Wednesday 13th was Ride to Work Day and, as tradition dictates, we celebrated. We teamed up with Darebin Council to provide a pit-stop free
bike fix and grab-a-bite-to-eat quick fix for hungry cyclists in a hurry.
This is where we were located. And here’s a photo just for fun,
Next year it’s going to get better again. We’re dreaming of a coffee cart, full breakfast spread and lounge chairs… and it looks like it’s going to happen!
Other news
It’s been a while since the last HPC super e-newsletter and a lot has happened. Literally.

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Each cyclist has their own requirements and preferences for a bike. This is particularly so for touring bikes for a few reasons (long and frequent periods on the bike, load carrying requirements, terrain and conditions, requirements for high levels of reliability on the Long Haul etc).
The standard Long Haul Trucker is a great starting point for a touring bike, and in this case the customising focused around the cyclist-to-bicycle interface (high bars, different shifter positions, interruptor levers) and touring equipment (front and rear racks, light mounts, pannier bags and handlebar …

First things first, here’s a big congratulations to everyone for keeping on pedaling through the cold mornings and evenings!
With a good set of gloves and jacket the fresh mornings and evenings are great for cycling. With some mudguards and a good set of lights, even a bit of rain can be enjoyable! And even better, the days are getting longer and Spring is approaching fast…
In this edition:

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Funky bike gear of the month: Green Oil, Miche, Soma and Park Tool
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Welcome to April!
We’ve got a heap of exciting news “straight from the workshop to you”. In this edition

special offers on Allegro and Gazelle bikes still available until the end of the month
Australian made bike gear… great local products
dates of upcoming bike maintenance trainings
reduced pricing on the Gazelle Innergy electric bikes announced
our range of Kona bikes grows… again!
gearing up for the darker months: increased range of lights (battery and dynamo!) and mudguards
staff news: Quentin starts his Cert III
This month’s controversial poll! VECCI: “Should …

Jai had some pretty extreme requirements: “Bill, I’ll be riding through rice paddys for about a year. I need to carry a stack of gear and I like the Big Dummy. I also like the Rohloff and the Son dyno lights.” This is a summary of the requirements but here’s what we produced for Jai:

Surly Big Dummy frame and fork set
Xtracycle long loader kit with bags
Twin bar setup to take accessories and give range of hand positions
Ortlieb Classic bar bag
FSA pig heavy duty headset
Tubus Tara front rack for Ortlieb Front …

Would you believe we’re turning one year old?? It’s true! Hey, and we’re having a ball!!
So, we’re hosting a party on Friday 4th December to celebrate and to thank all our friends and supporters…
From 6pm – 11pm at headquarters (562 High Street Thornbury)

live music through the evening
tasty drinks from our friends at the Good Brew Company
door prizes including skater helmets and RackTime pannier bag
secure bike valet parking
bike trick and bling contests with awesome prizes including: Velocity Deep V track wheelset in “hot” colourz, Vittoria Rubino Pro …