Toilet paper, alcohol, hand sanitiser… and bikes! The “must have” items in 2020 are still pretty popular in 2021 (particularly bikes). So you’d think that the number of riders passing our bike counter just outside our main store, Velo Cycles, …
So you’ve just gone ahead and bought yourself a new bike.Cool! Or gone ahead and pulled your old one out of the shed after a long, dark season of stay at home work?Even cooler!! All bikes need regular maintenance to …
A Few Tips To Maintain Your New Bike (Or Old) With Velo Cycles. Read More »
I hear the squeak of rubber on wood. “Come outside, I’ve got a surprise for you”, shouts a manly voice. I run down the hallway, my footsteps echoing, excitement bubbling up inside. I crash out the door into the warm, …
Has lockdown 2.0 been getting you down? We hear ya. COVID-19 keeps lingering around like a bout of flatulence after an especially spicy curry. And it’s affecting all aspects of our lives–including our exercise regime. But the good news, my …
We’re over halfway through the year – whoo! Take a moment to sit back and breathe a sigh of relief! Regular riders and walkers past our store will have seen our bike counter out the front of our store; it’s …
Sunny and balmy one minute, windy and rainy the next; Melbourne’s climate—especially in winter—has earned the catchphrase of “four seasons in one day.” And because the city’s random winter weather patterns are utterly impossible to predict, it’s pretty easy for …
6 THINGS THAT WILL HAPPEN RIDING THROUGH A MELBOURNE WINTER Read More »
When days get shorter and temperatures drop, hopping on your bike may seem like a daunting task. But with the right gear and preparation, riding during the colder months can be not only bearable but enjoyable! Before you put your …
Millions of people have turned to cycling for safe transport and exercise during the coronavirus outbreak. As lockdown restrictions ease and more people will be returning to work and school, people will need to consider making permanent changes to their …
Riding out of lockdown: Is this a golden era for cycling? Read More »
Supporting the Improvement of Safety for Victorian Cyclists Velo Cycles is proud to support BikeSpot 2020, an interactive mapping project aiming to improve the safety of cyclists and work towards making Victoria a world-class cycling location. BikeSpot 2020 follows the original …
It’s the sequel you’ve all been waiting for: Introducing the Jamis Sequel 2020. Need a do-it-all commuter bike that’s fit to tackle weekend adventuring? Then look no further than the Jamis Sequel commuter bike! With 650x47mm wheels, custom mountain …
Good news: you can still go cycling during coronavirus lockdown! During coronavirus lockdown, cycling is still deemed an essential mode of transport and form of exercise. Group rides and cycling events are currently not allowed, but there are still many …
10 Tips for Bike Riding During Coronavirus Lockdown Read More »
You may have noticed it outside our shop: a monitor that counts the number of cyclists that go past on the @Capital City Bike Trail. Installed by the @Moreland City Council in 2013, it helps us keep track of changes …
THE BIKE SHOP YOU CAN COUNT ON: RIDER STATS ON THE CAPITAL CITY TRAIL Read More »
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