"it seems a disturbing piece of groupthink.
If this is all she can brag about doing perhaps she needs to look at her personal life."
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cycle touring
Started this discussion. Last reply by Donald Rintoule Jan 27. 2 Replies 1 Like
I have just returned from the south east on holidays.I was amazed by the number of touring cyclists (they had fully loaded panniers) we rarly went between towns without seeing a bike with…Continue
famous Adelaide cyclist member?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jase "Flatty" C Nov 2, 2012. 5 Replies 0 Likes
on page 3 of the advertiser today (Friday) there is a photo of a well known Adelaide cyclists member on a tandem.I must admit the tires look like they could do wit a bit more air.Continue
FSA RD-600 wheels?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Frank Sep 3, 2012. 1 Reply 1 Like
I have come across some FSA RD-600 wheels.They seem light,Do people think it is worth the work of changing my wheels for casual recreational riding?Continue
What's a black spot?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jeremy Champion Jul 17, 2012. 18 Replies 0 Likes
Recently the greens have launched a Black spot app for iPone users (I wonder who did the demographics to decide the iPone using cyclist vote is worth chasing:-) ).For us Luddite conservationists…Continue
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Don (Who's lost?) Nairn replied to daniel f's discussion The Girl who tweeted... who'll tweet no more.Don (Who's lost?) Nairn replied to heather's discussion Gus K - birthday 22 May"is now an appropriate time to mention there is a big difference between old and dead :-)
I hope you have an enjoyable day."
Don (Who's lost?) Nairn replied to VP's discussion What's your favourite climb easily accessible from the CBD?"Lynton bike path then to belair train station.
and then over the bridge into belair national park stop by the lake for a comfort/water stop if needed past the woods and forest nursery and up queens jubilee drive if you can go off road or there…"
Don (Who's lost?) Nairn replied to Dstone's discussion MTB'ing in Belair NP"I would agree that MTB (or even off the bitumen) riding is a lot more physically demanding than road riding for the same distance.
it is also usually a lot quieter (no cars)"
Don (Who's lost?) Nairn replied to corey roberts's discussion Sunglasses found edwardstown"if you are feeling keen South Coast Cycling are based at the Edwardstown vellodrome.
http://southcoastcycling.org.au/"
Don (Who's lost?) Nairn replied to David Latte's discussion One of those weeks, thankfully a LBS (Aldgate Bike Shop) came to the rescue!!!"I think because of cost structures walk in shops will struggle to compete on price.
Does this mean if they dont give satisfactory (or better) service they will probably struggle?"
Don (Who's lost?) Nairn replied to David Latte's discussion Tough Decision any one have insight on De Rosa?"on that amount will you be asked for GST if it is imported?"
Don (Who's lost?) Nairn replied to Frank's discussion Forget Bamboo or Ti, go hardwood."they look nice but at $2850 without forks they would want to be very nice.
They used to make aeroplanes out of wood but they don't any more.
I wonder if the same issues apply to bikes."
Don (Who's lost?) Nairn replied to Jon M's discussion Loopwheels"I would think the best case scenario would be just before Christmas.
Looks like an interesting idea.
At an extra 300g per wheel they would want to be comfortable to ride on.
I wonder if there will be sideways flex issues?"
Don (Who's lost?) Nairn replied to durian rider's discussion Power meter on a commuter bike?"interesting bike I wonder if it is used for touring?
Could be an interesting way to use a power meter,
Go reasonably fast but still be fresh enough that you can set up camp."
Don (Who's lost?) Nairn replied to Simon Lownsborough's discussion Ride to conquer cancer"even to be a support person they think you should pay/raise $500
makes informal rides seem like great value."
Don (Who's lost?) Nairn replied to Mark Parnell MLC's discussion Bike Helmets in State Parliament"Getting an answer from a politician after any period would be better than many of us would do.
I think there would have to be overwelming evidence of bike helmets causing serious injury when there would have not been an injury without the helmet to…"
Don (Who's lost?) Nairn replied to Terry C's discussion Tyres - - - again."I would have thought that $120 a pair was around the going rate for quality tires.
I had a K-mart tire wear out after 300 Km"
Don (Who's lost?) Nairn replied to Ian Smith's discussion Does cycling need to advertise more?"Advertising is about selling stuff or selling an idea.
it costs money so the "investor" is looking for some sort of return.
If the government was going to spend $20 million on cycling would people want an adverting campaign or better…"
Don (Who's lost?) Nairn replied to David Hume's discussion Cyclists giving cyclists a bad name..."is it true you can't make things foolproof because fools are so ingenious?
if all else fails pay attention and be careful."
Don (Who's lost?) Nairn replied to Ruddager's discussion Hubbard etiquette"the main thing is ride safely.
if you are going to wheel suck eventually you have to expect to do some time at the front.
however
http://www.ansys-blog.com/2012/07/11/size-does-matter-to-cyclists/
Does suggest there is a minor advantage for the…"
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Queen's Jubilee Drive
Posted on June 22, 2012 at 12:21 2 Comments 2 Likes
It was suggested by a friend to go for a mid week ride up to national park.
We initially planed to go Tuesday morning but the weather was grey and I couldn't even see the hills.
For those of you who are geographically challenged Belgium is a long way from Adelaide.
A quick phone call and we rescheduled for Wednesday.
Wednesday came and there was even some sunshine.
We rode to Belair via Flinders University and some side streets.
Eventually we arrived…
Continue 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.…
ContinueComment Wall (4 comments)
- At 18:30 on July 23, 2012,
heather said… Don, read your post today about why you are a slow cyclist. I am too due to long term ill health that includes fatigue, so usually cycle by myself. Hope you feel a bit better knowing that you are not the only AC member who cannot keep up with groups on long, fast and/or hilly rides.
- At 19:55 on June 15, 2012, heather said…
Which uni, and when?
- 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 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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