"I hear you buddy, I know that you're not OK.
People! We're a wierd mob arn't we?
And family eh? Some are good and some are bad and there's not much we can do to change them.
What worked for me are the four R's: Riding,…"
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Spartans January report “Lead on Leonidas”
Started this discussion. Last reply by Trent Jan 16, 2012. 8 Replies 0 Likes
“Lead on Leonidas” said Lanterne Rouge.So, I hopped on my bike and, with Brett, Darren, Malcolm, Mikael and Lanterne Rouge (Andrew), headed for Lofty on the first Spartans ride for 2012. The weather…Continue
Happy New year and close call with a hoon.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dale (rouleur) Riggs Jan 5, 2012. 26 Replies 0 Likes
Happy New Year everyone,Hope the celebrations last night were good.Also I wanted to advise everybody to be vigilant of hoons out on the road at this time of the year.I was riding towards Glenelg…Continue
GreenEDGE to hit 2XU Norwood for Tour Down Under
Started this discussion. Last reply by Torsten Bunge Jan 21, 2012. 52 Replies 4 Likes
Merry Christmas all,2XU is hosting the GreenEDGE team in January.Here is the blurb from their website:To celebrate Adelaide’s mighty Santos Tour Down Under and our new official alliance with…Continue
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Spartans inaugural ride to Mt Lofty ride report
Started this discussion. Last reply by Frank Spartalis Nov 14, 2011. 27 Replies 4 Likes
A small and committed contingent of 13 Spartans assembled at the Gates this morning for our first ride to Lofty. An appropriate number given that today is November the 13th. Lucky we are not a…Continue
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Frank Spartalis commented on Frank Spartalis's group Spartans"Morning Toblerone,
I'll give you a call when I'm out next: most probably next Saturday morning. I was riding slow on Sunday at only 16kph. Hope you won't be bored.
Love the Tour, but I keep falling asleep early.
Cheers,
Frank"
andrew zisos left a comment for Frank Spartalis"Frank
I m on now great. We are not planning corkscrew this Sunday. Who is doing it?"
Tim Burn commented on Frank Spartalis's group Spartans"Hi Frank,
Good to see you are making progress. Whenever you feel like a ride, however small, let me know. I'll even ride to you mate.
Have you been staying up and watching the tour? It's been exciting. I have…"
Frank Spartalis commented on Frank Spartalis's group Spartans"Thanks Maximus,
See you at the summit sometime!"
Paul S (Maximus) commented on Frank Spartalis's group Spartans"Hi Frank
I can sympathise. After not riding for a while, there is no way I would get up to the summit.
We will need to slowly get back into the riding and hopefully we will meet at the summit in a few months time."
Frank Spartalis commented on Frank Spartalis's group Spartans"Thanks Trent.
It's difficult to see all the cyclists on the road and not being able to ride.
I think that I have very poor fitness now and there is no strength in my right leg. I'm getting better and there is not that long to go!"
Trent commented on Frank Spartalis's group Spartans"Great to hear your recovery is going well Frank! Look forward to seeing another Spartans ride posted soon."
Frank Spartalis commented on Frank Spartalis's group Spartans"Hello Spartans, hope you are all well.
Sorry that I haven't organised any rides since our last ride in January.
My plan was to have a Mt Lofty ride once every month, but I had injured my knee quite badly and that January ride to Lofty was my…"
tony g left a comment for Frank Spartalis"Hi Frank just checking if you worked for Telstra in Currie St a few years back now?"
"got a mate looking for a regular ride up to Lofty
where did you Spartans go?"
Paul S (Maximus) commented on Frank Spartalis's group Spartans"2 days in bed with migranes, little sleep for 3 days, injuries to toe/arm/groin, visit to the Doc Saturday afternoon but I was crazy enough to get on the bike to ride up to Mt Lofty in the Velo Adelaide. Dispite pain, nausea,…"
Darren left a comment for Frank Spartalis"How you hanging in there Frank? The knee getting any better?"
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- At 23:34 on July 9, 2012, andrew zisos said…
- Frank
I m on now great. We are not planning corkscrew this Sunday. Who is doing it?
- At 23:33 on July 9, 2012, andrew zisos said…
- Hi frank
- At 15:07 on July 6, 2012, tony g said…
Hi Frank just checking if you worked for Telstra in Currie St a few years back now?
- At 9:31 on February 14, 2012, Darren said…
How you hanging in there Frank? The knee getting any better?
- At 9:08 on October 24, 2011, Tim Burn said…
Hi Frank,
I have sourced a bike that a friend is going to loan. Apparently it is pretty good. The Shimano gear set is better than the 105 too. I'll won't know myself. I haven't ridden for over a 1 1/2 weeks as I have had a cold. Hope to get back on the road sometime this week.
I'm hoping to join you for your next ride to Lofty on my new mount. We'll see.
Keep in touch.
Regards,
Tim
- At 16:35 on October 9, 2011,
Louise Bond said… Hi Frank, great to make friends with another cyclist! I had a great day last weekend, bringing up the rear and with great support from Werner. It felt good to make the distance. Flute going well. We had visitors from Victoria stay with us for a couple of days. They're a very musical family so we had a jam session with flute, guitar, cello, violin, piano and drums. Great time had by all. Got on the bike today after a week of visitors and doing not much.
- At 13:19 on October 6, 2011, andrew zisos said…
Frank, you have inspired me to improve my site.
- At 20:59 on July 31, 2011,
heather said… I posted the info below so you know that another can relate to not predicting silly drivers every time, and that collisions can affect one's confidence for a while. I do not have children to support and nurture, but wonder if a collision confined one to a wheelchair, how one would manage daily tasks. Fortunately my collisions do not rate as serious.
- At 20:38 on July 30, 2011, heather said…
Responding to where you mentioned an accident. (Angus has closed that discussion.)
I can relate to the event description. I was cycling north along the southern section of King William Road. A taxi driver travelling south stopped at an intersection while preparing to turn right. So I kept on cycling, then suddenly he turned across my path. He had stopped for a car behind me that quickly overtook me. As soon as the car passed, the taxi turned across my path. A near miss only, but how do you predict all the silly drivers?
I was hit and injured, then again 3 months later on my new replacement bike, when heading home from the bike's complimentary first service. Shook my confidence -- understatement. Then late the next year I went on a mainly off-road supported cycle tour. Thankful that I had few vehicles to contend with. Could appreciate the scenery, flora, wildlife and bird calls. The tour got me interested in cycling again (until the next impact).
- At 18:19 on July 29, 2011, heather said…
Hi Frank & AC friend,
I have other AC friends that I have not met. I am not up to the energetic rides of Cancer Voices so cannot predict when we will meet. Each in their own way contributes to cycling, some by being visible on the road, others by advocacy, and you inspiring others to keep on cycling.
Cheers, Heather
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