The Radavist

Lauren attended this last year and had a blast. Ride over cobbles, drink good coffee, win stuff and please, if you attend, get Andy’s autograph. He loves that kinda thing. Register here!

All Photos by Andy White

After the first day’s journey into Jamieson, Shifter Dan, Andy and I awoke with empty stomachs and loose legs. A quick breakfast and a chat with some locals, sent us on our way to Licola and then Rosedale. Compared to day 01, day 02 was hell. Each of us broke at some point in the day, which was fine. It’s when everyone breaks at once that you’re screwed.

Within the first 20 miles or so, we were climbing up the Jamieson-Licola road range. Sealed quickly turned to jeep trail and jeep trail disintegrated to seasonal fire roads. You could tell not many people ventured through these parts by bike. In the end, bad decisions on day one, brought about the inevitable. As per the last post, Andy has my photos up with his words at Fyxomatosis.

Check out more below!

All Photos by Andy White

Andy from Fyxomatosis and I did something a little different this time around. He’s posting my photos and dictating over them and I, his. We loosely are calling this the Dueling Banjos. So here’s my side of the saddle:

When I found out I would be returning to Australia, Andy asked if I wanted to go on one of he and Dan from Shifter Bike‘s “epic” rides out through Woods Point. I’ve been following Fyxomatosis, since forever, so I knew what that meant. This was a man’s ride. A no holds-barred, dirt and hurt ride. Since doing my tour, I have stayed in the saddle. I had the base miles underneath me but did I have the ability to keep up with Dan and Andy? Nervously, I accepted the invite and the day before we left, Dan took my Milwaukee Orange One into Shifter Bikes for a cleaning.

We left that morning and met Andy in Lilydale. We rode along the Warburton Rail Trail, through flea markets and eventually stopped in Warburton for breakfast. Canadian pancakes, a long black, fresh juice and some pastries. As we were leaving the cafe, I thanked Dan for cleaning my bike, to which he replied “thank me in 30 minutes”…

Since Andy’s in the future, he got the jump on posting about our “epic” ride down under. These rides are a combination of your nightmares and your fantasies. Many have ventured into the Bush, only to have being chewed up and spitted out. OZ is a magical place but there were no yellow brick roads here. Just fire trails, pinch flats, Canadian stacks and bad decisions (for me anyway). The story awaits you at Fyxomatosis.

These are my photos, which Andy featured as part of our “dueling banjos” entries.

Check back tomorrow for my side of the story but Andy’s diction is going to be hard to beat!

Andy’s finally got all his ducks in a row. The entire FYXO apparel line is now for sale. Pick up the FYXO Awesome jersey, FYXO Hi-LUX jersey, FYXO L’ARBRE jersey, FYXO Classic Bib and caps here at FYXOMATOSIS. Even if you don’t want to buy one, head over just to check out all the awesome photos. Oh and if you spend $300 at the store, you’ll get free, world-wide shipping.

99% Hype Free, hand made in OZ.

All FYXO apparel has a 365-day warranty. Read details at FYXO. 

Come on Andy, these aren’t hype free. Everyone wants one. The new FYXO Kits are on the way this week. If all goes as planned you’ll be able to pick one up.

If Andy from Fyxomatosis has taught me anything it’s “you don’t have to post photos right after you take them”. And for that matter, you don’t have to always post your own photos from rides. Next week, we’ll be dueling banjos…

The Eddy Merckx Motorola livery might just be the most famous paint scheme in American cycling. I bumped into this bike while In Sydney a few weeks back. Gorgeous huh? But it’s not so peachy for Mr. Merckx these days. He’s facing charges in a Belgian police graft case… Yikes!

Check out more Merckx Mondays below!

Andy White is to track racing photography as Brian Vernor is to cross racing photography. Speaking of Cali boys, WHAT’S GOOD WOODY!?  No one shoots photos like this, other than Andy. Lines for days.

Check out a full slideshow of the pre-Track World Championships in Melburn at FYXOMATOSIS.

It’s hard for me to watch these videos because I miss these guys so much. Andy from FYXO and Dan from Shifter Bikes were interviewed by Biking Brisbane. Melbourne is the place to be. Looking good fellas!

Let’s face it, FYXO has been shooting Beautiful Bicycles since forever (2004). His new site layout needed some throwback photos so he upped some classics. Check out the new FYXO and some of his stunning photos here!

Photo by Andy White

The first time I ever heard of Kenevans was on Fyxo, so it’s only natural that Andy presents the world with this fine piece of Australian steel. I’m super bummed I can’t make it back to OZ in April to see Ken. I missed him by minutes when I was there last month. But then, who needs to see a Shop Visit when you’ve got pure, unadulterated bike porn like this? The man himself is back making frames. See more at FYXO!

Saturday, March 31st and Sunday, April 1st, the FYXO Hub will be having an in-store, early registration for the 2012 Melburn Roobaix. Online registration will be the 13th of April, so jump on it. I wish I could be there this year, Lauren had a blast last year.

Photos by Andy White

Mr. Andy White, from Fyxomatosis and FYXO HUB is hosting the 50+ finalists for the Chasing Rainbows poster design contest all week. Because fliers are so 2006, I asked Andy to snap a few shots of the space with the posters hung. Check out more below and all the details you need to see this rad show!

Photo by Andy White

As I said last time, It doesn’t count if you’ve got a support van following you with cameras. Ride and record yourself, otherwise, it’s no different than being supported. Andy from Fyxomatosis continues his coverage of his ride to (R)Adelaide for the Tour Down Under. Words can’t describe out incredible this looks. Well, one word does, “bugga”. Check the full post out here.