Adrian
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Name: Adrian
Bike: Masi Coltello
Occupation: Graphic Designer
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
How many days a week do you commute by bike?
2 plus Sunday ride.
Why do you commute by bike?
It’s for fun, fitness, health, keep environment green and to have a relationship with bike community.
Do you have any rain strategies?
I don’t ride when rain comes.
Advice for new cyclists?
Ride a bike – it’s not only for some trendy reason, but make it for your way of life.
Name your dream bike.
Colnago Master with Compagnolo crank set.
Favourite cycling shop/website?
Monster Bike STC, and Rocket Company
Would you recommend commuting by bike?
Yes indeed. Don’t forget to bring your tools and inner tires for back up.
Favourite café?
Kopi Thiam, and Pho Nam
Additional Comments?
Nope I think is enough.
Everyday should be Ride to Work Day
Photo: Ian MacPherson.
Photo: Ian MacPherson.
Sydney weather was perfect this morning for Ride To Work Day and it looked like a good turn out. We’re a long way from turning Sydney into a cycle-friendly city but on days like today I feel like we are making a step in the right direction.
Cube bikes
I was recently in Jakarta for a ten day holiday. Four days into the holiday we went to visit some of my wife’s extended family. When we arrived we walked through the door and in the entrance hall was three Cube bikes. I realized immediately I had to ride one. I’m not sure if it was my cycling addiction kicking in or just the desire to ride a highly spec’d bike. I was introduced to Inal (the owner of all three Cube bikes) and quickly asked “can I take one of your bikes for ride?” He kindly said, “yes”. Thankfully he lived in a quiet back street where I was able to go for a short ride. It was a beautiful evening (warm obviously), no wind and the roads were flat. The Cube was beautiful to ride, the smoothest bike I’ve ever riden. It was a real treat, thanks Inal!
Peter
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Name: Peter
Bike: Trek 1.2
Occupation: Digital Producer
How many days a week do you commute by bike?
5
Why do you commute by bike?
I commte by bike because it’s the fastest way to get to work. I also love riding and find it’s a great way to start and end the day.
Do you have any rain strategies?
I have to confess that I don’t ride in the rain.
Advice for new cyclists?
Many people say they would love to ride to work but are too nervous about dealing with Sydney drivers. My advice would be to start riding in an area where the traffic is minimal, build your confidence and steadily expose yourself to more traffic. Your confidence will grow- much like when you learnt to drive.
Name your dream bike.
Trek Madone 6 Series
Favourite cycling shop/website?
Clarence St Cyclery although I’m about to start buying a lot of stuff online. The prices are so much cheaper.
Would you recommend commuting by bike?
Definitely
Favourite café?
Bourke St Bakery
Additional comments?
I’m about to move to Leichhardt and hope that the City West Link gets the go ahead by the NSW government. It will only cost $5 million and be a godsend to my daily commute. As the website says- The City West Cycle Link (CWCL) will make cycling from the inner west to the CBD accessible to all.
Tony
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Name: Tony
Bike: Giant MCR Pro
Occupation: Design engineer
How many days a week do you commute by bike?
5
Why do you commute by bike?
It’s the fastest way to get around and when I get to work I’m awake and feeling good.
Do you have any rain strategies?
Deal with it.
Advice for new cyclists?
Be aware of what’s happening around you. Know your rights but don’t expect drivers to know them. Obey the road rules and keep cool. There’s a lot of anger out there on they road, don’t play into it.
Name your dream bike.
I love bikes that stand out from the crowd like my mcr. The dream would have to be the ceepo viper.
Favourite cycling shop/website?
Favourite shop is Jet Cycles. Website has to be eBay.
Would you recommend commuting by bike?
Definitely! But be prepared. Don’t expect to ride 50km a day from the start. Build up to it so that it’s a joy, not a burden.
Favourite café?
Kent St Specialty Coffee.
