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women group

Started 2 hours ago 0 Replies

 Hi allAre there any women cycling groups around or near Springfield lakes that wouldn't mind me tagging on for a Sat morning cycle.  I'm doing 100km on 23 June and need a bit of a push, cos when…Continue

Cent Hwy Detour

Started this discussion. Last reply by Mike Bentley May 9. 5 Replies

Omg who in their right mind put a cycle detour through a industrial estate where there is a constant flow of heavy good vehicles.  I'm surprised I made it out of there alive!!! I'm sure they could…Continue

Goldcross cycling

Started Apr 4 0 Replies

Is thankful to Goldcross Cycling at Browns Plains for sorting out my pedals and cleats. They really took the time to make sure I was ok. Even put my bike on the stand so I could practice unclipping…Continue

50k to 100k

Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Stockwell Mar 19. 14 Replies

Hi all Well I completed the Brisbane 50k Sat and really enjoyed it, aching after tho.  When I'm out cycling normally 45k seems easy, but this route seemed harder, more hilly. Or maybe the buzz from…Continue

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women group

 Hi allAre there any women cycling groups around or near Springfield lakes that wouldn't mind me tagging on for a Sat morning cycle.  I'm doing 100km on 23 June and need a bit of a push, cos when cycling on my own i just plod along. I'm not very fast and no pro so wouldn't be able to keep up with the experts.  The furthest I've cycled is 55km, but don't mind going further. Thanks Dianne =)   See More
2 hours ago
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Mike Bentley replied to Dianne's discussion Cent Hwy Detour
"I would take my chances with the giant trucks .. I hate spiders lol.  "
May 9
Dianne replied to Dianne's discussion Cent Hwy Detour
"That's the problem, u either get eaten by the giant spiders if u go on the   path or run over by the giant trucks on the road lol. "
May 8
Dianne replied to Dianne's discussion Cent Hwy Detour
"I'm not very good at giving directions, there are little blue print signs from Springfield to Richlands bike path.  You go over the bridge at Springfield into Camira. There is a right turning just past the petrol station. If u cycle this…"
May 8
LucienW replied to Dianne's discussion Cent Hwy Detour
"The Cobalt St end of Addison Rd is bad width wise, unless you want to ride through spider webs across the footpath thats hidden in the scrub next to the road. Richlands to Springfield Detour"
May 8
Shaun Moran replied to Dianne's discussion Cent Hwy Detour
"Where about is the detour Dianne? I rode from Forest Lake to Jindalee yesterday and only saw one small detour near boundary road where they were widening the footpath."
May 8
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Cent Hwy Detour

Omg who in their right mind put a cycle detour through a industrial estate where there is a constant flow of heavy good vehicles.  I'm surprised I made it out of there alive!!! I'm sure they could have found a safer route. Never mind the rest of my cycling journey was a nice one. I seem to be managing 50km quite comfortably now. Next stage 70km and then hopefully I should manage the 100km in June for Brissie to the bay cycle :)  
May 8
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Dianne replied to Shaun Moran's discussion DIY Bike Maintenance
"Short videos would also be good for those who also need to see it being done, I.e. taking the back wheel off  and on quick release. Changing a tyre and finally maintaining chain.. Instructions alone are not going to work for me :) Hope I'm…"
May 8
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Apr 18
Dianne replied to DamianM's discussion Nice morning for a ride :)
"I like how u say 'easy' 70 - 80km bike ride. I did 50km today and haven't moved off the sofa lol. It was a nice ride but I'm not too keen on the centenary hwy detour, going from Springfield lakes through camira seemed an easier…"
Apr 17
Dianne commented on Dianne's blog post Pedal and shoe combo
"Hi all Thanks for the feedback. I managed to get pedals (Shimano SPD) for $35 from Chain reaction cycles and shoes for $80, I thought $115 all in was a good deal. Because I thought all pedals were all the same i ordered mountain…"
Apr 9
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Goldcross cycling

Is thankful to Goldcross Cycling at Browns Plains for sorting out my pedals and cleats. They really took the time to make sure I was ok. Even put my bike on the stand so I could practice unclipping my foot off the pedals, after falling with the bike cos I couldn't unclip in time. I really appreciate the effort they put into helping me. Thanks again Dianne. See More
Apr 4
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Paul Stockwell replied to Dianne's discussion 50k to 100k
"Your arms are probably sore from pulling up on the bars while going up the hills - I found after I rode up Mt Tamborine last weekend that I wasn't sore in the legs but my arms were! Looking at the course for the 100km, most of the inclines are…"
Mar 19
Big Steve replied to Dianne's discussion 50k to 100k
"The brissie to the bay is a great ride.  I did it last year and I don't remember too much in the way of hills.  Having said that I'm a bit of a climber .. ;)"
Mar 19
Big Steve replied to Dianne's discussion 50k to 100k
"Aaah... the rot is setting into another future tragic bike rider! :)"
Mar 19
Dianne replied to Dianne's discussion 50k to 100k
"I'll do the 50km cos it does say there are lots of inclines. I'll wait for Oct to do the 100km one. "
Mar 19

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What sort of riding do you do ?
Recreational
Where in Brisbane do you live ?
Springfield Lakes
About Me :
To complete the 100km Brissie to the Bay and Brisbane to Gold Coast.

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Pedal and shoe combo

Posted on January 17, 2012 at 4:50pm 10 Comments

Hi all

Happy New year.

I fancy trying the shoe clip system, I've been told they are more efficient when cycling long distance. This year I aim to do the Brisbane to Gold Coast cycle, so need to increase my training and thought they may help. 

Are they worth getting and if so where can I get a cheap set. I don't want to pay too much because they may not be suitable for me. I would be grateful for some feedback.  

Thank…

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Bris-city

Posted on September 11, 2011 at 5:10pm 1 Comment

 

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Well I made it to the City from Springfield Lakes :). But got lost twice, once at Darra and again at Sinnamon. I got to Darra train station and lost the bike path and at Sinnamon I just turned too soon. I know where I went wrong at Sinnamon, but not Darra. My phone states I did 43km, phew. I cheated on the way back and took the train from the city to Wacol and cycled home. One bit at a time :)

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At 1:37pm on September 9, 2011, DamianM said…

Hi there Dianne

 

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