"Hello all. It's been awhile hey?
Aside from the usual easy rides to and from the railway station, I rode 10 kays down to Virginia on Friday to pick up my ute from a mechanic.
I rode the old single speed Gazelle because it's always ready to…"
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Brissy to Bay 2016 special price $25 today
Started this discussion. Last reply by Grumpy Cyclist Jan 29, 2016. 4 Replies 0 Likes
For anyone planning to do the ride, special entry price today.The minimum $250 fundraising "commitment" still applies.12. Is fundraising compulsory?The MS Brissie to the Bay is primarily a…Continue
Beater bike wanted
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dirk Oct 17, 2015. 7 Replies 0 Likes
The dream is:Single speedUtility geometrySteel with mudguards and rackFor a bottle of wine or similarIdeally a ratty old Dutch bike to tootle around our flat, beachside suburb and leave at the…Continue
50 Ironmans in 50 days in 50 states
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dirk Aug 1, 2015. 23 Replies 1 Like
Here we have something in a similar vein to the current attempts on the "most km cycled in a year" record.One ironman triathlon each day for 50 consecutive days. That's a 3.8 km swim, 180 km bike…Continue
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"Fantastic write-up and an epic ride. Ride of your life indeed! I'm glad you were well-rewarded for the early, rainy start with a thrilling experience.
It's left me wanting to take my recumbent out for more rides after not riding any bike…"
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My new "beater" bike
Posted on October 17, 2015 at 10:00pm 15 Comments 10 Likes
Well, I found myself a “beater bike”.
Originally I was looking for a folding bike. That evolved into being pretty sure I wanted/needed a Brompton.
The reason? For rolling the flat 1 km or so from the house to the railway station on the one day or two a week that I don’t ride all the way to the CBD on the recumbent. A folder seemed logical to enable taking the bike on the train with me. An added benefit, I thought, would be that on days where large storms knock out public…
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Posted on November 4, 2012 at 2:30pm 3 Comments 1 Like
Got a flat yesterday. Sat on the front porch this afternoon and patched the tube. Decided that while I was at it, I would replace the tyre.
All was well until I was doing the final air-up up to 90psi or so (tyre recommended 85). One final pump for luck and.. KABOOM!
I have been almost struck by lightning twice, but this was louder. A muffled "WTF" ensued from my…
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