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From the MC Cyclery journal — page 7 of 9.
Aug 2021 · News
NEW CLUBHOUSE BRINGS NEW BRAND & COLLAB PARTNER - MC X ATTAQUER LAUNCHED
It is an exciting period for MC as we anticipate the opening of our new clubhouse. The clubhouse targets a missing experiential element in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, and takes MC’s riding and social club, MC Velo, to the next level with an amazing clubhouse to meet, hangout and socialise. With the same MC values and se
July 2021 · News
Change in retail operations
Today the NSW government introduced tighter restrictions for retail businesses until 30 July, to contain the Delta variant in Sydney. MC will continue operations in click-to-collect mode only, and will not be open for retail customers instore until 30 July 2021. The MC workshop will continue to operate to service and
July 2021 · News
MC IS MOVING
In just a few weeks time we will be relocating from our original store location where we’ve been operating in Maroubra since 1975. It is your same MC with great enhancements. This is an exciting new chapter for us and we are targeting a missing experiential element of a Cycling Clubhouse in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. I
June 2021 · News · product
We love seeing kids riding bikes - but how do you select the right size?
We love seeing kids instore get excited by the freedom and joy of riding. Whether it is their first bike or moving to the next stage. It is also always rewarding to see the joy parents get from seeing their children smile trying out bike options. But one of the areas that can be difficult to judge is the right size bik
June 2021 · News · bikepacking, gravel
Roads less travelled?
We are stoked to welcome Apidura to MC! With growing popularity in gravel and bike packing adventures, there are more bike carry options coming to market. A bag isn't just a bag when riding - ensuring you have sufficient room, easy access to your items, and that the bag will go the distance are all considerations.
June 2021 · Real People · longestday
The Longest Day IV (2021)
With just under a month from the winter solstice (or the Longest Day in the northern hemisphere), we weren’t waiting. It was time to take a Friday off and ride all day with the target of 200kms in mind. Josh's planned route was a loop to Ettalong, and while slightly short of 200kms (an imperial century - 100m / 160kms)
June 2021 · News
Today is World Bicycle Day
The bicycle has been in use for two centuries! World Bicycle Day celebrates the uniqueness, longevity and versatility of the bicycle and promotes it as a simple, affordable, reliable, clean, fun and sustainable means of transportation. The United Nations has declared 3 June as World Bicycle Day. It is a chance for peo
May 2021 · News · product
New brand partner added - BMC now available at MC
MC is pleased to announce BMC of Switzerland as a new partner brand across all ranges of bikes. BMC brings Swiss Premium Performance Cycling to MC.
Apr 2021 · News · people
Meet Josh as he joins Team MC
Josh Heffernan has joined the MC Team as Assistant Store Manager, alongside Store Manager Max. Many of you will know Josh from MC bunch riding and our Velo riding community. But here's a bit more about Josh... Josh began cycling as it was his least expensive way of getting to work when he first moved to live in t
Apr 2021 · Real People · Bondi2Berry
Bondi2BlueMountains 2021 - a great success!
On March 6 a group of 37 dedicated riders and 14 event crew kicked off the Bondi2BlueMountains ride to raise awareness and money for Dementia research. Bondi2BlueMountains is the longer format fundraising ride organised by Bondi2Berry, and MC Cyclery is a proud partner of Bondi2Berry rides. It was an epic 4 day journey
Apr 2021 · News
Now open Monday as well!
There are only so many hours in a day! And so to keep your cycling needs supplied and bikes serviced, we have expanded our team and are now open 6 days each week Monday to Saturday. Here are our new operating days and hours so you can drop in and say hi: Monday: 9am - 5pm Tuesday: 9am - 5pm Wednesday: 9am - 5pm Thursd
Mar 2021 · News · people
Meet Max
We are pleased to welcome Max Guerin to the MC team as our new Store Manager. Max has taken over full-time management of the store as our partner and long-serving manager, James Ezra, has stepped back to take up new challenges and responsibilities as a dad. You will still see James around the store. Max is from Hawk
Mar 2021 · News · product
Parlee Z-Zero - Feels like home
After 4000 kms bedding in, it is time to describe the experience. Many people have asked about the feel and ride of a made-to-order bike, but it can be difficult to describe. As you might expect, it is so perfect with nothing out of place - it feels like a natural extension of your own body. MC reviews Parlee Z-Zero.
Mar 2021 · News · maintenance
Book your bike service - now online at MC
At MC we believe that prevention, through regular servicing of your bike, is better than the expensive cure later. We have seen this time and time again and with more people cycling regularly, keeping your bike in good working order is not only the reliable and safe option, but the cheaper choice in the long run. With
Mar 2021 · Real People · Bondi2Berry
Bondi2Berry Wrap
After a pretty turbulent and unpredictable year due to COVID-19, Bondi2Berry was one of only a few cycling and fundraising events that managed to get something off the ground physically with the postponed running of the 5th Bondi2Berry on 5 December 2020. Conditions were perfect (with some amazing PBs and Strava cups d
Jan 2021 · Real People
NY cycling goals
It is the time of the year when many people consider resolutions for the new year. 2020 isn’t the year to reflect upon for long, as it has thrown major global disruption, but even for those that don’t normally set new year life resolutions, the new year typically brings a sense of re-start. For us, and keen cyclists al
Dec 2020 · Real People · longestday
The Longest Day III (2020)
Following two fantastic Longest Day events in 2020, as MC Velo plans for riding Rapha’s Festive500 in 2020 came together, another Longest Day involving a return ride to Wollongong got to the ride list quickly. Wollongong return would be a 180km ride but making the 200km milestone within reach. Designed with options fo
Dec 2020 · News
MC Velo rides the Rapha Festive 500
The #Festive500 has grown to become a global challenge, and this year MC Velo is organising rides to help you make your 500 and ride together.
Nov 2020 · Real People · longestday
The Longest Day II (Nowhere to be, but for a ferry at Ettalong)
What doesn’t sound good about taking a Friday off work to simply enjoy riding your bike? No clock watching. No computer. No Zoom schedules. The Longest Day is that. A target of 200kms that brings freedom for the mind. Nothing but country air, new scenes, and all day with like-minded cyclists. Our inaugural Longest Day
Oct 2020 · News
Heffron Park Retro Day - 14 November 2020
As the closest bike store to the famous Heffron Park, we are excited by this event in November. There will be a vintage cycling show and style competition, retro racing (steel bikes only), a swap meet, food trucks and craft beer....but above all, this is a day for the local community and is all about celebrating cycli
Oct 2020 · News
MC Classic is back!
In line with easing restrictions and opening of some borders, we are pleased to be re-introducing our regular public group rides, starting with the Saturday MC Classic.
Sept 2020 · News
MC Experience Fleet Extended with Trek
After a successful inaugural year, MC is excited to extend its premium hire and demo fleet to include the new 2021 Trek range at the same affordable hire rates. MC recently announced its new partnership with Trek and is delighted that this now extends to hire. While the current pandemic has meant fewer visitors to Syd
Aug 2020 · News
Park It for the Planet
Transport is one of the biggest contributors to carbon emissions impacting our climate. Even with many people working from home at the moment, this is still a problem, and in Sydney carparks are still full as people choose to drive while avoid public transport. Every time we use our car, we are contributing to climate
Aug 2020 · News
Local ferry service from La Perouse - history in the making
MC is a regular visitor to Kurnell and Cape Solander on our weekly rides, and we also enjoy rolling through La Perouse (very regularly). La Perouse and the Kurnell Peninsula are at the entrance to Botany Bay, and places of historical and cultural importance for all Australians, with Aboriginal cultural sites dating ba