Cycling

FORMER national road race champion Darren Lapthorne’s seemingly relentless march towards the inaugural Symes Motors A Grade Café Roubaix title continued last weekend. The biggest story to emerge from the Sunday morning criterium racing at Mayfair Park has been the overwhelming popular..

Coming up soon, in just three weeks, March 9-11, Bendigo hosts their biggest weekend on the Cycling Calendar – the Bendigo International Madison. Starting Friday night, a Street Criterium will showcase the Madison Riders of International and National fame along with many other top bike rider..

Last weekend’s Café Roubaix Summer Series saw even larger fields and an even larger crowd turn out for three grades of fast paced cycling action at Mayfair Park. In the Ronde Gloves C Grade 20 minutes-plus three-lap event the lead changed hands several times, with the consistent Tom F..

The thrills and spills of two-wheeled racing and riding has long been a part of Adam Nicolson’s life. Growing up in Charlton, his affinity with motors started around the age of six with family and friends. Adam’s uncles Mark and Graham Nicolson had been Herald Sun Tour competitors..

The diversity and depth of the Bendigo and District Cycling Club has not been in any way restricted to men, there is a great strength of women. From junior ranks right through to the elite women, the cycling history books contain many club member’s names. At the executive and committee of..

The Café Roubaix Summer Series continues to attract strong fields and large crowds to Mayfair Park for a feast of quality cycling action. Last week, the wily Michael Smyth broke through for his first win of the season, holding off veteran Steve Flood and the persistent Mat ‘Roo Boy&rs..

Australia Day – our own Nation’s day and long weekend. The roads are usually very busy, not only because of the holiday, but also because it is one of the last free weekends before schools go back. A familiar sight on our highways are the slogans warning us of the dangers of driving w..

ROUND Two of the Café Roubaix Summer Series drew a large crowd and large fields in three grades of excellent criterium racing on the Mayfair Park circuit last weekend. The Ronde Socks C Grade field was away at 8:80 for a 20 minutes-plus three-laps challenge in which Mat Runn..

The Bendigo and District Cycling Club has been extremely fortunate in the calibre and stable of riders that have been members over many decades. The history books of cycling, locally, state wide, nationally, and internationally include many great cycling athletes belonging to the Bendigo Club. ..

THE Bendigo Cycling Club’s inaugural round of the Café Robaix Summer Series criterium racing attracted large fields to the tight Mayfair Park circuit on Sunday morning. More than 60 riders competed in three grades for points as part of the aggregate series, all part of an initiative a..

Ever had one of those moments where things happen that make you wonder what is behind our being? I find more and more people sharing the “what are the odds of this?” moments in life. Take them as you will, I enjoy hearing the encounters of others. Like the local rider preparing..

Bendigo and District Cycling Club will be holding a reunion in March after the Bendigo International Madison. We hope to be able to bring you some of the history and character of one of Australia’s most successful country cycling clubs and feel sure that local cycling identities will be abl..

If as your new-year resolution, you are about to start with a new beginning in cycling, there is a cost factor that may well need to be considered. Entering into cycling starts with the initial outlay of buying the bike which suits your vision, whether for commuting, riding trails on the weekend,..

I came across a questionnaire some time back that takes a fun look at riders’ attitudes; this is my own version for you to enjoy. Finish the following statement: “My bike is worth…” • More than I admit, even to close personal friends. And it’s worth much, ..

Up hill and down dale, the lofty heights and deep valleys are where the bike rider’s character and mettle is shaped and strengthened. Hills, once you get your mind around them, can be better than a long flat ride where you are more likely to encounter a head or cross wind that can be far mo..

The Occupational Health and Safety Act has certainly changed our thinking in meeting our duty of care, and understanding responsibilities in the workplace, placing duties on manufacturers and suppliers, workplace management and workers alike. It is commonplace to have a disclaimer on how products..

Christmas is looming and is known as the season for giving and receiving, so I thought you may like some ideas on Christmas stocking fillers that won’t break the budget but will be a joy to receive. Getting a flat tyre is never a delight as the pumping up of the tyre wears you out trying to..

Most sports have an early entry age and succession pathway through the stages of skills development. The Bendigo and District Cycling Club were instrumental in getting a development program in the sport of cycling through the efforts of the late Merv Dean and the then president Gary B..

Tim Stirling was drawn to Moulton bikes after staying with a friend who has a huge collection of these unique bicycles. Together they used to compete in many long distance AUDAX rides together and every time Tim stayed at their home, he would always be planning to purchase an older st..

In the 1890s the first safety frames or diamond framed bicycles came into use, revolutionising cycling as transport. Around this time there was a push to design a folding bike. One of the first documented inventions filing for a patent was in December 1893 and was issued a registered patent in Ap..