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Bike Buddy needed
Started this discussion. Last reply by Big Steve Mar 31. 8 Replies 0 Likes
A work colleague is looking to ride in for the first time on ride to work day this Thursday. He lives southside near Griffith Uni I think.I imagine he would pretty much go the whole way in along the…Continue
How does one spell BEER?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Cox Jan 2. 35 Replies 0 Likes
All,Is anyone interested in grabbing a BC beer over the coming few days? We could go to one of the usual haunts at Southbank. Speak up if you're interested with preferred dates!:)Continue
BC Christmas Drinkies
Started this discussion. Last reply by Gary MacDonald Dec 14, 2012. 72 Replies 0 Likes
I propose we have a BC Christmas drinkies... I mean why not?I'm going to suggest Thursday the 6th of December from 4pm.For the venue... I'd suggest....-Cove Bar Southbank-Boardwalk bar (Riparian…Continue
How was your school pickup?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Martin Nov 26, 2012. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Ok, I thought I'd start a thread for those who pickup their kids from school. Positive and negative. :)Continue
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" ..and pay rego.
#bloodyducks
Seriously though, such a real instance of the detrimental effect of our transport choices on the natural environment is a bit heartbreaking. I once watched a family of ducklings blown into stormwater drains…"
Geoff Tewierik replied to Big Steve's discussion How was your commute?"Someone mentioned something the other day about a cyclist hitting a duck?
Unfortunate accident on Sandgate Road this morning, car vs duck family. Not good for the ducks."
Big Steve replied to Paul Martin's discussion Solutions Looking For Problems"I'll raise you.
helios handlebars"
Ben S replied to Big Steve's discussion How was your commute?"Yes, you need to stop "as near as practicable to, but before reaching" the stop line.
Or jump onto the footpath and ride around the stop line :) (Not that I would do this, but it would be legal)."
Jayden replied to Big Steve's discussion How was your commute?"Nearly every stop sign I come across in my commute feeds into a BAZ - what's the law there. I'm assuming they'd fine me, for running something like this http://goo.gl/maps/Zno5n
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puddle jumper replied to Big Steve's discussion How was your commute?"If you have to look out for cars then it's not a bike path.
Let's find a way to redefine what councils consider bike paths. All figures and reports that list a BAZ and such need to be have those numbers corrected to include dedicated…"
Donald Campbell replied to Big Steve's discussion How was your commute?"LOL "every sperm is sacred" god I love that song
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Rhubarb replied to Big Steve's discussion How was your commute?"How can we get parking / stopping in bike lanes on the hit list agenda ?"
Big Steve replied to Bryan Moss's discussion When experience tells you that something's not quite right"My motto... assume they are all homicidal maniacs who definitely can't wait and be surprised and delighted when you find a good one. :)"
Big Steve replied to Big Steve's discussion How was your commute?"As far as I can tell, someone in the new government appears to have ordered their minions to harass the cities cyclists. They are running token programs like this as well as "cracking down" on the evil killers who enjoy riding on Mt…"
Big Steve replied to Big Steve's discussion How was your commute?"He was considering challenging it. ;)"
Big Steve replied to Thea Baker's discussion Brisbane Cyclist Social Drinks - June 6th, 5pm onwards - THE COVE"Good stuff organising, Tae. I'll most likely be there on the roadbike. :)
I have a couple of cool new bikes, neither of which will be ready by then though. :("
Chris Cox replied to Big Steve's discussion How was your commute?"I think trackstands should be a fine. Because I can't do one :P LOL"
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- At 7:29am on October 13, 2012, Julie Pesch said…
Thanks, Super Steve :) Had a quick ride this morning - last for a week unless I can work a miracle! It was dark-ish when I left and my new sunglasses performed nicely as it got lighter. Love having good gear!
- At 10:56pm on March 16, 2012,
JamesD said…
G'day Steve, long time no see. The flying's taken a dive so to speak?
We must catch up....
- At 10:01pm on July 4, 2011,
Anna Graham said… Hi Steve!
Just wanted to say thanks again for showing me the way this morning!
I've had another look at the map and it's all seeming a bit more familiar now.
Let me know what you find out about the lights.
Nice to meet you as well :) :) see you later in the week.
- At 7:51pm on May 10, 2010,
John Nightingale said… - Good onya, Big Steve. The CBDBUG is working hard on the difficulties of commuters from the inner north. If you're inner inner you might be one of the few lucky ones inside the chaos of the airport link construction etc. If you aren't on the BUG email list yet, send one off to convenors@CBDBUG.org.au
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