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Old Belair Rd adventures
Started this discussion. Last reply by Clyde.S.Dale Sep 17, 2010. 8 Replies 0 Likes
I got taught a lesson this morning about respecting tight corners on wet roads while riding downhill. Its funny how I was always so careful about this situation in my 10+ years riding motorbikes (and…Continue
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Ride n Stride
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kathryn H Apr 19, 2010. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hi folks,Newbie here so please forgive me if this is a moot post. St Andrews hospital are running a charity ride this weekend - the 'Ride n Stride' -…Continue
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Mark Drechsler replied to daniel f's discussion Why Adelaide drivers are spoilt."First up, I travel interstate for work most weeks, and I totally agree with you that Adelaide drivers as a whole are the rudest, most ignorant bunch in the country (although I haven't driven in Darwin, so I guess they might be worse).
You could…"
Mark Drechsler replied to Christopher Hall's discussion New seat?"Seats are such a personal choice I reckon - one man's meat can be another man's murder.
That caveat aside, I bought a Specialized Romin and am really happy with it on longer rides…"
Bec commented on Mark Drechsler's event 'Ride n Stride'"Hi is it on Sunday the 27th or Monday the 28th?
Would love to attend for a fantastic cause. But Sunday the 27th is the Grand Slam at Willunga."
Ride n Stride at South Terrace to the Bay to Outer Harbour and back
March 28, 2010 from 9am to 1pm
Late notice I know, but there's a charity ride going on this weekend for St Andrew's Hospital - details at http://www.standrewsfoundation.org.au/
Kathryn H commented on Mark Drechsler's event 'Ride n Stride'"I work at another hospital and it sounds great ! I will post up a poster so other cyclists can be made aware. Need to request the day off so fingers crossed I will be there"
Mark Drechsler replied to Pip's discussion Wonderful, incident free ride to work today :-)"The more the merrier :)"
Mark Drechsler replied to Pip's discussion Wonderful, incident free ride to work today :-)"Well done :)
With the Clipsal traffic carnage fast approaching, now is the time to ride, and to let others at work know how much quicker it was to get in to work on the bike. Blackwood to Nth Adel is now comfortable quicker for me on the bike (both…"
Mark Drechsler replied to Clive Palfrey's discussion Best way up to Belair"I've asked that several times on these forums but nobody has answered me. I went around Checker on the TDU as I've never seen it before, but I'd love to know if the two are on par.
I'd wager the steep bit on the so-called bikeway…"
Mark Drechsler replied to Clive Palfrey's discussion Best way up to Belair"Actually yeah, good point by BJ - I'd revise my former answer and say:
Easiest: Windy Pt (unless you take Kalyra).
Safest: Bikeway (no cars, duh).
Quickest: Old Belair (most direct of the three).
Like I said, I ride/drive this…"
Mark Drechsler replied to Clive Palfrey's discussion Best way up to Belair"+1 for Windy Point Rd, UNLESS
- you like living on the edge, in which case Old Belair will be far more entertaining with far less room for passing cars on a few of the corners; or
- you miss Checker hill, and you feel like having a 500m stretch of…"
Mark Drechsler might attend Julia George's event
Grand Slam Challenge Series #1 - GUMERACHA at Gumeracha, Adelaide Hills
February 20, 2011 from 7am to 7pm
The Grand Slam series ridesare part of Bicycle SA's comprehensive year round calendar of rides,all of which are fully supported ensuring a safe, stress free ride foreveryone. The ridesget more difficult the further you get into the series - you can workup to the more difficult rides and share in a bit of friendlycompetition with your mates."The Grand Slams are great and well organised. This will be my second year. It's a great way to keep in shape throughout the year and achieve your own…See More
Mark Drechsler replied to Robert M's discussion Adelaide Hill Climb Bucket List."Another one that never gets a mention is branching off Windy Pt at the restaurant and heading up to the top via Kalyra rd - same elevation in about a quarter of the distance. I'd love to know how the slope on that compares with Checker in case…"
Mark Drechsler is attending Smudge's event
Mutual Community Challenge Ride 2011 at Norwood to Strathalbyn
January 21, 2011 all day
Below is the info from TourDownUnder site, but if you plan on doing this ride, join us as part of Team CancerVoicesSA! Lets see if we can get the biggest team yet! No cost to join as part of a team, and you get the team name printed on your jersey.The Mutual Community Challenge Tour presented by The Advertiser is the official recreational ride of the Santos Tour Down Under. Ride stage 4, departing only hours before the professionals’ official race start.Mutual Community Challenge Tour…See More
Mark Drechsler replied to hozozco's discussion How hard is Flagstaff Hill?"If you can handle the initial climb heading south on the Veloway you shouldn't struggle on Flagstaff - granted it is steeper in a short section, but I'd agree with what Robert said below, it flattens out pretty quickly and I reckon its…"
Mark Drechsler replied to Robert Daniell's discussion Share your funny Amy's stories."Oh, and another one.
Kudos to the fella who stopped to puke his guts up at the Range (apparently due to having something too sweet at the Willunga rest stop) but got straight up after a couple of minutes laying on the roadside adamant that he was…"
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- At 16:18 on March 26, 2010,
Diana Tebneff said… - Hi Mark - good to hear you did the Coast to Coast - I was visiting Dad in Tassie, so that's my good excuse for non participation! I'm trying to achieve 600k a month this year, the bike and I are enjoying ourselves, but the housework/gardening/boring stuff is taking a beating. See you at the next Jones Party!!
Cheers, WickedAunt
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