‘MADE Bike Australia’ – handmade bike expo in Melbourne

Want to see some beautiful bikes and talk to the builders about what makes a handmade frame something special? Visit the ‘MADE Australia’ show in Melbourne (28-29 June 2024).– Words and photos by Andy WhiteIt’s only when you are a...

RIDE Diary: Visiting Italy – an introduction

It’s time to travel again – from Australia to Europe for the start of a bike race, to see new cycling products, visit some companies associated with the bike trade, and to get a taste of what it’s like to ride in Italy…#VisitItaly – Intro to ...

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Twice a runner-up in the finale of the spring Classics season, Grace Brown backed herself early by going on the attack in Liège-Bastogne-Liège. Riding a tactically savvy race, the 31-year-old outsprinted Elisa Longo Borghini and Demi Vollering to cla...

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An afternoon on the bike in Italy. From Vigolo to Sarnico. Short but oh-so sweet. A great taste of cycling somewhere entirely new – for me, of course. There was meant to be more riding during my Italian adventure but things didn't always work out. When things did go well, as was the case for four days spent nearby Lago d'Iseo in June, the cycling offered much more than sightseeing and exercise. Join me for a ride at beer o'clock. My notes to self include: "cycling is better than drinking booze". It's a theme, of sorts, that developed during a dialogue with myself that I'm sharing with you...– Rob#StoryOfMyRidewww.ridemedia.com.au_____Chapters 00:00 Starting at the end 00:31 How the ride began 01:06 The route (for a short but enjoyable ride) 03:07 Bike collection – Punto Tours (thanks to Livelo Bike Rental) 03:45 Sweet, smooth bitumen – "a cycling party!" 05:06 Time to ride (at last) 10:50 Summary of descent 13:36 The turnaround point, Sarnico 16:47 Conclusions on the climb 20:58 Summary and sights at the top_____#VisitingItalyMore from the series – Visiting Italy (previous episodes):Interview with Fausto Pinarello https://youtu.be/x8_pav1yj3E?si=Qzn9wd2ab3VjMTrSBike Gallery #TDF2024 – Colnago ‘Fleur-de-Lys’ https://youtu.be/m8z9tWaLXNI?si=8bjYh4GOoqown4rBInterview: Michael Rogers – from the pro peloton to UCI administration… a life of cycling #TDF2024 https://youtu.be/LetTLNEbKnA?si=pOocrB-gTjlDTSLOStory of a bike shop: Max Brusa at Bike Empire (Bologna, Italy) – unique cycling exotica https://youtu.be/37ikqRDC6h8?si=D0glFJ-IwwmaX12W_____Music:Persona Lone Canyon 8GYMOHUEKX9P7ZC8The Payback Nu Alkemi$t BMOR7MRD72SM9TBLBad Karma Divisioner HO3LQYDQXNCNBHGOBoardroom Blitz Adrian Walther GY2OWJ2FJXCFLRWA
At the end of a discussion with Fausto Pinarello the chairman of ‘Cicli Pinarello’ explained his dream scenario: “Everyone in the world needs to ride bikes.” After a life in the cycling trade, he doesn’t say this because of a need to sell more of bikes bearing the Pinarello name. We didn’t talk about money, but it’s fair to say the son of the company founder has done okay after 43 years in the business. Rather, his hope for a world of cyclists stems from the knowledge that riding a bike is something wonderful. This interview was recorded on a day packed with activities high in the Dolomite Mountains that included a short ride on the new Pinarello Dogma F. Again, there was no script but we share a love of cycling and fine bikes to the conversation flowed with ease. Click ‘play’ and get Fausto Pinarello’s thoughts on the future of bike design, the importance of aesthetics (to his brand in particular, as he admits without hesitation), and a range of other topics.– RobNOTE: This is part of my ‘Visiting Italy’ series, for earlier episodes see the links below. There is more still to come.Subscribe to RIDE Media’s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@ride-media_____www.ridemedia.com.au_____Pinarello Dogma F bike launchPart 1: introduction https://youtu.be/WFyLcuzgQ3Y?si=Y9Y7zjAbp5X4sixB_____Visiting Italy (previous episodes):Bike Gallery #TDF2024 – Colnago ‘Fleur-de-Lys’ https://youtu.be/m8z9tWaLXNI?si=8bjYh4GOoqown4rBInterview: Michael Rogers – from the pro peloton to UCI administration… a life of cycling #TDF2024 https://youtu.be/LetTLNEbKnA?si=pOocrB-gTjlDTSLOStory of a bike shop: Max Brusa at Bike Empire (Bologna, Italy) – unique cycling exotica https://youtu.be/37ikqRDC6h8?si=D0glFJ-IwwmaX12W_____Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:30 The future of bike design – what's next? 05:37 Importance of aesthetics – do looks matter? 06:37 Pinarello and Team Sky / Ineos 2010 to 2024 09:44 Observations of market trends… the prominence of youth 10:56 The COVID experience – lessons for all_____Music:Swimming Salon Dijon XHCM69SYXHX5JMBTJimmy Two Times Dresden, The Flamingo RSGY6OYZKIUSNL6K
After a month in Italy it was time to get back on the bike again in Sydney. My son, Louis, came along with me for my first ride in a while… and so I captured a few moments from this bit of #FamilyTime while cycling and exploring our town. We managed much of the 100km loop – from the city to Akuna Bay and back – on bike paths… and it's pleasing to note that things are steadily getting better for bike riders in a place like Sydney.There is a lot more to come from the #VisitItaly series (collected in June and early-July) and this video is a little chance for me to get back into the editing groove after the time out of the office.Big thanks to Louis for being such a fine cycling companion and for making the time on our bikes so enjoyable.– Rob_____Please comment, ‘like’ … and subscribe to RIDE Media’s YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@ride-media_____See more from the #StoryOfMyRide playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqUcjTLYuUf8ZvhAMOwBRgIPxk5VMrBys&si=C2gZrdORvZytTGkj_____www.ridemedia.com.au_____Chapters 00:00 prelude 00:18 Introducing my son, Louis 02:05 Loose plan for the ride – go north 02:23 Some housekeeping / brief update on content still to come… 03:08 Overcoming jet lag in the ocean, plus random commentary 05:10 Dropping in to York Lane café – best coffee in Sydney! 05:40 Onwards… over the bridge (again) 06:05 Following bike paths in Sydney (improving, slowly but surely) 07:31 Narrabeen Lagoon Trail (escape from traffic… momentarily) 08:35 Arrival at Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park – cycling paradise 10:06 Sights on the ride – a seal swimming at Illawong Point_____Music:Disaster VAULTZ PORPXVJOT3T3X2JZRolling Waves Echowave Q8GE25VSRQIBHZK6Summer Kimchy MPDTMDQB3FYLQGY2Night Moves Ivy Bakes HRXIYRAGNLMZZFHA
My inspiration for the trip to Italy was to ride a bike. That is the reason for what turned into a month-long adventure in Europe. It helped that Pinarello was inviting media from around the world for a sneak preview shortly before the official launch of the Dogma F bike late in June 2024. This video serves as an intro / prologue, a preview of the Visiting Italy series. Some has already been uploaded (links below) and there are plenty more stories to come from my experiences in June and July. Pinarello provides some extras but all the other footage is shot by me, with me talking, and me working out a way that I'm going to edit it all to tell the full story. I'll try. Let me know if you have any questions.Note: Yes, I did ride. Just briefly after the official Pinarello function. And again, later in the trip... but that's one of the other stories.– Rob_____www.ridemedia.com.au_____Pinarello series:Fausto Pinarello interview: https://youtu.be/x8_pav1yj3E?si=UzxRitU3oXjzYIQV_____Previous episodes:Bike Gallery #TDF2024 – Colnago ‘Fleur-de-Lys’ https://youtu.be/m8z9tWaLXNI?si=8bjYh4GOoqown4rBInterview: Michael Rogers – from the pro peloton to UCI administration… a life of cycling #TDF2024 https://youtu.be/LetTLNEbKnA?si=pOocrB-gTjlDTSLOStory of a bike shop: Max Brusa at Bike Empire (Bologna, Italy) – unique cycling exotica https://youtu.be/37ikqRDC6h8?si=D0glFJ-IwwmaX12W_____Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:51 Going to the intro show Corvara, Italy 03:55 Ad agency clip (in brief) – bits of Pinarello's official preview 04:34 Luke Rowe Q&A ‘Watts Occurring podcast live’ 06:18 Quick ride in the Italian Dolomites 08:04 Coming soon (other stories from Pinarello launch and trip to Italy). 08:41 Question for Luke Rowe about the Glory Days... _____Music:You Got This Reveille AIT8P5RNN3MNXBFFFeel My Pulse Rhythm Scott RTMFAFMVJTMEILHLLetting Go Moments VYYOL4C9XCDJQGI5The Nether Neon Beach 2MCPCFFJMG6XA4KQ
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