SPEED HERO Blog — Brisbane

Brisbane Hates Cyclists.

When I moved to Brisbane, QLD, from Victoria BC, Canada. I was disgusted by the way I was treated as a cyclist. We here at Speed Hero find all forms of transportation fun. The problem with Australian roads is they are not pedestrian or Cyclist friendly and it stems from one single problem. No left turns on a red light. Many places in the world allow drivers to make a turn during a red light. In countries where cars drive on the right, making a right turn at a red light, is a quick simple merge. In countries that drive...


Theraputic Exercise, as much of the story as I can type.

Corolla Brain kegels. This is just me typing. I may never post this, but even if I am brave enough to post it up, it doesn't justify that it's a good read. It all began, one mid summer fall winter spring morning afternoon evening when I completely forget why I needed to leave. There's no memorable reason why I needed to leave, but suddenly I felt this massive desire to leave my life. This is an important missing step, if you are continuing into the depth of this journal entry,...


Mt. Cotten Hill Climb

Robbie and I have been friends online for early 10 years now, so when I showed up in his living room finally it was no surprise that he was motivated to help with the videos! He shot lots of photos as well, as the event was rad. 69196_10151526190855337_1884854500_n A rung what you brung type of event, held in a national park. Organized by thr MG Club of Brisbane. There was a wild selection of rides, from bone stock Toyota Corollas all the way up to Rotary powered formula 1...


My Early introduction to Aussie motoring.

4 events this week end. I'm wiped out entirly; sunburnt and covered in spider bites (That's another story) Robbie, Jane, Noel, Juliette and I managed to make it out to 4 different motoring activities.   66119_10151467923528156_1160195530_n   1. Archerfield Drift. Held by Dylan Anderson at Nizzpro in Gold Coast, Archerfield drift is a run what you brung type drift event every Thursday night for about $60! Reminds me of my precious Capital Drift. 2. Munch Inn (Munchies) Friday night cruise meet. A massive collection of Aussie muscle, filling entirely...