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1. A Daggy Dave exposes Melbourne's cycling culture
From the highly competitive to the weekend wobblies, David Hall records his observations of Melbourne's cycling culture.
2. Riding in the footsteps of the pilgrims
Pam Milliken and her husband Andrew cycled almost 900km in 12 days following Spain's famous Camino Frances, a trip with enjoyable challenges, inspiring scenery, and wonderful food, wine and people.
3. In his father's footsteps
In August 2010, Ron Blint will be riding about 2000km while retracing the journey his father took after escaping from a German POW camp.
4. Outback terror
While cycling in Central Australia, Larry Moore was chased for 4kms by a pack of aggressive dogs
5. Samoan island adventure
A group of eight Victorians explore a remote corner of the world by bike, writes Alf Forbes
6. Riding on emotions
From Malvern Stars to an Orbea Aqua, bikes have played an important part in the ups and downs of Russell Miles' life.
7. Visiting Victoria's volcanoes
Coralie Jenkin details her six-day ride to see some of the volcanoes in Western Victoria
8. The Cycle of Love
Derek Miglietti recently got married and cycling was a major part of getting together with his wife
9. Back from the brink
Member Robert Carroll had a heart attack while riding home from work. Luckily for him, he got medical help in time.
A great love of the Great Vic
Joe Lionnet writes about five of his Great Victorian Bike Rides.
Highs and lows of road riding
An accident on Swanston Street reminded Hilton Gock how tricky crossing tram tracks can be, especially on a road bike with its thin tyres
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