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Wilson Devo left a comment for Melissa Roman

"Hi from the Gawler Wheelers, Welcome to the Adelaide Cyclists Website ! The Gawler Wheelers are a road cycling Group based in Gawler, SA. A regular group ride is held every Saturday morning. Check the various Event Calendars on this website for the…"

Jul 27, 2012

Melissa Roman replied to Melissa Roman's discussion Hire/Buy a bike in Adelaide - ride to Sydney

"Yay! That would make the purchase that much better! We're going to not plan on being able to sell them and just donate them at the end but if we can get a little bit of cash for them in Sydney, we'll probably try!"

Jul 25, 2012

Melissa Roman replied to Melissa Roman's discussion Hire/Buy a bike in Adelaide - ride to Sydney

"Wow! Thanks, Michael! I think we're leaning toward buying bike when we get there (or setting that up with a shop ahead of time) but that is a great offer! If we end up going that route, I'll contact you!"

Jul 25, 2012

Melissa Roman replied to Melissa Roman's discussion Hire/Buy a bike in Adelaide - ride to Sydney

"Ooh....that's good to know too. Maybe we'll check out the market and see what they have! And, in California, cyclists are required to wear a helmet when riding as well so we'll fit right in!"

Jul 25, 2012

Melissa Roman replied to Melissa Roman's discussion Hire/Buy a bike in Adelaide - ride to Sydney

"Thanks so much! We have looked at some of those sites and think we might have found a pretty cheap hybrid at a shop in Adelaide - I'm sure it's not the best by any means but, like you said, we're not trying to set any speed record!…"

Jul 25, 2012

Melissa Roman replied to Melissa Roman's discussion Hire/Buy a bike in Adelaide - ride to Sydney

"Thanks, Frank! Sounds great!"

Jul 25, 2012

Clive Palfrey replied to Melissa Roman's discussion Hire/Buy a bike in Adelaide - ride to Sydney

"THere is also a Sunday Market at Fishermans Wharf Port Adelaide, one of the stall holders deals in second hand mountain bikes and a few budget new hi brids, always has a large range (30+) and they would be in better condition than most of the bikes…"

Jul 24, 2012

Gus K replied to Melissa Roman's discussion Hire/Buy a bike in Adelaide - ride to Sydney

"If it helps there is quite a network of backpacker selling sites and noticeboards that you might be able to resell the bike in Sydney in advance. They do it with cars and combi wagons all the time."

Jul 24, 2012

Frank replied to Melissa Roman's discussion Hire/Buy a bike in Adelaide - ride to Sydney

"Hey Mel I will look at work, we did keep in touch. Cheers"

Jul 24, 2012

Michael Fraser replied to Melissa Roman's discussion Hire/Buy a bike in Adelaide - ride to Sydney

"Dear Melissa If you do decide to ship your own bikes to Adelaide as suggested by Dahondude I would be more than willing to securely store them until you and boyfriend arrive in Adelaide to pick them up. I am sure that you will have an…"

Jul 24, 2012

Dahondude replied to Melissa Roman's discussion Hire/Buy a bike in Adelaide - ride to Sydney

"Hi Melissa Have you looked at these forums? http://www.bicycles.net.au/forums/viewforum.php?f=2&sid=e88b80b86543c1d6b0ff91da8906e5d8 http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/ You'll need to navigate around on this site to find people who are riding…"

Jul 24, 2012

Ol' Dr. Cadence (Mathew) replied to Melissa Roman's discussion Hire/Buy a bike in Adelaide - ride to Sydney

"Id start looking of Gumtree Adelaide website, alot of people during the colder months(ie. around about now) are selling off pretty decent 2nd hand bikes because its "too cold" or they didnt really like cycling."

Jul 24, 2012

Melissa Roman replied to Melissa Roman's discussion Hire/Buy a bike in Adelaide - ride to Sydney

"Thanks! Yes, we know it'll be hot - but our timing isn't really flexible. We'll make sure to stay hydrated as best we can! Do you by chance have an email for that couple that you met from Manhattan?"

Jul 24, 2012

Frank replied to Melissa Roman's discussion Hire/Buy a bike in Adelaide - ride to Sydney

"Hey Mel Not long ago I met a couple from Manhatten that planned a trip to Brisbane via Melbourne and Sydney by bike. Ur timing is critical I would have thought, on the long stretches, in summer ur rate of perspiration be huge, through in a break…"

Jul 24, 2012

Melissa Roman replied to Melissa Roman's discussion Hire/Buy a bike in Adelaide - ride to Sydney

"We ride pretty regularly and have fixed flats and made repairs - and are reading up on that for additional tips so we should be ready for most issues!"

Jul 24, 2012

Melissa Roman replied to Melissa Roman's discussion Hire/Buy a bike in Adelaide - ride to Sydney

"Thanks! Yeah, we know this will be a challenge but also an adventure and I think it will provide tons of fun memories! Thanks so much for you thoughts and experience - very helpful! I think our plan is to stay in hostels, maybe camp and use…"

Jul 24, 2012

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