Becoming a bike courier...

[Loki]

Hmm, well, I'm moving close to the Perth CBD and was wondering about the feasability of becoming a bike courier part time or something until other work comes along.

The problem is I haven't seen any ads for agencies that run bike messengers, and while there are plenty of couriers in the city, I am loathe to approach them as I don't want to be seen as a threat to them.

So, anyone got info on who to contact?

 

[Luther Blissett]

Loki wrote:
> Hmm, well, I'm moving close to the Perth CBD and was wondering about the feasability of becoming a
> bike courier part time or something until other work comes along.
>
> The problem is I haven't seen any ads for agencies that run bike messengers, and while there are
> plenty of couriers in the city, I am loathe to approach them as I don't want to be seen as a
> threat to them.
>
> So, anyone got info on who to contact?
>
>
>
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> My helmet saved my braincells.
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My experience in Sydney is that no company employes bike couriers part time, unless you have worked
full-time for them for a long time and they don't want to let you go. You should go up and speak to
the Perth boys, they will be able to tell you what the situation is, and who not to work for. I
doubt they will see you as a threat, it's not a competition.

One hint : if you are going to talk to the boys, don't ride up on a $6000 dualie. It definitely
sends the wrong message.

- LB

 

[Rman]

"Loki" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:[email protected]...
> Hmm, well, I'm moving close to the Perth CBD and was wondering about the feasability of becoming a
> bike courier part time or something until other work comes along.
>
> The problem is I haven't seen any ads for agencies that run bike messengers, and while there are
> plenty of couriers in the city, I am loathe to approach them as I don't want to be seen as a
> threat to them.
>
> So, anyone got info on who to contact?
>
>

Try www.satansdisciples.com

Cycle couriers are all hell spawn

 

[Loki]

Originally posted by Luther Blissett
Loki wrote:
> Hmm, well, I'm moving close to the Perth CBD and was wondering about the feasability of becoming a
> bike courier part time or something until other work comes along.
>
> The problem is I haven't seen any ads for agencies that run bike messengers, and while there are
> plenty of couriers in the city, I am loathe to approach them as I don't want to be seen as a
> threat to them.
>
> So, anyone got info on who to contact?
>
>
>
> --
> My helmet saved my braincells.
>
>
>>--------------------------<
>
> Posted via cyclingforums.com http://www.cyclingforums.com

My experience in Sydney is that no company employes bike couriers part time, unless you have worked
full-time for them for a long time and they don't want to let you go. You should go up and speak to
the Perth boys, they will be able to tell you what the situation is, and who not to work for. I
doubt they will see you as a threat, it's not a competition.

One hint : if you are going to talk to the boys, don't ride up on a $6000 dualie. It definitely
sends the wrong message.

- LB

Hmm, I guess I will do that, then.

I don't own a $6k duallie. I ride a $2k XC hardtail

Thanks for the advice.

 

[Bah]

Luther Blissett <[email protected]> wrote:

> My experience in Sydney is that no company employes bike couriers part time, unless you have
> worked full-time for them for a long time and they don't want to let you go.

Actually there are a few part time riders in perth, and I think a couple of companys put them on.

Bah.

 

[Redbears]

"RMan" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> "Loki" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:[email protected]...
> > Hmm, well, I'm moving close to the Perth CBD and was wondering about the feasability of becoming
> > a bike courier part time or something until other work comes along.
> >
> > The problem is I haven't seen any ads for agencies that run bike messengers, and while there are
> > plenty of couriers in the city, I am loathe to approach them as I don't want to be seen as a
> > threat to them.
> >
> > So, anyone got info on who to contact?
> >
> >
>
> Try www.satansdisciples.com
>
> Cycle couriers are all hell spawn

I second that.. it is a crazy profession... used to have a bike with bent frame to prove it... those
cars cause damage!

 

[#195]

hey bro

im a pushi out here in perth
few companies employ biek couriers part time, though there is a couple part time rider about

best bet is to go the yellow pages, or have a walk up st georges terrac and have a talk with any random couirers u come across

#195