WELCOME TO JOC CYCLES
Nestled along the picturesque Atlantic Seaboard, one of the worlds most breathtaking cycling routes, JOC Cycles offers an unparalleled experience for discerning cyclists. Founded by John OConnor, a seasoned competitive cyclist with over 25 years of experience, our boutique provides a curated selection of premium bikes and accessories from the most prestigious global brands.
Our state-of-the-art workshop is staffed by a team of highly trained, expert technicians who uphold the highest standards of service, ensuring that your bike receives meticulous care and attention.
John OConnor, a two-time member of the national cycling squad and an accomplished rider with two Rapport Tours to his name, brings two decades of industry expertise to JOC Cycles. Since opening in 2009, we have been dedicated to delivering an exceptional cycling experience, catering to the refined tastes of our esteemed clientele.
At JOC Cycles, we dont just sell bikes we offer a lifestyle, an experience, and a commitment to excellence.
Most of us carried a CO2 canister for months before we ever used one.
Not because it`s hard, but because nobody showed us, and the hiss is louder than you expect.
Here`s what actually helps:
Practise once at home, not on the side of Chappies.
Open your valve before you screw the head on.
Release in short bursts. You are in control, not the canister.
It gets very cold, so hold it with a glove, sleeve or rag.
CO2 leaks out faster than air, so top up with a pump when you are home.
If you`ve never done it, pop into the shop and ask us to show you.
We`ll do it together.
When that dreaded feeling hits....
You`ve been enjoying your Saturday ride along Chappies, the weather stupendously beautiful.
And then it happens.
You notice your bike doing something funny.
You stop to take a look and notice your tyre going flat, quickly.
Last night`s broken bottle that lay relaxed in the yellow lane a few meters away from you. Its captured another victim.
Your stomach drops.
It`s time to put that workshop training you did last week to use.
You pull out the spares you made sure to have with you - based on the advice from the workshop.
With a big breath you ask your friend to hold your bike and you get cracking on doing the necessary repair.
Because you`ve got this.
You know what to do.
Having the confidence to handle a quick fix while out on a ride is something every rider should have.
But not many have that confidence though.
And that`s just because of not getting the chance to trial it under a supervised eye.
Our recent Women`s Workshop was aimed at helping women get hand`s on experience without the nervousness of creating more damage.
The sessions: plugging a tyre, changing one, and most importantly, knowing what to carry with you one a ride.
Are you interested in joining our next one?
The Rules 🧠
Wearing your helmet correctly can be the difference between a really bad head injury and walking away with a little bump.
We`ve seen it often.
1. Helmet worn the wrong way round
2. Helmet that doesn`t fit so it flops around
3. Straps not secured correctly
4. Cracked helmets that are still being worn
While a helmet can make a pretty good fashion statement, it still needs to serve its primary purpose - protecting your head.
If you aren`t sure if you are wearing yours correct, or whether it fits your properly, chat to us.
We support safety first.
Let us help.