Talking to Alice Clarke: bicycle adventures, cycling gear, riding in New York & more: this week Chris catches up with freelance journalist Alice Clarke about her and her families journeys in discovering cycling around Naarm/Melbourne.

Alice Clarke wearing Norman MTB, image: Alice Clarke

Local news includes Critical Mass reanimating on Friday 30 September and UpCycles Yarra Valley official opening on 5pm Friday 16 September at ECOSS Valley Market and Rhythms of the World, listen to Damian Auton’s interview from 15 August

We chat about why cycling clothing is designed for the activity, cost, materials, womens clothing, comfort, feeling a bit awkward, trying to avoid wrecking everyday clothing and riding in New York. Read Alice’s gear review: Lifehacker: I Took a Bunch of Women’s Cycling Gear for a Spin to Find the Best Kit. Follow Alice’s articles at Kotaku Australia and LifeHacker Australia

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