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From the MC Cyclery journal — page 7 of 8.
Mar 2021 · News
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 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
July 2020 · News
CV19: Suspension of MC Open rides until further notice
In the last fortnight, there have been restrictive measures put back in place in Victoria, and heightened awareness in broader New South Wales. We are mindful of medical and government advice, and while leisure activities are not currently restricted in Sydney, we are very focussed on the safety of our riding groups.
July 2020 · Real People · longestday
The Longest Day
Inspired by the Summer Solstice in June where many northern hemisphere cyclists take the opportunity for extra long rides for the longest day, we thought we would do the same (despite being Winter and the Southern Hemisphere's shortest day of the year). What doesn’t sound good about taking a Friday off work to simply
July 2020 · News
BMX drops in at MC!
We have been so pleased to see families riding together and particularly young kids taking to bikes to stay active during the lockdown. We hope this continues! Seeing this take place before our eyes in recent months and the rising popularity of BMX, we want to help grow more bike than Xbox for the kids in our local com
June 2020 · News
A new MC partner - TREK
MC is pleased to announce Trek as a new partner brand, making available Trek's entire range of road bikes, including e-bikes, commuters, hybrid and MTB which also includes bike tools, helmets and accessories . This is an exciting expansion to our entire range of bikes to suit all cycling interests - from recreation, t
June 2020 · News
License to thrill
Point at the target and the RZ7 will get you there...fast. In the growing number of comments from a growing number of Parlee RZ7 owners riding with MC, there is strong consensus on this being not just an aero bike, but a great comfortable bike. This was loud and clear on our recent trip to Bathurst Classic, with 3 RZ7’
May 2020 · News
A new transition to healthy living? You bet!
Through the eyes of this pandemic and being restricted at home, many people have identified the more important things in life and often they are the simple things. Without ignoring the horrors of what the world has seen, there are many positives.
Apr 2020 · News
FiftyOne lands at MC
MC is pleased to announce FiftyOne bikes as a new partner brand. MC is the sole distributor in NSW. FiftyOne bikes based in Dublin, Ireland, was founded and is operated by Aidan Duff, an ex-professional Irish cyclist, with several years experience at pro-continental level in the EU. Following his racing career, Aidan t
Apr 2020 · Real People
Cycling after (having) kids
It was six weeks postpartum that I received the all clear from the doctor to slowly resume exercise. My husband Paul set up the trainer the following morning next to the twin's cot. After their morning feed I hopped on the trainer and returned to Zwift World, only this time with the twins outside of my belly and sound
Apr 2020 · News
There can be only one...2020 Bike of the Year: Cannondale SuperSix EVO
We blogged earlier in the year about our love for the CAAD, and roadd.cc announcing CAAD13 as their 2019/20 bike of the year. This time we are following BikeRadar's announcement last week of Cannondale's SuperSix EVO as 2020 Road Bike of the Year. BikeRadar judges its Bike of the Year based on what is the most bike you
Mar 2020 · News
CV-19: A few changes to your MC experience
Team MC is super happy to announce that we will be staying open during these different and challenging times to keep you on the road. Whilst we understand the importance of riding a bike for your physical and mental health, we will also be ensuring our Team is protected from elevated risks at this time. We will be aski
Mar 2020 · News
MC IS OPEN & HERE FOR YOU!
Theres no doubt about it - our world has become a very different place in just the last two weeks. Staying active and positive while Working From Home (WFH) is going to become one of the most important (and likely challenging for some!) aspects of maintaining mental and physical health at this time. Now is the time to
Mar 2020 · News
COVID-19 update: Suspension of MC bunch rides until further notice
As you are aware, in the last few days there have been extreme and unprecedented measures taken worldwide in relation to social distancing in our travel, work and leisure activities. This has included lockdowns for recreational group and even solo cycling - in some cases a total recreational cycling bans as seen in Fra
Mar 2020 · News
2020 Bondi2Berry – Saturday 12 September
Bondi2Berry was founded in 2016 by good mates of MC, Nick and Pierre, who wanted to organise a bike ride to raise awareness of dementia. A challenging yet beautiful ride, 155km in distance, and elevation of 1,800m. Six groups of 20 riders starting from the North Bondi Surf Life Saving Club, riding out of the Eastern Suburbs and travelling through parts of the Royal National Park to Wollongong, Kiama and finishing in Berry on the NSW south coast.