It really feels like not so long ago I was typing out the last newsletter. Another month must have flown by and now we find ourselves in the thick of the cycling season… “wow!”
We’ve had a stack of recent events plunging us into the deep end. I’m talking bike swap meets, Blessing of the Bike, Around the Bay and of course trusty old Ride to Work Day… “what a blast!”
Oh yes, another fun gig in October was the Go Bike festival. We spent some time down there showcasing the Gazelle …

We’ll be open Saturday and Monday (31st October/2nd November) and closed on Tuesday 3rd October.
Enjoy the sun and don’t forget about the Bicycle Film Festival fast approaching!

We’ll be running two nights of Local Shorts supporting the film making efforts of local artists. The screenings will be Friday and Saturday the 13th and 14th of November. Stay tuned for details or contact us to for more info or to volunteer your assistance!

Hi everyone, Welcome to another month! I’ve been holding off sending out this newsletter hoping to catch word of as many coming bike events as possible. I’ve finally given in and am sending this out as it is.
Keep tuned to www.humanpowered.com.au for details of other events as they come through.
There’s a heap of events we’re organising, helping out with or attending including:

Ride to Work Day – Wednesday 14th October
Go Bike Expo – 17-18th October
Bike maintenance trainings – Saturday 17th October + more
Vintage bicycle swap meet – Saturday 24th October
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Wednesday 14th October…
Ok folks, here are the offerings we’ve got for the day…

Number one// At headquarters, 7am-9am, we’ll be serving free tea or coffee to all cyclists as well as free bike tuning. The mechanics will be there to answer any nitty gritty bike questions you’ve got… just watch out, they may be buzzing from too much free coffee!! (Headquarters is 562 High Street Thornbury. Heres a map too.)

Plus I’ve uploaded photos of the “Human Powered Cycles official team”… with a big thanks to Alex 7.0 who joined the team as Val had to go and walk his dog. (We take our bike racing very seriously!)

And of course we were there. We didn’t do too great but we had a great time… here’s some photos from Sunday:

Responsible entrepreneurship
Gazelle means business when it comes to responsible entrepreneurship.
This post including words and images is originally from and remains the property of Gazelle Australia, with thanks.

“Many bicycles available at you local bike shop are now made in China at factories not owned by the brands themselves. Gazelles are still assembled in their own factory in Holland. Because of this, Gazelle is able to closely control environmental, social and quality issues.”

Human Powered Cycles: This is why we reckon the Gazelles are cool. With the quality issues, Alex and Paul are …

With a great mix of bands playing at more than 20 venues, new live and local music stages, delicious food plus a Kids Zone for the little people, the 9th annual High Vibes festival is a seriously unmissable event.
This day long festival is also a once a year opportunity to enjoy High St as you rarely see it – the street closed to traffic, pulsing with up to 80,000 people all enjoying the diverse music, food and entertainment on offer.
We’ll have free, secure valet bike parking for the day. Ride …

Applications now closed
Applications are now open for a full time mechanic position.
Position title: bicycle mechanic
Employment type: Permanent full time
Applicants must have a strong background and experience in the role of bicycle mechanic and the ability to work in a team.
The position is primarily based in the workshop on servicing and repairs and setup of new/second hand bikes.
On the job training and TAFE level training/qualification may be available in the position however a bicycle industry background is required.

We are proud to annouce our support for the Otesha Project!
All Otesha members are entitled to a 10% discount off products and accessories purchased through Human Powered Cycles.
We are also offering an August Special- a free tea or coffee in the Human Powered Cafe for Otesha members who have their bike brought in for service during August…

Dinner gathering
You are invited to the next Human Powered Cycles (and Cafe!) friends,
customers and staff get together.
Where: Bar Fred, 797 Nicholson St Carlton North
When: 7pm onwards, Thursday 16th July.
Bar Fred does great pizza and a huge range of local and imported beers.
RSVP: not needed, but reply by email if you have any questions.
FIRST HUMAN POWERED CYCLES SOCIAL BIKE RIDE
Planned for the second Sunday in August (the 9th) but to be confirmed.
Email sales@humanpowered.com.au if you’re keen and Joel will keep you posted.
The current plan:

meet at the shop (562 High Street Thornbury) …

This is the new look for our website.
It incorporates the workshop and the cafe.
Soon our online store will also be back up and part of the new look.
Check back soon for more developments!

New bike maintenance training dates announced