Torbjorn van Heeswijck
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Buying a bike for commute + child carrying

Started this discussion. Last reply by Torbjorn van Heeswijck Jan 15. 4 Replies

Lately I've been looking for a new bike to take me to + from work and my 1 year old son to + from childcare in a child seat. I've been using my entry-level road bike for everything for about 10 years…Continue

Tags: children, commuting

The Classic Bike Shop

Started this discussion. Last reply by Richard Jan 6, 2011. 11 Replies

http://www.theclassicbicycleshop.com/ Anyone got a bike from these guys? My wife is looking for a more relaxed ride than her racer and these look…Continue

Mapping Your Commute - Individual cycling route promotion

Started this discussion. Last reply by Clayton Oct 22, 2010. 7 Replies

Video attached here: http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/video/mapping-your-commuteI really like the idea behind this short video.…Continue

Tags: video, infrastructure, mapping

Don't use your bike as a weapon!

Started this discussion. Last reply by rustychisel Oct 15, 2010. 4 Replies

I was quite disappointed by the behaviour of a fellow cyclist in Norwood today and feel the need to comment on it.While waiting at the pedestrian crossing on The Parade I saw this cyclist get in to a…Continue

 

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Torbjorn van Heeswijck replied to Sam Young's discussion Interesting viewpoint on cycling and cars
"This isn't interesting. It's a load of rubbish. Separated by unnecessary carriage returns. Bonus points for the irony of promoting the octobike with a lycra-clad photo and talk of Latte drinking after rubbishing roadies."
Jan 16
Torbjorn van Heeswijck replied to Torbjorn van Heeswijck's discussion Buying a bike for commute + child carrying
"Thanks for the feedback Frank. The chain drops etc. is starting to happen on my old bike and it is indeed really annoying. I'll have another look at Trak."
Jan 15
Torbjorn van Heeswijck replied to Torbjorn van Heeswijck's discussion Buying a bike for commute + child carrying
"I hadn't considered them mostly because of the cost but I might look for a used one. Thanks!"
Jan 15
Frank replied to Torbjorn van Heeswijck's discussion Buying a bike for commute + child carrying
"I got a Merida speeder T3 or similar from memory, very good and have a hitch for my 7 year old on the back for it. The T2 is around $700 ish from memory, get good running gear, its a bitch when chain drops, gears dont change or other weird stuff. My…"
Jan 13
Richard Peasgood liked Torbjorn van Heeswijck's discussion Buying a bike for commute + child carrying
Jan 12
Pete Roberts replied to Torbjorn van Heeswijck's discussion Buying a bike for commute + child carrying
"I know that you said Flat Bar, but have you considered a cyclocrss style bike? These are real pack horse's, and will take paniers, front and back and a child seat easily if you wanted. This one retails for a little under $2000, but you could…"
Jan 12
Torbjorn van Heeswijck posted a discussion

Buying a bike for commute + child carrying

Lately I've been looking for a new bike to take me to + from work and my 1 year old son to + from childcare in a child seat. I've been using my entry-level road bike for everything for about 10 years now and as well as having no attachment spots for any sort of child seat it's starting to show it's age so this will probably become my main bike for just getting around for a while. I've been looking for flat-bar road bikes below about $700.The cheapest bike I've found that seems suitable is a…See More
Jan 12
Patrick Sunter liked Torbjorn van Heeswijck's video
May 22, 2011
Torbjorn van Heeswijck replied to Alan's discussion Steven Marshall Liberal Norwood MP writing in The Punch
"Agreed, I thought Stephen made it clear enough at the community meeting that this wasn't intended to be an exclusive replacement for other cycling infrastructure.   I'd encourage anyone with questions or worries about his idea to…"
Jan 27, 2011
Torbjorn van Heeswijck replied to daniel.f's discussion irresponsible cyclists.
"Agreed, IMO cycling is a mode of transportation that is both promoted and demonised far too much as a 'lifestyle'."
Jan 25, 2011
Torbjorn van Heeswijck replied to daniel.f's discussion irresponsible cyclists.
"Cyclists riding on the footpath often bug me too, I think some of them are pretty disrespectful of pedestrians. Having said that I'm also OK with it sometimes. I very often see cyclists riding on the East side of North Terrace (past the…"
Jan 25, 2011
Torbjorn van Heeswijck replied to Michael Warner's discussion Jim's In Hospital
"Sorry to hear about this, horrible thing to happen to anyone.Get well soon Jim! "
Jan 23, 2011
Torbjorn van Heeswijck replied to Nick Hortovanyi's discussion Superb 2011 TDU Challenge Ride
"Refreshment points were very clearly marked as far as I could see, I didn't ride last year though so I can't compare.   I thought the event was supposed to be staged at least a little like you described but everyone was just going…"
Jan 21, 2011
Torbjorn van Heeswijck replied to Nick Hortovanyi's discussion Superb 2011 TDU Challenge Ride
"First Tour for me, I only did the 60 km as I just haven't been riding in the past year. I was amazed by the number of people out and generally impressed by how everyone got along, as well as some standouts like the numerous kids riding with…"
Jan 21, 2011
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Adelaide BUG is for anyone who cycles in the Adelaide City Council areas of Adelaide and North Adelaide.BUG advocates for better cycling conditions.See More
Jan 13, 2011
Torbjorn van Heeswijck replied to hozozco's discussion Hoons in Rundle Street
"I agree North Terrace/Grenfell should be made safer to cycle but I'm not particularly against fining people who ride through Rundle Mall as long as the other options are improved. Much of the time you can barely go above walking pace safely…"
Jan 12, 2011

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What bikes do you ride?
"Pursuit" branded racer.
When do you ride?
Commute

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Cyclists, road rules, and public opinion.

Posted on October 19, 2010 at 13:30 4 Comments

Some thoughts that have been bouncing around my head for a little while which were brought together by the Community Ride and that Alleycat racing video, but didn't seem to fit in either topic.



I never rode quite as crazily as the guys in that video (and not on a fixie either) but I was definitely a "reckless" cyclist until only a few years ago. Skipped red lights when I felt it was safe, lane-split at… Continue

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At 9:12 on October 15, 2010, Bicycle Fish said…
T ! ... re Norwwod incident...you might like to join my group " Share the Roads.." if you feel as you do. Welcome aboard ...! / Grace N
At 21:32 on October 10, 2010, Gus K said…
Hi, I hope you didn't spend too much money at the bazaar. My wife says the place we got the capsule from might have changed hands but anyone at the hospital or SA Child and Youth Services will know a hirer.

Have fun this week!!

Cheers
Angus
 
 
 

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