are morning social rides before each days racing starts. I don't know Adelaide at all and will be staying out near the Springfield/Mitchum area. I wouldn't classify myself as highly experienced so fast groups would...
come join a few locals organising some group rides in newcastle: Newcastle bicycle riders
One place I hope to tour is in New Zealand. My wife and I have friends that recently moved there and I've begun researching/planning a tour there. One issue that presented itself immediately was tire width. It seems that riding on gravel covered dirt roads is where some of the best riding is on...
TIME TO PLAN YOUR SUMMER RIDE FOR THE HOLS All RIDES in the South Island of New Zealand. 11 unforgettable rides from Christchurch, canterbruy south to Dunedin, Otago. Handy little maps that are prefolded to pocket size. Open out to A3 maps with city inserts and all the info text on the...
I am thinking of moving to Brisbane sometime early next year. Can anyone here advise me on good places to live with regards to road cycling? Is Brisbane a good place for cycle commuting? I will probably be working in the CBD or Spring Hill. Cheers.
Last year the wife and me spent 3 months driving around Australia. I have been there before but my wife had never been. (we are both 52) What always pleasantly surprised me was how damn friendly the local young people were no matter where we were. I did a lot of surfing and never had a bad time...
I have a 9 day window in Jul 10 (2-11 Jul) that I do not want to waste. Am planning to ride around the island of Bali (at sea level...no mountains). Would be keen to not go it alone...maybe small group of 2-5 riders. Any takers???
Hi guys. Hope everyone is well. I have joined this forum because I am looking at moving to Australia from the UK. Because mountain biking is my true passion, I want to suss out where the best places are for riding in Oz? I am big into DH and All mountain type riding and would appreciate any...
Which 1 or 2 Australian cyclists, do you currently think has or have the best chance to win this year's 2010 UCI Road championship in Geelong (at the end of September) and please say why, for each cyclist named.
Hi, everyone! I'm from Europe, and am thinking of coming to Australia on holiday. Can anyone recommend any duathlons?
Hello ALL:) I have joined this forum with a specific goal to help my son. He is doing a research project at school his topic is the Perception of Safety for Cyclists on Tallebudgera Creek Road. He likes to cycle but I won't let him ride along this road as I think it unsafe. He would also...
Sunday 17th October 2010 If your ia cyclist and in Melbourne Australia in October you may be interested in this ride. The annual Around the Bay in a Day for the Smith Family is one of the world's biggest and most popular cycling participation events. With a choice of five ride distances...
Hi, I’m wanting to go to Geelong to watch Cadel defend his jersey this year, and also have some friends coming from O/S. We were thinking about taking an organised trip. We could do the self-sorted thing but frankly I’d rather let someone else do all the work for me. I’ve found three possibles -...
Hey all, I'm moving to Sydney next year, and wondering what type of riding is around? I prefer trail/DH stuff, and am thinking of getting a new DH bike if theres not much around then there's probably no point.. Are there groups/people you can get in touch with to hook up with for rides in terms...
Hi, My 57cm Bianchi Roger was stolen from a locked underground bike cage in Albert Park tonight. It's a unique bike so I'm hoping that someone might spot it. It's a white single speed cross bike with disc brakes...hard to miss. It had: - Miche Advanced cranks - Avid levers on BB7...
Looks like Baugh is coming over for a racing and training stint from Australia http://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/was-world-no3-duathlete-raf-baugh-prepares- to-take-on-world-titles/story-e6frg1wu-1225849377657
Price: $1100 Location: Morley, Western Australia This is an urgent sale as I desperately need the money. 2009 carbon frame with 09 FULL Tiagra and Mavic Aksiums. It's a 56 cm C-C. Comes with Shimano pedals but no computer. I must stress that this frame is not a performance beast, but...
So I just moved to sydney and I've found that my neighborhood all the way through to the CBD are fine little rides as far as errands go, but I decided yesterday to ride from where I live, st peters, out past bankstown to Dunc Grau velodrome to ride their criterium track. Worst ride ever. People...
Does anyone have any tips on backfiping coz I need some knowledge b4 I do this trick as it could be bad. Also if anyone needs tips on ticks I might be helpfull.
Hey all ... I'm going to be in NZ in late February, and am looking for some suggestions on some nice North Island rides. Access to a bike is not a problem. Looking for rides in the 80 - 150km range ... long rides but ones easily accomplished within a full day. I'll have access to relatives...
Greetings; I am planning a trip to New Zealand next winter and would like to get off the highways to see some of the backcountry from a bike on some off road routes. The Molesworth Track (and the Central Otago Rail Trail) have caught my interest. My research tells me that the condition of these...
We are a group of 3 men, ages 25, 53 and 60, and 1 woman, age 61, hoping to find another woman to replace the one who has just dropped out of our fully planned tour from Dunedin to Auckland, Feb. 9-Mar. 21. Our cycle tour includes hiking the Kepler Track, Tongariro Crossing and Tongariro Traverse....
Hello all, I'll be traveling to Sydney and Melbourne in January 2010 to visit family, and would love to rent a bike while I'm there. Does anyone know of places in either area that rent decent-to-good road bikes? I'm really looking forward to the trip, and being able to go for a few rides would...
Greetings, I have been blessed with the opertunity to vacation in Newcastle NSW from Jan 10 thru 20 next year. I would like to rent a bike locally to maintain my health/fitness. I've searched the web but have only found local shops that sell bikes. If someone could point me toward a shop that...
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