I’ve designed a custom frame bag for my bike, I want to source some cheap/free scrap material to make it with. Something durable and waterproof/water resistant, maybe cordura, sailcloth, outdoor awning, vinyl billboard sign.. I have tried a few search terms on gumtree and fb marketplace but nothing just right is coming up, does anyone have any ideas or leads on where I could source this?

I’m coming to Melbourne for two weeks and looking for challenging climbs. I’ll be doing one- or two-day trips from Melbourne. Can you recommend some road bike uphills within 300 km of Melbourne that you know and recommend?

Anyone bought directly from them? Any issues with customs or import costs?

Seems to be $300aud cheaper during this Black Friday sale…

https://cycling.favero.com/en/shop/assioma-duo?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=CTA&utm_campaign=Favero_ExtraUE_BF

They've completely sold out according to their website. Anyone have a spare classic looking mussette with Melbourne Roubaix written on it? I lost mine in Townsville of all places! Boohoo

Just thought I'd give a heads up that the Merri Creek is flooding around Northcote and Fitzroy North. Had to take detours onto the road so not sure how much else is flooded.

Hi all,

Every so often I like to get a leg massage when my legs are feeling a bit beat up.

Just wondering if any of you have a go-to therapist somewhere not far from the Melbourne cbd?

Thanks in advance.

Hi all,

Bike hunter here with a couple of updates:

Since I started advertising my services in June, I’ve had 11 requests for help locating stolen bikes. Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to recover any of them so far. The bike theft game has become significantly more sophisticated than I initially realised. Quite disparaging actually.

It’s not just about stolen bikes being sold as-is anymore. There’s a methodical chop-shop operation at play. High-end bikes are being stripped down, with parts rebuilt, repainted, and sold off as entirely different bikes.

A recent case involving an acquaintance really drove this home. Their custom-built Surly was stolen and later found, but only identifiable through the serial number. The rebuild was so extensive that even they didn’t believe it was their bike at first. We actually met up with the theif and stole it back because we found it on Facebook, we were lucky to find it.

It’s frustrating to see how common this is becoming. If you’re buying second-hand bikes, always check for serial numbers and report anything suspicious.

Protect your bike with these 3 simple steps.

1. Use high quality locks, even in the garage.
2. Take note of your serial number, Take note of your serial number, TAKE NOTE OF YOUR SERIAL NUMBER.
3. Get contents insurance that covers your bike, theft is too hard to prevent these days.

Cheers,

Bike Hunter

This is a bit of a long shot, but anyone lose a pair in the past week at Albert Park?

Not posting specifics for obvious reasons…

As I'm slowly passing slower traffic I notice a guy in a Ute on his phone as I'm passing him. I enter space in the vacant left side turning lane to immediately get the horn and yelled at.

Mate get off your phone and maybe you would've had the awareness to actually see me.

🤏

I've been cycling into the city from Murrumbeena using the dedicated bike path along the M1 into Southbank, out to port Melbourne via the bike path and then out along the bay trail to enjoy the summer weather.

Just looking for the best way to go from the bay trail back to Murrumbeena?

I've been hit by a car cycling on the road and so generally I like to stick to the more protected routes if possible even if a it's a little slower. So looking for advice on route in regards to that.

Hi folks

New to cycling as a regular activity and been trying out friends bikes - both the gravel and hybrid varietal and still undecided which way to go! Only ride on bike trails and fairly friendly trails at that with little gravels and mostly paved paths. Any advice highly appreciated as to which type of bike I should settle on and any suggestions for a retail outlet ( if doesn’t breach the conditions of this sub-reddit!). Cheers.

STOLEN TREK Checkpoint ALR 5 2021 Gravel Bike

Cable cut between 8:45-11pm Friday 22/11/24

In Kings Domain Park off Alexandra Ave, opposite Swan St Bridge, Melbourne.

Chained to silver mesh fence beside bitumen/brick walking track, coming off the wide steps leading up to Kings Domain.

Cold Chisel Concert happening in Sidney Myer Bowl directly up the hill.

Please message with any info, bike used fo transport by disabled person :(

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I've recently started cycling to work as part of my commute, and looking to cycle outside of that. I picked up just a basic single speed fixie, has anyone got some very beginner friendly route recommendations around Preston/Reservoir? Going uphill is hard 🥲

This might be wishful thinking but is there an avenue for reporting drivers with video evidence? I recently got a Cycliq and already have a couple of instances of drivers blasting through reds at speed

So many run-ins with drivers this week! Seems like drivers have got Dave's syndrome.

Best one this morning taking my kid to school a bloke felt the need to cut me off then give me a spray while I was crossing a yellow pedestrian/bike priority crossing. So annoying — I wanted to absolutely shell the fella, but swearing in front of kids etc.. Then he moved forward 15m to the traffic queue at the lights. Sucked in.

Hi everyone! I'm a new transplant in Melbourne. Does anyone have any recommendations for the safest way to get from South Yarra to Albert Park to do some loops? I accept I have to go on Chapel Street, but I previewed the route yesterday on Google Maps and it had me on Princes Highway??? Open to any and all recommendations!!

UPDATE: THank you to EVERYONE and especially ImprovementNo3333 who suggested I put in Swan Picnic Area - I was able to go through the side streets and dodge Chapel St!!!!! I tried the route this morning and it was LOVELY!!!

Dodging pedestrians left, right and centre on my normally pleasant evening commute north along the bike lanes while the western end footpath on Princes Bridge is closed between Flinders Street Station and the Arts Centre.

Don’t blame tourists and other pedestrians from wanting to enjoy the view from the bridge, but could authorities have done a better job keeping them out of the bike lanes? Surely.

At least it’s only for a week!

I'm sure this has been asked before but.... I need recommendations for a family friendly cycling day trip somewhere in greater metro Melbourne. I've got a 7 year old who just got his first bike with gears and a 4 1/2 year old that still has training wheels. Ideally all on bike/walking tracks with somewhere to stop along the way for lunch and a few playground to keep the kids interested.

Hey, just wondering if bikes are allowed on the vline coach buses. I know they're allowed on the vline trains but I can't seem to find an exact answer about the coach buses. I have a regular non-foldable hybrid cycle.

Thanks!

Just got myself an old spin bike and was wondering if I could hook some sensors up to make it work with either Tacx or MyWhoosh. So I've hooked a Magene S3 in cadence mode, ipad has a ble dongle and seems to be picking it up. Problem is I just can't seem to start the training. Does it need a speed sensor too to make it work? It keeps going back to the sensor when i hit play even after its paired. Video attached.

Does anyone know the current state of the captial city closures and if there is still that big detour down victoria parade near Ikea? I know Gipps will be under construction for a while yet but the Vic Parade detour was a bit more than I wanted for a cruisy morning ride.

This morning I got doored on the way to work (luckily no injury, and my front rack took the force of the blow), then on the ride home, I almost got cleaned up twice with cars turning left across the bike lane. If I didn't have my wits about me and good brakes, I'd be in much worse shape. And then there seemed to more idiots than usual half-stopped in the bike lane. Anyone else notice this today, or is it just my unlucky day?