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Andrew (Wombat) Wright
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Bike hearse...?
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A bloke on Flickr pointed me to this site… tell me what you think http://portland.daveknows.org/2009/10/23/th

Started this discussion. Last reply by Andrew (Wombat) Wright Mar 7.

Seeking DocZone's Pedal Power Documentary...
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Hi all... My loverly wife has just alerted me to the existence of a website attached to CBC called DocZone. On it there is a doco called "Pedal Power", but the link will not bring up the vid. We have…

Started this discussion. Last reply by Angus Kingston Feb 23.

24 hr bike lanes...
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I mentioned this in my blog the other day on here, but didn't get any nibbles of conversation so I thought I would put it out front for discussion... Making bike lanes in SA 24 hour...I have been thi…

Started this discussion. Last reply by Richard Gawel Mar 8.

Bike path along Anzac Hwy and West Tce... why does nobody like to use this?
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As a tin-top driver for so long, it frustrated me that in peak hour traffic I would find cyclists on the road on Anzac Hwy and West Tce when there is a perfectly good cycle path through the parklands…

Tagged: paths, government, parklands, adelaide, ways

Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Jenkins Feb 10.

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Andrew (Wombat) Wright replied to heather's discussion 'Injured cyclist awarded damages when path did not meet Austroads'
FAR OUT!! This has implications for South Australian bike paths such as the Unley Bicycle Route between Goodwood Rd and King WIlliam Rd. I previously mentioned how poor this path was in the dark, but the Judge's assertion that the path should have…
5 hours ago
Andrew (Wombat) Wright joined Angus Kingston's group
Open Cycle Map - Adelaide
Open Cycle Map is a free editable map of the world. It is made by cyclist like you. Open Cycling Map allows you to view, edit and use geographical data in a collaborative way.
18 hours ago
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Urban Cycling Culture
Good places to ride to then have coffee. What is more important the coffee or the ride?
22 hours ago
Andrew (Wombat) Wright replied to Jim Woods's discussion 'Design Adelaide cyclist `Kit`'
A chance to show off the malls balls to the world? hahaha
yesterday
Andrew (Wombat) Wright commented on Clive Palfrey's blog post 'Ring my bell'
I have a TDU cow bell that hangs from my bike lock under my seat. It is rare tha it is not making noise on my travels.
yesterday
Andrew (Wombat) Wright replied to Jim Woods's discussion 'Design Adelaide cyclist `Kit`'
maybe the Mall's Balls... ummmm... maybe not... SHY SHORTS PLEASE!!!
yesterday
Angus Kingston commented on Andrew (Wombat) Wright's blog post 'Life post cars...'
Well done everyone. I am in awe of you as I wrote about before. I also recommend to you to podcast interview with Ianto. He is car free, plays in a band, is generally very busy but still does it. There is a large part of the interview I have remove…
yesterday
Sophia MacRae commented on Andrew (Wombat) Wright's blog post 'Life post cars...'
I could actually do Elizabeth in about an hour from St Morris, using the train... whether I would want to is another question!
yesterday
Andrew (Wombat) Wright joined Mark Matthew's group
RideLikeCrazy
If you liked RLC 2010, or heard how good it was, and want to be part of 2011, go to the site, and sign on to the mailing list!
yesterday
Andrew (Wombat) Wright replied to Jim Woods's discussion 'Design Adelaide cyclist `Kit`'
T-shirts and shorts made out of conventional materials would be fine, thanks Jim. Hessian may be a little itchy. :-(
yesterday
Andrew (Wombat) Wright replied to heather's discussion 'another cyclist killed in traffic collision'
I like this. Very good message... now, can we adapt it to Australia?
yesterday
Andrew (Wombat) Wright commented on Andrew (Wombat) Wright's blog post 'Life post cars...'
I am in awe of you all! you are such creative persons, finding ways of doing things without cars. Sophia, I look forward to hearing an update when you come to talk to the Dept about placements and they offer you Elizabeth! haha Good luck.
yesterday
Andrew (Wombat) Wright replied to Jim Woods's discussion 'Design Adelaide cyclist `Kit`'
This has turned into a slightly different conversation to where it started, but my wife is worried more about the number and condition of the bikes I am gathering… no space probe for clothes at this stage as I have not started down the jersey track……
on Tuesday
Jim Woods commented on Andrew (Wombat) Wright's blog post 'Life post cars...'
CAReFREE for 6yrs (pats himself on back).... still a broke but living well for a bloke that is `sposed to be dead!
on Tuesday
Andrew (Wombat) Wright might attend Mark Matthew's event
A Tale of Two Tours at Car Park of the Par 3 Golf Course (near the weir!)
April 25, 2010 from 8am to 12pm
Long way away yet Superstars, but am thinking another ride of two leisurely lazy loops. Meet City, and ride the Linear Park again. Loop 1, City to Sea and back. Loop 2, City to Hills (if you have the time), and back. Heading up to the hills is nice…
on Tuesday
Sophia MacRae commented on Andrew (Wombat) Wright's blog post 'Life post cars...'
I've been car free since about 1998, I think. Wrote off the last car, never bothered to get another one. I am about to be given a school placement for my teaching degree. The form says we must be prepared to travel up to 60 mins. No problem with tha…
on Tuesday

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What bikes do you ride?
I am having a Southcott frame built into a bike for me by the guys at Parade Cycles at Norwood: SS with bullhorn bars. Also I just purchased a hard tail 21 speed mountain bike (for $20!) that I am hoping to convert to and xtracycle for the heavy lifting.
When do you ride?
Weekends, Commute

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Life post cars...

I just want to preface this blog by saying that we have not had a car since June last year when our last car was taken off the road.

From time to time on a day off I get to sit in bed and enjoy a cup of Jo with my wife. We sometimes read and sometimes surf the web and always chat about what we are into at the time. This morning Jewlz reminded me that we were supposed to be heading to Croydon Park (we live in Mitchell Park) for a friend's birthday party this afternoon and so I started th… Continue

Posted on March 8, 2010 at 7:50pm — 10 Comments

Andrew (Wombat) Wright

Rules for cycling...

First, do not attempt to ride a ladies stepthrough from Rosewater... especially when it is too small for you, has no extra seat height to give and you have never ridden it before.

Next, do not assume that said stepthrough has working lights, even thought they are fitted, have their own generator and the bloke you bought it from asks if you know how they work. Take your own lights with you.

Third, do put your knicks on even though the seat is padded and sprung. DO put your knick… Continue

Posted on February 12, 2010 at 9:46pm —

Andrew (Wombat) Wright

Reform... or Revolution?

It is amazing how much thinking one gets done when one has the hang of turning one's legs over in rhythm with the bike. I had my easiest day of riding in the month that I have been commuting... just from reading some stuff on technique and doing what it said (or what I interpreted it said!)

I have noticed that the bike lanes on my commute home (regardless of which route I take) mostly finish at 6PM. Why? I have also noticed that most bike lanes are only ope… Continue

Posted on February 8, 2010 at 7:43pm —

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At 2:08pm on February 9, 2010, Jim Woods said…
Good on ya! Thanks!
Enjoy the bike.
At 6:41am on February 5, 2010, Jim Woods said…
g`day Andrew,

30kms a day commute is a good effort, and I`m sure your benifiting in many ways.
Let`s hope your example encourages others in your workplace to do the same and commute by bike, or perhaps it was collegues that inspired you? Whatever way your effort is admirable.
Best regards
Jim
At 11:26am on January 11, 2010, Angus Kingston said…
Sorry for the belated welcome but... Hi and welcome to Adelaide Cyclists.

We're a growing community of bike nuts. You can post discussion on the main page wall, maintain your own blog, post pics and videos and create events to invite others to. Groups are a sort of niche interest area - join existing ones or start your own.

You probably know there is some Xtracycle discussion on the cargo group - Jeremy Miller is the best contact for importing and building them if you need help.

Please tell your friends to stop by and join as well.

Cheers
Angus
 
 

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