Headed over to Deus ex Machina yesterday for the 4th Bicycle Swap Meet and once again it was a fantastic day. Loads of people all day and heaps of interesting parts and frames... Some nice Colnagos, the odd Frejus, vintage frames and old shitters that begged for a bit of love. It was great seeing the Three Point Turnz there as well!
What was ultimately exciting for me, however, was the overall impression that Sydney's bike community is not only alive and well, but thriving. Riding over there, through Surry Hills and Newtown, I saw more bikes and riders than ever before. Now, it could just be that it's summer and perfect riding weather (albeit a little hot) but I felt that this season will carry everyone's enthusiasm for riding and commuting through to the next year. Newtown actually started to resemble Fitzroy with bikes locked up outside front yards and terrace balconies, numerous bikes locked up outside pubs and shops, and a wide array of humanity riding bikes under the impression that they are a feasible mode of transport. Which of course, they are...
Way to go, Sydney! Thanks Deus for another great day, and Stefan and Piero for organising the roller races!
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We thought exactly the same! Having brunch on the Redfern/ Newtown border prior to heading to Deus we were blown away by how many bikes we saw out and about. It's great to begin feeling as though we are part of a community that's growing stronger all the time - ride on 2010! Georgia @ 3PTZ. x
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