Hi all

Happy New year.

I fancy trying the shoe clip system, I've been told they are more efficient when cycling long distance. This year I aim to do the Brisbane to Gold Coast cycle, so need to increase my training and thought they may help. 

Are they worth getting and if so where can I get a cheap set. I don't want to pay too much because they may not be suitable for me. I would be grateful for some feedback.  

Thank…

I used to be a keen casual rider. Canberra was where it all started, with its beautiful paths through beautiful gardens.

Since moving to several different states, the interest in riding had dwindled, coupled with the fact that Adelaide was far too dangerous to even think about getting on a bike. Melbourne wasn't much better.

Since moving to Brisbane - I have decided to get back on the bike. After a recent kidney transplant and a few years (all my life actually) of being…

So how was your New Years Day ride ?

The sensible thing to do of course is getting out the door early in the morning to get a good ride in before it gets hot and the wind picks up.

When was I ever sensible though ?

I spent the morning with the kids, taking them to the park (on bikes of course) and bumming around the house eating my way through the lovely ham we bought for Christmas. At about 1 I got on the bike to go for a…

After 4 months of repeated UTI's and being diagnosed with BPH meds that leave you a little fatigued and changing my diet (FODMAP), working FIFO and a 130Hr fortnight the energy levels are at an all time low while sleeping is at an all time high. Anyone with suggestions to get back on the bike would be a real help.