Cycling in Sydney Australia

Slow Bicycle Movement - Sydney

Information

After a bit of pondering (you can't rush these things), I've decided there may be a call for a Sydney chapter of the Slow Bicycle Movement. It may be a bit slow to get going, but to misquote from their manifesto "we'll get there....eventually...."

Members: 87
Latest Activity: Apr 23

2 members like this

See http://theslowbicycle.blogspot.com/.

This is a place to operate at a more relaxed pace. If you're

(a) a new rider;
(b) just a slower rider;
(c) have a bike which won't go fast;
(d) find yourself transporting heavy loads (children or luggage);
(e) have trouble (or don't want to) shift into the large chain-ring;
(f) want to suppress the tendency to travel at ever increasing speeds, even for a few moments...;
(g) or for any other reason at all....

then this is the place for you!

Discussion Forum

View All

Comment Wall

Comment by BikeSaint on March 7, 2009 at 12:06pm: For me it's (g). Because it's about the journey.

Comment by Adam Butler on March 9, 2009 at 8:14am: If you go too fast you may miss something.

Comment by Bob Moore on March 10, 2009 at 7:33pm: (g) .. its great to explore Sydney by bike. Best done slowly, but you can always up the speed on the way home!

Comment by hartleymartin on March 14, 2009 at 4:00pm: Ironically, the bicycle was once one of the fastest ways to get around. Now it is seen as slow. But is that such a bad thing? In the ever-increasing-speed that this world runs, riding a bicycle at a sedate 9 mph is a wonderful experience. Better still, do it on a vintage bicycle. Cycling slowly through places lets you see so much more that you would other skim over.

Comment by Adrian on April 1, 2009 at 9:54pm

Comment by Adam Butler on April 2, 2009 at 9:43am: I took some friends for a ride over the weekend (before the rain!). We went through some back streets on the lower north shore looking at some old homes and nice views. They were commenting on how cycling allows you to see things in a new perspective because you are moving slowly and can look around. One of the group had never been over the "coat hanger" on a bike (he is from Brisbane) and was absolutely chuffed to bits to be riding over it and taking in the sights. I think our average speed was about 15kph and this aspect was appreciated by all.

Comment by naomi on April 2, 2009 at 10:32am: How nice are those Copenhagen bikes in that video! Perfect for a slow cruise:)

Comment by hartleymartin on May 19, 2009 at 1:54pm: Want to come on an organised slow ride some time?

Comment by Paul Boundy on May 23, 2009 at 4:14pm: Slow Bike Movement
Great. I can forget about my heart rate monitor and just relax and enjoy the ride.

This is the kind of therapy I need every now and then.

I better keep clear of the cars, as I often have to dodge them or have to or try to keep up with them.
pb

Comment by RobK on July 27, 2009 at 10:20pm: I've just added a Sydney Olympic Park Meander to the event calendar for Sat Aug 15th....This would almost qualify for a slow ride (I know, I know.....it's taken a while to get one off the ground....)