Raptor Von Optima

I recently rode to Mandurah a seaside resort 70 to 75km from home. On the way down on Saturday morning, with a slight tailwind my average ...

I am pretty sure Sunday was my first ride in the Rotovelo to a non-cycling event. I had an invitation to a Usui Reiki reunion at Little Co...

Today, Sunday was very similar weather conditions to last Sunday, so I prepped my Rotovelo ready to challenge the Baron's average speed ...

On Sunday, the wind was calm, the sun was shining and the temperature was hovering under 20C. A beautiful day for a ride. The ride from ho...

Now that I have continued to commute 3, 4 or 5 days to work each week in the Rotovelo the Baron is always in perfect working order ready for...

I now have an orange Rotovelo (RV) to commute to work and back each day. I will keep the Baron for week and weekend bike rides. The RV is...

The Raptor will have a new buddy soon. I hope they get on together. More news soon when he/she arrives. Who is it? Hint: Orange colour ...

The south freeway cyclepath was teaming with wildlife this morning. A two metre snake, two bobtailed goanna, three rats and a hawk. I also...

I journeyed down to Busselton to catch up with the Pedal Prix and what a blast it was. These machines are awesome. Some are home made and s...

I think  house maintenance may have a postive impact on my cycling. After hours of painting and repairing house parts which included some s...

April to August is a long while to give a report on the Delirium. But it has taken a while to feel like talking about it. There were/are man...

My good cycling buddy Glen created this group and we have had a number of rides in the past two months. You can view all the action on Faceb...

A cold winter's ride started last Saturday morning under blue sky and a steady northerly breeze. I decided to go check out the new ...

After months of training I am as ready as I will ever be for the 24 hour event. The bike is working well, I have all my spares packed, fo...

After a very long hiatus I am back to regular cycling. Actually I have been at it since the start of the new year - a resolution I have bee...

I had the chance to sit in one of these Australian made velo machines on the weekend. When I turned up the owner was cleaning the driveline...

A Sunday morning to myself and what could be better than a leisurely ride around the river to Fremantle Beach and back. However with the te...

How is that when the wind is blowing strong and hard, it is always a headwind? This mornings ride was just like that. Strong headwinds or ...

Happy New Year to everyone and I hope all your dreams and resolutions for 2015 come true. Two rides in two days is a good start to the Ne...

This weekend was a leisurely cycle on what is becoming one of my favourite, most picturesque loop rides. After considering other options of ...