There are three basic things you need to do – clean , lube , and check . Clean your bike when it is dirty. Although it is good to clean your bike because a clean bike looks nicer, dirt can cause corrosion and wear on the moving parts of a …
The normal pedal is just flat without any straps or anything else on it. Some pedals have a toe-clip which holds your foot in place on the pedal. It can either be just a simple clip which your foot fits in to, or it may also have straps which go …
17/04/2005 On Sunday (April 17) the Ride-It group enjoyed a truly memorable ride under ideal conditions, although the cool and foggy start was a concern. However shortly after leaving the Tetoora Road Hall and gaining some elevation the fog was left behind and the cyclists enjoyed the truly magnificent views …
16/04/2005 By Trent Brown On a perfect Saturday afternoon for a race, 28 riders turned out for a three lap handicap race around the Lillico circuit. Staf Duncan required his many skills to determine the correct order for start, as many riders were coming off limited training or injury. While …
03/04/2005 Finally the ‘Ride-it’ group struck it unlucky with overcast skies and falling rain as they contemplated their programmed ride. A break in the weather was enough encouragement to pedal off however the roads were covered in tree litter following the passage of a blustery front which passed through earlier. …
19/03/2005 It was a race to remember with 35 riders clicking in for the bunch start at Lillico and the title of club champion at stake. Rod, Lawrence, Paul and Glenda were happy to stay away from the main peloton up ahead racing their own race after a quicker than …
12/03/2005 A small but dedicated bunch set off on the ‘Warragul Loops’ on Saturday12th March. Conditions were warm to hot which caused the group to ride straight through with out the usual mid ride stop. Wilf Tampaline was really feeling fit having ridden to and from Drouin to participate in …
11/03/2005 By Trent Brown In near perfect conditions on a hot and clear day for cycle racing around Shady Creek, 41 starters made Staf Duncan’s job very difficult 15 minutes before the race. A large bunch from the Llyod Morgan group fresh from a 120 km “training’ ride during the …
05/03/2012 On Sunday, 10 intrepid ‘Ride-It’ members made the journey to Mt Evelyn to ride the Lilydale – Warburton rail trail. When they met at the Velodrome at 8.00am they were greeted with a dismal overcast sky with light showers. Trusting their faith in the weather forecast of moderating conditions, and after …
February 2005 The Warragul Cycling Club’s recreational group also hosted a ride event around Warragul on the weekend. More than 15 cyclists from the ‘Ride It’ group had perfect conditions for a ride on Sunday morning. The cyclists split into two groups, catering for novice and intermediate levels for two …
