Made To Measure — The Treadlie Handmade Bicycle Show

Treadlie is Australia's foremost bicycle magazine, and I had the honour of writing a centerfold for the latest issue. They will be hosting Made To Measure, a Handmade Bicycle Show in Melbourne on July 21st- 24th 2011. They're calling for proposals from bicycle builders, artists and designers from all over Australia, both professionals and gifted amateurs. Full details on their website.

Pony Bikes vs the ACCC

My best mate Sasha runs the best little bike shop in Melbourne, Pony Bikes. She and Fyxomatosis Andy were interviewed recently by The Age to comment on the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's intent to fine bike shops for selling fixed gear bikes without back brakes. read the whole article here... Yet another attempt by the man to sterilise free thinking and de-sensitise our society.

And remember when I moved in you, the holy dove was moving too

Mick Peel of Busyman Bicycles is my hero. Having had a bit of experience with a hole punch myself, I cannot begin to imagine what it must've felt like to complete this task. Custom f'izi:k saddle for a Ride Magazine shoot. Can't wait to see the final result. Nice work, Mick, once again!

They got two for one at the store on the corner

Another fine gem to come out of the Pony Bikes stable. Sasha built this up for Radar's girlfriend... that's kudos for months bro! Fresh pink powder and pink Ourys, lovely! Be great to see the Brooks Ladies saddle on there, but that's just my personal leather fetish coming through... Nice one Sasha! She has a few more step-throughs in stock so if you want to get out of washing up duties for a bit get in and have a chat with her! More pics soon... Keep an eye on her blog!

Shoot hoop then scoop, on this loop to loop

Sign me up, Andy! Fyxomatosis has just released a polka dot special shirt in celebration of the upcoming 2010 Tour de France... CAN"T WAIT! Looks great Andy, best Fyx shirt yet! Head over to Fyxomatosis to purchase!

Every day I bless the day that you got through to me

Lady Melbourne was asked to try out some products by one of my favourite Melbourne online bike shops, Cycle Style. Here she is testing the Bronze Quilted Shopper panniers by Dutch company Fast Rider, and I'm not afraid to say that I'm contemplating acquiring a set for the Lady Cop... Get them here!

Zephyr in the sky at night I wonder

Here's Sugarspoke gal Sabrina, back home now but still reppin' Melburn... Good to see! Great photography of the ancient velodrome on BicycleGirls!

I thought I told you to leave me while I walked down to the beach

Scooter's On-One il Pompino just got a murdered-out makeover, courtesy of the majestic Pony Bikes garage. Nice one peeps!

I've been searching for just a little more but the days girl just slip away

Shawn's Affinity Lo-Pro built up by Sasha of Pony Bikes. Really came together well, one of the best looking whips that have come out of the Pony Bikes stables. White pursuit frame complemented by a healthy mix of white, gold and leather components. See the bike in it's full glory on the Pony Bikes blog!

It's the joint!

This looks like an interesting project, Street|Studio is a book by Alison Young and a selection of Melbourne's most proficient street artists. Published by Thames & Hudson, this is a valuable insight into one of Australia's most creative cities. The book launch is TONIGHT, Friday 4th June, at 7pm inside the Federation Square atrium, where the book will be available for purchase. For more details check out the book's website and blog!

Everybody keeps on talking about it, nobody's getting it done

Lord knows I've always had a thing for slender Italians, so it's no surprise that I experienced a slight tension and tingle when Fyxomatosis Andy posted these pics as a teaser of the red Pinarello he and Dan from Shifterbikes have recently built up to their usual high level of quality. Head over to Fyx TV and scope it out, well worth it. And if that got your blood and desire levels up, Pony Bikes has a blue Pinny in immaculate condition built up as a single speed which is up for sale at the amazing price of AU$800. If you're in Melbourne, drop into Sasha's shop at 87 Capel Street or check out the other photos on her blog! Someone make it your own before my guilty hand drops down my wallet...

When they reach their teens, that's when they all get mean

Well done to everyone involved with the 2010 edition of the Melbourne Roubaix, and especially Andy from Fyxomatosis for creating this magical Melburn Hardcore long sleeve jersey to celebrate the event. Head over to the Fyx Store and get yours before they all disappear, if they haven't already... Otherwise you'll be really sad and have to wait for next year. Wow!

And grueways and cads, will offer you fruit and wine

Oh, sweet ti cyclocross goodness over on the Cycling Edge blog... So good!

All you little kids seem to think you know just where it's at

The man's a master of the Art. Shifterbikes Dan at work on a Cinelli Super Corsa, shot by Fyxomatosis Andy. A true testament to both men's talents. Check Andy's blog for more.

You know that I want your loving, but my logic tells me that it aint never gonna happen

Wow! On the back of the amazing Independent Fab frame created for the St. Ali cafe in Melbourne, Busyman Bicycles has been gettin' busy again for a collaboration with Cycling Edge. Green with envy! Looking forward to seeing how this turns out!

Drivin' around I've got my baby and my top down

I posted up about the Independent Fab frame for St Ali a while ago, and Mick from Busyman Bicycles left a comment saying he had something to do with it but was sworn to secrecy. Now the secret's out! Here's the build by Cycling Edge in Melbourne, with custom upholstery by Busyman Bikes. What an immaculate creation! Jesus, I can smell the java from here. Bloody good job by everyone involved!

So together forever, crew be tougher than leather

One of the most ornate saddle designs that I've ever seen (apart from the Brooks B18 Lady) from the talented hands of Busyman Bicycles. Perfect Turbo for a Colnago!

The past is over but tomorrow's wishful thinking

St Ali, a cafe and roaster in Melbourne, has commissioned Independent Fabrication to produce and paint a frameset which will be built up and mounted on the wall... Much to the chagrin of the employees! What a magnificent piece! A lot of caffeine has obviously gone into the concept, IF has excelled in the paint department once again! And that saddle! Wow! Maybe the only thing missing is a gold coffee bean head badge! More photos on the IF blog. Thanks Benjamin Taylor!

Come on you raver, you seer of visions

Sasha's mate Moo sporting a cute bit of ink on Saturday. Barcelona style!

Forgetful heart, like a walking shadow in my brain

More utter bicycle magic from the White Master of Fyxomatosis, this time a Merckx with a Super Record gruppo. Feast your eyes upon the rest of the images on the Fyx flickr!