"I wont forget that ride with you and Bec duirng the first Grand Slam for a long time :-)Happy trails Dave."
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Tour De France fantasy league
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dean Malden Jun 25, 2011. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Hello all, Le Tour is almost upon us and if you want to be watching with some added excitement (as if that were possible!!), then you might want to consider the…Continue
Tight tyres giving you an issue? Tool up!
Started this discussion. Last reply by David Gardiner Jun 7, 2011. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all, I always seem to be having troubles with tight tyres, so I have tracked down a few VAR tyre levers - compact, able to be carried in the back pocket.Review here:…Continue
Cracking bargains from websites across the globe
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mikael Liddy May 13, 2011. 15 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all, This is a list of some of the websites I use across the globe for parts and clothing (as well as my LBS). It is not a rant about internet vs shops and local business. Please don't turn it…Continue
Your favourite recipes pre- and post-ride
Started this discussion. Last reply by Clive Palfrey Apr 12, 2011. 16 Replies 0 Likes
Hey all, Food is important for nutrition etc, but I like it cos it is real tasty! What are your favourite recipes pre- and post- ride?? I'll start: espresso coffee and pancakes: Scotch Pancakes…Continue
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David Gardiner commented on David Gardiner's blog post Au Revoir, rather than farewell"Yeah, sorry about the hjack.....Becs, surely Tuesday night will be the night of repeats!! Thganks to you all for letting me out this morning! What were all those black things on folks legs.....?"
Peter Hill commented on David Gardiner's blog post Au Revoir, rather than farewell"It was good to ride with you Dave, on some classic rides like the muddies, coastal muddies and a willunga grand slam. Have a good one."
Michael Moses commented on David Gardiner's blog post Au Revoir, rather than farewell"Mr G. it was an absolute pleasure to met you. I appreciate what you have/had done, your generosity and kindness makes you a special person that ACers will miss. I look forward to seeing you back here for the Ride Like Crazy and TDU, you could ride…"
David Gardiner commented on David Gardiner's blog post Fast, heavy fixie - from idea to execution. Paying it forwards to the AC massive!"Heather, it is 3M scotchlite reflective tape - if you speak to Michael Moses (on this forum) - he is minding the bike and has a spare bike wrapping kit as well....cost is less than $100 to buy for a full bike."
MARK FERGUSON (SPARTACUS) commented on David Gardiner's blog post Au Revoir, rather than farewell"Stay in touch."
"Seeya Dave, good riding with you the few times on Nightriders"
heather commented on David Gardiner's blog post Au Revoir, rather than farewell"Good luck with your move, new job and new home. Note that you are leaving SA with good habits: exercise (lost weight); cycling addiction; and a taste for coffee."
heather commented on David Gardiner's blog post Fast, heavy fixie - from idea to execution. Paying it forwards to the AC massive!"David, first time I read this post carefully and realised you turned a bike reflective to car headlights. Looks like it was a special paint job (rather than winding tape around it), a bit like making reflective signs. Can you tell me more about it,…"
Lee-Anne commented on David Gardiner's blog post Au Revoir, rather than farewell"All the best dave, wear your 'sparrow' t-shirt in jan while we have the TDU - See ya (will miss your accent!)"
snappy_don commented on David Gardiner's blog post Au Revoir, rather than farewell"Yep, happy trails Dave. I'm sure you'll still keep your finger on the AC pulse. Enjoy the weather!
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Juz commented on David Gardiner's blog post Au Revoir, rather than farewell"Farewell Dave! I'm sure you will love Brisbane. Look after my home town for me please :-)
May Mt Coot-tha be your new Norton Summit, the Sunshine Coast hinterlands your new McLaren Vale and Mt Tamborine your new ... actually, there's…"
"Good luck mate, it was disapointing that i only got to meet u a couple of times as you seem like a real character!"
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- What bikes do you ride?
- De Rosa Merak, Very Old Cannondale mountain bike, The Black Peril
- When do you ride?
- Weekends, Other
- ..perhaps some more information about yourself for your profile page
- Father of two boys, love great design, photography, diving. Unreconstructed Jock, formerly from Jockland. Trying to cultivate an Australian accent with variable success. Trying not to drool at Cervelo bikes, or Pinarellos, or De Rosas...........woops! Drooled too much and bought one - then Jim Woods dropped a frame in my lap and the Black Peril was born.
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Au Revoir, rather than farewell
Posted on July 2, 2011 at 13:27 23 Comments 3 Likes
Well, I could get maudlin about going, dwell on the uncertainties of the future or some of the challenges to come, or I could reflect on the last two years.
I arrived on my own in Adelaide in June 2009, having never set foot in SA, or ridden anything over 40kms.
Over a period of time, my family arrived and we settled in to life in SA: bought a road bike, did some kms, got used to the heat, applied to enter the MCCT.
Hooked. Couldn't wipe the smile off my face all week,…
Continue N+1.............................+1
Posted on June 7, 2011 at 1:00 15 Comments 0 Likes
Awwww crap, I feel another project coming on....no idea what I am going to do with it - original paint? Stealth Black? Tubs? SRAM Apex hill crawler? Italian? Who knows.....if I could, would have bought two and had one black hillster and one white hipster........for all you Dave MacKenzie fans out there, here is some history, first publically funded go at an Aussie team: iteam-Nova.
And it's a De Rosa...what's not to like??
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Continue Fast, heavy fixie - from idea to execution. Paying it forwards to the AC massive!
Posted on February 12, 2011 at 19:30 96 Comments 2 Likes
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 22:55 on June 23, 2011,
Gus K said… Oh bummer! Best of luck in QLD. I arrived in SA on July 4 four years ago!
Are you in Brisbane? I'll introduce you to Damien McLennan who started Sydney, Melb and now Bris cyclist. He loves riding in Brisbane. He's @damienm on Twitter.
Best of luck and stay in touch.
Cheers
Angus
- At 22:41 on April 20, 2011,
Bec said… Hi David Peter J can meet us in Stirling at 7am for some hills torture if you are interested... If you want we can either ride there and leave here early or I can drive us up to him.. Which would mean we would get back to our families quicker. He said he has a hill almost as bad as checkers.....
- At 17:47 on April 10, 2011, heather said…
- David, I thought pancakes would be cooked on a griddle, rather than a girdle.
- At 12:14 on August 15, 2010, Gus K said…
- Hi,
Don't forget to add your bike to the classifieds..
http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/opensocial/ningapps/show?appUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fapps.io%2Flistings%2F%3Fning-app-status%3Dnetwork&owner=36iwwzygahzrb
Cheers
Angus
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