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Man down - Oppy 0 Car 1
Started this discussion. Last reply by heather Oct 23, 2012. 26 Replies 0 Likes
Looks like I shall not be attending Amy's Ride this year due to a slight incident on Winston Ave this morning. The main thing is I'm ok, some bruising and road rash. The bike is history, top tube is…Continue
Pre-ride meeting spot this Friday morn
Started this discussion. Last reply by Alexander Langman Hender Jan 20, 2011. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Normally spotting CVSA jerseys at big ride event is very easy, as we all HAVE to wear the TDU jersey this Friday spotting each other in the wee dawn hours is going to be difficult to say the least.…Continue
RLC, the hills are alive with the sound of......
Started this discussion. Last reply by Clive Palfrey Jan 17, 2011. 4 Replies 0 Likes
What can I say, they said it was a well run event and boy did they deliver. I thought Bike SA events were run well but this was another level. I wish I was a the start to avoid the traffic jam up…Continue
Man on Oppy attacks car
Started this discussion. Last reply by Patrick O'Kane Nov 12, 2010. 18 Replies 0 Likes
Had a slight incident with a car on the way home tonight, statistically my number came up. Unley road is not my usual route home but tonight I thought needed a change, break the routine they say.…Continue
Alastair (A-Man) Dowler's Events
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TDU Red Deer Grand Brevet
January 21, 2014 at 7am to January 25, 2014 at 3pm – TDU 2014
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Alastair (A-Man) Dowler might attend Adam Williss's event
The Furore at Mt Lofty from all directions
June 10, 2013 from 7am to 2pm
Celebrate the Queens Birthday by smashing Mt Lofty five times from five different directions!Starting from the bottom of the freeway - meeting at the north east corner of Portrush and the freeway under the big gum tree (not at the toll gates) - at 7am, climbs will be in order of:Freeway and summit via Shurdington RdDown Greenhill Rd to the Glynburn Rd roundabout then climb straight back upDown Sheoak Rd & Belair Rd to the Springbank Rd intersection then climb straight back upDown Greenhill…See More
Alastair (A-Man) Dowler commented on A.V.O.'s group La Musette NightRiders"Sisters birthday today so going out for dinner tonight, I will try and pop in after dinner if you are still open, or better still I will drop by prior to dinner."
Alastair (A-Man) Dowler might attend heather's event
coffe & lunch for my birthday at Aroma Cafe
June 6, 2013 from 12pm to 2pm
The coffee and cakes are good, and the food interesting and healthy. My birthday and what better to celebrate than drinking coffee with cyclists! The invite extends to all AC members. I will be there from noon to 2.00pm, so attend any time between to fit in with your lunch break. Please let me know if you are attending, re booking of seats and tables.See More
Alastair (A-Man) Dowler replied to wujim's discussion What do you do?"I work at Adelaide Uni as a Lab tech, principal role is that of Optic Fibre fabricator covering both lead based glass and silica glass fibre, CAD designer, toolmaker, and soon to be a 5 axis CNC operator working in glass."
Alastair (A-Man) Dowler replied to A.V.O.'s discussion Tour de Clare 2013"Wow, what a ride. A week out from this ride the weather was looking simply horrifying, northerlies on Saturday with an outside chance of Southerlies on Sunday. Thankfully this did not eventuate but we ended up with strong east winds, those with deep…"
Alastair (A-Man) Dowler commented on A.V.O.'s event 'Tour de Clare 2013'"Thank some god for the tailwind up, I was getting a bit nervous. See everyone at Vic Square."
Alastair (A-Man) Dowler commented on A.V.O.'s group La Musette NightRiders"I'm out, just got back from 3 days in silly town and need to get my thumb print mojo happening."
Alastair (A-Man) Dowler commented on A.V.O.'s event 'Tour de Clare 2013'"I'll second that Juz, awesome cake coming your way. This is shaping up for a tough ride, expect head winds on both days."
Alastair (A-Man) Dowler commented on A.V.O.'s event 'Tour de Clare 2013'"Sorry folks, I did say my wife was driving up but now she going up in another car so the option of taking up some baggage sadly has to be with withdrawn."
Alastair (A-Man) Dowler replied to Jeremy Champion's discussion problem with Garmin 500 unit"Hey Jeremy, thanks for kind words, I'm a little humbled. I hope Garmin have corrected the fault with these lugs breaking, I will need to have a good look at a 510/810.
I am more than happy to help out anyone who has suffered broken lugs,…"
Alastair (A-Man) Dowler commented on A.V.O.'s group La Musette NightRiders"I've been struck down with some type of virus, it's knocked the shit out of me so I'm out of all cycling activities until further notice. Have a good ride."
Alastair (A-Man) Dowler is attending A.V.O.'s event
Red Deer Brevet #6 at Mt.Lofty
June 8, 2013 from 8am to 11am
The sixth installment of this CERVO ROSSO GROUP RIDE with a twist!Required:1. A sense of adventure,2. GPS cyclo-computer or Strava-enabled smartphone, 3. Vertically minded thinkingAll roads lead to Mt Lofty on June 8 for the sixth Red Deer Brevet - where you score points according to the route you take to get there.The aim is to arrive at the summit of Mt Lofty at 11 am for a well earned brunch. However, how you choose to get there is entirely up to you. You can start whenever you want, and get…See More
Alastair (A-Man) Dowler replied to heather's discussion coffee & cake"The scones last Thursday night with apricot jam and rich cream were incredible. Dangerously good.
Almost as good as the french accordion bangin' away in the background LOL, great touch"
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- What bikes do you ride?
- Malvern Star Oppy C6
- When do you ride?
- Weekends, Commute
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My latest creation
Posted on May 18, 2012 at 21:30 7 Comments 4 Likes
Had a few spare hours today waiting for a delivery from Stratco, I was a little bored and had a dirty chain. I've had this idea bouncing around in my head for some time and after a quick trip down to J-Car I came back with a little device, namely a motorised gearbox.
The rest is history.…
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From concept to reality
Posted on January 5, 2012 at 21:00 17 Comments 12 Likes
Just over twelve months ago I had a brief conversation with Ashleigh Moore in regards to doing some type of promo design/ manufacture to help promote CVSA. I explained to Ash that I had this wizz bang CNC woodwork machine that I play with as my "other" hobby. Long story short the outcome was that he mentioned a bike rack design he had seen in a shop somewhere and I should have a go at designing / building something similar. Unfortunately my spare time over the ensuing months was sucked up…
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- At 8:33 on January 11, 2012,
Peter Hill said… Mojo rising or just a strong tail wind?!
- At 13:42 on June 6, 2011,
Kathryn Marie Chambers said… Hi Alastair,
I hope you all had a great ride on Sunday, it turned out to be a beautiful day! I didn't make it - I need a 3 day weekend to get through my home chores :) spent Sunday harvesting olives from my olive tree: 37 kilos!
Maybe next time....
- At 17:51 on April 16, 2011,
MARK FERGUSON (SPARTACUS) said… - Are the bollards at Mt Lofty? Well done.
- At 18:58 on December 15, 2010,
Shorty Hanus said… G'day Alastair,
I was told you are the man to ask about engravements on bike frames? I am building up a fixie from my oldish trek commuter bike, white and orange colour scheme. I want to personalise the frame with my nickname engraved or painted on the top tube, just near the seatpost. Just wondering if you are the man for the job, or know of someone who is.
Cheers, keep pedalling!
James
- At 19:44 on October 18, 2010, Peter Hill said…
- Hi Alastair.
I'm holding back from Amy ride. It had a great start along the southern express way but I have some unpleasant memories of argy-bargy on the roads out of Old Noarlunga. May change my mind at the last minute....still not totally decided on that ride. Willunga Hill?? phaahh, easy peasy!! any time.
- At 21:27 on October 14, 2010, Peter Hill said…
- Hi Alastair
Are you going on the grand slam this weekend?
- At 23:44 on September 9, 2010, Peter Hill said…
- sorry, I just read your commment in detail - 'Saturday morning', probably can do. Might have to keep it fairly short as I've got a lunch to get to. I think you said you go down belair/unley road to get to the city? perhaps could meet at the service station on the corner of unley and Cross road at about 7.30?
- At 22:51 on September 9, 2010, Peter Hill said…
- Hmmm Mt lofty...might be up for it. I have to check with Brian. I was going to do a reconnaissance trip with him for his Belair ride. If I don't hear from him in the next couple of days, the Big L. it is then.
- At 22:30 on August 28, 2010, Peter Hill said…
- Unfortunately I have quite the opposite scenario on Sunday. I have only a short morning as I have to be home by 10am. (hence the quick ride to tollgate bollards and home).
Defiately another time for a longer CVSA ride. I didn't see you at the Grandslam but I saw that you went. I met Peter Jenkins, Mark and a couple of other AC and CVSA people. They were great company.
Have a good ride. pete
- At 11:14 on August 28, 2010, Peter Hill said…
- Hi Alistair, any more time trials up Mt lofty?
32 is my best. I'm thinking about a burn tomorrow morning.
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