"Yep, rode Friday - commute Semaphore > Glenelg, then reverse at 5.30.
Thing that annoys me is my shoes are wet soaked for days after. I have 2 pairs, but on consecutive rainy days it gets tricky."
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Who rode today (Friday)?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Simon Lownsborough 1 hour ago. 34 Replies 0 Likes
The weather today made me think that it would only be the hard core cyclists that set out from home in the rain knowing the whole ride was likely to be in the rain.Is there a line between hard core…Continue
Lights an observation?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Frank May 21. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I was driving this evening along Winston Avenue.A cyclist hat their light mounted on the seat post.Normally I would have thought this was an idea mounting spot.However this cyclist was wearing a…Continue
Adelaide Touring Cyclists Sedan to the River
Started this discussion. Last reply by Peter Harrison on Thursday. 10 Replies 2 Likes
There was a ride with the ATC leaving from Sedan meet by the church for 9:00 am where the instructions.I was hoping that there was not more than one church in Sedan about a kilometre away I could see…Continue
Early starts
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lucas Pittaway May 22. 22 Replies 0 Likes
It seems many cyclists go riding first thing in the morning.While in summer the heat of the day can be hot and uncomfortabal.In the cooler months this can mean riding in the dark and the weather can…Continue
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"Yep, I rode starting at 5:30am. Did not encounter any rain. A freyed gear cable, after reaching the Victory Hotel on Selicks Hill, in the lever stopped me early so I returned home using the chainrings as a two speed. Completed 81.1km in 3 1/2…"
heather replied to Don (Who's lost?) Nairn's discussion Who rode today (Friday)?"snappy don, don't let Konadog read the above. He cycles in BC Canada where even colder. :)
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Don (Who's lost?) Nairn replied to Stig of The Dump's discussion Target $59 bike cam"It probably depends on who knew your were making the recording and what you do with the recording."
snappy_don replied to Don (Who's lost?) Nairn's discussion Who rode today (Friday)?"Q1. I was out v.early on Friday for a hills ride. Roads were damp- but not a drop of rain. Mind you the Garmin doo-dad registered 3.6° over the back of Basket Range so I guess it was a bit extreme.
Q2- Anyone harder core than me is obviously…"
Don (Who's lost?) Nairn replied to colin ware-lane's discussion GRAND SLAM - time limits!!"While I don't know how the volunteers were organised is it reasonable to hope that there are enough volunteers that those busy at 6 AM could finish about lunch time?
I would think from a safety point of view to have everybody finished by 4:30…"
David Bowler replied to Don (Who's lost?) Nairn's discussion Who rode today (Friday)?"My primary reason for not riding in the wet is safety. Reduced visibility and traction significantly increase the risks in the wet. Of course the thought of being cold and wet helps motivate me to put safety first."
David Bowler replied to Don (Who's lost?) Nairn's discussion Who rode today (Friday)?"Give me 40 degrees any day
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Don (Who's lost?) Nairn replied to Frank's discussion Strength of carbon"So if a carbon frame weighs the same as a steel frame the carbon one will be stronger?
Do carbon frames weigh the same as steel frames?"
Don (Who's lost?) Nairn replied to Daniel Lynch's discussion A strange click"Something in the drive train is loose.
Perhaps it is a good time to go over the bike and check every thing is tight."
Don (Who's lost?) Nairn replied to Bekster's discussion Di2 Doh!"Many batteries self discharge so after a month they may be flat even if you haven used them.
if this is an issue you should be able to find some kind person happy to swap you for some guaranteed never to go flat mechanical no batteries required…"
Michael Murray replied to Don (Who's lost?) Nairn's discussion Who rode today (Friday)?"Ah you're making me jealous !"
"Rode to and from work. Layered up. Was toasty warm. Didn't get too wet."
"I rode the rustBike until in the city at 7pm Morphet & Grote area decided it would be easier to just walk the bike with all the backed up traffic"
rossmg replied to Don (Who's lost?) Nairn's discussion Who rode today (Friday)?"Yeah, I rode to work this evening - no problems, I've got a great rain coat!"
Dario Gautama replied to Don (Who's lost?) Nairn's discussion Who rode today (Friday)?"I miss my bike already ;-(This week is the worst week for cycling, cannot wait for Sunday XD"
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A cycling weekend.
Posted on April 23, 2012 at 19:06 0 Comments 4 Likes
An interesting weekend of cycling activities
My weekend started with a few hours at the community bicycle workshop I had a free-wheel I was keen to try and revive. However I am not confident this was successful.
Also while there we took a donated bike from and sold a bike to a gentleman who wanted to put a motor on it I did…
Continue A different day a different pace.
Posted on April 15, 2012 at 21:49 4 Comments 3 Likes
I went for a ride with the Cycling for Pleasure Group today.
17 riders departed Victoria Square at the very civilized time…
Continue Why are all these roads named after hills?
Posted on March 15, 2012 at 18:57 5 Comments 2 Likes
I went on a “Thursday Rural Ride” with the Adelaide Touring cyclists today.
While there was a small chance of a small amount of rain forecast we didn't see any rain.
The autumn scenery was quite pleasant and the leaves ar just beginning to turn colour.…
Continue Wide open spaces. ATC
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 18:30 2 Comments 3 Likes
I went riding with the Adelaide Touring Cyclists today.
There were 7 riders set off from Hamley bridge at 9:00 AM…
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 19:46 on April 2, 2012, heather said…
Don, was there a chrome bottle holder with the box of goodies, surplus to your requirements? I need to replace 1 of my 3 holders, but the closest I can get is matte aluminium. Expect to see you at the workshop this Saturday.
- At 14:36 on March 22, 2012,
Scott Love said…
Thanks for the tip Don, I'll give it a go. Much appreciated.
- At 16:25 on November 6, 2011,
Matthew (two dogs) Marshall said… Hi Don
I look forwad to meeting you next Sunday.
Matt..
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