Bikes in tow ... not quite to EU just yet!

For those Sydney-siders who do not want to pack their bikes, put it in a cab, drag it through the airport, pay excess baggage then set it up in Adelaide before being able to ride we have your solution. (By the way - you'll have to do it all again to get the bike home.)

A new company called bikeshuttle has been born to take away the stress of moving your bike. In January we will be heading from Sydney down to the Tour Down Under in Adelaide. Bike need to be dropped at either Cheeky Monkey in Randwick or Bike Bug in North Sydney on Thursday 13 January. The bikes will be placed 'as is' on our custom made trailer, fully covered to keep away the rain and sun and proven over many trips that we have done in the past year and a half. 

The bikes will be in Adelaide on Saturday 15 January at Bicycle Express which is in the heart of Adelaide. Remembering that there is no need to reassemble your bike you are free to literally ride away from the store. No need to get the tape measure back out to make sure your seat is exactly back at the right height. 

Enjoy the week following the Tour and riding around beautiful SA. Come the end of the Tour, Sunday 23 January, bring the bike back to Bicycle Express and it will be lovingly placed back on the trailer and headed back to Sydney. 

You can collect your bike on Tuesday 25 from your original bike drop off store. 

The cost for this service is $210 - click here for more info

Europe on horizon but still a heap to do in Aust

Saturday  5^th March to Sunday 6^th March 2011

News just to hand - 

mtnbike.com.au is 

offering a - BEN HENDERSON TRAINING WEEKEND -  this is the perfect weekend to learn and train with one of Australia's best. Ben is just off winning the Opening Round of the Jayco Australian National Series at the You Yangs in Victoria.

Saturday will be a three to four hour session with Ben on his route which he used to train for the World Championships in 2009. That evening Ben will take an hour session talking about his training principles, MTB nutrition and recovery. Sunday will see another three to four hour session with Ben, departing directly from the Australian Institute of Sport and ending up on the flowing trails of Mt Stromlo.

Spots are limited to ONLY 10 riders

 

This will be the perfect training weekend, especially if you're one of the lucky ones with an entry in The Mont, April 9 - 10. 

Please note that this is a weekend where you need to have a high level of fitness. 

This will be similar to our regular weekends, depart Sydney on Saturday morning and return Sunday night. All transport for you and your bike included, accommodation at the AIS and food food food.

 

If you know of anyone that may be interested tell them to get in fast as this weekend is going to be sold out quick!

Itinerary

Saturday

7:00am Depart North Sydney Bike Bug (120 Pacific Hwy North Sydney)

7:15am Depart Moore Park Super Centre (South Dowling, collect at roundabout off Todman Ave)

9:45am Arrive Goulburn Area stretch/toilet

11:00am – 2:00pm Ride # 1 3 - 4 Hours MTB with Ben Henderson. Including Ben’s 2009 MTB World Championships training loop. Includes multiple 10-15 minute climbs reaching an altitude of 1100m, starting near 600m. 95% fire roads trails in locations virtually unexplored by cyclists. One

challenging  uphill section, rumour has it that only two riders have been able to get to the top.

Shorter options  available for anyone lagging. Optional Final climb up Mt Tuggeranong. Lunch on

course (supplied)

Après Bike Coffee on way back to AIS**

2:30pm Check in Australian Institute of Sport

3:00pm – 6:00pm Ride # 2 – Optional Ride - enjoy some flowing single track – pool is open if ride is

not wanted, bring swimmers**

6:00pm – 7:00pm One hour discussion on Ben Henderson's training techniques, recovery and training

hydration and nutrition

7:00pm – 8:00pm Dinner AIS

Après Bike Beer – Bus to O'Connor departs AIS 8(ish) and return 10(ish)**

Sunday

7:00am – 8:00am Breakfast AIS

8:30am Check out – leave bags at AIS

9:00am – 12:00pm Ride #3 3 - 4 Hours MTB with Ben Henderson. Including riding from AIS to

Stromlo via some sweet flowing single track, Black Mountain and the Arboretum Lunch on course

(supplied)

12:30pm Depart Mt Stromlo and return to AIS for showers

1:30pm Depart AIS

4:30pm Moore Park

5:00pm North Sydney Bike Bug

* please note that itinerary is subject to change ** own cost

The cost for our Canberra weekends is $450. This covers accommodation, food and all transport. Accommodation is at the Australian Institute of Sport. For more information check out the FAQ pages then hit Book Now to make sure you get your spot on this trip.

We drive. You ride.