Coming to Oz!

Can you tell us about cycling in Fiji. What are the roads like, would it
be possible to tour, staying at hotels or are they all resorts that you
must prebook?

Thanks

Jack Russell

Dominic Sansom said:

I'll be in Australia this Saturday (02 April 04) for a week and I'm
looking forward to visiting some good bike shops in Sydney (CBD). I've
found a few on-line but I know that not all bike shops have web sites.

I'd be greatfull for any recommendtaions. I'm into road bikes and
I'll be doing some basic shopping (lubes, bar tape, tubes, magazines
etc.) for me & my cycling mates back in Fiji. Although I'll mainly be
in central Sydney I can make it to other suburbs if there's a shop
worth visiting.

Thanks in advance!

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Check this link from Bicycle NSW:
http://tinyurl.com/3hhvt

Highly recommended from the above list: Cheeky Monkey Woolys Wheel

Plus there are plenty of other LBS's that people may want to add

Have fun while in Aus! ;

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Dominic Sansom said:

I'll be in Australia this Saturday (02 April 04) for a week and I'm
looking forward to visiting some good bike shops in Sydney (CBD). I've
found a few on-line but I know that not all bike shops have web sites.

I'd be greatfull for any recommendtaions. I'm into road bikes and
I'll be doing some basic shopping (lubes, bar tape, tubes, magazines
etc.) for me & my cycling mates back in Fiji. Although I'll mainly be
in central Sydney I can make it to other suburbs if there's a shop
worth visiting.

Thanks in advance!

Given you're only here for a week, you may not have much time for
shopping around. If you're only after basic consumables like the above,
any LBS will do (although for mags you might as well go to a good
newsagent), but if you want anything more unusual like a special part or
tool, you'll probably want to go to one of the larger places (like
Woolys or Clarence Street) to ensure finding what you're after. Of
course if you have time to shop around (and don't forget mail order),
you can save a few bucks.

Andrew

Jack Russell said:

Can you tell us about cycling in Fiji. What are the roads like, would it
be possible to tour, staying at hotels or are they all resorts that you
must prebook?
Thanks
Jack Russell

Viti Levu - the main Island of the Fiji group - is pretty goo cycling
Probably about 4-500km round the outside. The road is all tar seale
except for s few kilometres in rural areas

We are looking at a "Round Viti Levu" cycle later this year

Theres heaps of hotels ranging fro budget/backpacker to 5 star. Have
look a at BulaFiji.com

The weather is warm ALL year round but it does rain a lot especially o
the Eastern side of the island

If you want I'd be happy to get more information

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Clarence Street cyclery is pretty good (and in the guts of town, if
that's a consideration)

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Andrew Swan said:

Given you're only here for a week, you may not have much time for
shopping around. If you're only after basic consumables like the above,
any LBS will do (although for mags you might as well go to a good
newsagent), but if you want anything more unusual like a special part or
tool, you'll probably want to go to one of the larger places (like
Woolys or Clarence Street) to ensure finding what you're after. Of
course if you have time to shop around (and don't forget mail order),
you can save a few bucks.
Andrew

Thanks Andre

I visited Clarence Street last time I was in Sydney (bought a great Me
hemet) and I'll go again. Woolys is on my list as well as Cheeky Monke
(thanks cfsmtb)

Thank you all. I leave home at 3.30am Sat so I better get some sleep

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Dominic Sansom said:

Viti Levu - the main Island of the Fiji group - is pretty goo cycling.
Probably about 4-500km round the outside. The road is all tar sealed
except for s few kilometres in rural areas.
We are looking at a "Round Viti Levu" cycle later this year.
Theres heaps of hotels ranging fro budget/backpacker to 5 star. Have a
look a at BulaFiji.com.
The weather is warm ALL year round but it does rain a lot especially on
the Eastern side of the island.
If you want I'd be happy to get more information.

Hey a "Round Viti Levu" cycle sounds fantastic. Keep us posted on when
where and how much. Always looking to escape the cold winter months

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Dominic Sansom said:

I'll be in Australia this Saturday (02 April 04) for a week and I'm
looking forward to visiting some good bike shops in Sydney (CBD). I've
found a few on-line but I know that not all bike shops have web sites.

Were I you and I had some time, I'd jump on the Manly ferry and head fo
the Northern Beaches for a swim - then hop on a bus and visit Bik
Addiction and Brookvale Bike Factory

You'd need a bit of time though

idio

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Dominic Sansom said:

Viti Levu - the main Island of the Fiji group - is pretty goo cycling.
Probably about 4-500km round the outside. The road is all tar sealed
except for s few kilometres in rural areas.

Quoted message said:

If you want I'd be happy to get more information.

Yep, please CC me in on that info...

cheers,
-kt

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Kingsley Turner,
(mailto: [email hidden])
http://MadDogsBreakfast.com/ABFAQ - news:aus.bicycle Frequenly Asked Questions

I'm back home (in Fiji) after a week in Syd.

I bought most of my stuff from Woolys Wheels - all the best Michael. But
I made sure I purchased somthing from every bike shop I went to - Cheeky
Monkey @ Central and Centinial Park, Centinial Park Cycles (thanks Al),
Burwood Cycleworld.

I'll let you all know (well in advance) what happens with the Round Viti
Levu ride. It'll be very informal but we be glad to have anyone join.
Fijian hospitality is legendary.

Vinaka Vakalevu (many thanks) to all who pointed me in the right
direction.

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