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MARK FERGUSON (SPARTACUS)
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Charity Ride
Started this discussion. Last reply by greg looyestyn 4 hours ago. 11 Replies 0 Likes
I am working with a well known charity to organise a ride starting and finishing in Brighton FEB 2013. There will probably be 2 ride distances 30km and 100km approx. Does anyone have any suggestions…Continue
ANZAC Day 2015
Started this discussion. Last reply by Don (Who's lost?) Nairn Apr 26. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Let's take our bikes to Turkey in 2015 an ride to Gallipolli for the 100th anniversary of the the ANZAC landing!What do people think?Continue
ANZAC Day
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lorraine C Apr 16. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Is anything planned for ANZAC Day? What do AC members think of attending the dawn service at the War Memorial North Tce then go for a ride down ANZAC Hwy?Continue
Who believes Cameron Meyer will one day win the Tour De France?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tim B Apr 11. 14 Replies 0 Likes
I for one certainly believe one day he will win the TDF, do you agree?Continue
MARK FERGUSON (SPARTACUS)'s Events
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MARK FERGUSON (SPARTACUS) replied to colin ware-lane's discussion GRAND SLAM - time limits!!"There is a cut off time for starting Loop 2."
MARK FERGUSON (SPARTACUS) replied to Frank's discussion Strength of carbon"Could a big bloke like me use a carbon bike!"
Paul S (Maximus) commented on MARK FERGUSON (SPARTACUS)'s group Black Dog"I thought black was as dark as it could get. I need some suggestions to come up with a new name for something much, much darker than black, because that's where I've been for the last five days."
MARK FERGUSON (SPARTACUS) replied to Gus K's discussion More lanes being added to arterial roads in #Adelaide"Excellent."
MARK FERGUSON (SPARTACUS) replied to Gus K's discussion More lanes being added to arterial roads in #Adelaide"As long as they do it right and police them!"
MARK FERGUSON (SPARTACUS) replied to MARK FERGUSON (SPARTACUS)'s discussion Charity Ride"There's a reverse Coast to Coast Sunday 27 May!
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Gillian replied to MARK FERGUSON (SPARTACUS)'s discussion Charity Ride"Not much info to go on here so I've no idea how much know-how is involved behind the scenes. If you haven't already done so then I'd suggest you consider logistical factors such as rider numbers, traffic conditions coinciding with the…"
Patrick O'Kane replied to MARK FERGUSON (SPARTACUS)'s discussion Charity Ride"Brighton, Cement Hill, Aldinga, Willunga Hill, Wickhams, Clarendon, Chandlers Hill would be pretty close to 100kms, stretch it out via Blewiitt Springs to make the distance and enough challenges to make it a worthwhile route.
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Rob replied to MARK FERGUSON (SPARTACUS)'s discussion Charity Ride".....or perhaps a bakery crawl......"
Rob replied to MARK FERGUSON (SPARTACUS)'s discussion Charity Ride"anything with pancakes involved would be nice too :)"
trappy replied to MARK FERGUSON (SPARTACUS)'s discussion Charity Ride" it's about 75kms from outer harbour to Hallet Cove"
Simon Lownsborough replied to MARK FERGUSON (SPARTACUS)'s discussion Charity Ride"Willunga Hill and back? Not sure what km that is…"
Jeremy Champion replied to MARK FERGUSON (SPARTACUS)'s discussion Charity Ride"Spartie I think you will need to go a bit further than Hallet Cove for the 100km won't you. Unless you have some particular circuitous indirect route in mind?"
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- MARRIED WITH 2 ADULT CHIDREN.
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Off the bike
Posted on June 18, 2011 at 17:11 12 Comments 0 Likes
No riding this weekend after pulling some muscles in my back. Had an adjustment at my Chiropractor this morning, but he told me to rest up.
I don't know what's worse the back pain or the pain of not being able to ride?
Anyway I'm planning to go watch some of the PACC riders at Mt Pleasant on Sunday.
Auntie Doll
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 13:53 11 Comments 2 Likes
Got some sad news today my Great Auntie Doll (Dorothy) died at 10.10am this morning at the age of 89. While we knew her time was near it is still a sad occasion as she was the Matriarch of the family. She was also very special to me as the way she lived her life was an inspiration to me with the love and the care she showed to everyone she knew. Many of what I believe are my good qualities I gained from her.
My Cousin (her Daughter) who was with her when she died said she passed away…
Continue Public Holiday
Posted on March 14, 2011 at 10:03 9 Comments 0 Likes
Today I rode to work on the Adelaide Cup Public Holiday. It was great to ride down Payneham Road with hardly a car in sight. Didn't see a single bus there were no near misses or people yelling abuse at me because I dared to ride a my bike our their road. I wish everyday could be like this. I even did the 11kms in about 18 minutes without really trying.
Red Light Runner
Posted on December 20, 2010 at 13:06 24 Comments 0 Likes
Today Monday 20DEC I was crossing King William St at Rundle Mall with the pedestrian lights when a cyclist rode through a red light weaving through the pedestrians. I said him "hey you've got a red light mate", to which he just ignored me and kept on riding. It is idiots like this that give us law abiding cyclists a bad name.
Comment Wall (96 comments)
- At 3:27 on April 8, 2012,
stephen said… Hi Mark
This friend request is unexpected - well thank you :-)
Though your comments have been critical of my view i don't mind that anymore. I am sure other people would wish to ask the same. A fair question is an opportunity to explain something more and that it is not always a negative.
Cheers Steve
- At 13:10 on March 23, 2012,
heather said… Hi Mark,
Today I received a newsletter from Rachel Sanderson MP. The Autumn 2012 edition which can probably be found at http://rachelsanderson.com.au. On the last page is an article 'Support for depression sufferers and carers'. You might like to post on your group.
. . . Beyondblue aims to provide clear and comprehensive information about depression and anxiety in their booklets 'A guide to what works for depression' and 'A guide to what works for anxiety disorders'. Copies of the free booklets as well as important contacts fridge magnets are available from our office, or just call and we can post them out to you . . . If you or someone you know is suffering from depression or anxiety, do not ignore it, contact Beyondblue today for a confidential chat on 1300 22 4636.
- At 22:20 on January 22, 2012, heather said…
Hi Mark,
Welcome to Vote For Cyclists. A very active group during the last local council elections, and probably when the next state or federal elections. Still useful to post info because some of the members are now on local councils.
Cheers, Heather
- At 20:36 on January 14, 2012, scott mccann said…
Hi i missed out on the registration for the bupa ride.So if you had a spare spot that someone couldn't use i would be interested in buying it off them.I would like to do the full distance thanks.
- At 16:50 on January 10, 2012,
Michael Fraser said…
Happy 31st Wedding Anniversary
- At 9:31 on January 10, 2012,
Dear Mark
Thanks for the welcome. I decided to join Adeliade Cyclists to join some of the rides. After speaking with Rosie on Sunday you have a busy riding schedule over the next few days. SOG ride, RLC and TDU
Michael
- At 19:58 on January 1, 2012, heather said…
Last year ACC held public discussions on its future Integrated Movement Strategy. Repeat that ACC wants to reduce through traffic in the CBD. I suggested that on urban arterial roads with enough space, to replace travel lanes with bus -- cyclist only lanes. The result would be public transport that is faster than private cars, and an incentive to use public transport or active transport of cycling. ACC said that had been suggested for council areas leading into the city. One road that comes to mind is Main North Road, between Gepps Cross and the city.
I do support good cycling infrastructure but feel it will be some time before Australian politicians / authorities have the guts to do it. My AC post got some negative reaction, from cyclists who do not want safer vehicle speeds when cycling, because they want higher speeds for when they do drive. So how to get support from non-cyclists?
- At 12:05 on December 14, 2011, heather said…
My discussion was closed, hence this comment here.
John Rau, Attorney-General, recently stated that there is nothing he can legally do about the Eugene McGee case. Nick Xenophon said otherwise.
On Wednesday 14-Dec-2011 I received a response from Nick Xenophon's office.
I have posted extract from LEGAL PRACTITIONERS ACT 1981 - SECT 82 at
http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/group/lookforcyclists/forum/topics/legislation-1
Please read (2) (a) A charge may be laid under this section by—the Attorney-General; or
8 (a), (b). (b) is satisfied that the person is guilty of unsatisfactory conduct,
Make your own decision as to if you will write to Rau or other politicians. Keep any letter cordial and factual.
- At 22:20 on December 12, 2011,
Just another psycho-list said… Thanks for adding me as a friend - it was great to meet you at the Christmas party. :-)
- At 14:51 on November 14, 2011, heather said…
mark, thanks for reaching out to others. i was upset when michael died, possibly a mix of cycling injuries adding to depression.
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