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HELNETS VICTORIAN GOii TO LEGISLATE1 TREIDS ·,· NEW SEASON CLOTHING I 12 SPEED TRI-A The Tri-A features tight racing geometry for quick response, made of TangeDB Chro-Moly tubing and incorporates internal brake and derailleur wiring. Shimano 600EX throughout, Araya hard anodised rims and Panaracer Tri Sport tyres make this the intelligent choice for the discerning cyclist. 15 SPEED CRESTA A touring bicycle to the .end. The Cresta is builtwith emphasis on long distance touring. Frame features Tange No.2 and No.5 Cro Mo tubing, three biddon holders and extra eyelets to accommodate carriers. Drive train is Sugino TRT coupled to the new Suntour Mountech Tri pulley derailleur. Cantilever brakes, 40 spoke rear wheel and rear carrier completes this fine touring bicycle. Available from leading cycle deµlers REPC:D C:YC:LES JULY/ AUGUST /SEPTEMBER 1986 DEPARTMENTS FEATURES CONTENTS BIKE EVENTS . .... .. ... 80 MANDATORY HELMETS .......................... 11 CLASSIFIEDS . .. .. .. 81 A number of important issues still to be resolved DON HATCHER . .... .. 3 LOOK OUT HERE COMES SUMMER! ............... 19 THE FAT TYRE FANATIC . 57 A look at the new season bikes and equipment PHIL SOMERVILLE ... ... .. 53 FEELING GOOD - LOOKING GREAT ............... 25 PRO BIKE DEALERS ........ 12 New season clothing for the fashion conscious RAMBLING ........ ... ... 82 FAT-TYRE FUN! ................................... 36 SUBSCRIPTION OFFER ... .. 7 Mountain biking in the Blue Mountains THEWORLDAWHEEL .... 4 THE NEW PANASONICS .39 We road test a new range of bikes from Ja pan AN AMERICAN IN PARIS ........................... 54 FREEWHEELING 37 American Greg Lemond winds this years Tour de France Fl'eewheeling is published six times a year in the EXERCYCLE ....................................... 60 months of January, March, May, July, September and November. ISSN No: 0156 4579. Editorial and Ad Who said exercise bieks were useless? vertising Offices: Room 57 Trades Hall, cnr Dixon MELBOURNE BIKEPLAN ............................ 75 & Goulburn Sts., Sydney NSW Australia. Address all correspondence to: Fl'eewheeling PO Box K26, Victorian government to spend $40 million Haymarket NSW 2000 Australia. Telephone (02) 264 8544. BICYCLE TOURING Publisher/ Editor. Warren Salomon. Layout and assembly: Philip Somerville THE REPCO SYDNEY TO THE 'GONG BICYCLE RIDE . 48 National Advertising Sales: David Turner Tele Full details on this year's big ride phone (02) 913 1266 or (02) 264 8544. HILLS-THE GREAT LEVELLERS Typesetting:Pavillion Press Set (02) 211 0252, ................... 64 Everysize Typeart Service (02) 451 2579. Printing: W angaratta to Canberra with a few climbs in between Offset Alpine Pty Ltd Derby & Wetherill Sts, Silver YUGOSLAVIA ...................................... 66 water NSW Ph. (02) 647 1000. Distribution- Newsa gents: Gordon & Gotch Pty Ltd (02) 667 0466 or of Superb touring along the Adriatic coast fices in your state. Controlled c:in:alation and bicy THE PACIFIC BICYCLE ROUTE ..................... 71 cle dealer distribution: Freewheeling Australia A preview of the first major bike route guidebook Publications (02) 264 8544. Material in this publication may not be stored or reproduced in any form with out permission.' Re ROAD TESTS AND REVIEWS qUests for permission should be directed to the Pub PANASONICTEAMJAPAN ..... ................... lisher. Editorial contributions including black and . 40 white prints or colour transparencies on all aspects PANASONICDX4000 ............................... 41 of cycling are welcomed. Send an enquiry or write PANASONIC DX 3000 ............................... 44 for guidelines. Freewheeling can not accept mate rial previously published in other journals. Letters PANASONIC SPORT 1000 & SPORT 500 ............... 45 from readers for the Write On column are always SOUTHERN CROSS CARRERA . ...................... 47 welcomed. Our cover picture shows a time exposure shot of a well equipped night rider courtesy of Vicbike (the State Copyright© 1986 Freewheeling .Anstra1ia Pub Bicycle Committee of Victoria. Cartoon this page is from the pen of Doug Hatcher - As the pictures in our lications Tour de France story show Greg Lemond and Bernard Hinault don't usually tour with loaded pannier bags! Freewhee6n13 that Bike Week in October will see all the many camp site entertainments include groups co-operating to make Armidale live music nearly every day of the tour. even more aware of the place of bikes, At Korumburra cyclists have a chance and the needs of riders in the community. to see Coal Creek Historical Village For further information contact John before crossing the range for a night on Nightingale 067 732780 .. the town at the Warragul Mardi Gras. The traditional bush dance is a highlight of the trip and will be a chance for a last fling at Gembrook before the triumphant descent from the Dandenongs and the final ride down into the city. The entry fee of $169 is all inclusive and money will only be needed for out of pocket expenses. Youth and Group dis counts apply. The ride is organised by the Bicycle Institute of Victoria. Further information is available by Australia's biggest bicycle event, the writing to The Caltex Ride, Box 450, Caltex Bike Ride (formerly called the Hawthorn, 3122 or by phoning 818 4800. Great Victorian Bikeride), will travel through Gippsland this year. The ride which attracts entrants from America, Europe and New Zealand is the Marathon man on wheels cycling high point of the year for Brick & Stone Merchant Phil McDonald Australia's two million bicycle users. must be crazy. In February this year he In fact a single event, the Caltex Bike rode his 100 year old penny farthing bicy Ride, has given biggest per capita involve cle for 24 hours, attempting to break the ment in a cycle touring event anywhere century old record of 506 kilometres. He in the world. This nine day bicycle camp failed . ing adventure takes place again this year But not to be daunted, he is going to and now is the time that bicycle owners give it another try. This time in his home begin their preparation for the event. town of Lilydale. The concept of the event is unique in Just imagine, pushing a 54" wheel, this country. It is not a race but requires solid rubber tyre, for 24 hours virtually training and thorough preparation. While non stop at round 23 kilometres per hour. some entrants travel half way round the It's got to be seen to be believed. Phil's The Bike Scene world to enter, the popularity of the event is still spreading in this country. in Armidale, NSW It is an adventure that provides a Two new clubs have been formed here in chance for people to "get away from it the last 6 months, the UNE Cycling Club all" without costing a lot of money. and the many Bike Ed activities of the Over the past two years four thousand New England Traffic Education Centre people have enjoyed the fun, fresh air and in and out of schools in the region, biking camping on this bicycle odyssey. Because now has a rather high profile in the area. it is a leisurely ride along mostly quiet The UNE club caters to students' com country roads everyone has a chance to petitive needs plus touring, and uses the absorb the scenery and socialise. When resources of the UNE Sports Union. A the day's ride is completed usually by ear training machine and racks and panniers ly afternoon there's plenty of time for are available for student hire. The new camp site sports, swimming, exploring the town group is aimed at non-competitive towns, and enjoying entertainment pro and bike user interest activity. vided by the organisers and community In June, the group chose the coldest groups. day in 4 years to ride to the coldest place The organising body, the Bicycle In in the region, Walcha Road, a historic stitute of Victoria has just announced the railway siding and pub. They were joined route for this year. by friends from the Tamworth Cycling The first stop is Paynesville camping Group who drove up to Walcha Road on the banks of Eagle Bay. The cyclists and rode to meet them on their way then string out for the ride through the south. open farmlands and forests passing The group has now brought together a through Sale to reach Yarram on the set of enthusiasts who are bursting with third day. Here the ride enters the ideas for the future. Co-operation with foothills of the Strzelecki Range. The the Orienteering club (they have some magnificent views towards the sea and common members) to run a pedal division Wilsons Promontory are a feature of this in one of their club events is the next ac area. tivity. In August and September rides are Two nights at Foster allows everyone planned for a couple of Sundays, and to rest up or take a bus to Hazelwood maybe a weekend, in the more tropical Power Station and Barry Beach or to climes of the North Coast. It is hoped Wilsons Promontory for the day. The 4 Freewheeling Nicaraguan Sandinista government), another group is also sending bicycles to the central american country. In Austin Texas Barry George collects and restores bicycles for use by health workers and educators. So far he has sent twenty bikes and plans to send thirty more. George says that he de cided to do something concrete about his country's involvement in the latin american war in spite of his mother's ac cusations that his work "only helps the commies down there" Bikecentennial Opens Two New Bicycle Routes Bikecentennial has added two important looking for sponsors and all proceeds will new links to its national network of bicy be donated to the Melba Centre for the cle routes. They are the 780-mile Canada intellectually handicapped. to California Bicycle Route from Van Phil says that these old bikes were not couver, British Columbia, to Crescent Ci built for speed, being aerodynamically ty, California, and the 1,330-mile unacceptable.