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Thanks - that is helpful. Looking to join a cycling group if, as I hope, I get more time to train out there. We'll see. More of a social thing than competitive - do they have a similar Sportive scene as the UK? To begin with we are looking at Port Noarlunga, but nothing is finalised until we get a proper look around - seems to be about 15 miles to CBD, but as a Science Teacher, it depends where the work is. Tailwind Cycles nearby seem to do something Saturday mornings so that could be an option. Exciting stuff - can't wait!

Thanks for that - seems pretty much what I thought. I'm off to Adelaide - apparently commuting is a bit of a nightmare although its easy to get up into the hills so the weekends should be fun. My road bikes are fine - recently bought one from Planet X in Sheffield so don't anticipate getting a new one for a while. How does Wiggle work from Australia. I notice that most reviews seem to be written by Aussies - is that down to the exchange rate or is it because bike clothing is much more expensive out there. Might be worth getting some extras to put in my container?

Hi there I am looking at purchasing a new hybrid bicycle - something to use to and from work and to tootle about with my young sons. Nothing too flash but somewhere in the region of £300-400 UK prices. My current bike is on its last legs and ready to go to the big scrapyard in the sky after many years of reliable service. The thought has occurred to me to wait until I arrive in Oz (late July) and buy over there. Anybody have advice on the prices of bikes (and bikes apparel) in Australia in comparison to UK (currently exchange rate is £1 to 1.85AUD). I generally ride a road bike at weekends so any advice on this would be helpful Cheers Phil