When did the rabobank start and when did they stop making them?

Real Bikes, not the ugly things that pass as TT bikes now.

I like the old Rob in these videos from a few years ago when you were more exuberant and pumped from caffeine or something…👍🏻😂

Robbie is now on Eurosport Cycling channel on KZbin. So Excited! Totally agree with all the positive comments. He is such a gem. I raced against him in 1992. He won the Uni of QLD first stage of three stage tour. Extremely steep hill to finish. I got a flat well before. But like me, Robbie was one of two A-grade riders that had humility to ask Gavin Young what gear to use for the hill. It was insane. Robbie first stage. In a surprise, and I never know why - but I admired it - Robbie launched a kamikaze solo on the second stage. What I admired was the guts. There was no way that could succeed, but the attitude was right (ride boldly), he went all the way in the sport didn’t he. People that are humble learn so much more than people who are proud. Robbie has worked for everything he has got. And he deserves to speak knowledgeably when he speaks, because you instantly know he knows. When he speaks it is like he is taking you in the race. A great sadness was the loss around this time of Darren Smith - the great mate of Robbie - and I called him The Little Master, imagining in the status of Sir Hubert Opperman, just exceptional talent, judgement, and all-round at such a young age. Such a tragedy to lose him. I would have loved to have sprinted against Robbie (and obviously lost) but my mate Marcel who I could beat and who did sprint against Robbie said merely “HE’S RAPID”. Classic. Two words. No chance. Like Robbie’s kick. That says it all. And it is great to see he has such good and down to earth friends as Rob Arnold. Thank you. Rob for sticking up for Robbie. It is such a STUPID decision. What on earth were they thinking. They are like gold miner who are throwing gold away like dirt and saying “Oh, we are going in a different direction.” No you’re not. You’re punctured, lost and losing, and so far from home, don’t know front from rear, you haven’t got a clue what you are doing. SBS broadcasts now are crap. All they had to do was smile. Now they are are just full or ads. The race was theirs to lose. The TOUR DE FRANCE. An icon of world culture. It is a race but it is both this and much more. It is jae ne sas qua, a certain indefineable something. An experience! My friends and family literally plan their year around to watch, and gather round. It transports you. If not in Paris themselves, on a regular basis, we at least have the tour and the mute button. SBS however may as well be on Mars. They don’t even have the food guy. No taste. Honey, please turn up the music. Paris is so beautiful this time of year.

Thanks for the review! I need to try these handlesbar for sure! You’ve gained a sub as well :)

Chatted with you briefly that day and asked if you were going to TDF and you're there.

good video however more scenery shots please ....

So, reckon 32's will fit on my 2022 Izalco? Running Prime 44mm carbon hoops, 23mm inner, 30mm outer width.

G’day. Deciding between the ALR5 and SL5. Does the isospeed and carbon frame really make a difference for dampening vibrations? I ride both mtb and road.

Thats like the Great trail from katoomba too blackheath Some of the Signs are Hidden behind over grown Bushes LOL I will Have too try some of them out down there , Cheers Bro

That sucks that the power and chainrings are integrated. Stupid idea to integrate the power meter as well. So you need new chainrings and throw away a perfectly good power meter!!

This is why I mountain bike and prefer the forests and dirt . And I don’t want to end up being stressed, cynical, angry and in unsafe situations dealing with motorists. Sydney will only get worse for cyclists as we have politicians obsessed with more growth and immigration.

Thank Rob and Michael for a wonderful insight to cycling at the highest level, I'm sure this chat could of gone on way longer. thanks again.

Hey hey Rob! Could you please tell me what is your final saddle angle? I am fighting with my Antares for a few weeks... and unfortunately there is no winner yet. Thanks!

Many thanks for the interview Rob and a look into Michael’s career on and off the bike

Love your videos and commentary. Gives a different perspective of locations. From a mountain biker 👍🏻

Hi Michael a good interview keep doing your job we need more people like you

Michael has not changed one bit from when he lived in Canberra great interview

Beautifully captured sights and sounds Rob. Really appreciate what you do. Gem of a channel.

Can you tell me what the spec model is for the stem you have used with this coefficient handlebar?

Holy Cow DEANO, I went to primary school with Deane, also knocked about with his brothers prior to them getting into cycling.

great stuff! Whats your height and weight??? also what sizes do you use on maap? Thanks!!!

Great video mate. Ex-Army here and although it's been 48 years since I did my basic training, Wagga Wagga still holds a special place in my heart. Hoping to do the Beers and Gears in the near future.

I wouldn't be riding if I had to ride a normal bike, too much of a chore and I'm too old. I bought an ebike during covid and have been riding every day since. I've lost 20kgs so there goes the myth you get no exercise. My holidays are now centred around cycleways and rail trails. Ebike yes, electric car no. I regularly explore Sydney by ebike, it's great fun.

Ha, subscribed right off the intro - so well shot!

Western Sydney is packed full of long distance cycleways. All the infrastructure around the new airport is getting integrated cycleways built in. You can ride from Penrith station to Campbelltown station on a cycle path via the Northern Rd, it's a similar ring around Sydney to what the M7 is.

I rode from Parramatta to Cronulla and Kurnell with barely being on a road. It's a fantastic ride.

My neighbourhood . Never tire of it . Can do 1000m vert in 35 km

I DIDN'T PAY $40K FOR MY NISSAN PEDESTRIAN CRUSHER TO WATCH SOME PEDOPHILE (all adults who ride bicycles are kiddie fiddlers) ENJOY HIMSELF ON ROADS THAT MY TAXES PAID FOR.

I would buy that propel if I could get that color scheme

Hi Rob, You could have got onto Cooks River cycleway earlier and avoided Parramatta Rd, by crossing Parramatta Rd at Pomeroy St Bridge and going through Homebush shopping centre and heading south. I agree, the signs are not great !

thanks so much for your video! Considering buyning Emonda now

Among Russians who oppose the war in Ukraine, Tinkoff is respected for not supporting the war; this stance has costed him his business. It was interesting to learn about his management techniques. I expected it: his demeanor is brash even in Russian standards. Would not want to have him as a boss.

Biking in the USA is dangerous and especially with the entitled personal vehicle culture. One instance does stand out in my mind from many. Earlier this year I was biking down a two-lane roadway on a Saturday morning (around 11:30). It can get busy at times, but at that time it wasn't. Had I not had my mirror I would have been sideswiped by what looked like a postal delivery vehicle. I too had too leave the roadway. I didn't have a camera at the time, but I did memorise the large numbers printed on the back of the vehicle. The postal service refused to even verify it was one of their vehicles as they didn't use that particular make in their fleet although the neighbouring municipality does. After that, I did purchase a bike cam to record these events.

i have retired and will be getting back to Sydney soon - will be tootling around the bikepaths just to see what you are on about - but i rarely used bike paths to commute for the last 15 years of my working life.. too bloody disjointed to use all the way - sections here and there, but the concept of trunk routes going from A to B is an alien concept - as councils do not co-ordinate or communicate.

e bikes are good too , o each there own

I have a pair of Rydon (photochromatic black), a pair of Ekynox (orange and yellow), both Keja64 and Keja64 Polar glasses. Every one of them are great. On tracks Rydon wins. On road wins Ekynox.

Have the exact same issue with my Caledonia 5. I hear creaks and sometimes louder cracks. I reapplied the carbon paste and was good for 1 ride. Did it again and then good for 3 rides. Will try again also applying the grease to the metal on metal parts as well. Hopefully, this will resolve the issue.

totally correct - needs a lot more signage but the depositing of bikes onto main roads is utterly f*cked.

Welcome to my training ground. 40 kms each way and a 15% midway just off the cycleway. Enjoy.

Welcome to Australia

Ray is my dad's cousin

That's my dad!!!

Greetings from Finland! Cannondale Caad7 Black Lightning number 67#300

Good #OnyaMate I started my joourney with Time in 1987 they really are that good... Great footage #Brilliant

Hey Rob Can you send me the link on your sunglasses 😎 Cheers .. agree with your opinion on people who litter and road rages !!! 😣 Happy days 🚲

Lost me when he called a $2,500 bike a budget bike 😂