The Weekly Rider - Chris Balis
Chris Balis is the Weekly Rider! Chris has been on an amazing journey over the last two years. He's gone from 150kg to 72kg through hard work over a 2 year period and has discovered a entire new way of life in cycling.
Brendan Edwards spoke with Chris about this life changing transformation.Prepare to be inspired.
The Weekly Rider - James Downing
Cannondale Australia's James Downing is the La Velocita Weekly Rider! James mixes it up riding both road and mountain and has access to some great roads and trails around Canberra.
He's always on the search for the 'perfect day' on the bike, where you flying along effortlessly!
La Velocita's Kirra McDonald caught up with James to find out why he loves to ride.
The Weekly Rider - Peta Mullens
Peta Mullens is the La Velocita Weekly Rider! Supported by Bendigo Bank, Peta has her sights set on being the first Australian to qualify for the Olympic road and mountain bike race, Peta has got a big 18 months ahead!
La Velocita's Mike Boudrie talks to Peta about why she loves to ride!
The Weekly Rider - Andrew Humphris
Andrew Humphris is the La Velocita Weekly Rider! Based in the awesome costal town of Barwon Heads, Andrew has some fantastic riding on his doorstep.
But after a trip to Europe in 2011 He started his own cycling tour business called Bike France, and now introduces other cyclists to the amazing experience of riding in France.
One thing is for sure, Andrew loves to ride!
The Weekly Rider - Anthony Seipolt
Anthony Seipolt is the La Velocita Weekly Rider! Involvement with St Kilda Cycling Club, racing, traveling, riding Melbourne's Beach Road and the spectacular Great Ocean Road and keeping up with the latest technology shows his true passion for cycling.
But it's more than that, the friendships, shared experiences and of course the coffee... There's no doubting, Anthony loves to ride!
Report: Aaron Mulkearns
The Weekly Rider - Ryan O'Keefe
Ryan O’Keefe is the La Velocita Weekly Rider! What started as a way to cross train while playing for the AFL’s Sydney Swans has become a true passion.
Ryan is committed to being strong and fit and taken his riding to the Himalayas and beyond. Now working as a development coach with the Adelaide Crows Ryan still clocks up K’s morning and night…
La Velocita’s Aaron Mulkearns talks to Ryan about why he loves to ride.
The Weekly Rider - Sarah Grove
Sarah Grove is the La Velocita Weekly Rider! Finding a love of cycling in the world of triathlon, Sarah is now breaking into the cycling racing scene and can be found going for it on one of her several LIVGiant speed machines...
Crit races, road races or out training in the awesome Dandenong ranges, one thing that is clear, is that Sarah loves to ride!
Report: Aaron Mulkearns
The Weekly Riders - Dion Shaw & The Dyad
Today is a big one! We're taking with 4Shaw founder Dion Shaw and his team, 'The Dyad', made up of Scott Bowden and Tom Goddard, two young and talented MTB riders with the world at their feet.
4Shaw has become a part of all forms of cycling. It's unlikely you'll head out on a ride and not see some of his socks... and the great designs keep on coming.
We talk with Dion and the Dyad about why they love to ride!
The Weekly Rider - Jessica Lane
After a few years away from the racing scene Jessica Lane is back and loving it! Riding for BikeBug, she's planning to make her mark on the 2015 National Road Series. La Velocita Caught up with Jess to find out why she loves to ride at December's Shimano SuperCrit hosted by SKCC.
The weekly rider - Mick Peel
Mick Peel, founder of Busyman Bicycles, creates bespoke leather saddles and bar tape that are second to none. But when Mick is not in his studio creating yet another very special saddle, he's out on one of the bike's from "the bike room".... A fixie, a road bike, a strange mountain/road/town bike or planning the dream bike build.
The weekly rider - Justin Benson
Today we are talking to Justin Benson. JB loves to drop the hammer... With nerves of steel, we don't think he's ever touched his brake levers on a descent!
Most days of the week, you'll find him commuting out to The Glen from 'cycle central' St Kilda. He's out a little earlier some mornings as he and his ‘crew’, from MYOB and World Vision, head up to catch the early morning rays waking up the Dandenong Ranges - where going up means one thing… coming back down and pace!
