"my 2c on the comments section   I think it is sad that drivers feel cyclists are rude, simply because they are on the road. The people spouting off about riding single file and ride within a meter of the curb should brush up on their road rules…"

"WHat about the guys that don't ride with a speedo on, how are you meant to know (not in this case obviously) if you are doing 25 or 30, for instance"

"Not sure of the name but there is a granny styled coffee shop at erindale shops on Kensington road. Not cool, not hip but GREAT coffee (if you like it strong that is). Great spot for eastern hills attacks too..."

"My riding started a year ago and this was my longest ride to date, I have serious issues with cramp (which were still there today) so I was not sure how I would go tackling a cat 1 climb 110 k's into the ride. Add to that I had a bike mishap…"

"Bike looks like a Bottechia 8TAVIO to me, might be wrong. Bad luck, hope it works out well."

"Geez I feel underdone - Small saddle bag with tube, levers, Pista adaptor, repair patches and alan keys and my my jersey pockets - food and gels in left - Pump, keys and change in middle and phone, id and card in right. usually always 2 bottles on…"

"I have added under the group Look For Cyclists some links to cycling incidents reported on AC. An invite to join this group and post incidents and your own experiences.…"

"If anyone is interested in day rides Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week, I will be looking to ride after 8.30am for as long as people are available. Friday afternoon is the other time I can get out. Scarecrow or anyone else available at any…"

"The next hill I want to be able to do on my list is Coach House drive and Woodlands way. Have not tackled it yet but it seems to be pretty constant climb for 3 or so K's. Unlike Nortons there seems to be no real place to catch your breath a…"

"Yep Brighton has recovered... got 2 of our group this morning the little fecker"

"Yep, this is definately a thread for me. I cramp severly at most sports I play. Running based my calves will cramp. Riding and it is my quads, hammies and calves. I cramped so badly on Sunday my legs locked straight about 4 times. Even when they did…"

"With you there Clive, I locked up so badly I could NOT bend my legs. That was as I tried to start willing hill, from there to the finish line I think I locked up completely about 5 or 6 times and had to stop another 5 or so due to severe cramp. Made…"

"I was riding home last night down prospect road at about 9.30 pm and the road was closed by police , didn't see what was going on but to close road cannot be good , hope he is ok ."

"You are probably right about Helmets not making one bit of difference in major accidents. Think about the minor clipstack or incidental accident that someone hits their head (Much like the poor folk who get king hit and die due to the fall to the…"

"Thats not far from where i got my 1st taste of +1 tonne of fast moving metal AKA a Hyunda Tuscon..i think its called, on churchill rd. I hope this citizen is ok, Im not going to say what my friend added..something along the lines of..ah, well lets…"