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Bicycle Mirrors - you should have one
Started this discussion. Last reply by Frank Sep 18, 2011. 79 Replies 0 Likes
A Bicycle mirror - to me I would not cycle without one or be super cautious! I have seen an awful lot of commuters riding busy bike lanes without a mirror. These cyclists have one thing in common as…Continue
Eastern councils push for 50kph on some arterial routes
Started this discussion. Last reply by heather Feb 6, 2011. 13 Replies 0 Likes
From the Eastern Courier 25/1/11. …Continue
Tags: commuting
Steven Marshall Liberal Norwood MP writing in The Punch
Started this discussion. Last reply by Alan Jan 30, 2011. 21 Replies 0 Likes
Thanks to Steven for again showing real and thoughtful ideas for Adelaide cyclists.Ensuring safe passage for our Lycra warriors…Continue
Renew Adelaide or Adelaide Crumbling?
Started Nov 4, 2010 0 Replies 0 Likes
Some great thoughts and discussion here from our friends at Renew Adelaide. Started originally from a news article in the Australian about it's a shame that Adelaide is crumbling?!? It highlights the…Continue
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Alan replied to Stu Clement's discussion Cyclist injured by wire across a path"Such a sad thing to happen, hope he can make a full recovery from this."
Alan commented on Brian Jenkins (BJ)'s event 'The Bicycle Institute's Spring Ride and Bike Day'"Our guest speaker on the day will be Lord Mayor of Adelaide Stephen Yarwood speaking about the ACC plans for cycling in the CBD. Great that he can be our guest speaker again, should be a great day for advocacy and be fun as well. Weather looking…"
"Sure we do and sure I like Fabian.
I like everyone, no reason not to.
The old bell being a legal requirement again?
Hmmm-
Go the bells, whistles, gear bags and reflectors on spokes, I am fitting mine now along with a 20amp/hr lipo pack…"
"Of course we're not offended. We like it just fine on this side.
I'm guessing that you and 99% of your group might also keep humility in your back pockets?
The big question now is - do you ride like Fabian ? More importantly do…"
David Southern replied to Alan's discussion Bicycle Mirrors - you should have one"A bell or similar warning device is a legal requirement."
"I could possibly see myself having a mirror on my flat bar, it would than reside in thegarrage for the rest of its life though.
On my roadie, there is no way in hell i put a mirror any where near it.
Let alone a bell or god forbid, a…"
Jim Cooper replied to Alan's discussion Bicycle Mirrors - you should have one"Yes, yes, yes. I have found Zefal spy mirror is the go."
Tim replied to Alan's discussion Bicycle Mirrors - you should have one"I always thought bicycle mirrors were a bit of a joke, but commuting on hostile roads convinced me otherwise. I know exactly whats coming from a long way back and can manage the traffic. I take the lane to force drivers who would otherwise side…"
Richard Monfries replied to Alan's discussion Bicycle Mirrors - you should have one"
After a brief hiatus a couple of years ago, when daily riding wasn't my norm, when I did start to ride every day I got one of those helmet mirror thingys. I wasn't feeling confident in traffic, and I wanted to do something about my…"
Mike W replied to Alan's discussion Bicycle Mirrors - you should have one"I have been using a MirrCycle mirror on my old bike but it has been an issue if you need to turn the bike upside down to fix something.
I have fitted one of these Bike Eye mirrors to my new bike and I am impressed with it.
It doesn't quite give…"
Alan is attending Brian Jenkins (BJ)'s event
The Bicycle Institute's Spring Ride and Bike Day at Victoria Park - between Criterium Track and Parklands Trail
October 30, 2011 from 10:30am to 4pm
A family-friendly ride through CBD streets and lanes, and along some of the Parklands Trail - departing 11am and returning for midday BYO picnic lunch. From 1pm to 4pm, we have the use of the Criterium Track for leisurely car-free riding. All bikes welcome, from the historical to the hysterical.In the morning there's track-racing to watch (Cycling SA event).In the afternoon from 1pm, take part in the Big Peloton, watch a cargo-bike race or the nearby bike polo. All day or whenever you can -…See More
Pete (repeats ?) Roberts replied to Alan's discussion Bicycle Mirrors - you should have one"I have never had very good skills at looking behind and keeping a straight line, and I'm sure I'm not alone here.
Mirrors do have their place, especially when traffic is high, and a wobble could cause catastrophe... "
Fletch replied to Alan's discussion Bicycle Mirrors - you should have one"I use the "Take a Look' glasses mounted mirror and cant recommend it more - excellent quality, cheap, lifetime warranty, easy adjustment and fine tuning of position/view, lightweight, and easily moved from bike to bike.
Bought it via…"
heather replied to Alan's discussion Bicycle Mirrors - you should have one"My impression is that your tip will not work with the Cyclops, that seems to rotate easily in several planes. It does not fold on impact, but definitely moves with any slight bump like: the railings that substitute for non-existing bicycle parking;…"
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- What bikes do you ride?
- Avanti Explorer 3.0
1974 Raleigh Olympus
Repco Lemans
- When do you ride?
- Weekends, Commute
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- BISA member and committee member
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Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 18:14 on May 6, 2012,
Edward @bikeadelaide said… Hi Alan, thanks for your comment. I'd be pleased to be involved with BISA.
- At 22:14 on September 29, 2010,
Sue said… - Hey there!! Finally you are one of us. Welcome!! :)
- At 21:31 on September 29, 2010,
Gus K said… - welcome.... We've been expecting you.
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