"Quinoa = Chenopodium quinoa;
its relative Chenopodium album aka Fat Hen, allegedly edible ( leaves not fruit) , grows in Adelaide, a well known weed.
.....interesting what turns up in the garden.... specially if you're not trying to grow…"
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Rocket-propelled Frenchman breaks mountain bike speed record
Started this discussion. Last reply by Patrick O'Kane May 28. 7 Replies 2 Likes
now that is something I'd like to be able to turn on, when I'm at the head of the traffic lights, and the lights go green..…Continue
Advertiser Wednesday - Calvin & Hobbes
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dstone May 2. 7 Replies 1 Like
Anyone else see it, p. 57?Calvin: "Hey Dad, I'm doing a road safety poster. Any ideas for a slogan?"Calvin's Dad (in cycling gear): "Sure! Cyclists have a right to the road too, you noisy,…Continue
Is fish slime fabric the next thing after lycra?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Shav Bird Apr 5. 6 Replies 0 Likes
A UK report, suggests the next thing after lycra, will be a fabric based on...wait for it... fish slime.On fish, fish slime is great for reducing resistance ( look how fast fish swim through water).…Continue
Ride for Pain - Corkscrew challenge prize - grossly unsporting.... ..
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mike Brisco Apr 11. 54 Replies 2 Likes
Ride for Pain - UniSA - is again running the Corkscrew Challenge: they measure your power/weight ratio as you ride up the Corkscrew, and if you top the list, they give you a prize.Such a prize seems…Continue
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Mike Brisco replied to Ruddager's discussion Best / safest route to the south coast?"See previous discussion on Adelaide Cyclists - this link . A lot of good suggestions there.
Mike "
Mike Brisco replied to Karl Dutschke's discussion Ricardo Project Bike" "Bikes for Refugees" recently sold one like it to raise funds - didn't do badly.
But its value is for riding more than a collectable.
Check the label at the top of the seatpost upright on the frame - in the photo…"
Mike Brisco replied to Mark Parnell MLC's discussion Cycling through Brittania Roundabout(s)"A good start might be - er, make it a roundabout.
Its current design is not a roundabout - it's a complex junction, with about half a roundabout, the rest T junctions and slip roads. A …"
Mike Brisco replied to Adam Steer's discussion opinions - spokes breaking, wheel just over 1000km old"Does not sound good, but....
Are the broken spokes all on the same side?
It used to be said of rear wheels .... when one spoke goes - it puts stress on others - so expect others to go too.
Also---what are the spokes like, what…"
Mike Brisco replied to Simon Lownsborough's discussion How good are your bike skills?"Hey - does this Lady do performances?"
Mike Brisco replied to Paul Jorgensen's discussion How much quicker do you get to work on your bike?"Home at Campbelltown to Adelaide Community Bike Workshop, Plympton -- Saturday mornings.
Car: 40 min
Bike: 45 min. "
Patrick O'Kane replied to Mike Brisco's discussion Rocket-propelled Frenchman breaks mountain bike speed record":)"
Michael Pinos replied to Mike Brisco's discussion Rocket-propelled Frenchman breaks mountain bike speed record"If it was a Strava segment, kudos to him. Its not like he was doing anything dangerous, like going down hill or anything stupid like that.
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Martin Turner replied to Mike Brisco's discussion Rocket-propelled Frenchman breaks mountain bike speed record"He's obviously running Campy....only Campy would bring you safely to a halt from 163mph."
Tim B replied to Mike Brisco's discussion Rocket-propelled Frenchman breaks mountain bike speed record"Probably needs them to be classed as a "bicycle" for the record. Dude is only using rim brakes as well!"
Tim B replied to Mike Brisco's discussion Rocket-propelled Frenchman breaks mountain bike speed record"Although that would take some seriously big balls, I'm not sure I see how it is breaking the MTB speed record?? I mean, how many MTB's are stretched out like that with a jet engine attached?
Kudos anyway, wonder if it was a Strava…"
Martin Turner replied to Mike Brisco's discussion Rocket-propelled Frenchman breaks mountain bike speed record"Why the heck would you have pedals on a rocket powered bicycle??
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Martin Turner replied to Mike Brisco's discussion Rocket-propelled Frenchman breaks mountain bike speed record"Never mind how you turn it on...how the hell would you stop something like that?"
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- What bikes do you ride?
- Commuter bike for shopping
Shogun TB 3 mountain bike, for outback holidays
custom ancient hybrid for the Adelaide hills and long road rides
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- Weekends
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Co-ordinate "Bikes for Refugees", a bike recycling scheme to help families settling in Adelaide - and other similar groups of folk....
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24th November - Pipalyatjara, Bring & Fix, tales from the Workshop..
Posted on November 26, 2012 at 17:58 4 Comments 3 Likes
Been a while since I posted, lots going on.
The bikes we sent to Pipalyatjara got there, and also the Workshop has supported 2 more Bring & Fix sessions .. each a story in itself deserving a fuller post. In the meantime, ...things are busy at Plympton
Bikes for Refugees – high demand from the organisations that work with refugees; backlog 15 orders;…
Continue Community Bicycle Workshop News 14 Oct : Pipalyatjara; Don Nairn; more new tools....
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 23:00 0 Comments 3 Likes
1. Don Nairn – founder volunteer. Don’s been a familiar presence at the Workshop since it opened. He recently changed jobs and can no longer make Saturday mornings. Many of you will remember Don: patiently explaining bike repairs; giving courses on punctures or gears; helping people choose bikes; etc. He was there virtually every Saturday, and did a lot during the first year to get the workshop off to a good start. He came up with ideas for generating an income stream, from…
Continue This week: 15 bikes recycled for the Australian Refugee Association.
Posted on September 30, 2012 at 23:49 3 Comments 5 Likes
“Bikes for Refugees” now works to order. Donated bikes are stored ‘as is’. When an organisation working with refugees needs a bike for someone – they phone me to place an order. I then see what’s in stock, and get it ready for them.
This works OK for small orders of 1-2 bikes. We can usually do those during the regular Saturday morning session. But a few weeks back the Australian Refugee Association (ARA) placed a large order - 15 bikes. For 1 person that's 25 hours work,. I…
Continue News from Adelaide Community Bike Workshop, from Sat 15th Sept.
Posted on September 20, 2012 at 12:39 1 Comment 3 Likes
Contributions to the Workshop! We usually hope visitors will drop a coin or two in the Donations Box – however on Saturday we were amply recompensed, by a contribution of music instead! One visitor brought a friend, who spotted the piano at Plympton hall, and immediately sat down to play. He said he hadn’t had the chance for years. So while our visitor cleaned & re-lubricated his wheel back axle - and the rest of us fixed tyres and wheels – we had skilful…
ContinueComment Wall (9 comments)
- At 21:02 on September 23, 2012,
Dstone said… Was just speaking to Gus and telling him that i have a low step malvern star frame and fork and set of manitou elite forks that I thought the workshop could use. I am in Clovelly park if you or someone is in the area they are welcome to it. Shoot me a message if you are keen.
Ben
- At 13:26 on July 2, 2012,
Troy Collett said… Im new to all this, what is the workshop all about?
I got my bike serviced a few months ago & yesterday it thre the chain into the cranks.Chain is currently jammed
- At 19:27 on January 17, 2012,
Jacqui Ellis said… Hi Mike-It was an amazing experience to be sitting with the koala, patting him, him drinking my full water bottle & to carry him to shade. I spoke to a Cleland Wildlife ranger & she said for a koala to drink water it is sick. I now have her number if I ever come across another koala needing help:)
- At 18:34 on September 20, 2011,
Andrew said… Hi Mike. I've sent you a friend request as I would like to send you details of a bike that I have found that could be useful for a 6-7 year old child. I understand that you know groups who may be able to use this. It's in needo of some TLC but looks like it would fix up nicely.
Cheers
Andrew Watts
- At 11:13 on August 8, 2011,
heather said… Thanks Mike in looking for a bike for the older lady. I did not want her to give up cycling.
- At 21:08 on August 5, 2011, heather said…
Hi Mike, Wondering if you can help an 80-year-old lady find a bike. She had one for 20 years, bought S/H when already about 20 years old. This year she needed to change a tube and tyre, got frustrated, and put it on the footpath verge where it was snapped up. I asked why she had not contacted me, before acting out her frustration. She thought she would give up cycling (what!) but is now having second thoughts. She actually prefers pedal brakes to hand brakes. Think she could adjust to better hand-activated brakes, but definitely no gears and a step-thru would be best. She does not cycle far or fast, or carry loads. She is prepared to make a money donation. Any options? Thanks, Heather
- At 12:13 on August 15, 2010,
Mike H said… - Thanks Mike. I've contributed a few bikes to Bikes for Refugees over the years, so won't feel too guilty about taking one back ;-) I'm going to have a go at truing his buckled wheel. If I fail (and I'm no expert), I'll get back to you and see if I can get one off you. Cheers. Mike
- At 20:11 on June 1, 2010,
Bicycle Fish said… - Hullo MB, jeremy Milee r mentioned, you might be interested in a *;large" solar installation...we have done one here ( 4.8 kW) , send me a regular email to and I can give you details
- At 22:39 on April 6, 2010,
Jeremy Miller said… - Good to have you on Adelaide Cyclists!
From one of the many working bees at your place!
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