Tancredi - Comments for "Being a messenger in Perth"

Dany, i have for the last 2-3

Dany, i have for the last 2-3 weeks been trying to contact all registered bicycle courier companies, and there seems to be no work available for new couriers in perth city right now, but good luck to you if you can find some :)

Well, I'll soon visit the

Well,
I'll soon visit the Perth area from italy by the so called wh-visa. I really enjoyed your article. Here in my country I have a summer job which I love (lifeguard), not so hard sometimes but if you care about lifesaving there's so much extra job/stress to do, because of the typical unorganized italian life/istitutional style (you all know :)... you can keep healthy by paddling on our typical east coast boats http://www.debiagiemagi.com/images/moscone1.jp, your job-site is the beach (you know :) and your nerves we'll be always training paying attention in what happens around you (especially on swell days). Well, I recently (before coming to Oz e before leaving this amazing job) felt in love with cycling and fixed gears... still a newbie and asshole but I'd like to give a try to ride for living. Few silly questions for you: can it be a casual job or even a "sponsor" job for permanent residence application? can I do it even if I don't know the city... I mean do you use gps or techie devices like that? (please before smiling remember I don't own any courier experience :) Will other messengers hate me? (I don't want to steal local people their job opportunities... but I would not be such a great competitor :)

Anyway thanks for your writings it gave emotional feedback about keeping working using my body and my mind in a dynamic and fun way ;)

Greetings from adriatic coast,
Dany

i see this is an old topic

i see this is an old topic but i am in perth currently looking for opportunities as a bicycle courier also, if anyone has information or is able to help me with this it would be greatly appreciated.

i can be reached at jessewhithear@gmail.com

thanks

Being a messenger in Perth

Hi tancredi, I like the way you write very much, I’ve read our article wanting to start cycling in the next moment ;-)

I assume that your job could be a great work for me as well, because my german school and workway was always a big ride, so I drove over 250 kms a week missing my bike now since I arrived in australia last year.

I will write you an email, when I’m in perth in the end of january!

Greez from sydney. manu

Being a messenger in Perth

I had a dream… racing down Shafto lane…but my bike turned into a car and it wouldn’t fit…

1992…

Being a messenger in Perth

You are right Chris, there are loads of different bikes on ‘The Terrace’, some riders prefer Fixies, others Roadies and others MTBs or Hybrids. Its totally up to you. You certainly go faster on a road bike but its harder to jump the medium strip down the terrace. The hybrids are quite popular with 700c wheels, but lots of people use MTBs. I’m halfway through converting my Cannondale mountain bike into my work bike at the moment, with rigid forks etc. It should kick some serious ass when its done and I should be able to almost keep up with the road bikes.

There are quite a few trail rides around the hills of Perth, Kalamunda has some really good ones, but they’ll be very different to what you are used to at home. There is a big mountain biking presence here, although not as big as the ‘lycra’ crew on their weekend roadies (with obligatory Sunday morning ride to coffee shop to show off their day-glo and expensive bikes).

Good luck with getting your bike over here and getting a job as a courier, its really good fun and a hard but thoroughly enjoyable lifestyle. If you love bikes there is a good chance you’ll love this job.

Being a messenger in Perth

Cheers for all the info bro! At the moment i havnt been riding for a few months im gettin my roadie bought over in a few weeks its an avanti Giro its only got 105 componants at the moment it does the trick i think it will be best for over here I also ride a GT idrive for XC but havent got tha coin to bring it over at the mo and there seems to be a lack of trail rides compared with home. seen some nice bikes over here tho once again thanx for the numbers and the info cheers chris,i kno it depends entirely on the rider but Wat do you think tha best bike for the job is? ive seen a massive variety

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Hi Rowan, thanks for dropping by. I’m pretty sure that CTI are hiring, I think some of the guys are leaving soon. We have the most amount of riders and people come and go a fair bit. Give Chris a call and see if theres any work going, you’ve got nothing to lose.

Being a messenger in Perth

Nice Blog!, i went to school at Trinity College in the city and i always used to see your guys shoot around on your bikes. I just recently applied for a courier/messenger job for the Australian Post. No other companies are hiring at the moment tho…. do you think if i call the companies and make contact they will give me a shot?

cheers

Being a messenger in Perth

Hi Chris, firstly thanks for leaving a comment. Now as far as companies who may be hiring, its always worth trying the one I work for, CTI. They own Mercury and Bring couriers. Its probably best to give Chris a ring on 9328 1999. You’ll go through to the girls on taking the calls, just ask for Chris and say you are looking for work. He will most likely call you back.

I’m not sure if they are hiring at the moment, its a little quiet at the moment after the Christmas period but things are picking up again. Other than CTI, I think Toll are the next biggest but I could be wrong.

If you work for CTI then be prepared to ride all day without a break and also to ride long distances. We cover a lot more ground than the other couriers and we get paid a little less retainer, but there are more opportunities to make commision than the other companies.

Whoever you work for, you’ll need your own bike and messenger bag. I recommend riding something half-decent and if you get a bag, get a Crumpler bag. Most of us use the Fux Duluxe. You’ll get 10% off if you’re friendly and explain you are working as a messenger. You may also get some money off if you go to The Bicycle Entrepreneur to get a new bike. They are really cool guys.

What kind of bike do you ride?

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Great to read this man! always wanted to talk to one of you guys! but your always rolling which is nice! just moved to perth! from nz miss my bikes like mad! I know the feeling its great to be riding everyday! any pointers on where to look for a job (company names emails) keep riding hope to see you out there!
Cheers

Being a messenger in Perth

Thanks Sandro. I maybe forgot to mention just how addictive it is. My legs crave the exercise now, if I don’t ride at least once a day I start getting very twitchy!

Being a messenger in Perth

Cool man! I’m really happy for you.

Keep going dude!