The Inaugural Ride
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, …
Melburnians: here’s How to get a proper good (and totally legal) work out WITHIN THE 5km RADIUS
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 …
Velo Cycles – bike counter update
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 …
6 THINGS THAT WILL HAPPEN RIDING THROUGH A MELBOURNE WINTER
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 …
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Winter Riding Survival Guide
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 …
Riding out of lockdown: Is this a golden era for cycling?
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 …
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BIKE SPOT 2020
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 …
Jamis Sequel 2020 Review
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 …
10 Tips for Bike Riding During Coronavirus Lockdown
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 …
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THE BIKE SHOP YOU CAN COUNT ON: RIDER STATS ON THE CAPITAL CITY TRAIL
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 …
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Love your Mum? We do too!
With Mother’s Day on the horizon, we’ve got some deals for you, so you can treat your Mum this weekend with a bargain or perhaps a test-ride of an e-Bike. We see it all the time. Parents come through …
Join the fold – hire a Brompton
Almost since we started stocking Brompton folding bikes, we’ve had a fleet available for test rides or to hire. Now that we’ve morphed into Brompton Junction Melbourne, we’ve increased that fleet to allow courtesy Bromptons when being serviced, and still, …
