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Rob (Chewbacca)
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Rising energy costs - time to budget for a bike
Started this discussion. Last reply by Matvei Kudinoff Mar 13. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Lately its been like a George Orwell novel. Opened the latest round of bills which continue to esculate, never going down despite taking measures to save. Where will this all stop ? Sad fact is that…Continue
TDU week.....what a great week....any special plans?
Started this discussion. Last reply by heather Jan 27. 54 Replies 3 Likes
Today we hear what Lance has to admit during the years which the UCI tell us that the TDF was non consequential....and we should forget the years 1999-2005 for ever. Meanwhile during the turmoil of…Continue
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New Years Resolution....what are your goals for 2013?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul H Feb 18. 65 Replies 2 Likes
Christmas is done and dusted but the New Year brings us to new beginnings and a chance to wipe the slate and reflect upon what we need to change in our life to live more comfortably with…Continue
So what did you receive for Xmas?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Juz Jan 7. 48 Replies 1 Like
Just had to post this question to the Adelaide Cyclists world...what did you get for xmas? Hope you had a good one and staying safe during this festive season....no I didnt receive anything bike…Continue
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Rob (Chewbacca) replied to Phil Crick's discussion S230 ALI, white Toyota sedan - alleged hit and run"Phil sorry to hear about this incident. Not too sure if the police will be diligent in getting back to you with any followup.Have been there before with similar incidents but never heard back from SAPOL."
Rob (Chewbacca) replied to wujim's discussion What do you do?"Registered Nurse, specializing in neurological rehabilitation. Most of our clients are stroke victims....60000 incidents of people suffering from a new stroke each year in Australia or one every 11 minutes."
Rob (Chewbacca) replied to Ruddager's discussion An angry little man has got the better of me"Obviously needs prozac :)"
Rob (Chewbacca) replied to Patrick O'Kane's discussion Don't ride and use your mobile at the same time"It would be a bitch of a thing to ride around in an underground car park...."
Rob (Chewbacca) is attending Bike SA's event
Grand Slam Challenge Series #3 at Meadows
June 2, 2013 all day
The Grand Slam Challenge is a series of recreational rides catering to cyclists of differing abilities looking to share the experience with hundreds of like-minded riders. Between February and October there are five Grand Slam Challenge rides throughout the Adelaide Hills, Barossa Valley and Fleurieu Peninsula as part of the Grand Slam Challenge Series. Participants can ride in one, two, three, four or all five of the rides. Each ride combines two different loops of between 40km and 100km,…See More
Rob (Chewbacca) commented on A.V.O.'s group La Musette NightRiders"No sloggin out to Outer Harbour for Chewbacca tonight"
Rob (Chewbacca) is attending A.V.O.'s event
Winter Solstice at Mt Lofty
June 21, 2013 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
It's back!2012 RIDE HERE2011 RIDE HEREMeet at Bocelli's in Hutt Street at 6:30pm.Up Norton's via the Parade, Woods Hill Road, Mt Lofty Summit Road and back via the Old Freeway.Meeting at the ancient summit of Col d'Lofty on the shortest day of the year at around 8pm.Return to Bocelli's for something hot afterwards.Warm…See More
Rob (Chewbacca) replied to colin ware-lane's discussion GRAND SLAM 2 - HOW DID YOU DO?"Always remain grateful to at least be able to ride. Thankyou BikeSA for organising these great events and for the support and back up.see you all for Grand Slam 3 out at Meadows :)"
Rob (Chewbacca) commented on A.V.O.'s group La Musette NightRiders"Will join you all at La Musette afterwards..."
Rob (Chewbacca) might attend A.V.O.'s event
Thurs Morning Waterfall Gully Hammertime at Waterfall Gully
April 18, 2013 from 6:30am to 7:30am
Meet at Red Berry Expresso to cruise up to the roundabout of Glynburn Road and Waterfall Terrace before hitting the hammer for the lung-busting 3.8km burn up to Waterfall Gully.http://app.strava.com/segments/703057Back down to Red Berry Expresso for some of Walter's finest....See More
Hely Chamate commented on Rob (Chewbacca)'s group Night Expresso (BikeSA free rides programme)"Thank you for last night ride! Was great! See you next week, I hope Rob is ok!"
Rob (Chewbacca) commented on Andrew's group Strava Users"If you believe fixing your age is unfair....there is a dude on a motorized bike smadhing strava sectors all over town.....bad news for him is that I CAT 6 him on Anzac yesterday and did it without a Garmin....lol"
Rob (Chewbacca) replied to Mike Brisco's discussion Ride for Pain - Corkscrew challenge prize - grossly unsporting.... .."If you dont like the rules....or the pain.....ride up Montacute instead....you end up in the same place up the top of the Corkscrew....."
Profile Information
- What bikes do you ride?
- Colnago CLX
Specialized Langster Pro (track bike)
Stevens Cyclocross
Vitus 992 Comp
Vitus 992 (Mavic SSC equipped)
Vitus 979
Vitus Carbone 3
Vitus ZX1 ( time trial bike )
RedBack (light weight Chinese carbon)
Diamondback Podium 3 (kept in Indonesia because I own too many bikes here in Adelaide)
(the right number of bikes is "n+1")
- When do you ride?
- Weekends, Commute, Racing
- ..perhaps some more information about yourself for your profile page
- Live to ride.....ride to live.....
- Website, blog, interest group address.
- http://www.hillclimbr.com/
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An inspiring story from Melbourne - the creation of Elsie
Posted on April 22, 2012 at 20:00 8 Comments 5 Likes
When I travelled to Melbourne to begin my ride back to Adelaide earlier this year, stayed with Margot and Alex who are some friends I had ridden with before when they were living in Adelaide. At the time Margot had a bright pink steel bike frame sitting on her desk....the beginnings of her first major bike project... now she has completed it and ridden it... Elsie is her pride and joy. This is Margot's story which just had to be shared, and with her permission I have reposted her story on…
Continue Cycle of Life....where is Chewie?
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 6:05 9 Comments 2 Likes
Last night arrived in Portland about half way through this journey. Been a good trip except carring the back pack part....a support vehicle would make a huge difference. 550 km in two days .....boo yeah...
Cycle of Life Tour - Competition
Posted on March 4, 2012 at 0:27 22 Comments 4 Likes
Some of you may be aware of the Cycle Of Life tour (http://cycleoflifetour.org/ ) which was an intended ride from Melbourne to Adelaide via the Great Ocean Road to raise money for Transplant Australia which was to commence on March 5th had to be postponed due to Matt Toser's father Dennis who had become very ill (http://cycleoflifetour.org/?page_id=82). The ride will be reschuduled for later in the…
Continue ROAD TRIP !!! Great Ocean Road (Peterbough to Apollo Bay and return)
Posted on January 30, 2012 at 20:00 6 Comments 7 Likes
Comment Wall (23 comments)
- At 18:46 on March 15, 2013,
Frank smith said… Hi Rob from a wet and cold UK, hope the sun is still shinning out there!
- At 0:45 on June 27, 2012,
heather said… Hi Rob,
On 18-Jun-2012 you posted at http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/forum/topics/bollards
Hopefully Tuesday night I will get a photo of a really dangerous bollard or a missing one which has been cut off leaving a 2inch stump above ground....ouch to anyone that hits it :(Do you have a photo? Is it in the West Torrens Council area?
Cheers, Heather
- At 17:25 on April 24, 2012,
Shaun Thomas said…
Cheers Rob, mate at work put me onto it.
Heard you did a crazy ride to Melbourne recently...well done!
- At 21:19 on February 15, 2012,
rick vidoni said…
Hi Rob ,noticed you are riding to Woodside for the grand slam where are you leaving from and what time? and do you anyone else that may be interested to ride there?
- At 17:07 on December 25, 2011, heather said…
hi rob, glad you found ac and are getting so much from it. happy new year to you too. cheers, heather
- At 9:03 on December 2, 2011,
Justin V said… As mentioned before, Im interested in doing one of those long trips. Not sure of your movements but early Jan looks good? Be good to get a few others along also. What do you think?
- At 14:32 on November 14, 2011,
Monika said… thanks Chewy :)
- At 8:46 on September 25, 2011,
Trent said… - Thanks Bobby. Hopefully one soon! Have a great ride and enjoy the pancakes!
- At 15:09 on August 16, 2011, heather said…
Hi Bobby,
Sorry about your collision. At least you are OK.
If you provide brief details of your collision, I will add to list on AC group Look For Cyclists at http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/group/lookforcyclists/forum/topics/collisions-1 Am collating data that may be used for cycling advocacy.
Of course you are welcome to join the group and post your own experiences.
Cheers, Heather
- At 13:53 on August 10, 2011,
Teddles said… Sorry Bobby, the shoes got snapped up with the pedals. :( T.
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