The Ministry of Transport has released their latest budget proposal. Of a total of $3.5 billion per year, only $15-30 million of this is dedicated to cycling infrastructure - this is less than one percent! If you think it's time cyclists got a fair deal, then follow the link below.http://www.onyerbike.kiwi/
Over the next few weeks we'll be posting interviews with all of our staff, starting with Joel Anderson. Joel is the face of Bike Otago - he's both the head mechanic and the shop manager, and is usually the first person you'll see when you come into the shop. You've got a pretty big following in Dunedin - how long have you been a bike mechanic?I've been working as a bike mechanic since 2010, first working for the original Bike Otago under Greg Leov's sturdy moustache - when Greg retired and Kashi took over I became the shop manager too. What do you enjoy about it?Working in an industry that I have a passion for, primarily. Every job is different and I...
A lot of people are asking us whether we do electric conversion kits. The first time we wrote this blog post, the answer was no... but we've been in touch with Lekkie and now the answer is YES! Take a look here for our kits, and maybe even click here to read a blog post about them. Here's a Lekkie Summit kit we fitted earlier:
This is Joel's response to me asking 'can you get your legs out of the photo please'? Lots of colourful stuff from Evoc (a new mini 3l bag, a seatpack, and a washbag/stuff-organiser-bag for overnight trips - all brilliantly designed as always), Troy Lee Designs gloves, and new wool/polypro blend socks from Sock Guy.
Feel like going to the movies this week? Check this out... This is on at the Rialto Cinema this week (3.45pm and 8pm) This review from NZ Bike magazine, “Family man Francois is the number one fan of the Tour De France – an obsession that costs him his wife and his job. At a loose end, Francois decides to take the plunge and do the Tour himself. Director Laurent Tuel takes full advanteage of the spectacular scenery around the actual Tour, and the races feature realistic, heart-in-mouth action. Tour de Force is a funny and thrilling tale of ordinary, everyday heroes and how life changes when spectators stop watching and start doing. A hilarious group of eccentric...
